Walt Disney World is planning an expansion to the Magic Kingdom ferryboat dock, according to an application filed with the South Florida Water Management District. The plans also include a floodplain compensation area. Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Dock Expansion The project covers the dock outside Magic Kingdom, not at the Transportation and Ticket Center. The floodplain … Read more
Several guests have now spoken out regarding their experiences when the ferryboat crash occurred at Magic Kingdom earlier this week. Ferryboat Crash at Magic Kingdom The Orange County Fire Rescue Department and Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS confirmed to FOX 35 that they assisted the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Fire Department with Wednesday … Read more
During a storm on Wednesday night, a Magic Kingdom ferryboat reportedly ran into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), leading to several injuries. Ferryboat Crash at Magic Kingdom The General Joe Potter ferryboat reportedly hit the TTC dock late last night. According to PulsePoint, there was a mutual aid call at 12:02 … Read more
A Dense Fog Advisory is now in effect for Walt Disney World, causing the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat to not be in operation. Dense Fog Advisory at Walt Disney World The advisory is currently in effect until 10 a.m. EST for Volusia, Northern Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Weather.com shares that visibility is one-quarter … Read more
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
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
The General Joe Potter Ferryboat, which services the Magic Kingdom and Transportation & Ticket Center, has returned from refurbishment with a new color scheme. The boat, which is also used for Ferrytale Fireworks Cruises, has been dry-docked since March. The cruises were put on hold during that time. They are scheduled to resume for the … Read more
After the recent refurbishment of the mini Monorails on the archways at the Transportation & Ticket Center, the mini Magic Kingdom Ferryboat sign is now covered. The Ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom is still available for guests, and the majority of the sign is uncovered. The little Ferryboat on top is obscured. Rather than the … Read more
Royal Greetings from a very foggy Magic Kingdom! Lace up your sneakers and let’s race down Main Street U.S.A.. The fog was thick this morning. We had a hard time seeing Cinderella Castle from the beginning of Main Street U.S.A.. The fog made it a little difficult to see Tron Lightcycle/Run, but we made do. … 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
Near Magic Kingdom, another ramp to be used for disembarking ferryboats from their second level has been completed. The ramp is currently at the edge of Seven Seas Lagoon, near Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’s possible this ramp may be installed at the Transportation and Ticket Center, which still has guests disembark from one gate on … 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
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