Overview
- Disney Imagineering filed a January 30 Notice of Commencement for signage at The Magic of Disney Animation, with additional signage work in the new Walt Disney Studios area assigned to Design Communications Ltd.
- Three new permits tie to the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster retheme to The Muppets, listing Elite A/V System Inc and Solotech for electrical work and Sign Producers Inc for new signage.
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has its final operating day on March 1 with closure beginning March 2, aligning with a summer 2026 return for the reimagined version.
- Aerial images and on-the-ground views show multiple mature trees planted, new sidewalks poured, fresh exterior paint, and extensive concrete removal in the former Animation Courtyard.
- The reimagined area is planned to feature The Magic of Disney Animation, a new Disney Jr. show, interactive workshops and play spaces, and a Sorcerer Mickey hat entrance element, with phased openings targeted for summer 2026.