Reported from Mouseplanet: Here is the listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week. Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Restaurant – replacement of two auxiliary heating units. Magic Kingdom Castle – builiding work. Magic Kingdom Castle Hub – electrical work. Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain –
Category: Refurbishments
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyworld.com Current Magic Carpets of Aladdin (Magic Kingdom) closed through 12/19/09 for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/9/10. Upcoming Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closed 12/25/09 only. Palm Golf
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule December 2009
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Main Street Opera House (Disneyland) closed through 12/16/09 to re-install Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. A portion of the lobby is open and Disneyland: The First 50
Space Mountain full ride video and refurbishment report
After being on refurb for 7 months, and scheduled for an “official” public opening on Nov 22, Space Mountain had a soft opening in test mode 2 days ago, that is still going on. Check out the article from Attractions Magazine here!
Space Mountain Attraction to Reopen with a Few Surprises
When renovation work finishes on the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, it’ll be the same classic experience with a few new surprises. And now, Walt Disney Imagineering is offering an early peek at some of those surprises and the first images from inside the attraction. As you
Recession slows some construction at Disney World
Saturday’s Orlando Sentinel carried a story looking at how construction at Walt Disney World has slowed amid the weak economy. Not only has construction slowed down but attendance and box office numbers have dwindled. As you can see by all the offers and deals Disney is offering they are struggling.
Water flows into Disney’s California Adventure bay
Crews today began refilling Paradise Bay in Disney’s California Adventure. The bay has been empty for almost a year so workers could install the infrastructure for the upcoming World of Color show, which is set to begin in the spring. Within days, about half of the bay should fill up,
Disney Wonder Receives Magical Makeover
Today I have a quick update with a behind-the-scenes look at the magical makeover the Disney Wonder is currently undergoing during dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas. Among the highlights is a brand new venue called Outlook Café. Below you can see a photo taken this past week. Located on deck
Disney Land Closings & Rehabs as of 10/15/09
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Gadget’s Go Coaster (Disneyland) closed through 10/26/09 for refurbishment. Disneyland Railroad (Disneyland) closed through 10/28/09 for refurbishment. The Enchanted Cottage (Disneyland) closed through 11/4/09 for refurbishment. Casey Jr.
Disney World Closings & Rehabs as of 10/15/09
Updated 10/15/09 *All refurbishments are subject to change without notice. EPCOT * Japan Gallery – 9/8/09 – 10/15/09 Magic Kingdom * Space Mountain – 4/19/2009 – 11/21/09 * Stitch’s SuperSonic Celebration Closed 6/27/09 * Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (Arcade) 4/19/09 -11/21/09 * Crystal Palace – 01/03/2010 – 02/13/2010 *
Disney’s Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores
The Walt Disney Company, with the help of Steven P. Jobs and his retailing team at Apple, intends to drastically overhaul its approach to the shopping mall. At a time when many retailers are still cutting back or approaching strategic shifts with extreme caution, Disney is going the other way,
Disney Weddings Site Redesign Goes Live
The site has many new features including rich media, easy navigation, and brand new tools such as Design Studio, Calculator Tool, and Comparison Tool and more. They also have a Tell Us Your Story section for past brides to submit photos of their Disney Wedding. We hope you enjoy their
Renovating Disneyworld
Toying with a classic is a tricky operation. That’s what Walt Disney Co. and its Imagineers had to keep in mind while refurbishing several attractions at Walt Disney World in recent years — not to mention overhauling sections of Fantasyland in an expansion announced Sept. 12. The parks have used
Disney Refurbishment/Closure Schedule as of Sept 15th
Disneyland (see below for Disneyworld) Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at http://www.disneyland.com Current Space Mountain closed through 9/24/09 to install the Halloween overlay. Haunted Mansion closed through 9/24/09 to install Haunted Mansion Holiday. Celebration Ranch
