Exciting news coming out of Walt Disney World today. The Walt Disney World Railroad is officially back up and running! It was announced back in October that The Railroad would be closing for refurbishments on January 9th, 2017. It was scheduled to reopen on February 17th, 2017 but refurbishments ran a
Category: Refurbishments
ABC News Nightline Offers an Inside Look and Video of Pandora – The World of Avatar
ABC News Nightline gave viewers a pretty incredible sneak peek last night into Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. Filmmaker James Cameron describes how the Avatar world is brought to life at Walt Disney World while C0-Producer Jon Landau provides
Four ABC Shows Offer an Inside Look at Pandora – The World of Avatar on March 9
Tune into the following four ABC shows today, March 9, for an inside look at the highly anticipated Pandora – The World of Avatar coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom: “Good Morning America” – Viewers are introduced to Pandora – The World of Avatar, including a first look at the
Guest Rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Get a New Look
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort is currently being refreshed and we have some new details to share with you. All guest rooms, pool areas and the concierge-level Craftsman Club as well as lobby furniture will be re-imagined with a modern approach to the Arts & Crafts design
Once Upon a Time Refurbishment Begins March 5
Walt Disney World has announced that the Once Upon a Time castle projection show will be under refurbishment starting tomorrow through March 9. The Wishes fireworks show will continue to run during that time. The reason for the Once Upon Time Refurbishment is not known but it is speculated to be
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Available for Sale on April 5th
Disney Vacation Club Membership in Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be available for sale at $176 a point beginning April 5, 2017. Current DVC Members can add onto their existing Membership starting March 8, 2017. The resort is currently in the finishing stages of construction
Disney Sweetens the Compensation Plan Offered to Caribbean Beach Resort Guests
Disney has sweetened the compensation plan offered to guests who will be impacted by the renovations at the Caribbean Beach Resort. The renovations, which are scheduled to begin on May 1, have caused many guests (and travel agents!) a great bit of angst and confusion. The confusion mainly comes into play with
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for March 2017
In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close rides in order to perform maintenance on them, or even to give them a new look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, it’s necessary to keep all the
Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for March 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 March 2017 or will be during the months ahead: Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad: Closed through March 2, 2017 Hall of Presidents: Closed through June
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel to be Refurbished This Spring
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is scheduled for refurbishment later this spring. The closure of the attraction in Fantasyland begins on April 24 and will be complete and open to guests May 19, according to the latest calendar. I expect Prince Charming Regal Carrousel to be as magical
Walt Disney World Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction Update
Many of us are eagerly anticipating the debut of Star Wars Land in 2019. This new land, at 14 acres, will be the largest “Land” at any of the Walt Disney World Parks. Here are some updated photos of the Walt Disney World Star Wars & Toy Story Land construction
Aerial Photos Show Progress of Toy Story and Star Wars Lands in Hollywood Studios
Progress is definitely being made in the new Toy Story and Star War Lands at Hollywood Studios. NearMap has provided some fascinating satellite imagery of the development of each of these lands. For Toy Story and Star Wars fans the opening dates for each of these areas cannot get here
More Details Emerge on Disney’s Caribbean Beach Renovation
As you’ve probably heard by now, Disney’s Caribbean Beach is undergoing a major renovation starting on May 1st. And if you’re a travel agent like me, you may be helping your clients minimize the impacts this will have on their already booked and planned vacations at the resort, seeing as
DVC Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Details at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney has just released details on the newest Disney Vacation Club resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. They will feature rooms from Studios all the way to Waterfront Cabins with patio, and even Grand Villas! The details were posted yesterday on DVC News along with estimated point charts
