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 →
"Inspired by Europe, imagined by Disney" That's the mantra Disney is using to promote Riviera Resort, Walt Disney World's newest DVC destination opening this winter. Disney is giving a new behind-the-scenes look at one of the amenities the property will have to offer: the European-esque pool area. There will be a 30-foot-tall tower, which will... Continue Reading →
Castle construction at Hong Kong Disneyland is in full swing. The multi-billion dollar construction project we previously reported on is now focusing on the transformation of the castle, which when completed, will pay homage to all official Disney Princess. Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Snow White, Moana, Merida, Belle, Rapunzel, Pocahontas and Jasmine – along... Continue Reading →
The massive Epcot overhaul is set to hit the ground running this fall. As we've seen numerous changes around the park recently, like the removal of the monoliths, construction in the France Pavilion and the abrupt end to The Circle is Life: An Environmental Fable, more changes are coming this September. Epcot staples like Club... Continue Reading →
TRON is set to take guests on a speedy adventure in 2021, and constriction is moving along at Magic Kingdom. Weeks ago we should you the first track pieces being installed and now massive support beams are going up as crews continue working on the coaster. Walt Disney World has not announced a launch date... Continue Reading →
Construction for Disney's soon-to-be newest place to stay, Riviera Resort, is taking shape. Nestled between Caribbean Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Riviera Resort will depict European architecture and will even feature a character dining experience. Here is a look at the construction from Caribbean Beach: If you zoom in, you can see construction of a pool-area... Continue Reading →
