Caribbean Cay Bridge Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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One of the bridges leading to Caribbean Cay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is undergoing some external refurbishment. Brown scrim now covers the outside of the bridge. And the bridge remains open. This is one of the bridges that leads to Caribbean Cay, located in Barefoot Bay at the resort, where there are hammocks, picnic … Read more

Bridges at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Close for Replacement January 2022

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Getting around Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be slightly more inconvenient, as the bridges at the resort will be closed in January 2022 to be replaced. The replacement, which is currently scheduled from January 3rd-17th, affects the bridges which connect Old Port Royale to the Aruba and Jamaica complexes. This also means that the playground … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Walls Expand For Railroad Bridge Refurbishment Project at Mickey’s Toontown

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With a variety of refurbishment projects already underway, we took a chance to check in with the ongoing work being done in and around Mickey’s Toontown. The construction walls have reached out of Mickey’s Toontown and have made their way to the front of the Fantasyland Theatre. There seems to be the smell of paint … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Bypass Bridge Reopens, Providing New Look at Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After walls were taken down around the new walkway near Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the bypass bridge has been opened, allowing us to get a better view of the new ride. The bridge connecting Jurassic Park and Lost Continent has reopened today, giving us a great view of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster. While the starting point … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Stretch of Construction Underway on Walkway Between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom

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Though Disney is currently prioritizing its construction projects, it looks like work on the pathway between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom is full steam ahead as it gets ready to open. On the end closest to the resort, everything seems to be done. As we noted in our last report, … Read more

PHOTOS: Lampposts Installed, Ramp Removed at New Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom

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Construction on the bridge and walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom has been ongoing for what feels like forever. For the past few months, construction on the walkway had almost reached a standstill, with the path poised to open soon. Finally, lampposts have been installed on the Grand Floridian … 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: Walkway Bridge From Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Closed Position as Construction Continues

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The bridge for the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort walkway was in the closed position this morning as work continues. This is the first time our reporters have caught the bridge in the closed position, which will let guests cross the Electrical Water Pageant canal. We can see where the bridge will connect … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/27/19 Construction Update on the Grand Floridian Resort Bridge and Walkway to Magic Kingdom

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Today as we took a spin on the monorail around the Seven Seas Lagoon, we saw some exciting progress on the bridge and walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. Since our last check in, several elements have wrapped up and a few new ones have appeared. The land on the side … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Bridge Connecting Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian

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The work on the bridge to connect Magic Kingdom with Grand Floridian is progressing at an increasingly rapid pace. Today, we saw some notable changes to the site. Gone from the site is the large crane that stood against the tree line in stark contrast to all around it. Retaining walls have been completely installed … Read more

PHOTOS: Railings Added to New Bridge Connecting the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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The new pathway that will connect the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been making some major progress lately. The bridge was recently installed on the rotating mechanism that will allow the bridge to move and “swing” out over the water. This will allow boats and barges to pass through the canal when … 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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/12/19 (Grand Floridian Bridge Update, Quick Breakfast Options, Missing Parade Floats, and More)

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Good morning from the monorail! We’re making our way into the Magic Kingdom today, but before we arrive, let’s take a quick look at the progress on the Grand Floridian pathway. From the monorail, we can see crew working on the giant turn plate for the swing arm bridge. There is a piece on land, … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Bridge Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom

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The bridge connecting the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa with the Magic Kingdom has seen continued work in the past few weeks. As you approach on the Resort Monorail loop, the big red construction crane looms large in the distance. As we pass over the site, you can see several large pieces that are waiting … Read more

PHOTOS: Rotating Dial Mechanism Installed for Swing-Arm Bridge Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and The Magic Kingdom

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One of the top construction projects we keep getting questions on is that of the long-awaited walkway linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom. While construction at the site has been slow (the bridge arrived quickly, but has laid staged for weeks now), new developments, like the rotating dial mechanism for … Read more

Part of Epcot Resorts Boulevard to Temporarily Close Next Month for Bridge Work

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A portion of Epcot Resorts Boulevard near Disney’s Beach Club resort will close in mid-August to accommodate bridgework. The bridge that crosses the body of water just east of Disney’s Beach Club Resort will close for up to 9 months. Those guests wishing to access Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts, as well as … Read more