Overview

• New barriers now fully enclose the former Animation Courtyard, completing the closure that began on September 24.
• Fresh panels on the walls display concept art and updated branding for The Magic of Disney Animation experience.
• Star Wars: Launch Bay has permanently closed and its space will be reimagined to evoke the Walt Disney Studios lot with a Sorcerer Mickey hat facade.
• Guests reach The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure via a redirected pathway as Cast Members manage congestion and signage guides traffic.
• Visible teardown has started, including the October 11 removal of an awning near the Disney Jr. theater, and reports indicate an opening targeted for 2026.