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Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Construction Marches On at Hollywood Studios
Construction is moving full steam ahead at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the park prepares to debut the reimagined Walt Disney Studios Courtyard. New aerial photos shared by bioreconstruct show steady progress across the former Animation Courtyard, with several areas clearly being prepped for attractions scheduled to open as early as Summer 2026.
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At the center of the site, concrete forms are now in place, signaling the early stages of permanent walkways and landscaping. Fresh concrete has also been poured around the Disney Jr. building, with new pathways taking shape on both sides. A temporary tent has popped up nearby, likely supporting ongoing construction operations as crews continue work throughout the courtyard.
The Disney Jr. building itself is a major focus of the current activity. This space will soon be home to Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, which is set to debut early as part of Cool Kids’ Summer. From above, you can clearly see new concrete being laid in front of the building, helping define what will soon be a high energy hub for younger guests. Nearby dirt work and forms mark where the new garden courtyard will emerge, complete with shade trees and seating areas designed for families to relax between experiences.
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Looking across the site, the Disney Jr. building sits at the bottom of the aerial views, with The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure visible at the top and the former Star Wars Launch Bay building off to the right. That building has a long history, once serving as part of the park’s original animation facilities before becoming the Magic of Disney Animation and later Star Wars Launch Bay. In 2026, it will once again celebrate animation, featuring a Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat façade inspired by the Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank and interiors modeled after Disney Animation headquarters.
With Animation Courtyard largely closed since September, these latest aerials confirm that Hollywood Studios is well on its way to bringing animation back into the spotlight.
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