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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Propose $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Repair and Maintenance Around Walt Disney World

September 14, 2023September 13, 2023

During a meeting on Wednesday evening, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will discuss and likely adopt their proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The proposed budget includes a $3.1 million cut to roadway repairs and maintenance around Walt Disney World. The budget notes “Repairs and maintenance services decreased due to … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Center Drive Offramp Finally Reopens to Traffic

December 14, 2021

by Matthew Soberman

Drivers should find it easier to get around the EPCOT area of Walt Disney World, as the offramp from EPCOT Center Drive has reopened to traffic. The offramp serves as the southbound exit onto World Drive. Previously, this section of road had been closed since this summer as part of a large refurbishment project in … Read more

EPCOT Center Drive Entrance Closed as Roadwork Continues, World Drive Now Only Parking Entrance

August 7, 2021

by Katie Francis

If you’re headed to EPCOT, be advised that road construction has changed around the entrances to the park. Currently, World Drive is the only open route to the toll plaza as EPCOT Center Drive is now closed. This is part of an ongoing roadwork project around the entrances to EPCOT. The work has now shifted … Read more

PHOTOS: Ramp Construction Continues to Move Along on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

July 21, 2021

by Owen Payne

Construction continues each day on World Drive near the Magic Kingdom as workers move diligently to complete a new ramp to help improve traffic flow around the Magic Kingdom. Traffic directions can be slightly confusing during the construction, with areas closed off. These particular ramps will connect the Car Care Center to Magic Kingdom parking. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/14/21): Disneyland Changes Mask and Physical Distancing Policies, Arrests For Firearms Increased at Walt Disney World, Lieutenant Bek Missing From Finale of Rise of the Resistance, and More

June 14, 2021

by Katie Francis

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 Monday, June 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Ramp Construction Continues on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

June 14, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

The construction of new ramps around the Magic Kingdom entrance is well underway as phase two of a project to clear up the park’s traffic continues. Since our last update, there has been some significant progress, with the new overpass ramps starting to take shape. Permits were filed in September 2020 for this portion of roadwork, … Read more

I-4 West Exit 67 to Close Starting May 3rd for Work on Walt Disney World EPCOT/World Center Drive Archway

April 28, 2021

by Justin Giglio

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Beginning May 3rd, the construction work on the EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance to Walt Disney World will cause Exit 67 off of I-4 Westbound to close. From the night of May 3rd until May 24th, the Exit 67 ramp toward EPCOT will be closed. Guests visiting Walt Disney World locations other than Disney Springs are … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/21/21): Walt Disney World Under for Denying Access to Rapper’s Autistic Cousin Without Face Mask, Work Continues on Moana – Journey of Water, MouseGear, and New Restaurants at EPCOT, Disney Parks Guest Satisfaction is Higher Than Before Pandemic, and More

March 21, 2021

by Danielle

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 Sunday, March 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on World Drive and Floridian Way as Phase II of Magic Kingdom Area Improvements Make Progress

February 24, 2021

by Jessica

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We reported back in September that permits were filed for Phase II of the World Drive roadwork. This phase of construction includes the extension and realignment of parts of World Drive, as well as associated ramps and frontage roads. The purpose of these updates are to allow for a much easier traffic flow to and … Read more

Overnight Road Closures Affecting Portions of Osceola Parkway and Victory Way in Walt Disney World October 13th – 17th

October 11, 2019

by Rosie Villeda

If you’re going to be driving around Walt Disney World next week, be aware that overnight road closures will possibly affect your journey. Between the dates of October 13th – October 17th, portions of Osceola Parkway and Victory Way will be closed off during the night and will not open again until 5-6 am. Single … Read more