Overview
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, crews moved refurbishment into the back half of Donald’s Double Feature while the front half reopened with light woodgrain and gray tile flooring, white walls, bright blue shelf dividers and brown wood-toned wall shelves.
- Construction walls now block roughly half the retail space, exterior doors are closed and A-frame signs direct guests to the main entrance as the phased shop work continues through late August.
- Disney also says scheduled guest-room refurbishments at All‑Star Movies will continue through January 2027 and warns that guests may see or hear construction and encounter alternate paths of travel.
- Disney and supporters point to practical gains—hard flooring lasts longer in Central Florida humidity, is easier to clean, lighter walls make small shops feel larger and neutral fixtures let merchandise stand out.
- The gift-shop changes follow last year’s Maestro Mickey’s update and have fueled debate among visitors and social-media users who say the neutral look removes the resorts’ bold, film-themed character and could affect future booking choices.