Overview
- A new Walt Disney World construction permit filed in early November 2026 lists Engineering Design Services as the contractor for work tied to Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The filing describes general construction without naming specific equipment, set elements, closure dates, or a timeline, leaving it unclear whether guests will see visible changes or temporary shutdowns.
- Disney has not announced an extended refurbishment and Star Tours remains open to visitors, so the permit confirms authorized work but not an operational change.
- This November 2026 permit differs from a March 2025 Imagineering filing that named ThemeWorks and referenced set-element installation near the ride, which highlights changing contractors and less detailed descriptions in recent paperwork.
- Other recent permits reported around the resort cover the Glob Theater Monstropolis show, new signage in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion, and electrical work near the Pueblo Esperanza area, and Star Tours’ long history of major updates (1989 opening, 2010–11 overhaul, 2024 scene additions) frames why fans watch filings for signs of larger changes.