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Bird’s Eye View: Cool Ship Refurbishment Takes Off in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland
It’s a construction zone, but make it space-age. The Cool Ship refreshment stand in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom has been grounded since late May, and we snagged some new aerial photos that show the full extent of the refurbishment now underway.
From above, it’s clear this isn’t just a tune-up for the ship’s soda dispensers. The entire Cool Ship structure, including the attached Cool Scanner misting station, has been completely dismantled. All that remains is a fenced-off construction pit with construction equipment, exposed groundwork, and framing underway, hinting that something more significant might be brewing behind those silver walls.
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According to the Walt Disney World website, Cool Ship is “temporarily closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen later this year.” However, no official explanation has been given as to why the entire structure had to be razed instead of simply refreshed. That mystery has fans buzzing — could a new design, function, or interactive element be on the launchpad?
Cool Ship has long been a staple in Tomorrowland, serving up bottled water, fountain drinks, and theme park favorites like cotton candy and popcorn. Positioned right near the Tomorrowland Speedway and under the gaze of the Astro Orbiter, it’s also a favorite pitstop to cool down before jumping back into intergalactic fun.
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We’ll be keeping a close eye on this evolving construction site as the refurbishment rockets forward — and we’re especially curious to see if a brand-new ship will emerge by the end of the year.
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