PHOTOS: See the Progress on 10 (!!) Disney World Projects!
The parks are starting to look more and more ready for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations!
Hollywood Studios
The party kicks off on October 1st and Disney has been busy wrapping up all of the lingering construction projects that need to be completed just in time for it all! From brand new projection shows to daytime entertainment, and more, we’ve got a lot of updates to cover, so let’s get to it!
Magic Kingdom
Tony’s Town Square
Back in July, we noticed that the sign for Tony’s Town Square Restaurant had been removed and replaced with a banner on Main Street, U.S.A. We weren’t sure if this would be a permanent change, but now we can confirm that it was just temporary!
Here’s what was there temporarily!
The sign is BACK hanging over the entrance and it looks like it has a fresh coat of paint.
Here it is now!
This joins other signs that we’ve seen refurbished throughout the parks leading up to October 1st including Peter Pan’s Flight.
Main Street, U.S.A.
And, as we made our way down the rest of Main Street, U.S.A., we spotted something new wayyy up on the rooftops of the buildings — lighting and projection technology! They’re likely for the upcoming immersive projection effects that will be used as part of the new 50th Anniversary fireworks show — Disney Enchantment. We’ll be sure to bring you a look at them when we get to see them in use!
It’s almost show time!
Plus, the Main Street Clock even got a MAJOR golden glow up and now features an icon with “50” on the top and 50th-anniversary banners below.
Fresh coat of paint!
This joins other new decorations, including a HUGE “50” sign that have been popping up in Magic Kingdom recently.
Click HERE to Learn More About the Clock’s Glow Up!
The Hub
Of course, there’s even more decor to come! Disney announced earlier this year that they would be decorating the parks with new “Fab 50 Golden Statues” that feature 50 different Disney characters and it looks like preparations are in progress in front of Cinderella Castle!
Normally, you can find a collection of bronze character statues around The Hub…
Chip ‘n’ Dale have gone missing?
…but all of them are now MISSING along with their cement banisters, leaving just an empty area among the bushes.
Something’s missing…
We already know that Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will make an appearance here in the hub once the 50th Anniversary golden statues are installed, so we may get to see them sooner than later!
See ALL of the Golden 50th Anniversary Statues Announced for Disney World HERE!
Frontierland
Back in Frontierland, we’ve been keeping track of the construction progress going on as Disney gives the area some TLC, and this week we noticed that the walls that were once around Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe have now moved over to Country Bear Jamboree.
Country Bear Jamboree
But, that wasn’t the only spot with a bit of a detour — we also spotted construction walls and tarp around the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade.
Shootin Arcade
For now, guests need to navigate around the walls to get to Country Bear Jamboree and the Shootin’ Arcade is unavailable.
EPCOT
Club Cool
Construction is also coming along at EPCOT and we’re VERY close to finally being able to walk inside the newly reimagined Club Cool. We shared a sneak peek from Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently, but this week we could actually see the signage for ourselves over some bushes in Future World!
There it is!
Disney hasn’t shared an exact opening date just yet, but we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details on when we’ll get to reunite with Beverly (and all the other Coke samplings) once again.
Take a Peek Inside Club Cool HERE!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Discovery River Amphitheater
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, more work is underway to get Discovery River Amphitheater ready for its new daytime show — Disney KiteTails. Platforms have been out on the water for nearly a month now, but this week we could see that they’re almost complete!
KiteTails Platform Construction — August 2021
The show will feature performers that fly windcatchers and kites in the theater and GIANT three-dimensional kits in the shapes of Disney characters out on the water, so we’ll have to wait to see exactly how this will be used in the show. But, it won’t be much longer — Disney KiteTails will debut on October 1st!
Check Out a First Look at the NEW Show HERE!
Disney Resorts
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
We stopped to check up on some of the construction going on in the Disney World Resorts too and noticed that there were construction flags in one area of the roof at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Some construction going on here!
The hotel recently reopened to all guests and this is likely only some light refurbishment work to make sure that it is looking in tip-top shape.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Our last stop was over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, where we spotted construction crews trimming trees near some guest buildings. Yes, even in Disney the trees need some upkeep, but projects like this normally tend to last only a few days and do not interrupt your resort stay much.
That’s some tree trimmin’
Well, that’s it for this week’s construction update from Disney World! Of course, we’re always keeping an eye out for all the latest updates, paint jobs, decorations, and more, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB!
Click HERE for ALL the Rides and Hotels That Will Be CLOSED in September in Disney World!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!
Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!
With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs!With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!
Are you visiting Disney World during the 50th Anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments!
The post PHOTOS: See the Progress on 10 (!!) Disney World Projects! first appeared on the disney food blog.
from the disney food blog https://ift.tt/3h4Naiv
Post a Comment