Overview
- Reporters observed that the reflecting pool between the Imagination and The Land pavilions was drained and work began over June 10–11, exposing concrete and gravel in the basin.
- Crews piled the decorative river rock into stacks, installed scaffolding with a metal stair and wooden ramp for access, and staged rolling planter boxes as a safety barrier along guest walkways.
- Nearby ponds remained filled during the work, with observers noting at least one small pond by the Imagination Pavilion had visibly green water.
- Disney has a routine practice of collecting coins when fountains are drained and has donated proceeds in the past, including more than $30,000 reported in 2022, but the company has not issued a statement about donations from this drain.
- The visible, temporary work aims to protect guests while crews do maintenance; reporters say further updates on scope, timeline, and any charitable totals will depend on an official Disney announcement.