The Admiral Joe Fowler ferryboat has returned to service, transporting guests from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom across the Seven Seas Lagoon. The boat was repainted blue during refurbishment, swapping color schemes with the General Joe Potter ferry. Admiral Joe Fowler Ferryboat Last summer, the General Joe Potter was painted green and … Read more
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
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, August 4, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The updated mini Magic Kingdom Ferryboat atop the transportation service’s entrance archway at the Transportation and Ticket Center has been revealed. The mini Ferryboat was covered for two months to be refurbished like the mini Monorails were earlier in the summer. Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Sign The mini Magic Kingdom Ferryboat is atop the royal blue … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
While technical issues continue to plague Walt Disney World due to a third-party outage, the Monorails are also having problems. After the resort and express Monorail lines went down this morning, guests are crowding the ferryboat dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center instead. Guests usually opt for the faster Monorail over the scenic ferryboat, … Read more
The new ramp that connects to the second level of ferryboats is now in use at the Magic Kingdom dock. Gates have been added on the second floor of the ferryboats, with rope blocking them off from guests during travel. These ferryboats are used to transport guests to and from Magic Kingdom and the Transportation … Read more
An extension to the new ferryboat ramp at the docks outside Magic Kingdom has been installed since our last update. It’s possible that this new ramp will allow guests to board directly onto the second story of the ferryboats. At the end of the ramp is a short set of ascending stairs. This does not … Read more
The Orange County Sheriff Office responded to a “marine crash” at 9:41 AM, reportedly involving the General Joe Potter ferryboat at Walt Disney World. The ferryboat, which transports guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, is currently unavailable for service and is docked at Magic Kingdom. There is no visible damage, and … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
This morning we took a ferryboat from the Transportation & Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom and found ourselves in a crowd like the days before the pandemic. The Monorail was not running, so guests were rushing to the ferryboat instead. Face masks are still required for all guests on most transportation, but boats are an … Read more
For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom 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 … Read more
With our day at the Magic Kingdom Cast Member preview done, we thought we’d take a ride on the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat and see what measures they’re taking to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Markers on the ground mark two things: how far to socially distance (between markers) and what priority departure you’re … Read more
If you park at the Magic Kingdom, and/or are a fan of taking the Monorails (don’t say we didn’t warn you), there’s some construction currently going on at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) that may affect your park arrival and/or departure experience. The previous parking tram drop-off location is now partially walled off by planters. … Read more