If you’ve walked through Toy Story Land recently, you might have noticed something different—something missing that had been there for years.
Walt Disney World has quietly started removing one of the most persistent construction elements inside the land, signaling that a long-delayed project may finally be nearing completion.
According to reports first shared by WDWNT, scrim has now been taken down from one of the columns supporting the shade structures at Woody’s Lunch Box, giving guests a clearer look at the finished design for the first time.
And for many fans, it’s about time.
The “Temporary” Fix That Lasted Years
When Disney first began adding shade structures to Toy Story Land in early 2022, the goal was simple: fix one of the biggest complaints about the area.
The land looked great, but it wasn’t built for Florida heat.
Guests needed more covered seating, and Disney moved to address that. But what was expected to be a relatively quick upgrade stretched into something much bigger—and much slower.
Over time, construction became part of the environment.
Scrim-covered columns sat in plain sight for months, then years. Guests got used to them, even as they stood out against the otherwise playful and polished design of the land.
Why Guests Saw It as an Eyesore
Toy Story Land is one of the most visually distinct areas at Walt Disney World. Every element is designed to reinforce the idea that you’ve been shrunk down into a toy-filled backyard.
That illusion depends on detail.
So when something doesn’t fit—like unfinished construction elements—it becomes more noticeable than it would in other areas of the park.
The covered columns weren’t massive, but they disrupted the flow. They felt unfinished in a space that thrives on being fully realized.
Now, with one of those columns uncovered, the difference is immediate.
Guests can finally see the themed design underneath, including a creative beam styled like a box of dominoes—a detail that blends seamlessly into the land’s oversized toy aesthetic.
A Long Road to This Point
The timeline of this project has been one of its most talked-about aspects.
Despite beginning in 2022, the first completed sections didn’t open until April 2025. Even then, visible construction elements remained, leaving the project feeling incomplete.
By May 2025, half of the expanded seating area was available, but the lingering scrim kept reminding guests that the job wasn’t done.
Now, nearly a year later, Disney is finally starting to remove those last visual barriers.
Still a Work in Progress
While this update marks a clear improvement, it’s not the final step.
Another column remains covered, meaning the full vision for the space hasn’t been fully revealed just yet. Guests visiting in the coming weeks will likely see more changes as Disney continues to move forward.
But the important part is this: movement is happening.
After years of slow progress, the project is finally entering its final phase.
Quiet Changes, Big Impact
What makes this update especially interesting is how quietly it’s happening.
There’s no official announcement tied to the removal. No celebration of the project nearing completion. It’s simply unfolding in real time, the way many changes at Walt Disney World do.
And yet, for guests who have watched this space for years, the impact is immediate.
The area feels cleaner. More finished. More in line with the immersive experience Disney aims to deliver.
A Better Experience Ahead
Once fully complete, the expanded seating and shade structures at Woody’s Lunch Box will solve one of Toy Story Land’s biggest problems.
Guests will have more space to sit, more protection from the sun, and a more cohesive environment that matches the rest of the land.
It’s the kind of upgrade that doesn’t grab headlines—but it changes how people experience the park.
And after four years, it’s finally starting to look like Disney is getting it right.
Because sometimes, fixing what didn’t work the first time is just as important as building something new.
