February 16, 2026
1:05 AM
Aerial photo of where AREA15 Orlando was planned. The site was recently purchased by Walmart. At top right are Target, and the I-4/Daryl Carter Blvd interchange.
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February 16, 2026
12:59 AM
Land at left in this aerial photo was planned to be AREA15 Orlando. A counterpart to AREA15 Las Vegas, where Universal Horror Unleashed opened last year. The pandemic ended the plan. Property has been for sale, and was recently purchased by Walmart. Daryl Carter/I-4 at right.
February 15, 2026
2:18 PM
Aerial look at road construction near entrance of Polynesian Resort.
February 15, 2026
11:08 AM
At center of this aerial photo is an excavator on top of broken concrete. The remains of a guest walkway that used to cross through the construction site of Tropical Americas. Carousel construction at right.
February 15, 2026
10:52 AM
Aerial photos of demolition near Restaurantosaurus.
February 15, 2026
10:33 AM
Aerial photos of demolition in front of the Dinosaur ride in Animal Kingdom. Pool, planters, and Aladar removed.
February 15, 2026
10:31 AM
Aerial photo of demolition in front of the Dinosaur ride in Animal Kingdom. Pool, planters, and Aladar removed. Will be rethemed as a Mayan temple for an Indiana Jones attraction.
February 14, 2026
2:32 AM
Aerial overview of the construction sites of Piston Peak National Park and Villains land. Construction staging at top. Arrow at a recently cleared site next to parade support.
February 14, 2026
2:28 AM
Aerial overview of the construction sites of Villains land and Piston Peak National Park in Magic Kingdom.
February 14, 2026
2:25 AM
Aerial photo of sand staged for Piston Peak National Park and Villains land construction. Arrow at former Tom Sawyer Island rafts.
February 14, 2026
2:17 AM
Aerial photos of Villains land site preparation near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. An excavator is seen removing muck from the former canal that connected Rivers of America and the canal to Seven Seas Lagoon. Seen best top center of first photo.
February 14, 2026
2:10 AM
Aerial photos of site preparation for Villains land in Magic Kingdom.
February 14, 2026
2:05 AM
Aerial photos of site preparation for Villains land. Near the Haunted Mansion show building.
February 14, 2026
1:55 AM
Aerial photos of land clearing behind the Haunted Mansion and Small World show buildings. Part of the Villains land site.
February 14, 2026
1:51 AM
Aerial look at land clearing behind the Haunted Mansion and Small World show buildings. Part of the Villains land site.
