Aerial Photos Show Continued Retheming of Muppets Courtyard into Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios

X user bioreconstruct posted more aerial photos showing the retheming progress of turning the former Muppets Courtyard into the new Monstropolis land. Monstropolis Retheming Update Since our last update, Gonzo’s Royal Flush restroom area is covered in more tarps and surrounded by more scaffolding. The scaffolding around the rooftop water tower is new, suggesting that … Read more

Polynesian Village Resort's Boat Dock Temporarily Closing Starting in May

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World will temporarily be unable to use the boat dock for transportation across the lagoon. Polynesian Village Resort’s Boat Dock Temporarily Closing The boat dock will be closed for routine refurbishment from Monday, May 11 through Friday, June 5. Guests will still be able to … Read more

Aerial Photos Show First Supports Installed in Massive Foundation for 'Monsters, Inc.' Door Vault Coaster in Walt Disney World

A fresh batch of aerial photos from bioreconstruct reveals more of Monstropolis’ E ticket attraction taking shape in the form of a sprawling concrete foundation studded with tall support structures. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Components Being Readied Backstage Construction vehicles, flatbed trucks, and more support pillars are lined up and ready backstage at the Monstropolis site. … Read more

Inside the Animal Care and Conservation Work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Collage image of a baby tiger and cast members preparing food and posing for a group photo.

In honor of Earth Month, Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at how Cast Members care for the animals at Animal Kingdom in big and small ways. Animal Care and Conservation Work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in 1998, the park has been accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and … Read more

BREAKING: 'Monsters, Inc.' Coaster Installation Has Begun at Hollywood Studios

Just days after we saw ride support columns staged near the site of the new Monsters, Inc. Door coaster, we now see vertical installation of those coaster supports. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Ride Support Columns The vertical wide columns are the first support parts to be installed at the construction site for the coaster. The support … Read more

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Officially Reopens After Multi-Month Refurbishment

Though the ride has experienced a soft opening for the last week, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has officially reopened after a multi-month refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Officially Reopens The ride has all-new vehicles, replacing the original 1970s If You Had Wings vehicles, with displays showcasing the revamped scoring system. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger … Read more

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Closing for Major Refurbishments

Walt Disney World’s Lake Buena Vista golf course will be closed from late spring to early fall for major refurbishments. Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Closing In addition to announcing the closure, Disney shared the changes that will be coming to the golf course: The news comes soon after the Magnolia Course reopened after an … Read more

Carousel, Abracadabar, & More Featured on BoardWalk Resort Collection

The new merchandise collection at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort includes the carousel, Abracadabar, and more. Loungefly Bag – $80 This Loungefly bag is in the shape of a circus tent. It is blue with red and white stripes and yellow details. One one side has an applique of Mickey riding a carousel horse, and the other … Read more

The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed: Whimsical 'it's a small world' Collection at Disney World

A whimsical “it’s a small world” collection that features the happiest cruise that ever sailed is available at Disney World. It’s available in multiple locations, including Fantasy Faire. The color palette and design is very whimsical, with pastel colors and cartoonish iconography. Loungefly Crossbody Bag – $80 The white crossbody bag has embossed clock faces … Read more

Monorail Teal Suffers Breakdown on EPCOT Line, Trapped Guests Remove Windows

Critical failures are rare on the Walt Disney World monorail system, but not impossible, as some guests discovered during this Easter weekend when Monorail Teal broke down. EPCOT Line Closes Monorail Teal encountered unknown technical difficulties while en route to EPCOT on Easter Saturday, April 4. Reports from affected riders suggest the monorail suffered a … Read more

BREAKING: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Soft Opens at Magic Kingdom

After revealing the new marquee and taking down construction walls overnight, the attraction has soft opened ahead of its official April 8 reopening. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Soft Opens Though My Disney Experience still shows the attraction has closed for refurbishment and there is no standby wait time, the ride has soft opened. As … Read more