Overview
- Overnight demolition removed the Animation Courtyard gateway arch, with aerial photos showing only the concrete foundation remaining.
- New images and on‑site checks document active teardown behind construction walls, including debris staging and heavy equipment on site.
- Work includes taking down the Star Wars Launch Bay signage, dismantling former meet‑and‑greet awnings, and repainting in the corridor.
- Disney says the former Launch Bay will reopen in 2026 as The Magic of Disney Animation, topped by Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat and featuring interactive animation experiences.
- Disney has scheduled the live‑action Ariel meet‑and‑greet to relocate from Walt Disney Presents to Echo Lake starting October 28, while The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure continues to run nearby.