New signage for Tomorrowland Peoplemover in the Magic Kingdom. Over the past few months, Walt Disney Imagineering has updated some attractions around Tomorrowland. Including ORAC-5 being added to Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and updates to the family on Carousel of Progress. This past week we saw another change in Tomorrowland.
Category: Refurbishments
Tron Lightcycle Run is already Aging Before it even Opens
Tron Lightcycle Run is already aging before it even opens. Construction started back in February of 2018 and was originally scheduled for an opening date of August 2021. Major worldwide events slowed construction to a snail’s pace through 2020 and 2021, delaying the opening for over a year now. We
New design details revealed for Moana’s Journey of Water in Epcot
Today we are excited to share the first look at some new design details within Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. This upcoming attraction at EPCOT is taking shape before our eyes, as our Walt Disney Imagineering team and crew of artisans have already begun sculpting the rockwork in this immersive exploration trail. We hope to
Construction is underway on the 4th Floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Construction is underway on the 4th Floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Another refurbishment is taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The rooms were recently updated along with the bridge to Baylake Tower. Related – Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Refurbishment Scheduled for Jan 2023 This most recent refurbishment is happening
Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Refurbishment expected to be announced at D23 Expo
Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Refurbishment expected to be announced at D23 Expo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland entrance is currently under construction and a larger refurbishment of the area could be announced this fall. It’s been rumored that Tomorrowland will receive a big renovation for a few years now but that project was most likely
Work to begin on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom
Work to begin on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom Refurbishments and maintenance are a regular thing at Disney parks. It looks like the next attraction getting some work done is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom. A new permit has been filed for construction on the
Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Refurbishment No Longer Listed on Walt Disney World Calendar
Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Refurbishment No Longer Listed on Walt Disney World Calendar For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no longer listed on the Disney World refurbishment calendar. The show was supposed to close on August 22 and reopen on September 9.
Disney Imagineers share an inside look at Moana Journey of Water
Disney Imagineers share an inside look at Moana Journey of Water A new attraction is currently under construction at Epcot. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, will be a walk-through attraction that will allow guests to play and interact with water as it travels from the skies to the ocean
Kona Cafe Undergoes Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Kona Cafe Undergoes Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing refurbishment. The restaurant is expected to be closed through mid-October and construction walls are already up hiding the work. Related – Kona Cafe Closing for Refurbishment on August 15th The construction
Disney’s Skyliner Closing for Refurbishment starting in January 2023
Disney’s Skyliner Closing for Refurbishment starting in January 2023 The Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World will be closing for a brief refurbishment in January of 2023. The gondolas will be unavailable to guests as the transportation service undergoes regular maintenance. Related – New Disney World 50th Anniversary Skyliner Popcorn
Liberty Square Riverboat closing for refurbishment later this month
Liberty Square Riverboat closing for refurbishment later this month The Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom will be closing later this month for a refurbishment. The attraction will close on August 22nd and reopen in early September. Related – Liberty Belle Riverboat resumes operation at the Magic Kingdom The Liberty
Merchants of Venus reopens as new seating area in the Magic Kingdom
Merchants of Venus reopens as new seating area in the Magic Kingdom. Once a gift shop for the now-shuttered Stitch’s Great Escape, this new relaxation station also doubles as an extension for Auntie Gravity’s in Tomorrowland. More seating and space to enjoy your ice cream in some air conditioning is
Ride Vehicle Testing Underway for Tron Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom
Ride Vehicle Testing Underway for Tron Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom. A month and a half ago Walt Disney Imagineers posted about the first launch of the new vehicles for Disney’s newest coaster. We have finally seen the coaster running ourselves and were able to get some video to
Walls down around Fantasyland Station for the Walt Disney World Railroad
Walls down around Fantasyland Station for the Walt Disney World Railroad. Disney covered the whole area around Fantasyland Station a few months ago with shrubbery, and now we can report that the whole Station is uncovered and viewable again. With new Walt Disney World Railroad tracks being placed leading into
