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PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Disney World’s New ‘The Cove’ Hotel

As Walt Disney World continues to move ahead with its phased reopening, we’ve been keeping our eyes on how construction is progressing around the resort.

Construction on potential walkway between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom

Although some construction projects have recently been paused, we’re excited to see that there are quite a few that are forging ahead, like the expansion of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin with the construction of a brand new tower called The Cove. Let’s take a look.

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First Look and PHOTOS! Disney World’s New McDonald’s is Officially OPEN — And It’s SOLAR POWERED!

By Janelle Sheetz 6 Comments

It ain’t easy being green, but Disney World’s new McDonald’s makes it look pretty EFFORTLESS!

McDonald’s

The former McDonald’s on Disney World property shut its doors back in October to undergo a major renovation. The new location originally planned on opening sometime in March, but let’s just say their timeline got a little waylaid. 😉 Now, the new McDonald’s is finally OPEN, so let’s go check it out!

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5 Things You Shouldn’t Be Mad at Disney About (and 3 That Maybe You Should)

By Quincy Stanford 8 Comments

Disney is a pretty massive company, and that means they’re constantly making big decisions — especially right now.

Magic Kingdom

These decisions are ESPECIALLY controversial when it comes to the theme parks. With the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World coming next year and the global health crisis causing unprecedented changes, it can be easy to feel a little (or a LOT) mad at how Disney is handling things. We’re taking a look at some things you SHOULDN’T be mad at Disney for…and some things you maybe SHOULD!

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Construction Update! Work on the Walkway From Disney’s Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom Has Started Again!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

It’s been a while since we’ve seen construction progress at Disney World since all projects were put on pause shortly after the shutdown.

Cinderella Castle Construction Before the Closure

But today, we’ve seen a lot of action happening at the resort today as some hotels are preparing to reopen on June 22nd along with the theme parks on July 11th and July 15th. The Disney’s Skyliner gondolas are back out, not to mention the walls around Homecomin’s new outdoor Shine bar have come down!

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You’ve GOTTA See How Construction Is Progressing on Cinderella Castle in Disney World!

By Janelle Sheetz 7 Comments

It’s been a long time since the last time we stood in front of our beloved castle! And we’ll be able to see it again on July 11th when Magic Kingdom reopens!

Cinderella Castle

And as you may recall, Cinderella Castle had just begun to receive her royal makeover shortly before the parks closed. The rosy gold paint job was going up FAST, but due to the temporary closures, all construction projects were put on hold!

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How Disney Manipulates You (Without You Knowing!)

By Janelle Sheetz 4 Comments

We all know how much fun you can have on a Disney World vacation, but is it all just a trick of the mind?

Cinderella Castle

Believe it or not, Disney is working some EXTRA behind-the-scenes magic you might not even be aware of!

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Guess What Epcot Update Just Hit the Disney World Website!

By Janelle Sheetz 2 Comments

Do you ever have a nagging feeling that you’re forgetting something IMPORTANT like — oh say — a DATE?

Walt Disney World

With the big news that Disney World will be proposing its reopening plan tomorrow, we almost didn’t realize what TODAY IS!

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Remember When Disney Had the WORST Timing Ever?

By Janelle Sheetz 3 Comments

There’s a literary expression that goes a bit like, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”

Magic Kingdom

Somehow, that phrase seems totally prophetic when you think about how many “big plans” Disney had in the works right before everything got really, REALLY weird.

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News! Disneyland’s Frontierland is Getting a NEW and Improved Entrance!

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Construction may have temporarily stopped at the Disney parks, but improvements are still in the works!

Sleeping Beauty Castle

That’s because Disneyland has just put into motion a $200,000 plan to renovate Frontierland’s iconic marquee!

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Will We Have The Chance to Say Goodbye to Spaceship Earth in Disney World?

By Janelle Sheetz 8 Comments

We could all benefit from hearing a little bit of Judi Dench’s calm, reassuring monologue that begins to softly play after boarding our Spaceship Earth “time machine”…

Epcot’s Spaceship Earth

…“Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment, we have been among its passengers…”

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