Major Disney Refurb and Construction Completion Dates Worldwide 2.0

[Tom_E_D]

Hi, I thought I'd start a new thread so that we could keep editing and updating the page with the latest construction dates. Things in ORANGE are new additions made to the thread. BLUE is for additions/refurbs that have been completed. PURPLE is for currently cancelled/delayed indefinitely projects (hopefully not too many ) RED will be for anything major closing

Walt Disney World Projects

1. Zootopia: Better Zoogether - November 7, 2025
2. Big Thunder Mountain Major refurb - reopening 2026
3. Buzz Lightyear Refurb - 2026
4. Soarin' Across America - Summer 2026
5. Rock 'n' Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets - Summer 2026
6. Smuggler's Run Mandalorian and Grogu Mission - May 22, 2026
7. Walt Disney Studio @ HS - 2026
   1. The Magic of Disney Animation
   2. New Disney Jr. Show
8. Walt Disney animatronic added to Carousel of Progress - ?
9. Tropical Americas - 2025
   1. Encanto attraction - 2027
   2. Indiana Jones attraction - 2027
   3. Animal Carousel - 2027
   4. Playground - 2027
10. Disney Lakeshore Lodge - 2027
    1. Door Coaster
    2. Monsters Inc Theater Show
11. Cars @ Magic Kingdom's Froniterland - ?? Work to begin 2025
12. Villains Land - ?

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I think there are a few things in the WDW Projects section of Post 1 that need correction or clarification.

You have "9. Tropical Americas - 2025." Tropical Americas will not be opening in 2025.

You have "1. Door Coaster" and "2. Monsters Inc. Theater Show" under "10. Disney Lakeshore Lodge." Those will be part of the Monstropolis section (unofficial name, I believe) of Hollywood Studios, not part of Lakeshore Lodge.

Frontierland is misspelled in 11.

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985156265991905375

 

[AquaDame]

They are also refurbishing Disney Sequoia Lodge at Disneyland Paris next year, both the rooms and public areas. We had already booked or I might've tried to convince my brother to stay elsewhere.

https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/hotels/disneys-sequoia-lodge

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/disney-sequoia-lodge-reimagining-disneyland-paris-resort/

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996218113143017603

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1999480784584098234

 

[OKW Lover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1999480784584098234

Wondering if that upside down limo will go away with the re-theme. Or perhaps it will just get some Muppet passengers?

 

[Dreams&wishes]

I don't understand, if they wanted a refresh and something that would resonate more with younger audience why choose the Muppets?? Such a missed opportunity!

 

[LAS2AMS]

I don't understand, if they wanted a refresh and something that would resonate more with younger audience why choose the Muppets?? Such a missed opportunity!

I don’t they they were trying to increase the appeal toward younger audiences. Ultimately it’s the biggest thrill coaster at WDW and even if the soundtrack sucked, it’s still draw young fans. Most likely it’s about cost. It’s been reported for over a decade that Disney no longer felt it was necessary to pay royalties; the NYT even reported that Disney was not renewing the agreement upon its initial expiration date in 2020. Guess they struck a deal.

Muppets were likely chosen because Disney owns the IP and can use it as a vehicle to sell Muppets merchandise. It’s obviously a low level refurb because they’re doing it in a matter of weeks when normally it takes them that long to move a crane into position.