Things Are Changing in Disney World and We’ve Got the Construction Updates to Prove It!

Things are always changing around Walt Disney World, that is for sure!

Magic Kingdom

No one likes to be surprised by an attraction closure or construction at your favorite restaurant! That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of all the construction currently happening around the Disney parks and beyond — to help you be prepared for your next visit!

Magic Kingdom

TRON: Lightcycle Run

We’ve been looking forward to riding this attraction ever since it was first announced back in 2017! Slowly but surely we’re seeing this ride come together! This week, crews were busy securing more of the white material to the canopy structure.

More progress!

Let’s see if we can get a closer look at the action…

TRON Construction

We’re definitely getting closer, people! Disney has yet to share an official opening date for this attraction, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates!

Check Out Everything You Need to Know About the TRON Ride

EPCOT

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

There’s not much new to report over at the upcoming Guardians ride in EPCOT, but we did notice something blue at the base of the Novacorps Starblaster, which we hadn’t seen before!

Can you see it?

Crews had still been making final touches to the exterior building paint last time we stopped by!

We’re getting there!

The queue entrance and signage is also being installed! We’ll be keeping an eye on the progress of this new attraction, but for now, you can expect the ride to open in the summer of 2022!

Click Here to See More About the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

Connections Cafe and Eatery

The lights are on over at what will eventually become Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT! We were able to see them on a recent stroll through the area.

Connections Cafe

Disney hasn’t shared what kind of fare we can expect from this new restaurant, but you can be sure we’ll update you as soon as we hear something!

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Moana: Journey of Water

We can’t wait until we’re able to experience this attraction — sure to be unlike any other! According to Disney, guests will be able to “learn about the importance of the natural water cycle.” Last time we stopped by EPCOT, we took a peek when we took a ride on the monorail and saw a LOT of open space…

Journey of Water construction mid-February 2022

… and this week we got a REALLY good look at this green scrim!

Moana: Journey of Water will eventually be here!

An opening timeframe has yet to be announced for this attraction, but you can be sure we’ll keep an eye out for every update we can get!

Here’s Everything We Know So Far About Moana: Journey of Water

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Mania Gift Shop

We’re seeing some movement over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Toy Story Mania Gift Shop! The doorway has been covered with a brown scrim…

What is Disney hiding?!

…and there’s a temporary wall now, too!

Toy Story Mania Gift Shop

This is likely making room for the new gift shop coming to Toy Story Land! We will keep you posted as we learn more.

Click here to learn about the NEW thing set to come to Toy Story Land

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Expedition Everest

Sometimes rides need to shut down for scheduled maintenance, which is the case here with Expedition Everest! Most of the maintenance seems to be happening inside the mountain, because we haven’t yet spotted any work being done outside!

Expedition Everest

We’ve seen the occasional testing of this attraction, but it isn’t scheduled to reopen until mid-April 2022. We will keep an eye out for additional construction!

Disney Resorts

Art of Animation

Over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Splash Pad is closed for refurbishment. 

Closed to little fishies!

Luckily there are PLENTY of places to take a swim at this hotel!

Polynesian Resort

We spotted this refurbishment sign last time we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Resort, but there didn’t seem to be any work going on!

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

We’ll be keeping an eye out at this resort and will be sure to update you with any more news!

Contemporary Resort

There’s also some construction going on over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A temporary wall has been put up in front of Bayview Gifts — but don’t worry, you can still shop!

Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

According to the signs, the “area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment.” We’ll be back to check the progress on this soon!

Well, that’s it for this week’s construction update around Disney World! There’s always a lot going on, so stay tuned to DFB if you want all the latest info!

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