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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort Undergoing Phased Refurbishments Beginning June 28th

June 21, 2021

Beginning next week, two of Disney’s Vacation Club resorts will be making refurbishments to their lobbies and porte-cochère. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa lobby and porte-cochère refurbishment begins on June 28th. Crews will be making a few updates to the Guest arrival experience at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa in a multi-phase approach. … Read more

PHOTOS: Floating Props Added to Jungle Cruise Sunken Boat Scene at Magic Kingdom

June 19, 2021

As work continues to bring cultural sensitivity to the Jungle Cruise while the ride remains open, new attraction elements are being added frequently. We recently showed you the sunken boat added to the hippo scene. Floating props have now been added near and downstream of the sunken boat. A lifesaver has been added to the … Read more

PHOTOS: All Scrim Now Removed on Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

We have been keeping track the last few days on the removal of the scrim on Peter Pan’s Flight, and we’re happy to report that now the scrim covering the show building has been removed. The attraction’s temporary sign remains. Hopefully we will see this removed soon as well and the original sign returned. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Partially Removed on Peter Pan’s Flight at Walt Disney World

June 15, 2021

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This morning during our stroll in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the scrim overlay covering the exterior of Peter Pan’s Flight has been partially removed, leaving half of the attraction’s building still covered. Let’s take a look. We first reported this project beginning back in March. To the far left you can … Read more

PHOTOS: Pavement Replacement Moves Forward in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

June 12, 2021

In a continued effort to revamp the look of Tomorrowland, Walt Disney World continues to systematically replace the pavement throughout the area. We have a few more updates about the project for you today. Areas of the pavement down the middle of the thoroughfare have gone from a lighter, worn hue to a darker, fresh … Read more

PHOTOS: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now Closed for Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

June 7, 2021

As we reported it would last month, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is now closed for refurbishment. The entrances and exits are blocked off and a Cast Member stood outside to answer questions. According to signs, there’s been a mountain goat infestation at the mine. Thankfully, we know this infestation will be cleared … Read more

PHOTOS: Pavement Continues to Be Replaced in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

June 5, 2021

Recently we have been keeping you updated on the pavement changes throughout Walt Disney World. In particular, Disney has been slowly refurbishing the pavement in Tomorrowland in small sections overnight. The area between Merchant of Venus and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been cordoned off as the pavement replacement continues. Guests are barred from … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Attraction Refurbishments Through December 2021

May 25, 2021

Annual maintenance is an inevitability no matter where you go. Fortunately, Tokyo Disney Resort prefers to tell Guests far in advance of upcoming maintenance plans. Quite a bit of attractions are scheduled for their week-long refurbishments through December 2021 (and a couple of multi-month ones on the way too), so let’s take a look at … Read more

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Disneyland Closing for Refurbishment July 5

May 25, 2021

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Disneyland Park will be closing for refurbishment on July 5. Disneyland has not revealed the exact nature of the refurbishment or how long it will be closed. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure only reopened at the end of last month. Like most attractions, The Many Adventures … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage Added Around the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT as Disney Makeover Continues

May 21, 2021

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Change is the name of the game over in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT. With the pavilion “under new management” (Disney took over control last fall), there have been many design changes around the area. Currently, much of the pavilion is closed, including the restrooms, Restaurant Marrakesh, the meet-and-greet, and more. We stopped by to … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/19/21): EPCOT Skyliner to Close For Refurb in 2022, More DVC Villas Being Added at Grand Floridian, Big Thunder Closing in June, MagicBand Prices Increase, And More

May 19, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to Close for Refurbishment in June at Magic Kingdom

May 19, 2021

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park will be closing for a short refurbishment in June 2021. This refurbishment is set to begin on June 7 and runs through to June 12, reopening to guests on June 13, 2021. For more news from Walt Disney World, follow WDWNT on Twitter.

PHOTOS: Monorail Orange Emerges From Refurbishment With Updated Interior and Black Exterior Deltas at Walt Disney World

May 17, 2021

Monorail Orange has returned to Walt Disney World’s Highway in the Sky. We were fortunate to spot the refurbished monorail and take a look at its interior. The changes are identical to those made to Monorail Red in February, but in vibrant orange. Monorail Orange approaches the Transportation and Ticket Center platform. The Transportation and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/13/21): Walt Disney World Increasing Theme Park Capacity, Face Mask Policy to be Loosened by Summer, CDC Issues New Guidelines, New Disneyland Membership Program Aims at Shareholder Return Over Guest Value, and More

May 13, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Character Gate Removed at Transportation and Ticket Center for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

May 7, 2021

The Transportation and Ticket Center is being refurbished in time for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary later this year. Earlier this week, most of the character-themed gates were removed and supports began to be painted blue. Now, the final character gate is gone. The gate was previously in this area. The supports here remain … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Reopens with Refreshed Scenes, Physical Distancing, and No Indoor Queue at Disneyland Park

May 3, 2021

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We’re making our way around Disneyland riding our favorite attractions now that the resort has reopened. Our next stop is to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin in Mickey’s Toontown to see how what physical distancing practices are in place and if the ride received any changes. It felt great to be back in Mickey’s Toontown … Read more