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 May 2017 or will be during the months ahead: Magic Kingdom Hall of Presidents: Closed through June 29, 2017 Prince Charming Regal Carrousel: Closed through May 18,
Category: Refurbishments
First Look at Inside Satu’li Canteen Including Food & Drink Menus
This weekend has provided an amazing glimpse of the sights and sounds of Animal Kingdom’s newest land, Pandora – The World of Avatar. With the official opening of this new area less than a four weeks away, we are beginning to see greater details and imagery of this mystical world of
The Disney Fantasy Begins Dry Dock To Add New Enhancements
On Saturday, April 29th the Disney Fantasy cruise ship left Port Canaveral, Florida without any passengers. This cruise ship hasn’t been this empty since it entered service in 2012. The youngest of Disney’s fleet, arrived in Freeport, Bahamas for its first ever dry dock. Imaginative New Kid Spaces During
Full Inside Look at the Recording Session for the New “Happily Ever After” Fireworks Spectacular
With the debut of Magic Kingdom’s new fireworks spectacular “Happily Ever After” drawing near, Walt Disney World has released a full inside look at the recording session for the musical arrangements for this show. The new theme song is performed by country music artist Angie Keilhauer and singer Jordan Fisher. The recording
First Look at Merchandise for Pandora – The World of Avatar
With the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar exactly one month away, Walt Disney World is providing us a peak into some of the merchandise that will be offered in this new area at Animal Kingdom. Through creative collaboration Disney designers created illustrations and merchandise that would immerse guests
The Matterhorn Bobsleds Return to Disneyland And Now Offers FastPass
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are back in action at Disneyland. The return of this beloved ride was earlier than scheduled and came with an extra perk…it now offers Fastpass! Fastpass for the Matterhorn Bobsleds will allow guests to receive a paper ticket with a printed return time to ride the first
Temporary Changes Coming to Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
Starting April 26th, the Single Rider Line at Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom will be temporarily closed for refurbishment. The line is scheduled to re-open on May 16th. The Standby and FastPass+ lines will remain open during this refurbishment. Let’s get you in line at Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom!
Delicious Desserts at Pandora’s Satu’li Canteen are Delightful to the Eye (and Tastebuds!)
As we are starting to get the first look at some of the specialty food dishes that will be featured at Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Satu’li Canteen you can quickly see that the Walt Disney World Resort chefs placed a great deal of time in creating delicacies that enhance the
Splash Mountain Closing End of Summer for Refurbishment
Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain will undergo a three month refurbishment at the end of this summer. The scheduled refurbishment is set to begin on August 28 and continue through November 16. The attraction is expected to reopen to guests on November 17. Click here for a listing of scheduled Walt
‘Pandora – The World of Avatar’ Comes Alive With Plants & Animals
There are so many exciting details being released about the design and plans for the much anticipated opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today we are hearing how Walt Disney Imagineering and Lightstorm Entertainment aimed to create an entirely new world for guests to
Maharajah Jungle Trek Tiger Exhibit Closed for Refurbishment
Guests visiting Animal Kingdom in the next couple of weeks will want to make a note that the Maharajah Jungle Trek’s tiger exhibit is currently closed for refurbishment. The closure is scheduled through May 5. The rest of the Maharajah Jungle Trek will remain open for guests to enjoy. Source Interested in
New Planet Coming to ‘Star Tours’ Rides
On the heels of the release of the teaser for the upcoming Star Wars movie, “The Last Jedi,” we are learning that the planet featured in the movie will be added to both “Star Tours” attractions at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The announcement was made by Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald at
‘It’s Tough to be a Bug’ is Scheduled for a Week Long Closure at the end of April
The much loved 3D show located at the Tree of Life, ‘It’s Tough to be a Bug’ will undergo refurbishment this month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The closure is scheduled for April 23rd through April 29th, and is set to reopen April 30th 2017. Click here for a list of
Update on Disney’s Coronado Springs Expansion
Many Guests have been wondering what sort of impact the two year expansion at Disney’s Coronado Springs will have on their vacation. Disney has issued an update that will hopefully ease the minds of Guests planning to stay at the hotel over the next two years: In an effort to