Walt Disney World has filed 10 new permits signaling progress on multiple construction and refurbishment projects. These include signage for the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge resort and work at Port Orleans — Riverside, Big Top Souvenirs, Animation Courtyard, and Refreshment Port. The filings indicate ongoing developments across the resort.
Disney recently submitted 10 permits for various sites at Walt Disney World, highlighting active construction and updates. Six permits cover signage installation at Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort near Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The project draws inspiration from nature's influence on Disney artists and targets a 2027 opening, with these steps marking a key phase in branding the property. The permits underscore Disney's commitment to the timeline amid broader resort evolution. A seventh permit addresses general construction at the main building of Port Orleans — Riverside Resort, handled by Bruns, Inc., based in Windermere, Florida. This resort has been under refurbishment, with work extending to August 2027, potentially expanding beyond guest rooms to more prominent areas. At Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circus, an eighth permit advances refurbishment of Big Top Souvenirs, which is currently closed. MMR Constructors, a frequent Disney partner, is listed for the general construction work. In Disney's Hollywood Studios, a ninth permit allows installation of set elements in Animation Courtyard, part of its transformation into The Walt Disney Studios with new activities and experiences. Finally, the tenth permit at EPCOT's Refreshment Port, near the Canada Pavilion and closed since January, also involves set elements that could introduce visual updates upon reopening. These permits collectively reflect Walt Disney World's busy phase of changes, from new builds to refreshes visible to guests.