Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has reopened after refurbishment. Actually, it reopened 1 day earlier than expected. Originally Big Thunder was due to be down from June 7 until June 13. Guests that we spoke to were happy to live up quickly in the morning to ride the Mountain. A favorite
Category: Refurbishments
Work continues on the Great Ceremonial House at the Polynesian Resort
Construction continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. The resort is getting a makeover with Moana-themed décor and elements. One of those elements is the Great Ceremonial House. Related – ‘Ohana’s Opening Date and Changes at Disney’s Polynesian Resort The new porte-cochère roof is continuing to be
New Touchfree Security Scanners installed at Universal Orlando
New Touchfree Security Scanners are being tested and installed at Universal Orlando. These are the same type of bag and body scanners used at Walt Disney World. The scanners are able to distinguish between weapons and personal items when a guest walks through. Keeping us safe and secure. We just
Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot is hiring for multiple positions
Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot is hiring for multiple positions, moreover, could this mean we can expect it to open soon? Seems like we have been writing about Space 220 opening for a few years now and clearly it has still has not opened the doors for guests. Nevertheless, we
New Building Replaces the Pygmy Hut on the Jungle Cruise
The changes happening over at the Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise are coming fast. In January 2021, Disney announced that enhancements would be coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland versions of the classic ride. Those evolutions are already taking place, and the latest one involves what used to be
Work being done on Storybook Circus Meet & Greet in the Magic Kingdom
Storybook Circus Meet & Greet in the Magic Kingdom has filed permits for work to be done. Pete’s Silly Sideshow is a character meet-and-greet area featured in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland. Unlike the past when it housed Meet and Greets, recently it has housed a mask-free zone. It is
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Announces New Resort Property – HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort Marks First Project in New 10-Year Plan with a budget of $500 Billion Dollars. The new HeartSong Lodge, being built adjacent to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, is set to open in 2023. The new investment plan will provide Dollywood’s “Dreamer-in-Chief,” Dolly Parton herself, with plenty of opportunities
Canada Far & Wide in Epcot Closing starting on June 27th
According to the Disney World Website, Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 will be closed starting on Sunday, June 27th. The closure runs all the way through Tuesday August 3rd the furthest date the Disney World Calendar is available. As of right now we do not see the closure
More details for Epcot’s Creations Shop revealed by Disney
Work is still ongoing for the new flagship merchandise location in Epcot, Creations Shop. This new store is replacing Mouse Gears. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared some of the design process on his Instagram. Related – Progress is being made on the Creations Shop in Epcot replacing Mouse Gears The design
Disney World Refurb & Closure List for June
Walt Disney World has many rides and attractions for guests to experience. Occasionally those rides break down or just need regular maintenance and upkeep. If you are planning to visit the resort in June, you’ll want to know what closures will be happening during your trip. Take a look at
Aerial view of the Disney World Swan Reserve construction almost complete
Disney World Swan Reserve construction is moving along fast and is indeed almost complete. In new aerial photos just obtained from bioreconstruct Twitter feed, clearly shown is the Sawn Reserve in an almost finished stage. You can check out his tweets below. This 14-story hotel is scheduled to open in
Construction update for Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway in Disneyland
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is coming to Disneyland! The attraction is also located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Related – Disneyland to welcome out of state guests starting on June 15th The Disneyland version of the ride is coming to Mickey’s ToonTown and is set to
Look at the Updates to Spice Road Table at the Morocco Pavilion
EPCOT is a feast for the eyes, but Spice Road Table in the Morocco pavilion is a feast in many ways. The recent updates to this classic Walt Disney World restaurant ensure that the pavilion stays beautiful and refreshed. Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently took to Instagram to demonstrate the
Refurbishment Is Underway on Morocco Pavilion as Barriers Are Up
Lots of changes are happening in EPCOT, and Morocco is no exception. Planters have been placed as a barrier around the fountain to hide its less-than-attractive refurbishment, currently underway. Guests can still access the back of the pavilion for exploring and photo opportunities by using a small corridor to the