Disneyland Paris is sharing a the first piece of concept art from the incoming Route 66 attraction, nestled in the back of Cars Land, as a part of the Walt Disney Studios Park expansion. The concept art shows Catastrophe Canyon from the now-closed Backlot tour, re-themed to "Cars". Back in October, Disneyland Paris released an... Continue Reading →
Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened its gates in the midst of a pandemic. However, coronavirus closure didn't seem to halt construction on the park's reimaginated castle. Hong Kong Disneyland has been working on the "Castle of Magical Dreams" for more than a year. Originally, the park featured Sleepy Beauty's castle but due to a multi-billion... Continue Reading →
Construction at Shanghai Disney Resort's Zootopia-themed land has now gone vertical. The resort shared pictures of the construction site, which features support beams signed by cast members and Imagineers. The expansion will feature at least one major attraction, new character meet and greets and Zootopia-themed shops. There is no grand opening date yet. Construction began... Continue Reading →
Disney’s top construction company, Buena Vista Construction Co., laid off more than 1,000 contracted workers in March according to state records. The decision affected workers such as bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, laborers, painters and event decorators. In the notice, Buena Vista Construction Company said it “anticipates that most work will resume in less than six months.”... Continue Reading →
The icon of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is set for a royal makeover. As part of the celebration of Cinderella's 70th anniversary, Disney announced a new look for Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Concept art shows a new paint job and gold trim. Work is set to begin in the coming months and is... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort is working on its second major expansion: Zootopia. Following the success of their grand opening in 2016 and their Toy Story Land expansion which opened in 2018, the park is currently working on its second project. The park's Zootopia-themed land will be the first of its kind in any Disney park across... Continue Reading →
Construction crews are doing major work on Animal Kingdom's parking lot. The tram-line and rideshare pick-up near preferred parking are currently blocked off while construction takes place in the front area of the parking lot. Here are some photos of the ongoing work: We aren't sure exactly what this construction is for, but we assume... Continue Reading →
Hurricane Dorian continues to push east, but could still bring major rain and winds to the theme parks. While Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line monitor and adjust operations, construction contractors inside the parks are replacing temporary wooden walls with chain link fences. If the wooden walls are blown away they could cause severe... Continue Reading →
Disney keeps the horses in the back... and they'll soon be calling a brand new barn "home" at Fort Wilderness. Animals currently living in the Pony Farm and Tri-Circle-D Ranch will move into the new, modern building that Imagineers have redesigned. Starting August 19, the Draft Horse Barn and Pony Farm will temporarily be closed... Continue Reading →
