Construction on the new walkway between the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom has been ramping up recently.
As you can see, nothing leading up to this bridge is complete, but installation of everything else will be filled in with time.
Most of the time, we see the bridge open to allow for water traffic to pass unimpeded.
On either side of the swing bridge, large areas have been left open. Looks like this area may be landscaped around the opening of the gate to accommodate guests waiting to cross.
There’s also been grading done to the walkway itself to prepare for pavement work.
This is an archway made at a certain height so construction vehicles don’t hit the monorail beam.
On the other side of the monorail tracks, a smaller bridge has had framing set up for foundations.
Both sides of the water are prepared for concrete work.
Once this walkway is complete, it will add a third mode of transportation from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. Will you use this walkway? Let us know in the comments!
I can’t wait for it to open. I have to use a scooter and this will make it easier.
I think the archway is more to keep trucks from running into the monorail track (i.e. make sure the bed of a dump truck is down before hitting the track) . I don’t think it will be permanent.
I’m curious if the new walkway will be incorporated into future marathon/half-marathon running courses. I suspect it isn’t big enough to deal with the running crowds (especially the bridge).
Absolutely. To be able to walk from the Polynesian will be a treat! I’ve been waiting for this
I will 100% use this walkway
I have to miss this walkway this year due to coronavirus cancelled trip. I am so sad!
Our family will use this!
Hi Noelle, this is a great update. Thank you for posting these photos. Its great to see the main bridge in place, and also great to see the commencement of the second small bridge near the Grand Floridian. I would love to see photos of how the path is joining the Grand Floridian building if you have any?
Absolutely, I will use it!
Do you have any idea of how long it will take to get to MK using the new route?
Thanks!
We will absolutely use this path from the Grand Floridian. While getting TO the Magic Kingdom is a breeze, sometimes getting back, especially in the evening, can be a process – monorails and resort launches often have long lines. It will be great to be able to have the choice to walk back instead of waiting.
To be able to run/walk from the transportation center to the Contemporary will be amazing!!! I hope the distance can be measured for runners/walkers who exercise in the mornings before going to the parks. Going from the GF to the transportation center through the Poly is great but this will add a new dimension. Covid-19 certainly has changed things. (No trip to the Garden Show this year.) I will appreciate the “Pixi Dust” even more on my next trip in January 2021!