More Pavement Replaced Outside Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom

People walk on a paved path in a park; some push strollers while others walk in groups.

Crews have replaced more pavement between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Concrete Work Since our last construction update in May, more fresh pavement has been laid outside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Work began outside the Fairytale Garden in February. There’s an awkward diagonal strip of new black concrete cutting through the old faded … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Tinker Bell 9th Anniversary Ceremony, Opening of Pixar Walkthrough, Stitch Takeover of Tomorrowland, and More

A person in a red panda costume stands by 4*Town posters; animated blue-lit characters are on display nearby.

Shanghai Disney Resort opened nine years ago this month and is celebrating the anniversary with new experiences. Shanghai Disney Resort 9th Anniversary On June 16, the exact anniversary, a ceremony will be held in front of the Storytellers Statue in Shanghai Disneyland. Tinker Bell will make her Shanghai Disneyland debut, making wishes and dreams take … Read more

Astro Orbiter Completely Reconstructed at Magic Kingdom

A reconstructed Astro Orbiter towers with colorful planets and metallic rings, monorail below, under a blue Magic Kingdom sky.

Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom appears to have been completely reconstructed following an intensive refurbishment. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment After closing in January, Astro Orbiter was dismantled and removed from Tomorrowland for refurbishment work off-site. In the past few weeks, elements of the ride have returned, including the decorative planets. During the ride’s reconstruction, there was … Read more

Permit Filed for Electrical Work as Part of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Overhaul at Magic Kingdom

In a futuristic control room aglow with neon lights, a robot expertly shields from laser beams. Reminiscent of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, the spaceship interior buzzes with monitors displaying data, capturing the essence of a sci-fi Magic Kingdom adventure.

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for the impending overhaul of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Overhaul The permit is for “electrical work” and contracts Central Florida’s Elite A/V System Inc. The address on the permit is 1305 Monorail Way, approximately corresponding to the Buzz Lightyear’s Space … Read more

New Disneyland Collectible Medallions Debut for 70th Anniversary

A Disneyland 70th medallion vending machine and close-ups of collectible medallions, including one with Darth Vader.

The new Disneyland 70th Celebration collectible medallions have arrived at the park as a part of the anniversary festivities. Disneyland 70 Collectible Medallions We found the first set of new medallions at the Tomorrowland machine near the exit of Space Mountain. The banner at the top of the machine has already been decorated with yellow … Read more

More Planets Reinstalled on Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom

Futuristic attraction with orbiting planets and metallic structures under a cloudy sky at a theme park.

More planets have returned to orbit in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom as Astro Orbiter is reconstructed. Astro Orbiter Astro Orbiter closed in January for a months-long refurbishment. The ride was dismantled for work off-site. In the past few weeks, crews have reinstalled pieces of the ride, including its central spire. Last week, the large orange … Read more