refurbishment News & Updates

Construction Updates: Star Tours Refurbishment and Construction in Epcot

November 30, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Two parks experiencing a lot of change right now are Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Epcot will be seeing new rides and a nighttime show, and Hollywood Studios will welcome Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge next fall. Before all the new attractions come there has been some refurbishment we've been monitoring for you. See all the photos here.

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Photo Tour: Disney World’s Space Mountain Exit Refurbishment Complete

November 29, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Are you a Disney World Space Mountain fan? If so, be prepared to add steps to your pedometer the next time you ride this attraction! Take a photo tour of the new exit here.

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Coming in 2020: New Hotel Tower for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

September 11, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Orlando Business Journal has reported that the owners of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are planning to build a new 349-room hotel tower on the current site of the Swan's tennis courts. According to OBJ, New York-based real estate firm Tishman and Metlife Investment Management have entered into an agreement with Walt Disney World to build the 14-story tower, which will break ground this fall and is expected to open in 2020.

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New Look Coming for Walt Disney World Swan Resort Lobby Spaces

August 20, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing its next redesign project, a $3 million transformation of the Swan Resort's lobby, public spaces and coffee bar. Upon completion, the resort's two main lobbies, all guest rooms and meeting spaces will all have completely updated appearances.

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Tangaroa Terrace Closing for Refurbishment

August 14, 2018 by Laura Gilbreath

The Tangaroa Terrace restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel will be closed for refurbishment beginning September 4, 2018 and is expected to reopen mid-January 2019. Select menu offerings will be available at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and The Coffee House during this time.

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Disneyland Resort Rehabs Just Announced

February 25, 2014 by AllEars

Alice in Wonderland and The Little Mermaid are closing this spring for refurbishment.

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A Preview of the New California Grill at the Contemporary Resort

February 2, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

The Contemporary Resort's popular restaurant, California Grill, closed February 1, 2013, for an extensive refurbishment. The Disney Parks Blog recently released renderings of what the new California Grill dining room and onstage kitchen will look like when it opens later this summer, as well as a few items that will appear on the new menu. Designed by the Puccini Group in San Francisco, the restaurant will feature a wall of wines at the entrance and will showcase the spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom below.

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