Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon undergo refurbishment. Beginning March 1, guests will notice construction and refurbishment work at the resort during daytime hours. The work will be done mainly on the DVC Villas at the resort. Related – Disney Vacation Club
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Bayview Gifts entrance is under construction at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Bayview Gifts entrance is under construction at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney’s Contemporary Resort just underwent a major retheming and update. Just prior to October 1st, 2021 which was the start of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary construction was completed around the resort. With new Mary Blair inspired artwork
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Now Closed for Refurbishment
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is now closed for refurbishment. The attraction closed yesterday for routine maintenance and will reopen on February 19, 2022. Related – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom closing for refurbishment in February Guests will not be able to take a ride
Splash Mountain Reopening Delayed in the Magic Kingdom
The reopening of Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom has been delayed this morning. As of right now the Disney World Website still lists Splash Mountain as Temporarily Closed. Splash Mountain closed on January 10th, 2022, for its annual refurbishment. This is not the re-theming to ‘Princess and the Frog’
Pirates of the Caribbean & Indiana Jones Adventure closing for refurbishment in March
Two Disneyland attractions will be closing soon for refurbishments. Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones Adventure will be closed in March. Indiana Jones Adventure will be closed for a brief time while the Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment length is unknown. Related – Trams returning to Disneyland on Feb.
New permit filed for Moana Journey of Water for support structure installation
A Moana-themed attraction is coming to Walt Disney World. ‘Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana’ is currently under construction in Epcot. Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a new permit for work on the attraction.Related – Current look at the construction for Moana Journey of Water in Epcot The new
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando to receive new renovations
Universal Orlando‘s Hard Rock Hotel will be getting a refurbishment soon! The hotel’s roof is being replaced and the exterior of the hotel is being painted. Related – Video: Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store Walkthrough Legendary rock stars are always evolving and so is Hard Rock Hotel®. There are
Splash Mountain set to reopen this week after lengthy refurbishment
Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom closed early last month for a lengthy refurbishment. Now, it looks like the attraction will reopen in a few days! Related – Water is missing from Splash Mountain as Annual Refurbishment is underway Splash Mountain closed on January 10, 2022, for its annual refurbishment. This
Water is missing from Splash Mountain as Annual Refurbishment is underway
Where did the water go? Splash Mountain Annual Refurbishment is underway in the Magic Kingdom and crews recently drained all the water from this fan-favorite attraction. Related – Disney World Closure and Refurbishments for February 2022 You can see the scaffolding return as Disney Work Crews are busily painting and
Fantasmic Refurbishment looks complete, will it be reopening soon?
Fantasmic! has remained closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since the parks closed due to the pandemic. In the last year we’ve seen that construction has also been happening at the attraction. Twitter user @bioreconstruct has been sharing updates and images of the progress. Now, the construction looks complete! Related –
Current look at the construction for Moana Journey of Water in Epcot
Construction for the new Moana-themed attraction is continuing in Epcot and Twitter user @bioreconstruct has been sharing updates and photos. Work is currently happening on the water circulation system and pavement is going in. Related – Progress continues on Moana Journey of Water in Epcot The above photo is part
Preview of SeaWorld’s Newest Launch Coaster Ice Breaker
Preview of SeaWorld’s Newest Launch Coaster Ice Breaker. Prior to Passholders getting to ride the newest Ice Breaker Coaster at Seaworld in Orlando, we got a chance to preview the newest Central Florida Coaster. Also, we got a chance to sample the newest Ice Breaker merchandise, along with a new
Tron Lightcycle Run Construction shows crews working on the entrance and roof
Tron Lightcycle Run Construction shows crews working on the entrance and roof. Welcome to our weekly update on the Tron Lightcycle coaster construction. A good amount of work, and quite noticeable, is being done. We have the entrance being almost complete. The train underpass is being worked on. The biggest
Creation Quick Service Restaurant Construction Update
Creation Quick Service Restaurant Construction Update. During DestinationD23 last November we finally learned of the newest quick service restaurant being constructed next to the Creation Shop, in Disney’s Epcot. With an aesthetic like the newly opened Creation Shop, with large glass panels and very open spaces and the same lighting. The concept art