We’re back to check in on all the construction projects going on around Disney World!

This past week was a big one for some of the major projects going on around the parks — we finally know when the new nighttime show at EPCOT, Harmonious, will debut, we found more progress on two of the major roller coasters coming to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, and we even got a peek at what’s to come on a recent hotel refurbishment. So, we’ve got a lot to cover — let’s get to it!

Magic Kingdom

TRON: Lightcycle Run

We’re starting off over in Magic Kingdom to check in on the new roller coaster in Tomorrowland, TRON: Lightcycle Run. Last week we noticed that the portion of the track connecting the inside to the outside had been opened, and this week there was some progress on the outdoor canopy area!

Now you can see that the paneling on the building looks close to finished…

…and there’s some new blue netting being installed on the top of the canopy.

If we look at the finished product from the concept art, it looks like the canopy will end up being closed in a bit, so this could be what they’re working on now!

Disney still hasn’t announced an official opening date for the ride, but it was exciting to see some progress on this ride recently, even it if was small.

EPCOT

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Over in EPOCT, we haven’t seen much progress on the new coaster Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind since the solar panels were covered in blue, but we finally spotted some change! We noticed that there was some new silver paneling at the center of the roof.

It’s not clear exactly what the new addition is for, but the color at least matches the concept art.

This is another attraction that we don’t have an opening date for just yet, but there are still quite a few outdoor elements missing when comparing the concept art to the construction progress.

So…What’s Going On With the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride in EPCOT?! Click HERE to Read More!

Disney Resorts

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Things have been pretty active when it comes to construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Last week we noticed that the new roof had been installed over the entryway and now we’re seeing more work being done on the monorail station!

The monorail has been closed since November of last year, and you can still find construction skrim around the area.

And, on our walk around the resort, we also noticed that the sign for Spirit of Aloha was missing. Disney hasn’t announced any changes to the dinner show, though it has not yet reopened just yet. So, they may just be taking some time to give it extra TLC while it’s closed.

The Polynesian has been undergoing a major refurbishment to receive new Moana-theming and is set to reopen to all guests at in late July, so we will likely be seeing more progress on these projects in the coming weeks.

Check Out the NEW Moana-Themed Rooms HERE!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

And, there’s another monorail resort getting a refurbishment — Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Back in April, Disney began construction on all 9 floors of the Main Tower Guest rooms, blocking off all of the hallways on the upper floors of the tower. And, this week we learned what work is being done behind all that construction skrim — an Incredibles-themed makeover!

Here’s a look at the new rooms!

Disney has described the rooms as blending “a sleek Monorail motif with some favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Incredibles” films, including Jack-Jack, Frozone, and Edna Mode.” And, you’ll notice the subtle details in the bathroom…

…the closet…

…and in the decorations on the bedding and curtains.

And, that’s not the only area getting some new features! Disney will soon be adding a collection of “modern art pieces as well as historical, behind-the-scenes photographs of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in development and under construction” in the lobby area.

Back in January, we spoke with a Cast Member who shared that the renovations would be completed in the Main Tower Guest Rooms in September 2021, though Disney has only noted that the refurbished rooms will debut this fall. And, of course, construction timelines can change from time to time, so we’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates.

Click HERE For More Photos of the Contemporary Resort Room Refurbishment!

Well, that’s it for another week of construction in Disney World! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more progress around the parks and resorts so be sure to check back for the latest!

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Oh, PeopleMover…we love you and we don’t care who knows it.

Yes, this is one of the slowest rides at Disney World, and we don’t care — we will ride it every chance we get.

And we know there are some of y’all out there who love the PeopleMover as much as we do, and this post is for you. Because we found the PERFECT souvenir for PeopleMover fans! It’s a Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Water Bottle!!! It’s got the classic Magic Kingdom attraction on the front.

But the back is even better. It’s got the “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow” quote on the back with the PeopleMover logo.

The top features a screw lid that has a handle, so it’s handy to carry around. And you know how we always tell you to stay hydrated at Disney World. Well, this is probably the coolest way to keep your hydration with you at all times, or so we think!

Now you might think we found this water bottle at Magic Kingdom, but you’d be wrong. We actually found it at Mouse Gear at EPCOT, available now for $27.99. You’re welcome, PeopleMover fans! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other cool water bottles or PeopleMover gear at Disney World!

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Disney may not be offering a special fireworks show for Independence Day this year, but they are releasing a new style of Key Pin on shopDisney. The design features a sparkling blue design on the “D” handle and top of the key, and a colorful fireworks pattern in the center. The exact pricing has not been confirmed at this time, but typically prices can range from $12.99 up to $29.99. Keep an eye out early in the morning on shopDisney […]

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Hello from Walt Disney World!

We take a look at the average wait times every week to see if they’re getting longer or (hopefully) shorter overall, and we share all those details with you! Here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World this week.

Magic Kingdom

Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time this week with 54 minutes!

Next we had Splash Mountain at 46 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 44 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 37 minutes, Space Mountain at 34 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 32 minutes, and Astro Orbiter at 30 minutes.

In the 20s range, we had Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 26 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 21 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 20 minutes.

Rides with average wait times in the teens range including Haunted Mansion at 19 minutes, “its a small world” at 17 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 14 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 14 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 13 minutes.

After that we had Tomorrowland Speedway at 12 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 12 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 11 minutes, and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini at 11 minutes.

Looking for rides with an average wait time of less than 10 minutes? This past week there were quite a few that fell into this category.

We had Mad Tea Party at 9 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 8 minutes, Liberty Square Riverboat at 8 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 7 minutes, Tom Sawyer Island at 5 minutes, Carousel of Progress at 5 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room at 0 minutes, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at 0 minutes.

EPCOT

Moving on to EPCOT, Test Track had the longest average wait time at 77 minutes!

After that, we had Frozen Ever After at 50 minutes, Soarin’ at 31 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 27 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour at 21 minutes.

Rides with even shorter wait times included Spaceship Earth at 18 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 13 minutes, and Living with the Land at 12 minutes.

The theater shows in EPCOT all had zero waits this past week! These included: American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China!

Hollywood Studios

Over in Hollywood Studios, we saw Slinky Dog Dash had the highest average wait time this week at 77 minutes.

After that we had Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 49 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 44 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 43 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 39 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 33 minutes.

Following that was Alien Swirling Saucers at 26 minutes, Walt Disney Presents at 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 13 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 11 minutes, and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 7 minutes.

Animal Kingdom

Last but not least, in Animal Kingdom, Avatar Flight of Passage had the longest average wait time at 80 minutes.

Following that was Na’vi River Journey at 39 minutes,Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 28 minutes.

Want to hop on Expedition Everest? Its average wait time this week was at 27 minutes.

Looking for rides with wait times under 25 minutes? This week we had DINOSAUR at 24 minutes, It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 14 minutes, Triceratop Spin at 6 minutes, andGorilla Falls Exploration Trail at 0 minutes.

Those are all of the average wait times from around Walt Disney World this week! Did any of them surprise you? We’ll be here to keep an eye on the wait times if anything unusual happens, so stay tuned to DFB!

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