On September 16, 2011, we started our day at Downtown Disney.
There is some pavement work going on near the Lego Store and World of Disney.
To get to the World of Disney bathrooms, you have to use the outside entrance. You can no longer get to them inside the store.
The signage and such on the Mannequin's building on Pleasure Island has been removed.
Apricot Lane is now open where Harley Davidson used to be (Harley Davidson is now located on the West Side, in LittleMissMatched's old location).
The wall near the boat ramp is still up.
The embellishments on the Adventurers Club have also been removed.
The sunglasses shop is behind walls.
Work has started on Splitsville (located where Ridemakerz and Virgin Mega Store used to be).
Next, we went to Disney's Hollywood Studios to see what was new there.
Journey into Narnia: Prince Caspian has closed.
Mike Wazowski was greeting guests near the Backlot Tour.
The Backlot Tour is currently closed for refurbishment.
The Osborne Lights are in the early stages of being put up on the Streets of America.
On the way to Magic Kingdom, we saw that work is progressing on the tennis courts at the Grand Floridian.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party has begun at Magic Kingdom. (You can read my report here.) The park is decorated for fall/Halloween.
Work has been completed on the right tunnel and they're working on the left one now.
The park looks great!
A wall was up near the Plaza Restaurant.
The character statues are up around the hub.
Work is still being done on the exterior of Pinocchio's Village Haus.
Scrims have been added to the tops of the walls near the Beauty & the Beast/Dumbo area.
Dumbo had a short wait so I decided to go on it.
Walls are still up at Enchanted Grove.
There's been a LOT of progress for Storybook Circus.
The Lunching Pad was closed for refurbishment.
The photo-op at the flag pole was very popular.
The "See ya real soon" pumpkins are back over the exits.
The Swiss Family Robinson Tree House is closed for refurbishment.
There's some work going on at the Adventureland/Frontierland entrance.
Part of Pecos Bill's is still under scrims.
The Frontierland Shootin' Arcade is still undergoing refurbishment.
That's all for this update. Have a great day! :)
Posted by Ashley Livingston on September 20, 2011 5:00 AM | 
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Thanks for the pictures and updates. It makes me miss the World even more. Can't wait to visit when it is all done. :o)
Posted by Gina | September 20, 2011 1:40 PM
Posted on September 20, 2011 13:40
Hi Ashley.
Did you see any noticeable changes with the entry tunnel? or was it just a spruce up? and thanks for the update ;)
ASHLEY:
It's a spruce up. :)
Posted by Barb | September 20, 2011 9:17 PM
Posted on September 20, 2011 21:17
Disney will never be done with the parks. Some things later on will be refurbished or replaced.
Posted by Doug | September 20, 2011 11:49 PM
Posted on September 20, 2011 23:49
We go in a few days for 2 weeks, and I've never seen so many boards up in a park at any one time. Although we knew that Fantasyland is in disarray, I didn't think that half the park would be affected. Oh I hope it doesn't spoil things :(
Posted by sue graham | September 23, 2011 5:27 PM
Posted on September 23, 2011 17:27
I just wanted to say a bif Thank You to all of y'all who take the time to do reports and take photos. It gets me excited for my upcoming trip. Keep up the great work!! : )
Posted by Sharon | September 24, 2011 6:35 PM
Posted on September 24, 2011 18:35
Thanks for the great pics:) I can't help but notice that the parks appear NOT to be very busy? When did you take the pics? I guess I'm just used to it being very crowded when I go to WDW. Can't wait til Dec. for our vacation at WDW!!!:)
thanks,
ruth
ASHLEY:
The pictures were taken on September 16. It was a slower day but I also try to be patient and let some of the crowd clear before taking a picture. Have fun in December! :)
Posted by ruth morehart | September 25, 2011 1:35 PM
Posted on September 25, 2011 13:35
Great report as always!!
I look forward to your next report.
Posted by Marianela | September 26, 2011 9:29 AM
Posted on September 26, 2011 09:29