The refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been extended by almost one year. Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment Extended Construction work began in September 2024. Through originally scheduled for completion in September 2025, the Walt Disney World website now indicates work will last through July 2026. The updated announcement reads: Refurbishments will … Read more
The Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom is covered in more scrim during a refurbishment that began in January. Main Street Train Station Refurbishment The first signs of construction near the Walt Disney World Railroad arrived earlier this January. For most of the refurbishment work, half of the station’s second floor balcony has … Read more
After almost four months of being missing, the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe sign has returned to its usual spot in Magic Kingdom. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Reinstalled The hanging sign by this entrance was removed from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in February, soon after Disney filed a permit to “install signage” at the store’s location. … Read more
The main porte cochere of Disney’s Beach Club Resort is closed for a refurbishment of the resort’s exterior. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Refurbishment There are blue construction walls and temporary barriers now placed around the porte cochere of Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The walls cut across the middle of the flowerbeds that usually wrap around … Read more
Cool Ship in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom has been completely removed, and is currently replaced with holes of dirt and mud due to some recent rain. Cool Ship Construction Just days ago, Cool Ship had become “cool dirt” as crews had torn up most of the pavement in the area. At that time, shrubs and flowers … Read more
The “Tangled” restrooms mural in Magic Kingdom has received its 2025 refresh. The section of the mural on the ground is typically repainted once a year to keep it looking vibrant. Tangled Restrooms Mural The mural in question is purple with yellow suns in the style of Rapunzel’s wall paintings in “Tangled.” The purple paint … Read more
In a new update shared by Disney, it has been confirmed that Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure will soon be closing for an extended refurbishment. Radiator Springs Racers Refurbishment Radiator Springs Racers Refurbishment Start Date Disney has confirmed with several media outlets that the Radiator Springs Racers attraction in Cars Land will be … Read more
The refurbishment of Lone Palm Airport Bar may have concluded earlier this year, but Jimmy Buffett’s plane, a.k.a. the Hemisphere Dancer, has just returned to its usual spot. Jimmy Buffett’s Plane Returns The Lone Palm Airport Bar, which is located in Universal CityWalk Orlando just across from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, closed in March for a construction … Read more
Construction continues on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, with what appear to be the final pieces of track installed and more repainting work in the town of Tumbleweed. Big Thunder Mountain Construction Update Our latest Big Thunder Mountain Railroad construction update begins with a view from the Liberty Square Riverboat. As before, both … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Hogwarts Express will be temporarily closed for a quick refurbishment. Hogwarts Express Closed for Refurbishment According to the Universal Orlando Resort official website, the train will be closed from Tuesday, May 27, 2025 through Friday, May 30. It will reopen on Saturday, May 31. The closure is for … Read more
The original Tangaroa Tree located just outside Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland Park has been rebuilt, and the nearly-complete tree is now visible again above the construction walls. Tangaroa Tree Rebuilt The Tangaroa Tree first appeared in 1963, which is when the Enchanted Tiki Room first opened to guests. The tree was originally … Read more
The planets surrounding the Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom have all returned to their usual positions as the refurbishment of the attraction nears completion. Astro Orbiter Planets Return The Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland has been undergoing a lengthy refurbishment process that saw the entire ride structure dismantled earlier this year. Since the crane returned to … Read more
Cool Ship, the quick service kiosk located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, has been completely dismantled behind construction walls, with the kiosk now completely gone. Cool Ship Kiosk Dismantled in Tomorrowland We first noticed that Cool Ship was entirely gone from its usual location on Friday, May 23. Construction walls went up around the kiosk … Read more
The Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom Park is still closed for a lengthy refurbishment, but the large central post has finally returned to the iconic Tomorrowland attraction. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment The extended refurbishment of the Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom continues with more pieces of the structure finally being reassembled. Since our last refurbishment update, … Read more
Following the dismantling of the Grand Floridian lobby birdcage, the place where the iconic piece once stood is now a covered hole in the middle of the construction walls. Grand Floridian Lobby Construction Construction walls were first added to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in April of 2025, shortly after the announcement that the … Read more
Construction walls have been built around the Cast Member entrance of the Days of Christmas store in Disney Springs. Disney’s Days of Christmas Construction Walls To the right of the side entrance of Disney’s Days of Christmas, light blue construction walls have been built around the Cast Member entrance. This is likely for some light … Read more
