Dense Fog Advisory in Effect for Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Not Running

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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

Admiral Joe Fowler Ferryboat Returns From Refurbishment With Blue Color Scheme

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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

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: Mini Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Sign Updated at Transportation and Ticket Center

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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

PHOTOS: General Joe Potter Ferryboat Returns to Service With New Color Scheme at Magic Kingdom

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

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Ferryboat on Transportation & Ticket Center Sign Covered

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

Trams Return For Training Runs, Monorail and Web Service Troubles, New Funko Pop! Abominable Snowman Pins, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 12/7/2021

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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

PHOTOS: Guests Crowd Magic Kingdom Ferryboats as Monorail Problems Persist at Walt Disney World

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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

PHOTOS: Another Second Level Ferryboat Ramp Completed Near Magic Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Second Level Ramp Now in Use for Ferryboat Disembarkation at Magic Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS: New Ferryboat Ramp with Stairs Installed for Second Deck Loading at Magic Kingdom

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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

BREAKING: Ferryboat Involved in Crash Outside Magic Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Crowded as Capacity Increases and Distancing Disappears

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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

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

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/27/21): Trader Sam’s Gift Shop Arrives, Date for “Heroes vs Villains” Virtual Pin Event Announced, New Poster & Trailer for Jungle Cruise Movie, “Masks On” Signage Added to Indoor Areas at WDW, and More

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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 Thursday, May 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Removed from Magic Kingdom Ferryboat

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Physical distancing markers have been removed from the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat. The markers are also in the process of being removed from the ferryboat queue at the Transportation and Ticketing Center and the Magic Kingdom. Over at the Transportation and Ticket Center, the physical distancing markers were being actively removed by Cast Members this morning. … Read more