After previously approving a $3.1 million cut to road work around Walt Disney World, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District this week began exploring $100 million worth of roadway improvements. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Looking Into Walt Disney World Roadway Improvements The three General Business items on the agenda for the District’s May 22 … Read more
During a meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors made their final vote to adopt their proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which includes a $3.1 million cut to roadway repairs and maintenance around Walt Disney World Resort. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Approves New … Read more
The iconic purple roadway signs were recently removed at Walt Disney World and replaced with blue ones. More are still popping up around the resort, including the first new blue ones with Mickey Mouse ears on top. Just like with the overhead signs, the first signs on the ground to be replaced are for the … Read more
From the early 1990’s to late 2018, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios were greeted with a wonderful bit of theming before even arriving at the park. The iconic bridge, known as the “film strip” bridge due to the oversized animation frames on either side of the roadway as you approached it, was themed after the … Read more
The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is officially open. From now on, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Floridian Place is a four-lane, two-way road connecting Floridian Way just north of the Grand Floridian … Read more
The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to open next week. On July 10th, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Currently, guests have to drive through two lane backstage roads that are often … Read more
I’ll be honest: When I make my way into the Walt Disney World Resort, the entrance sign is nice, but it doesn’t really feel like I’m there until I see those purple road signs. They take something so mundane and give it a touch of whimsy. It reminds me that no matter where I go … Read more
If you’re looking to get around the Walt Disney World resort late at night from now until Saturday, road closures may impact your travel. From approximately 11 PM to 6 AM on December 12th, 13th, and 14th, the southbound part of World Drive (near Seven Seas Drive), the Magic Kingdom Auto Plaza inbound lanes, and … Read more
Beginning the nights of September 27th and 28th, eastbound Osceola Parkway (east of the Victory Way intersection) will be closed from 11 p.m.–6 a.m. Westbound Osceola Parkway will be open. During this closure, drivers should take the exit ramps onto World Drive to reach their destination (highlighted in yellow). Drivers traveling to ESPN Wide World … Read more