Earlier this year, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel joined the long list of repainting projects around the Magic Kingdom in anticipation of the park’s 50th anniversary this fall. The Cinderella vignettes were restored, and the gold leaf filigree around them repainted. The gold leaf around the vignettes is clean and shiny, making some of the other … Read more
As we creep closer to October 1st, the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom, refurbishment projects are ongoing across the park. Repainting continues around Storybook Circus at both Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station. Let’s take a look at the newest progress. The shield crest atop the center of the … Read more
Refurbishment on the EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance archway is progressing quickly. Yesterday the road narrowed to one lane in order to get equipment to paint the top of the archway sign. Today we see the progression of the painting happening above the road. Over the past couple of months, Walt Disney World Resort has been … Read more
Work continues on the final Walt Disney World entrance archway to be painted for the 50th anniversary celebration this fall. EPCOT/World Center Drive has narrowed to one lane, westbound only, as work moves on to the center of the arch. The I-4 West exit was closed earlier this week in anticipation of the construction. As … Read more
Refurbishments continue around Walt Disney World Resort in advance of the 50th anniversary celebration that begins October 1st. The Transportation and Ticket Center, or TTC, has been undergoing repainting to match the celebration’s blue and gold color scheme. Cinderella Castle, the Walt Disney World entry archways, and more have been receiving similar makeovers. More vertical … Read more
The ongoing refurbishment of the Cinderella Castle Stage seems to be moving along nicely. Progress has moved quickly since the refurbishment began in February. New flooring was framed, heating elements and weatherproofing added, and the new flooring installed. Now, the floor surfacing has been cured. The stage refurbishment comes in advance of the 50th anniversary … Read more
After preparation and priming began earlier this month, repainting has finally begun at the Walt Disney World entrance archway on EPCOT/World Center Drive. The entrance archways across the resort are undergoing a makeover for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance archway is the last to receive the … Read more
While other areas of the parks and resorts are being updated for the “Worlds Most Magical Celebration”, so have the road entrances to Walt Disney World. Work has begun on the EPCOT/World Center Drive arch now. Over the past few days, we’ve seen construction equipment start to arrive at the site. Minnie and Mickey must … Read more
Hold onto your hats! Refurbishments have begun at The Barnstormer at Fantasyland as part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. The park turns the big 5-0 on October 1st of this year, and all around the park, Imagineers have been hard at work to make sure everything is in … Read more
Fantasyland continues to be under extensive refurbishments in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom this October. While all areas of the park have been receiving attention, Fantasyland has been getting the most updating with shops and attractions receiving façade work. Over in Storybook Circus, repainting continues on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey … Read more
Tonight on Pressing Issues is a special episode focused on Disney Vacation Club. The panel will be all DVC members and we’ll answer all your questions about DVC! Whether it be resorts, use of points, what is a good value, how to make reservations for hard-to-get resorts, or even if DVC is right for you, … Read more
The final golden turret decoration has been installed on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The castle is being decorated for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the park’s 50th anniversary. After the first level of turret caps was installed, decorating went vertical to the second level. The final turret cap is on the castle’s east … Read more
It’s almost time for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and things are starting to get “EARidescent” over at Storybook Circus. Other areas of Fantasyland have been receiving the royal treatment. It’s Dumbo the Flying Elephant’s time to step into the ring, and the right side of the classic attraction has been repainted. The Big Top … Read more
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The Transportation and Ticket Center is in the midst of being refurbished for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Most recently, the poster kiosk has been given a new color scheme and now we’ve been seeing areas around the transportation hub being repainted—and even removed. The first notable change we saw today is some paintwork recently … Read more
Like much else in Fantasyland, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is undergoing some refurbishments in advance of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The vignettes from Cinderella are surrounded by gold leaf embellishments, which are currently being carefully restored. Two of the refreshed vignettes are pictured above. The restored gold leaf is shiny and bright. … Read more