With all that's happening around Walt Disney World, it's easy to miss out on some of the smaller projects. While there's not a giant Star Wars land or new attraction being built at the Magic Kingdom, there's still a lot happening. So let's take a look. First off, Fall is in the air with pumpkins and other decorations lining Main Street, USA. But in the distance, you can already see Christmas lights being strung up on Cinderella Castle. The rocks at the entrance to Tomorrowland are receiving a new color scheme. The original red color worked when "Mission to Mars" was a popular attraction, but today's Tomorrowland has a more whimsical and timeless feel. These newly painted blueish metallic rocks fit the new aesthetic much better. Also in Tomorrowland, the Carousel of Progress has received a new paint scheme as well.
Big Thunder Mountain is closed for regular maintenance. The popular coaster ride should be re-opening by the end of November 2016. Swiss Family Treehouse is also closed for refurbishment. No word yet on a re-opening date. Exterior work is happening at The Haunted Mansion. Scrims are up along the bottom half of the mansion's facade and work walls line half the queue. It looks like awnings are being updated along portions of the queue as well. Minor work is being done on posts outside of It's a Small World. Both Mansion and Small World are still open during this construction. Check out the video and images below and of course, stay tuned for more theme park updates!
Autumn in the Magic Kingdom
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom in September!Main Street, USAMmmm, candy apples served by sentient pumpkin-headed scarecrows! My favorite.Pumpkins in the windowsPumpkins on the roofPumpkins everywhere!Do you wanna build a pumpkin snowman?
Tomorrowland Updates
Welcome to Tomorrowland!Blue-ish futuristic other-worldly metallic rocksI think the new color scheme fits the land much better than the older Mars color rocks
Some rocks still in progress of being re-paintedAccess catwalk and scaffolding in placeSome rocks that have yet to be painted or primed yetRocks that are facing guest pathways have had much of their paint worn off over the yearsNewly painted rocks have a beautiful shine that reflects sunlightI am a big fan of the changeChanges have happened over at the Carousel of ProgressGone are the gears on the rotating building, and here are a more modern circuit board-type designThe color palette is largely the same, but the new design doesn't include blank space or white at all.
New old-school Epcot-esqe icon for Carousel of Progress on the doorsI'm very happy this attraction remains in the park, and it's nice to see it receive some TLC, without changing the original show (any more than they have in the past anyway)Leaving Tomorrowland to explore more of the park
Closed for Refurbishments
Scaffolding can be seen on Big Thunder Mountain from afarThe ride will remain closed for refurbishment until late November 2016Work walls around ride entranceGotta watch out for them darn goatsGotta be disappointing for guests to see when you don't visit oftenCute.Work being done all around the rideWorking along the track pathSo much scaffolding is upScaffolding everywhereMountain looking amazingCannot wait until November!Walking along Rivers of AmericaThese new warning signs can now be found all over the entire resortBe careful. They spit.Swiss Family Treehouse is also closed for renovationWalls up around entranceImpressively large jungle scrimTreehouse poking up above the scaffoldingI love that this attraction remains. Nostalgia fueled or not, this park has a lot going for it
Minor Construction Updates
The Haunted Mansion has some exterior work going onThe ride is still open but scrims are up along the buildingCannot see what type of work is being done behind the wallsScaffolding up along parts of the queue as wellWork walls blocking part of the queue that bypasses outdoor interactive queueScaffolding and work walls in backgroundAwnings missing fabric as work continuesVery minor work going on at It's a Small WorldAll columns have work walls around themThe work may already be done, with walls up to keep guests from touching wet paint while it driesI'll be sure to check it out next time I visit to see how they lookHappy hippoWork walls and crane behind Cinderella CastleIt's beginning to look a lot like (getting ready for) ChristmasAnd you thought decorating your house for the holidays took a long timeJust getting started stringing lightsGetting into the bucketIt's a scary job, but somebody's gotta do itLuckily it ain't meThat's all for this update! Be sure to check out the Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios updates!
With all that's happening around Walt Disney World, it's easy to miss out on some of the smaller projects. While there's not a giant Star Wars land or new attraction being built at the Magic Kingdom, there's still a lot happening. So let's take a look. First off, Fall is in the air with pumpkins and other decorations lining Main Street, USA. But in the distance, you can already see Christmas lights being strung up on Cinderella Castle. The rocks at the entrance to Tomorrowland are receiving a new color scheme. The original red color worked when "Mission to Mars" was a popular attraction, but today's Tomorrowland has a more whimsical and timeless feel. These newly painted blueish metallic rocks fit the new aesthetic much better. Also in Tomorrowland, the Carousel of Progress has received a new paint scheme as well.
Big Thunder Mountain is closed for regular maintenance. The popular coaster ride should be re-opening by the end of November 2016. Swiss Family Treehouse is also closed for refurbishment. No word yet on a re-opening date. Exterior work is happening at The Haunted Mansion. Scrims are up along the bottom half of the mansion's facade and work walls line half the queue. It looks like awnings are being updated along portions of the queue as well. Minor work is being done on posts outside of It's a Small World. Both Mansion and Small World are still open during this construction. Check out the video and images below and of course, stay tuned for more theme park updates!
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