PHOTOS: Mad Tea Party Reopens Following Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Mad Tea Party has reopened at the Magic Kingdom after a brief refurbishment. Cast Members were performing final checks on the Fantasyland attraction this morning before it opened. Within a few minutes, we were spinning once again! The refurbishment seemed to be mostly mechanical. It was moving much smoother than before and there were no … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Beach Club Resort Courtyard Undergoing Refurbishment

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Since Disney’s Beach Club Resort (non-DVC) will not be opening for guests until May 30th, this is the perfect opportunity for the resort to receive a little exterior facelift. In addition to the Stormalong Bay refurbishment, construction walls now line a portion of the resort’s courtyard entrance for its own refurbishment. Windows around this courtyard … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Gaston’s Tavern Sign in Magic Kingdom Complete

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The refurbishment of the Gaston’s Tavern sign in Magic Kingdom is now complete, with the lettering filled in. The sign received a fresh coat of greenish-brown paint this past weekend, but the carved letters no longer stood out. They are now a fresh golden color. Now no one will forget just whose tavern this is! … Read more

Permits Filed To Begin Construction of New “Culturally Sensitive” Jungle Cruise Ride Scenes at Disneyland Park

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We reported in January that the Jungle Cruise attractions at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World would be undergoing cultural sensitivity changes. Permits were filed to begin construction to modify several scenes in the attraction. One scene in the attraction shows several explorers being chased up a tree by a rhino, but the explorers will … Read more

PHOTOS: Mad Tea Party Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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As of Monday, the Mad Tea Party at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment. Green scrim now adorns the Fantasyland attraction as refurbishment begins. Playful signs right out of Alice in Wonderland line the scrim with sayings as a fun way to let guests know that the ride is now closed but will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens from Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Following Fire

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On February 1st, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closed for refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. During the refurbishment, a small flash fire broke out at the attraction. However, the barges are now officially open for guests to enjoy. Though Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure both reached capacity today, the wait time for … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Scaffolding and Scrims Up for Exterior Refurbishment at Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom

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The exterior of Peter Pan’s Flight at the Magic Kingdom has been undergoing refurbishment. The construction walls have now expanded around the attraction’s facade and additional scaffolding and scrims have been set. Though the refurbishment does not affect the attraction itself, guests in the queue are directed to line up around the building. However, the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/13/21): TRON Lightcycle / Run Canopy Supports Removed, Disney Legend Charles Boyer Passes Away, Bonjour Village Gifts Mural Painted Over, Osceola Parkway Entrance Arch Now Completed, and More

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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 Saturday, February 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Mural Painted Over at Bonjour Village Gifts in Magic Kingdom

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Bonjour! Village Gifts in Magic Kingdom is currently being repainted to its original green color. Most of the building is already repainted, with stroller parking having reopened to one side. Shrubbery still blocks one end of the building, which now sports three different wall colors. The awning to the left recently received a new roof … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Refurbishment of Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland Paris

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The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs attraction (Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains) in Disneyland Paris is undergoing a refurbishment while the park is currently closed. This news comes right after its sister attraction, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, underwent a refurbishment in California’s Disneyland, being renamed Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. OutsideEars shared photos from the … Read more