Construction Updates Archive
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World is almost there. Construction on the reimagined ride is nearing completion before the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 debut. This photo report shares fresh progress photos from this week at Magic Kingdom, along with updates on the renamed gift shop and why we still don’t have an official opening
Disney Vacation Club has released its timeline for room refurbishments, resort reimaginings, and other construction projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond in 2024 & 2025. This resource provides the scheduled dates and details for work on the Deluxe Villas, and what to expect from each overhaul. (Updated December 8, 2023.) Typically, resort refurbishment
Some Walt Disney World vacation planners question whether they should skip EPCOT due to ongoing construction and upcoming ride reimaginings. This post covers what’s happening, when projects will be completed, and how they’ll impact your experience on upcoming visits. When it comes to radical Disney park overhauls, there are two existing ‘templates’ based upon recent
Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World through 2024 & 2025. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. (Updated November 26, 2023.) Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments as staffing
Journey of Water Inspired by Moana is a new attraction coming to EPCOT at Walt Disney World in the front of the park between Spaceship Earth and World Showcase. This covers everything you need to know about the addition: opening date, early preview days, photos of the exploration trail, and answers to frequently asked questions.
BoardWalk Inn is currently in the midst of construction and changes part of a resort reimagining. This post shares details about what’s on the horizon and work that Walt Disney World has already completed at this iconic inn. (Updated April 27, 2023.) About one year ago, Walt Disney World announced that they’d be making “a
TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions. (Updated April 11, 2023.) To bring you up to speed, TRON Lightcycle Run is now open at Magic Kingdom. The
Walt Disney World has shared an update, of sorts, about the multi-year transformation of EPCOT. Along with that, we have new construction photos of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza, plus commentary and opening expectations. This follows the other news about EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular & Disney100 Anniversary Celebration in Late 2023. With EPCOT wrapping up its
It’s that time of year when the EPCOT hotel “rumor” returns! The previously-abandoned project is supposedly on the table again to become Walt Disney World’s first in-park resort. This shares thoughts on the revived rumors, its likelihood of coming to fruition, and comparisons to similar hotels at Tokyo DisneySea, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Resort. (Updated
Walt Disney World has announced another dining addition at BoardWalk Inn as part of its reimagining, with the new Carousel Coffee Shop coming this holiday season or in early 2023. This post shares details about what’ll be on the menu there, plus an update on Cake Bake Shop Restaurant and photos of the construction around
In all likelihood, Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. is now extinct. The gift shop at the exit to Space Mountain has closed for construction on TRON Lightcycle Run, as Walt Disney World prepares for that roller coaster’s opening sometime in the roaring 20s. This post will take a look at work, the re-routed ride exit,
