When we’re at Disney World, some of our favorite things to do are ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios, mourn the Galactic Starcruiser in Galaxy’s Edge, ride EPCOT‘s iconic golf ball Spaceship Earth, and even hop on over to Animal Kingdom to get a sneak peek of the new Tropical Americas land.
Cinderella Castle
But we might have to change our plans for our next park day, because Disney just filed new construction permits for Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, AND EPCOT!
Even though Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets just opened, Disney filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for the ride. This permit is to “provide labor, material, and/or electrical for construction,” but it’s currently unclear what said construction will be. The contractor is Buena Vista Construction Company, which is Disney’s in-house general contractor and construction organization. While the project specifics are being kept internal, the ride will likely see some maintenance or updates until the permit expires on August 25th, 2027.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Another construction permit was filed next door for the former site of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. The Halcyon starship is currently being transformed into office space for Disney Imagineers, and Disney just renewed a general construction permit filed earlier this year to last until 2027.
Via @bioreconstruct on Instagram
Over at EPCOT, Spaceship Earth is getting some updates. But before you get excited, it’s not for the refurb announced at D23! Spaceship Earth is getting new signage. A permit like this usually involves replacing older signs and installing identical ones overnight, so you can still ride our grand and miraculous spaceship before it gets a new look.
EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth
And if you’re going wild over the Tropical Americas, this new Encanto ride permit is for you. Disney is planning new general construction for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. The contractor is InterAmerica Stage, which specializes in stage rigging, stage machinery, and specialty theatrical equipment. This means that the ride could be getting lighting and special effects soon!
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That’s every Notice of Commencement permit Disney filed in the past 48 hours, so we’ll keep you updated on more construction coming to Disney as it’s quietly announced. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news!
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