It has been expected and reported for some time, but now it has been confirmed by Disney. Changes are indeed coming to Disney’s Polynesian Resort and that includes a name change, new bar, and a brand new lobby that will please some and make others upset. Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced on […]
Plans For Disney’s Polynesian Refurbishment – Name Change, Trader Sam’s, New Lobby
May 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Updated Film For Soarin’ at Epcot To Be Shot Soon
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Around this time last year, rumors started swirling that Soarin’ at Epcot would soon be going under refurbishment and getting a brand new movie. There was even word that it would soon be called “Soarin’ Around the World,” but then again, these rumors have been around for years and years. Now though, it appears as […]
Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Get Pushed Back Into Summer
April 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Two major refurbishments for the Magic Kingdom have been pushed back to later in the year, and they are for a big reason. Due to the 24-hour event in late May, the refurbishments of Astro Orbiter and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority will now happen during the summer. First of all, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover […]
It’s Tough To Be A Bug Closing For Long Refurbishment In July
April 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The 3D experience “It’s Tough To Be A Bug” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment for quite some time this summer. Beginning on July 7, 2014, the refurbishment for “It’s Tough To Be A Bug” will run through Aug. 11, 2014. It is tentatively scheduled to reopen to guests on Aug. 12, […]
Carousel of Progress Closing For Refurbishment in Late August
April 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the true Disney classics will be undergoing a refurbishment in late summer so mark your trip calendars. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will not be in operation come late August. The refurbishment of Carousel of Progress officially begins on Aug. 25, 2014, and will run through Sept. 4, 2014. It is tentatively scheduled […]
Disney Springs to Get New Restaurant Where 8TRAX, Mannequins Used To Be In Pleasure Island
March 29, 2014 by 5 Comments
There are going to be a lot of changes coming to the Downtown Disney / Disney West Side area over the next few years as it transitions to Disney Springs, but specific new info is popping up. One of the new restaurants coming will take over two old Pleasure Island nightclubs to form a giant […]
Update on Disney Monorail downtime for Express and Resort Beams
March 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Walt Disney World Monorail system has been dealing with a refurbishment since near the end of January, and it’s still going to continue for a bit longer. Got an update from Disney today that there are still “a few weeks” left in the refurbishment schedule. Even though originally scheduled to reopen at the end […]
Photos of expanded Liberty Square walkway in Magic Kingdom
March 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The walkway in Liberty Square that used to be such a problem in Magic Kingdom has now been reopened and is much better than it used to be. It has been closed for quite some time so that it could be expanded and widened. Many know that it used to cause such a traffic jam […]
Tomorrowland Transit Authority, Astro Orbiter to have long refurbishments in summer
March 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Some big refurbishments are coming to the Magic Kingdom this summer, and they are going to take out the center portion of Tomorrowland. The long-discussed refurbishment of Astro Orbiter will officially begin on May 3, 2014. Some rumors are that it will be closing to add in a wheelchair accessible rocket. That could be why […]
Disney confirms changes coming to Magic Kingdom hub
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As reported here on Doctor Disney the other day; the refurbishment of the hub at Magic Kingdom has now been confirmed by Disney. A short, new video has been released and it shows the enhancements and changes that will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. The work has already begun with work at Casey’s Corner […]
