PHOTOS: Revenge of the Mummy Closed for Refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida

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Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida has closed temporarily for refurbishment, as we previously reported it would. According to the refurbishment calendar, Revenge of the Mummy will be closed through January 15. Jurassic Park River Adventure and the Hogwarts Express will also briefly close this month for standard refurbishments. A sign outside Revenge … Read more

PHOTOS: New Area Rugs Complete Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Lobby Refurbishment

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It is often said that a rug ties a room together. The new rugs in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort lobby do just that, and are the last part of the lobby refurbishment. The patterns and colors evoke the sea while clearly defining lobby seating areas. One seating area is located near the Ale & Compass … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/20/20): Electrical Water Pageant Returns, Sprite Droid Lands on Batuu, Artist Creates ‘Tomorrowland 2055,’ Territory Lounge Reopens at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, 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 Sunday, December 20, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza 50th Anniversary Refurbishment Now Complete

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Refurbishment of the Magic Kingdom toll plaza for the park’s 50th anniversary seems to now be complete. The plaza’s new color scheme matches the reimagining of Cinderella Castle. The last two letters have received a touch of rose gold. The domed pieces above each letter all have a section of lighter blue. The whole plaza … Read more

PHOTOS: Primer Added to Last Section of Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza for 50th Anniversary Refurbishment

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The Magic Kingdom toll plaza is nearing the end of its 50th-anniversary refurbishment project, as painting begins on the final group of lanes. The last section on the right has been painted with white and gray primer ahead of its royal blue treatment. Except for some final touches on the domes above some letters, the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/2/20): Christmas Decor at Walt Disney World, Frozen Ever After Closed for Refurbishment, Price Increases, New Face Masks at Universal Orlando Resort, 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 Monday, November 2, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Frozen Ever After Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT

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Beginning today, Frozen Ever After in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion is closed for refurbishment. The short refurbishment will last through November 6. The work being done is unspecified. Other Frozen fun is still available in the form of the cavalcade at EPCOT and “For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

PHOTOS: Roof Work Visible During “it’s a small world” Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Scrims have been up around “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom for a month now as the attraction’s exterior receives a refurbishment in time for the park’s 50th anniversary. We got a glimpse of some of the work being done on the building’s roof. Some of the additional scrims on the roof appear to … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on 50th Anniversary Refurbishment of Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza

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With the weekend over, work has picked back up on the refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s toll plaza for the park’s 50th anniversary. The plaza’s three center lanes are currently closed while painting continues. Work is almost entirely done on the first half of the plaza. Today, workers seemed focused on the marquee. The “W” and … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Refurbishment Halfway to Completion

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The refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s toll plaza is halfway to completion, with approximately four weeks remaining in the project. There’s a stark contrast between the plaza’s old look (right) and new look (left) as you approach. Once complete, the toll plaza will have the same color scheme as Cinderella Castle, which was also refurbished this … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/21/20): All-Star Movies Reopening Date Set, EPCOT Festival of the Arts to Return in 2021, Disneyland Considers Legal Action Against California, Christmas Merch Arrives at Walt Disney World, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Construction Walls Receive Matching Themed Covers at the Magic Kingdom

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While under refurbishment, “it’s a small world” is almost entirely covered in construction walls and scrims. Thankfully, Disney is at least giving these walls and scrims a themed look. Yesterday, we saw a few new colorful scrims and today they have overtaken more of the walls. The striped scrims descend over the green construction walls. … Read more

Full List of Dining, Shops, and Activities Released for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopening – Big Blue Pool Closing 2021 for Refurbishment

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After a series of delays, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be reopening on November 1 at Walt Disney World, and a full list of dining, shops, and activities has just been released for the resort. The following offerings and experiences will be available when Disney’s Art of Animation Resort reopens. Hours of operation will … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Scrims Added to “it’s a small world” Turrets at the Magic Kingdom

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More scrims have been added to “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom, which is receiving a refurbishment for the 50th anniversary of the park next year. It’s likely the attraction will receive new signage and the entrance will be switched back to the original location. However, these new scrims on the upper turrets of … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Now Closed for Three-Month Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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If you’re looking to sail on the Rivers of America or seek adventure in some island caves, you’ll have to wait until next year. Both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have closed at the Magic Kingdom for a scheduled three-month refurbishment. The Riverboat Landing is currently roped off, with an A-frame sign … Read more

PHOTOS: More Gold Accents Appear As Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Refurbishment Continues

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The Magic Kingdom toll plaza is receiving a fresh coat of paint to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary next year. The refurbishment will take eight weeks, with three lanes of the plaza closed at a time. We’ve already seen the plaza’s new royal blue coloring and some fresh gold lettering, now even more gold is … Read more