Our wonderful Disney reporter, Lisette, stopped by Art of Animation and Pop Century this week to take a look at how the construction was going on the new Disney Skyliner Gondola System. She even was able to talk to one of the construction workers working on the project to get
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Photo Update: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Construction at Hollywood Studios
Construction for Star Wars Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been well underway for some time now. With the latest information from D23 Expo 2017 we know that this new Star Wars themed land will be named Galaxy’s Edge and will officially open in 2019, fully immersing guests into the
Pamphlets Advertising Disney Skyliner Being Distributed To Select Resorts
A new promotional pamphlet is being distributed to resort guest rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. It announces that these resorts will be the new recipients of the gondola transportation system called “Disney Skyliner“. It goes on to ask for
Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for August 2017
The following is a comprehensive list of attractions, resorts and restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort that are currently undergoing refurbishment during the month of July 2017 or will be occurring in the months ahead: Magic Kingdom • Hall of Presidents: Closed through Fall of 2017 • Liberty Square Riverboat:
Jawas Have Left Hollywood Studios
We had been hearing for a while that the Jawas were going to be leaving the Star Wars Launch Bay at Hollywood Studios. Well, we are sad to announce that their last day was officially this past Saturday, July 29. There is no word on who will replace them or
Preparations for the Removal of DisneyQuest is Underway
Plans to replace Disney Spring’s DisneyQuest with a new basketball-themed experience was announced back in January on Disney Parks Blog. This week it appears that Disney is moving forward in that direction. DisneyQuest closed on July 3 after 13 years of operation at Walt Disney World Resort. Just two weeks
Blackout Dates for Silver and Weekday Select Annual Passholders Lifted for the Beginning of August
By now, we all know that the Great Movie Ride and Ellen’s Energy Adventure will be closing for good on August 13th. If you have a Silver or Weekday Select Annual Pass and wanted to ride either of these rides one last time, you were going to have to purchase
Photo Update On Gondola Construction At Pop Century
One of the big announcements at the D23 Expo was that a new Gondola Transportation system is coming to Walt Disney World called, Disney Skyliner. It will connect the International Gateway at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and multiple resorts. One of the announced resorts was Pop Century, so we decided to check
The Latest Aerial Images Of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land
It’s been one week after the two big D23 Expo announcements for Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Land has a new name of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the opening date of summer 2018 was declared for Toy Story Land. Everything is moving full speed ahead so it’s a great time
What WASN’T Announced at the D23 Expo
Several magical announcements were made at this year’s D23 Expo. Guests of Walt Disney World will be able to take a ride on the TRON Coaster in 2021 as well stay in a fully-immersive Star Wars Resort. Without a doubt, big changes are coming to the World. However, there were
Photo & Video Tour “Disney Skyliner” Gondola System Construction Begins Along Hourglass Lake
We have all been hearing about the new gondola transportation system to be built at the Walt Disney World Resort. During a visit to Pop Century yesterday, we noticed that construction has begun for this new mode of transportation. The walkway between Pop Century’s 1950’s section and Art of
Toy Story Land Will Open Summer Of 2018 At Hollywood Studios
As we previously reported, the opening of Toy Story Land was announced today at the D23 Expo. Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts just revealed that the land will open next summer! Here are Disney’s descriptions of the experiences we’ll get to enjoy in 2018: You’ll find yourself
New Theater for World-Class Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Plans for a new venue to host world-class entertainment are in the works for Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. A preview of the new theater was just unveiled at the D23 Expo 2017. The exterior of the theater is designed to resemble the iconic Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas
Toy Story Land Construction Update: Slinky Dog Coaster’s First Theming Added
Construction on Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is well underway. We have kept up with the progress, and thanks to @bioreconstruct we have some great aerial shots of the first theming to appear on the land’s Slinky Dog roller coaster! First theming is up at the Slinky Dog
