Four brand-new “it’s a small world” boats have been added to the attraction at Magic Kingdom. Red Boat The new boats added into the ride’s boat rotation are shiny and clean, without scratches or normal attraction wear and tear. One of the new boats is red with lighter peach-colored bench seats. Blue Boat Another of … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the Cabanas leisure pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will temporarily close this month for refurbishment. Cabanas Leisure Pool Closing for Refurbishment at Coronado Springs According to the Walt Disney World website, the Cabanas leisure pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will be closed from August 17-24, 2025, … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced an extended guest room refurbishment project that will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, starting this October. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge According to the notice, guest rooms at Kidani Village will be the first to see refurbishment, from October 2025 through May 2026. After that, rooms at Jambo house … Read more
Some new construction walls and scrim have been added to the exterior of Edelweiss Snacks at Disneyland Park. Edelweiss Snacks Construction Walls and Scrim Edelweiss Snacks is an outdoor kiosk that serves small bites, beverages, and desserts. It is located in Fantasyland, not far from the entrance for Matterhorn Bobsleds, which just recently reopened following … Read more
Scaffolding has been added to the exterior, first and second floor doors are taped, and the third floor is completely closed as refurbishment continues on the Copper Creek Villas section of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Copper Creek Villas Exterior Refurbishment In November of 2024, it was announced that the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s … Read more
A new construction permit has been filed for mechanical work at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Permit Filed for Work at Saratoga Springs The new construction permit was filed with Orange County on the afternoon of July 25, 2025. The address listed on the permit is 1960 Broadway, Lake Buena Vista. This is the address used … Read more
Disney has now confirmed that Maestro Mickey’s, the store located in Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, will be starting a phased refurbishment beginning in a few weeks. Maestro Mickey’s Refurbishment News of the refurbishment has been added to the store’s page on the Walt Disney World website. The refurbishment is set to begin on August 4 … Read more
In a new update to the story of the missing Mr. Potato Head statue in Disney Springs, the statue’s former location is now covered by a large gray box. Mr. Potato Head Statue Missing As we first reported last week, the statue of Mr. Potato Head that usually stands outside Once Upon A Toy in … Read more
Not even a week following its latest disappearance, the Cinderella statue placed outside World of Disney in Disney Springs has returned to is usual spot. Cinderella Statue Returns Once Again As we previously reported on July 17, the Cinderella statue normally located on the southwest side of World of Disney had disappeared. While it is … Read more
As previously announced, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid is now temporarily closed for a brief refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Ride Refurbishment As of Monday, July 21, the Fantasyland dark ride attraction is now closed for routine maintenance. Though no reopening date has … Read more
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs will be closing for a brief refurbishment at Disney’s BoardWalk starting next week. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Closing for Refurbishment According to a new Instagram post from @blueribboncorndogs, the kiosk located at Disney’s BoardWalk will be closing for a brief refurbishment starting on Monday, July 21, 2025. The refurbishment is currently … Read more
According to recent reports, guests are once again able to experience the stretching room of the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom after it was skipped for several days earlier this week. Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Guests visiting Magic Kingdom to ride the Haunted Mansion may have been disappointed earlier this week that they completely skipped … Read more
The Mr. Potato Head statue outside Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs has been replaced by a plant. Mr. Potato Head Statue Gone The statue of Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story can usually be seen in front of the left column of entrance to Once Upon a Toy, atop the circular purple platform. … Read more
After two years behind construction walls and two months without water, the new Adventureland fountain at Disneyland Park is finally operational. Adventureland Fountain Water Running The new fountain is located near the main entrance to Adventureland, across from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. It was unveiled in May after the area had been behind construction … Read more
Most of the scrims and scaffolding are down from around the tower in the Italy pavilion of EPCOT as a months-long refurbishment nears its end. Italy Pavilion Tower Refurbishment Crews began blocking off the tower in February before completely covering it in “camouflage” scrim in March. Now, only about six feet of scrim remains over … Read more
The Toy Story Land sign has been removed and colorful construction walls have been built near the exit / entrance to the land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land Exit Construction Walls Construction walls have been erected near the exit / entrance of Toy Story Land on the walkway leading toward Star Wars: Galaxy’s … Read more
