Overview
- A Notice of Commencement for 1600 Magic Kingdom Drive was recorded on August 28, 2026 and names MLC Theming as the contractor with an expiration date of August 28, 2027.
- The filing describes the scope only as “General Construction” and was submitted by Disney’s Facility Asset Management rather than Walt Disney Imagineering, which points toward maintenance or finish work but does not rule out other projects.
- Disney has made no announcement tying the permit to an interior overhaul and the Haunted Mansion remains listed on official park pages as the existing Doom Buggies experience, so guest-facing operations appear unchanged for now.
- The new notice follows a months-long exterior refurbishment that revealed a refreshed 1971-inspired facade by late July, a timing that has increased fan attention and concern about what the next work might involve.
- Reporters and fans should watch for more specific permits, visible on-site construction, changes to the attraction calendar, or an official Disney statement to confirm whether the work is routine maintenance or a larger creative project.