Echo Lake Drained for Refurbishment at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Echo Lake is fully drained at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with scaffolding covering large sections of the S.S. Down the Hatch boat that houses Dockside Diner

Aug 18, 2026 • 9 photos • Photos: WDWMAGIC • Related article
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A panoramic view of the fully drained Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur visible at left and scaffolding surrounding the S.S. Down the Hatch at right

A panoramic view of the fully drained Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur visible at left and scaffolding surrounding the S.S. Down the Hatch at right.

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A "Keeping Our City Beautiful" construction sign on the perimeter fence notes that Echo Lake is being refurbished, with the drained basin and scaffolded S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it

A "Keeping Our City Beautiful" construction sign on the perimeter fence notes that Echo Lake is being refurbished, with the drained basin and scaffolded S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it.

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The drained Echo Lake basin with scaffolding covering the S.S. Down the Hatch, with the Tower of Terror visible in the background

The drained Echo Lake basin with scaffolding covering the S.S. Down the Hatch, with the Tower of Terror visible in the background.

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Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, home to Dockside Diner, as work continues on the drained Echo Lake

Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, home to Dockside Diner, as work continues on the drained Echo Lake.

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The drained Echo Lake basin looking toward Hollywood Boulevard, with scaffolding on the S.S. Down the Hatch and the Tower of Terror visible in the background

The drained Echo Lake basin looking toward Hollywood Boulevard, with scaffolding on the S.S. Down the Hatch and the Tower of Terror visible in the background.

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Scaffolding covers the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel as the drained Echo Lake basin sits exposed, with Gertie the dinosaur visible in the background

Scaffolding covers the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel as the drained Echo Lake basin sits exposed, with Gertie the dinosaur visible in the background.

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Scaffolding covers the starboard side of the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, with the "Drop Anchor for a Snack" signage still visible on the hull

Scaffolding covers the starboard side of the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, with the "Drop Anchor for a Snack" signage still visible on the hull.

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Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch amid the dry Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur and palm trees visible in the background

Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch amid the dry Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur and palm trees visible in the background.

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A construction barrier sign reads "Echo Lake is being refurbished for your future enjoyment" with the drained basin and scaffolding-covered S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it

A construction barrier sign reads "Echo Lake is being refurbished for your future enjoyment" with the drained basin and scaffolding-covered S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it.

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A panoramic view of the fully drained Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur visible at left and scaffolding surrounding the S.S. Down the Hatch at right A "Keeping Our City Beautiful" construction sign on the perimeter fence notes that Echo Lake is being refurbished, with the drained basin and scaffolded S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it The drained Echo Lake basin with scaffolding covering the S.S. Down the Hatch, with the Tower of Terror visible in the background Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, home to Dockside Diner, as work continues on the drained Echo Lake The drained Echo Lake basin looking toward Hollywood Boulevard, with scaffolding on the S.S. Down the Hatch and the Tower of Terror visible in the background Scaffolding covers the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel as the drained Echo Lake basin sits exposed, with Gertie the dinosaur visible in the background Scaffolding covers the starboard side of the S.S. Down the Hatch vessel, with the "Drop Anchor for a Snack" signage still visible on the hull Scaffolding surrounds the S.S. Down the Hatch amid the dry Echo Lake basin, with Gertie the dinosaur and palm trees visible in the background A construction barrier sign reads "Echo Lake is being refurbished for your future enjoyment" with the drained basin and scaffolding-covered S.S. Down the Hatch visible behind it

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