Magic Kingdom Replacing Classic Pavement with New Thematic Pathways

Bryce B.

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Animal tracks, including hoof prints and paw prints, are visible on a dirt surface with patches of green moss.

Magic Kingdom Replacing Classic Pavement with New Thematic Pathways

A new section of thematic pathway has been added in Adventureland, offering a more immersive look in Magic Kingdom.

New Thematic Pathways in Adventureland

A fenced-off area with a vacant patch of ground in front of a building, next to a themed bridge structure and thematic pathways. Several people walk in the background under a cloudy sky.

The new pavement is located just after the bridge into the land, outside of the Club 33 location in Magic Kingdom.

A group of people stand in line outside a building with large windows. The area has trees and a blue sky in the background.

The new pathway is reminiscent of the Pandora – World of Avatar walking path in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, thanks to its green, mossy texture.

A roped-off area with cracked and worn pavement next to a building. People walk in the background at a distance.

We also noticed cracks, embedded rocks, and paw prints. The embellishments in the pavement are similar to those in Fantasyland’s Storybook Circus pathways, which feature circus animal prints along with peanuts.

A crowd of people standing in line outside a building, with roped stanchions marking queue areas on a concrete and tile surface. Palm trees and tropical-themed decor are visible in the background.

This is likely the beginning of a full Adventureland pavement refurb. We will keep an eye on the next section that may be changed.

Concrete surface with multiple paw prints embedded and scattered stones visible across the texture.

Here is a closer shot of those paw prints. We assume all the animal prints are the animals that inhabit Adventureland. The Pirates of Caribbean Dog, the birds from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the Zebra from Jungle Cruise just as a few examples.

A weathered ground with faded green paint, visible horse hoof imprints, and scattered small animal tracks.

We also spotted hoove marks in the new pavement in Adventureland. The Pirate’s of Caribbean Dog, the birds from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the Zebra from Jungle Cruise as a few examples.

Close-up of a damaged sidewalk with a metal pole in the middle. The surface is uneven with cracks and patches of exposed concrete.

The shape of the new pavement is likely to better accommodate future work.

People stroll along a classic pavement next to buildings with various architectural styles and a white porch railing, surrounded by greenery.

Previously the pavement in Adventureland was just grey in this area.

People walking on a paved thematic pathway in a tropical theme park area with a thatched-roof structure on the right and a clock tower building in the background.

In 2021, during the 50th Anniversary, we reported that green mossy-looking pavement was installed in Adventureland.

Outdoor view of Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, featuring a wooden stage-like platform under a tree, a stone building with an American flag, and a lamppost on a cracked red pavement, all set along the thematic pathway that enhances the rustic charm of this lively attraction.

In 2023, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade was refreshed with the light cream pavement where there was red concrete previously.

Entrance to the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade with a wet ground and faint footprints visible. Two people in hats can be seen near the left side of the building. Wooden elements and logs dominate the structure's facade, blending seamlessly with the thematic pathway that guides visitors through this rustic area.

Previously we reported pavement work in Frontierland. In 2023 they updated the the pavement with hoove prints just outside the Shooting Arcade.

What do you think of the pavement changes in Adventureland? Do you like this new look, or do you prefer how it looked before? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

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