Florida Man Sues Disney After Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Crash Hurls Him into Trash Can

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A Florida man is suing Disney after a Magic Kingdom ferryboat he was riding crashed into the dock, causing him to fall into a trash can. Man Suing Disney Following Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Crash Fox 35 Orlando shared details of the incident, which happened on April 27, 2023. The lawsuit was filed in Orange County … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ferry Boat Ramp Now Loading Guests at Transportation and Ticket Center

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A couple of weeks ago, we reported how another ramp to be used for disembarking ferryboats from their second level has been completed. Today, we are happy to report that that ramp is now officially being used at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Cast members were directing us to the left if we had wheelchairs and strollers … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ramps Coming Soon to Magic Kingdom Ferryboats, May Allow Direct Boarding to Top Level

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There has been some work at the Magic Kingdom ferryboat dock in the past week. A short section of ramp has been added next to the dock, next to the main ramp for boarding ferryboats. The ferryboats take guests to and from the Transportation and Ticket Center. It’s likely the new ramp will go to … Read more

BREAKING: Guest Fight Breaks Out on Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat

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A fight broke out tonight aboard a Magic Kingdom ferry boat. A video shared by Instagram user Anna Chisam shows the fight involving multiple guests. The incident took place aboard the Richard F. Irvine ferry boat. The incident is the second at the Magic Kingdom today. Earlier this evening, Tom Sawyer Island was evacuated due … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/19/21 (Face Coverings Not Required on Outdoor Attractions, Railroad Station Fully Uncovered, Jungle Cruise Changes, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical morning at Walt Disney World! Today we ventured through Magic Kingdom, where there were definitely lots of surprises in store! Join us as we travel through the park and resorts and discover them together. Let’s jump in! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to find that all of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/21 (Brand New Scene Featuring Wild Chimpanzees Added to Jungle Cruise, New Jungle Navigation Co. Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we found ourselves exploring the many lands of Magic Kingdom. Join us today as we venture throughout the park to see just what lies in store. Let’s jump in!  Entering The Transportation and Ticket Center this morning, we found that all Monorail lines were down. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 6/22/21 (Rope Drop Returns, Plexiglass Removed From Multiple Attractions, Mission: SPACE Space Race Panels Uncovered, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we strolled through the many lands of Magic Kingdom and traveled around the world at EPCOT. Let’s jump right in! This morning we sailed the Seven Seas Lagoon aboard the Richard F. Irvine Ferryboat. These vessels have officially returned to pre-pandemic procedures, with … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Completely Removed from Resort Launch Boats at Magic Kingdom

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When reopening the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney transportation had markers directing guests on how to space themselves out. Now those markers have been removed from the small boats between Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts. Stickers on the benches used to read “For your safety, not available”. But now … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/31/21 (Markers Removed From Main Street, Trees Replaced In Tomorrowland, Animatronics Not Functioning On Jungle Cruise, and More)

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Hello from a hot but beautiful Memorial Day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had a relatively quiet day with all of the construction projects across property shut down for the holiday weekend, but we still found some things to show you. Let’s get started! On our way through the Transportation and Ticket Center, we … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Shares Offical Reopening Start Dates for Transportation

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Disney Parks Blog has just shared an exciting announcement ahead of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks reopening next week, and that’s the official dates we’ll be able to use Disney transportation again! Starting June 22nd, buses were back in service and taking Guests to and from Disney Springs to their resort hotels. But … Read more

PHOTOS: Preliminary Social Distancing Markers Added to Queue For Resort Boat Transportation at Disney Springs

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With the theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort beginning their phased peopening on July 11, 2020, preparations are being made across property in order to comply with new health and safety guidelines in the wake of COVID-19. When Disney Springs reopened on May 20, the most noticeable change throughout was the addition of large … Read more

UPDATE: Ferry Boat Incident at Walt Disney World Deemed Suicide Attempt by Orange County Sheriff’s Office

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UPDATE: According to reports by the Orlando Sentinel, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has deemed the ferry boat incident that took place around 7:00 PM on Seven Seas Lagoon an apparent suicide attempt. The 56-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed by officials, boarded the ferry boat alongside people she knew. She then intentionally … Read more

Guest Falls From Window of Ferry Boat Into Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World

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UPDATE: According to reports by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the incident has been deemed an apparent suicide attempt. The full update can be found here. Recent reports from the Magic Kingdom indicate that a guest has fallen from the window of a ferryboat and into Seven Seas Lagoon. Initial reports are coming from Twitter … 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: New Covered, Extended Ferry Boat Queue Opens at Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center

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The Transportation and Ticket Center is the gateway to the Magic Kingdom for a majority of park guests. As such, it’s important for guest flow in the area to be a smooth and quick as possible. Disney has realized recently that things can be done better at the TTC, and so projects have been underway … Read more