Canopy Roof Removed From Magic Kingdom Resort Launch Boat Dock

A dockside pavilion with a metal roof structure over calm water, under a partly cloudy sky.

The top canopy has been removed from one of the resort launch boat docks at Magic Kingdom. Resort Launch Roof Removed The dock features two roof layers. The canopy has been removed from the top layer, leaving an empty frame over the waiting area at the end of the dock. The dock remains open, serving … 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

PHOTOS: Scrims Down Around Magic Kingdom Monorail Station, Revealing Resort Launch Dock Opening Imminent

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Scrims have been removed from the Magic Kingdom monorail station, revealing that the new resort launch dock is almost complete. Most construction equipment seems to be gone by this point, with workers focusing on the lawn area between the monorail entrance and the dock. Now that the scrims, which were installed last week, are gone, … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Station Wrapped in Scrim and More Construction at Magic Kingdom Resort Launch Dock

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There’s plenty of construction happening at the entrance to Magic Kingdom, with the resort launch dock progressing, the Grand Floridian Resort walkway near opening, and more. Let’s take a closer look at what’s been going on this week. A panel of canopy has been added to the far awning at the dock. Several trenches have … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Canopy Cover Added at Magic Kingdom Resort Launch Dock

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The new resort launch dock outside Magic Kingdom is coming along quickly, with trees planted and canopy added recently. When we checked on the dock today, not much had changed, but there were some more canopy pieces. This area will eventually be filled with more plants and grass. New canopy was added to the front … Read more

PHOTOS: Palm Trees, Canopy Coverings Added to Resort Launch Dock Site at the Magic Kingdom

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Construction on the new resort launch dock seems to be moving at a quick pace in the Magic Kingdom. Some notable additions have been made since our last visit, so let’s take a look! From the neighboring dock, we can see that the canopy structures are finally getting their canvas coverings. The structure near the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Resort Launch Boat Dock Continues to Take Shape at Walt Disney World

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Magic Kingdom Resort Area guests will soon be using a new dock to board resort boats departing from the theme park. With recent work including sign installation and sidewalk paving, the new launch is moving closer to an opening date. We were able to get a good view from Seven Seas Lagoon today. A green … Read more

PHOTOS: New Resort Launch Sign Installed at Magic Kingdom Dock Construction Site

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In addition to construction crews paving large areas of the dock site in front of Magic Kingdom, they’ve now installed a sign. The sign indicates this the second dock designated for resort launches around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. The unearthed area hasn’t changed much since our last report, but it appears they may … Read more

PHOTOS: Sidewalk Paving Underway at Magic Kingdom Dock Construction

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Construction of a new dock at the entrance of Magic Kingdom has been ongoing for some time. Since our last update, a sidewalk has taken shape as paving gets underway. Last we checked, there was only dirt where there is now pink pavement. Workers were on site as we passed by. Though the pink pavement … Read more

PHOTOS: A Second Canopy Arises as Construction Continues on the New Dock at the Magic Kingdom

Ahoy there from the Magic Kingdom! It’s been a while since we’ve taken a good look over at construction on the new dock outside the park entrance, so we thought we were due for a visit! As seen from above, construction vehicles populate the site as construction sails along. Since we last visited, the barrier … Read more