Reflecting pool refurbishments are all the rage these days, and Walt Disney World has embarked on one of its own at EPCOT. While walking around EPCOT, we noticed that crews had drained one of the World Celebration reflecting pools and pushed the rocks to one side. While we didn’t see a single bucket of blue […]

The Grand Floridian Cafe now has a confirmed closing date. Hours posted to the Walt Disney World website show the restaurant going dark beginning July 20, 2026, locking in the start of the lengthy refurbishment we first reported back in March. The closure runs through the end of October, with a reopening expected in November. […]

Exterior refurbishment work at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has expanded. After kicking off in April, the scope of the work appears to have roughly doubled since then. We recently made it out to Magic Kingdom and snapped some photos of the exterior refurbishment of the iconic Magic Kingdom area resort from the ferryboat back to the […]

New lands and new attractions get the headlines, but Walt Disney World is spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year on the experiences guests already know and love. In a recent chat with media, Disney underlined that investment in existing offerings is planned with the same rigor as anything built from the ground up. […]

While visiting Magic Kingdom today, we noticed some scaffolding being installed on the southwest side of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. After our visit to Magic Kingdom, we popped over to Contemporary to get a closer look at the work taking place. Here’s a look, along with the latest refurbishment information for the classic resort. Exterior Maintenance […]

Walt Disney World has recently resumed work on upgrades to the panels on the exterior of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. This is a resumption of work that began last August. If I had to guess, some 60-70% of the work has been completed, with the focus now on the rear section of the Project Tomorrow […]

Guests looking to get out of the heat and enjoy either a film showcasing the grandeur, charm, and romance of one of Europe’s most enchanting countries or a Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will be able to do so in just a few short weeks. Walt Disney World has announced a reopening for the Palais […]

While visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort recently, we noticed that construction has expanded, with scaffolding now enveloping the north-facing section of The Great Ceremonial House. When we stopped by, crews were installing more scaffolding in the Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace area, and the outdoor dining space was closed. Here’s the latest. Scaffolding at Disney’s Polynesian […]

Walt Disney World has announced an upcoming refurbishment of the dock at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The refurbishment will begin in a month, and it will continue for more than a month after that. During a portion of the refurbishment, the dock will be closed to guests, similar to what we’ve seen over at Disney’s […]

Good afternoon from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where new construction walls have arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The construction walls can be found in the Old Outpost section of the land, which is where the Resistance has set up base. Here’s a closer look! Construction Walls Surround Ship in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge As you […]

A block of new Notice of Commencement permits has been filed by Walt Disney World for six guest buildings at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The campus-style resort has ten buildings in total, so these new permits surpass the 50% mark. Here’s a look at the permits and what kind of impact guests can expect […]

Walt Disney World has announced that the Grand Floridian Cafe will be closed for a 3-month refurbishment this Summer at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Located on the first floor of the resort, the refurbishment will likely introduce a visual refresh consistent with other work taking place at the classic Magic Kingdom area hotel. Here’s the […]

Walt Disney World has announced a room refurbishment for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, beginning May 2026. The refurbishment will last around 8 months, indicating a significant refurbishment. Here’s the latest. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Room Refurbishment No additional details have been announced, but we imagine that the update will be similar to the one just […]

Following a mid-January announcement that the Yachtsman Steakhouse would close for a 3-month refresh, Walt Disney World has set a closure date for the steak restaurant. Yachtsman Steakhouse Closing Date According to the Walt Disney World website, Yachtsman Steakhouse will be closed starting May 11th. Disney’s previous statement said that they expect that the location […]

Following its closure in late February, work is visibly underway on the Big Top Souvenirs tent in Magic Kingdom. The tent is one of two that is receiving a lengthy refurbishment. We first covered the possibility of a refurbishment back in October 2025, and it’s looking like the process will be as lengthy as we […]

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Stardust Racers refurbishment at Universal Epic Universe has been extended again. This is the fourth time that the refurbishment has been extended. Here’s the latest on when Universal says that Stardust Racers will reopen. Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended for Fourth Time Stardust Racers, the thrilling, high-speed roller coaster […]

Walt Disney World has announced the next phases of work in the lengthy, ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The current refurbishment work began back in September 2024, and it’s currently scheduled to continue through late 2027. The next phase of work will include exterior refurbishment of the main tower. Here’s the latest. Exterior Refurbishment […]

Walt Disney World has announced that The Turf Club Bar & Grill and The Turf Club Lounge will undergo a 6-month refurbishment, including phased closures. The refurbishment will begin shortly, and extend through mid-September. Here’s the latest, including dates when offerings will be closed. The Turf Club Bar & Grill Refurbishment From mid-March through mid-September […]

The Magic Kingdom ferryboat fleet is down to two vessels at the moment, with the Richard F. Irvine ferryboat taken out of service for refurbishment. That leaves the General Joe Potter and Admiral Joe Fowler ferryboats as the only two in service at the moment. Here’s the latest, and when we expect that it will […]

Walt Disney World has confirmed our earlier reporting that the Big Top Souvenirs gift shop will be closing for a lengthy refurbishment. This follows the closure of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow meet and greet earlier this year. Here’s the latest. Big Top Souvenirs Closing for Lengthy Refurbishment Here’s the announcement from Walt Disney World about […]

Overnight, the Walt Disney World water parks switched operational status. With Typhoon Lagoon carrying operations through the winter season, Blizzard Beach took over and is now operational through the Summer. That means that Typhoon Lagoon is now closed for a 3-month refurbishment. Here’s what to expect during the Spring season as Disney World prepares for […]

The Little Mermaid ride is now closed for refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid closed today, and it is currently scheduled to reopen as early as tomorrow. Here’s the latest. Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid Closed for Refurbishment The closure was announced earlier this […]

Good morning from Magic Kingdom, where crews are working on transforming the entrance for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The attraction is currently closed for an extensive refresh, including a new entrance marquee. As you’ll see in our photos below, infrastructure work is underway for a new attraction marquee. Here’s the latest! Construction Underway for […]

Walt Disney World has announced that the refurbishment project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been extended again. Previously, Disney had announced that the refurbishment project would continue through mid-2026. Now, the refurbishment has been extended. Here’s the latest, including why the refurbishment was extended. Grand Floridian Resort Refurbishment Extended An updated message from…

While visiting Magic Kingdom this morning, we snapped some new photos of the ever-growing scrim situation in front of the classic Haunted Mansion attraction. We also have some new information about the work, and what it isn’t. Here’s the latest. Haunted Mansion Exterior Refurbishment Over the past two weeks, we’ve been watching scrims continue to […]