Burning Blades, Spinning Dragons, Nighttime Lights, and More During Epic Universe Construction Update

An aerial view reveals the Epic Universe theme park, showcasing its castle-like structures and rock formations amid bustling construction activity.

Aerial photographer bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe on January 17, providing an updated look at the newest construction as it nears completion. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park will open in May 2025, and the nearby Stella Nova resort opened this past week. All photographs courtesy of bioreconstruct, whom you can follow on both YouTube and … Read more

Tourism Oversight District Exploring $100 Million Worth of Walt Disney World Roadway Improvements

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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

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

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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: New Ramp Coming Together on World Drive Outside Magic Kingdom

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Crews continue to work on World Drive outside Magic Kingdom to construct new ramps and improve traffic flow in the area. Guests driving to and from Magic Kingdom will probably notice the construction work. The top and one end of this ramp are still being completed. Much of it does look done, however. This is … Read more

EPCOT Center Drive Entrance to Parking Plaza Reopens

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Another route to the EPCOT parking toll plaza is now available, as EPCOT Center Drive has reopened. Though construction drums still line the grass beside the road, the roadwork has concluded. The road had been closed earlier this month as roadwork continues around the entrances to the park.

PHOTOS: Ramp Construction Continues on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

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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