CFTOD Approves $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Repair Around Walt Disney World, Blames Pandemic and Global Supply Chain

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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

First Roadway Signage with Mickey Ears Installed for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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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

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Former “Film Strip” Entrance Bridge to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Road Connecting Floridian Way and Reams Road Near Magic Kingdom Now Open at Walt Disney World

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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

New Road Connecting Floridian Way and Reams Road Opens July 10th at Walt Disney World

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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

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Road Sign-Inspired Phone Case Pulls Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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