We reported that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover refurbishment was extended through April 3. The attraction closed in March of 2020 and has yet to reopen. The attraction is now set to reopen on May 1 of this year.
We’ve seen the attraction testing quite a bit lately, so this additional refurbishment extension came as quite the surprise (again). The audio for the attraction was even cycling during recent Cast Member tests, leading us to think that we were set for that April 3 reopening.
Join us for a tour of a renovated room at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, which finally reopened on March 22nd after a year-long closure. The resort rooms comfortably sleep four adults and now have a much more efficient design that allows for more space all around.
The renovated All-Star Movies rooms now feature a queen-size bed as well as a pull-down Murphy bed. The old carpet has been ripped up and wooden laminate floors take its place.
Like most Disney resort hotels these days, the colorful quilts that were once on the beds are now replaced with white comforters and sheets that brighten up the entire room. The picture that hangs above the bed includes Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck in the new animation style as seen in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction.
The headboard behind the Murphy bed has a fun picture of Huey, Dewey, and Louie dreaming about playing soccer, premiering in their own movie, and performing at a concert. The scene matches the three All-Star Resorts- Sports, Movies, and Music.
Baseballs, vinyl records, and film wheels symbolize each of the All-Star Resorts. This may mean the end of uniquely themed rooms across the three resorts.
A floating nightstand sits on either side of the Murphy bed. No longer outfitted with drawers, a shelf takes its place. USB outlets are conveniently placed so guests can charge all of their electrical devices. A corded house phone is still available in every room as well.
The Swiss Family Treehouse has reopened today after a short refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. The attraction closed on March 12 and reopened this morning, March 26. During the closure, the attraction received new canopy netting and minor refreshments.
Earlier this year, Disney confirmed that guest rooms at the Contemporary Resort were officially being refurbished, though they did not divulge any details. This refurbishment was scheduled to occur from April 2021 until September 2021, limiting capacity at the resort.
It seems, however, that refurbishment has begun ahead of schedule. A room in the main tower now has its balcony covered. We have seen this before during the refurbishment of rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
So what will the new rooms look like? Well, they will be themed to Pixar’s The Incredibles.
In 2019, it was reported that Disney was testing rooms themed to The Incredibles. While those rooms were gutted and the hallway theming removed, the possibility remains.
With the confirmation of rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort receiving Moana theming, these changes don’t seem like much of a stretch (not for Elastigirl, anyway).
The Chapeau will be closing at the Magic Kingdom on March 27 for an extended refurbishment through sometime this summer. This refurbishment happens alongside the Main Street Confectionery which closes on March 29 for nearly two months. The Main Street Cinema will be the temporary home to pre-packaged confectionery sweets during this construction period, while the fine art offerings of the Main Street Cinema will temporarily be available at Bonjour! Village Gifts. We don’t yet know the extent of the refurbishment of The Chapeau.
The Chapeau can be found to the right of Town Square when entering Main Street U.S.A. The shop is known for hosting a large assortment of hats, as well as providing iconic embroidery on the back of Mickey Mouse ears. While The Chapeau is not operating, embroidery will still be available at the Magic Kingdom at Fantasy Fare in Fantasyland.
