The aerial archive

The repainting of Cinderella Castle seems complete.

Glimpse of site grading in progress near Liberty Square. Seen from Tiana's Bayou Adventure area. For Piston Peak National Park. Aerial photo from last week, Mar 27.

Drainage pipe staged in the Villains land site, seen from Frontierland. Aerial photo last week, Mar 27.

Concrete forms at a recently cast thick retaining wall at Piston Peak National Park. Aerial photo last week, Mar 27.

Big Thunder Mountain testing trains continually today. Mix of trains loaded with water jugs to simulate riders aboard, and empty trains.

Something like in Fantasmic, Maleficent as dragon shoots flames at Mickey. Seen during the Festival of Fantasy Parade.

A facade that has been stripped of theming. Wrapped in plastic to protect from rain until work is scheduled to retheme it to Monstropolis. It could be said the work is held up by red tape. 🤭

Scaffolding at what might be themed as The Glob theater in Monstropolis.

Aerial look back at the construction of the Rebel Base in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge DHS. 3rd photo shows the addition of dense trees that have hidden it from view of guests ... until the Feb 2026 two-night harsh freeze. • Jan 18, 2019 • Apr 20, 2019 • Jul 5, 2019

Rebel base can be seen currently in Galaxy's Edge DHS. Trees have grown, and have also been affected by the two-night harsh freeze in Feb. Revealing the base's roof. This is actually the return (unload) platform of Rise of the Resistance.

Aerial look back at the construction of the Millennium Falcon in Galaxy's Edge DHS. It's tradition in American construction to raise a flag when the highest or latest member of structural frame is placed. Topping off ceremony. Jan 18, 2019

An aerial look back at Center Stage (at left) and what is being transformed now into The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard. Jan 18, 2019

Imagineering has been theming in full view of guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Including this recently opened shade structure in Galaxy's Edge. Poles started with clean paint, and have been steadily painted with Star Wars signature aging and weathering.

Some of the details of the new paint on the car at Rock 'n' Roller Caoster. It's been a very rare story to watch unfold. Imagineering usually rethemes backstage, and new theming was steadily done in full view of guests over weeks. Arrow in first photo at the hood ornament.

Seems like new painted graphics are complete on the car outside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Could be a high-gloss, long-lasting, clear sealant will be applied next.