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 July 2017 or will be occurring in the months ahead: Magic Kingdom • Hall of Presidents: Closed through Fall of 2017 • Liberty Square Riverboat:
Category: Refurbishments
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for August 2017
In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close attractions in order to perform maintenance on them, or give them a fresh look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary to keep guests safe during
Jawas Have Left Hollywood Studios
We had been hearing for a while that the Jawas were going to be leaving the Star Wars Launch Bay at Hollywood Studios. Well, we are sad to announce that their last day was officially this past Saturday, July 29. There is no word on who will replace them or
Preparations for the Removal of DisneyQuest is Underway
Plans to replace Disney Spring’s DisneyQuest with a new basketball-themed experience was announced back in January on Disney Parks Blog. This week it appears that Disney is moving forward in that direction. DisneyQuest closed on July 3 after 13 years of operation at Walt Disney World Resort. Just two weeks
D23 Announces Member Event to Say Goodbye to the Great Movie Ride
If you are a D23 Gold or D23 Gold Family Member and wanting to say goodbye to the Great Movie Ride, you are in luck! D23 has just announced a complimentary, one-of-a-kind experience to say goodbye to the iconic attraction in style. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and TCM
Muppet*Vision 3-D Temporarily Closed
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is temporarily unavailable. No word on why the unexpected closure, however it is expected to reopen by Wednesday, August 2. Guests who selected Muppet*Vision 3D as a FastPass+ will be provided with alternative options through the My Disney Experience App. Click here for a FREE,
Refurbishment Coming to Disneyland Park’s River Belle Terrace
Disney recently filed permits with Anaheim, CA to refurbish Disneyland Park’s River Belle Terrace restaurant. Located in Frontierland, the table service restaurant is known for serving up home-style dishes with Southern hospitality. While no closure dates or length of refurbishment have been announced, the permits filed with the city show
Blackout Dates for Silver and Weekday Select Annual Passholders Lifted for the Beginning of August
By now, we all know that the Great Movie Ride and Ellen’s Energy Adventure will be closing for good on August 13th. If you have a Silver or Weekday Select Annual Pass and wanted to ride either of these rides one last time, you were going to have to purchase
Animal Kingdom’s Veterinary Treatment Room Reopens
Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s Animal Hospital and Veterinary Treatment Room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened for guests to enjoy. This fascinating animal treatment area is viewable through a large window. The Veterinary Treatment room closed late March for refurbishment. Some of the refurbishments include replacing the glass viewing window with leaded glass. This
Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios to Be Re-imagined and Feature New Tap House
Updated 7/28/17 to reflect logo and artist rendering of the new Tap House. The Grand Avenue Area at Hollywood Studios is about to receive a grand makeover! The area is going to be re-imagined to resemble a present-day Los Angeles this Fall. Disney is hoping to replicate the spirit and
‘Talking’ Town Square Mickey at the Magic Kingdom Receives an Upgrade
One of the attractions that I consider a must-do for my clients at the Magic Kingdom is Talking Mickey at the Town Square Theater. There is nothing better than seeing the faces of Mickey’s littlest human friends light up when Mickey is talking and interacting directly with them. We are
Photo Update On Gondola Construction At Pop Century
One of the big announcements at the D23 Expo was that a new Gondola Transportation system is coming to Walt Disney World called, Disney Skyliner. It will connect the International Gateway at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and multiple resorts. One of the announced resorts was Pop Century, so we decided to check
Construction Progress At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach has been home to major construction since May 2017. These “refurbishment projects” are scheduled to continue for a total of two years. Multiple guest accommodation buildings, dining locations, and amenities have been closed during this time. While most improvement projects have relatively low impact on guests we wanted
The Latest Aerial Images Of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land
It’s been one week after the two big D23 Expo announcements for Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Land has a new name of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the opening date of summer 2018 was declared for Toy Story Land. Everything is moving full speed ahead so it’s a great time
