A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of EPCOT

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For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at International Gateway Arrival Experience, Security Screening, and Temperature Check at EPCOT

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After a nearly four-month closure, EPCOT is once again open for guests. And since we’ve already shown you the arrival experience at the park’s main entrance, we thought we’d show you what it’s like over at the entrance at International Gateway! While it’s on a slightly smaller scale than the main entrance, all of the … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New Temperature Screening Process and Arrival Experience at EPCOT

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Greetings from EPCOT! Cast Member previews have begun, so it’s time to explore the new arrival experience, and see what changes have been made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cast members and their guests lined up early to experience the park. All in attendance must secure a reservation for the preview, or for the … Read more

PHOTOS: The Magic Kingdom Debuts Newly Completed Walkway from Disney’s Contemporary Resort for Reopening

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Today marks the official reopening of the Magic Kingdom, and this morning we are visiting the park via the walkway connecting Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We got a good look at the updated park arrival experience earlier in the week during the Cast Member previews, but let’s take a look at the updated health and safety … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Grand Floridian Walkway to the Magic Kingdom, Plus Progress on the New Contemporary Walkway

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As part of the arrival experience enhancements at Magic Kingdom, work continues on several projects and pathways around the area. Today, we stopped by to see the latest improvements at the various sites. As we passed by Grand Floridian, work on the pathway that will connect the resort to the Magic Kingdom is in full … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/30/19 EPCOT Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, East Security Screening, New Fountain) Taking Shape

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Work to improve the arrival experience at EPCOT continues to ramp up as part of the park’s overhaul. Today, we took a peek at how the project is moving along. Work continues on the main entrance pathways leading to the east side of the EPCOT security screening areas. Looking behind the walls, we can see … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Guest Entrance Rerouted As Work Nears Completion on Second Tram Loop

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If your arrival at EPCOT involves parking over on the left-hand side of the lot, then you should be aware of the latest changes to the entrance over on this side. While the first phase of the park’s arrival experience opened back in late October, construction continues over on this side of the park, meaning … Read more

PHOTOS: 11/22/19 Magic Kingdom Arrival Experience, Transportation and Ticket Center, Grand Floridian Bridge Construction Updates

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Several major construction projects in and around Seven Seas Lagoon have made big strides this week. The long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Magic Kingdom finally saw a big step forward this morning. Overnight, workers hoisted the pedestrian bridge into place and connected it with the rotating mechanism. From … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ferryboat Entrance Pathway Now Open at the Magic Kingdom

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We arrived bright and early to the Magic Kingdom this morning to find that some of the work around the entrancing is nearing completion. A new pathway is now open, allowing guests taking the ferry from the TTC to bypass the second bag check at the Magic Kingdom and head directly into the park. We … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Begins on New Walkway Connecting Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom

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Guests looking to use the walkway leading from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Magic Kingdom will notice that work is currently underway in the area to bring a new sidewalk for guests to use. This new walkway comes as part of an extension of the current arrival experience enhancements taking place at the entrance to … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Pavement Poured as Magic Kingdom’s New Arrival Experience Takes Shape

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If you have traveled to the Magic Kingdom lately via monorail, then you may have been met with the sight of the park’s entrance being under construction. As soon as you exit the monorail, metal barriers guide you around fencing where the construction is taking place. Where you once could look out and see the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Magic Kingdom Arrival Experience Enhancements and Grand Floridian Pedestrian Bridge 10/31/19

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We’ve been updating you on the progress around the entrance of the Magic Kingdom since construction first started. While it may not look like much is happening from the ground, when we take the monorail, we can get a glimpse into some of the action taking place on the other side of the walls. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Arrival Experience, Security Screening, and Tram Loop Drop-Off Opens at EPCOT

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The other day, we noticed some final touches going on the new EPCOT tram loop and realized it was just about to open… and today’s the day! As part of the new, re-imagined EPCOT, the entire entrance has received an overhaul, streamlining the arrival experience for all guests, regardless of what mode of transportation they … Read more