Tag Archives: Construction
Tomorrowland Speedway Redesign by Guest Blogger Michelle Perkins
This week the Tomorrowland Speedway closed for a refurbishment to make way for a new attraction in the Magic Kingdom, Tron. Some love this ride, some hate this ride, and some are indifferent about this ride. I actually love the Tomorrowland Speedway. It was one of the first rides that I went on when I came for my first Disney trip back in 1993 with my grandparents. I was a freshman in high school and I reme Continue Reading
Swan & Dolphin Resort Tower – Update
Earlier this year we reported an expected expansion at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Now we have more details about the planned third tower.
Currently, the resort has 2,270 guest rooms, numerous restaurants, a spa, and 331,000 of meeting space. The new tower, set to be built on the current tennis courts next to the Swan, will add 349 guest rooms on 14 stories and meeting space of more than 2 Continue Reading
WDW Refurbishment Sept. 2018
Planning a trip and want to know whether any rides are scheduled to be closed during your visit? We’ve got the updated list of attractions that are scheduled to be closed temporarily for refurbishment. We do try to keep the information accurate, but please know that Disney is subject to change at any time.
Magic Kingdom
Stitch’s Great Escape – unknown if it will return
Liberty Square Riverboat – scheduled t Continue Reading
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Milestone Celebrated at Disneyland Park
From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: George Savvas
Yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineering and the project teams responsible for bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life at Disneyland park celebrated a major milestone — the topping out of the tallest peak in the 14-acre land. Rising to 130 feet, the steel that makes up the highest point in the new land was put in place as the design and construction teams ce Continue Reading
Disney World Working On Gondola System, Documents Confirm
From Sandra Pedicini and posted on the Orlando Sentinel website.
It’s the return of the Skyway, sort of: Walt Disney World is working on a gondola lift system that would connect some of its theme parks and hotels.
Documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel from the Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District confirm the resort has been planning the project, which has been rumored for months.
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Star Wars-Themed Lands Come To Life as Construction Progresses at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
From George Savvas, Public Relations Director, Disneyland Resort and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
We’re excited to share an update today on the progress of the Star Wars-themed lands being created at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts!
As you may know, these two new immersive lands will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space whe Continue Reading
New Traffic Project, Walt Disney World
Getting around Walt Disney World during peak season can be difficult. With the ongoing expansion of Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, Disney is thinking ahead and making plans to offset some of the anticipated congestion in these areas with four major road projects. Here is what we know from the Orlando Sentinel.
Work on four major road projects atWalt Disney World– including an overpass over the Magic K Continue Reading
New Construction Milestone as Golden Spire Tops Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney Resort
From Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
We are excited to announce that Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated a major construction milestone this week with the topping out of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. Our leaders – Bob Iger, chairman and CEO, and Tom Staggs, chief operating officer – were at the resort to witness the installation of the extraordinary gold Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes: Building Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
Harambe Market, a new area that will serve-up African-inspired street food, is set to open May 23 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, we’re excited to share with you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at just how the team is currently working together to bring this new area to life.
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Building the Dream: The Making of Disneyland Park – Sleeping Beauty Castle – Part One
From George Savvas, Public Relations Director, Disneyland Resort and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
Although inspired by several medieval castles, with the help of forced perspective, Sleeping Beauty Castle was proportioned more to the imagination than to history. Walt Disney wanted this castle to be a friendly and welcoming presence in his new park so it was built on a smaller scale than its European counterp Continue Reading
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are Designed with Your Needs in Mind
From Amanda Adler, Public Relations Manager and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
So far I’ve offered you a look at the pull-down bed feature, as well as the spacious interior, of the Deluxe Studio villas at the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which is currently under construction. Now I’ll show you some ways in which these accommodations will go beyond simply Continue Reading
