Disney’s Animal Kingdom parking lot trams are back in service after 801 days. Tram service was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It returned to Magic Kingdom in December 2021. Cast Members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the return of trams to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning. Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens at 7:30 … Read more
In December, we shared photos of the new tram loop drop-off at the eastern parking lot of EPCOT. But there was one key piece missing from the loop: the trams. As of today, trams on the east loop are now transporting guests. As EPCOT continues to transform, more guests visit, which leads to more cars, which leads … Read more
Back in October, the new security screening area and tram loop opened at EPCOT. There was still construction around a good part of the entrance, though. Today, the tram loop is now completely open to guests, and offers a side for dropping off guests and a separate side for picking up. Take a look at … Read more
While the new tram loop leading up to the front of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park has been completed, work continues beyond some green construction walls nearby. The work is visible from the monorail and the monorail platforms. At the moment, what can be seen is mostly just large patches of flattened dirt behind the … Read more
Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom… if you can find it. No matter what direction you enter the park these days, you’re going to encounter some winding construction walls. So, let’s take a walk through and see what has changed since we last talked about the new entrance area. The first change we noticed is the … Read more
The other day, we noticed some final touches going on the new EPCOT tram loop and realized it was just about to open… and today’s the day! As part of the new, re-imagined EPCOT, the entire entrance has received an overhaul, streamlining the arrival experience for all guests, regardless of what mode of transportation they … Read more
Jambo everyone! Today, we took a trip over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check up on the tram construction. This project began this past May and has been progressing slowly. If you remember from our last update, all of the transportation drop-off locations had been adjusted. Let’s take a look and see what’s new! I’m … Read more
Big changes are happening at the front of Epcot. Inside the park, as well out just outside the gates, work is underway to improve the overall entrance experience for guests. Let’s see what’s changed since our last update. Currently, no matter from which direction you enter the park, you’re confronted with construction fences. You’ll notice … Read more
Work is currently underway to enhance the guest experience at all four Walt Disney World parks. Some, like Hollywood Studios, are basically finished. Epcot, however, still has a ways to go. Let’s see how the project is coming along since our last update. If you’re coming from the parking lot, walls still greet you at the … Read more
The old tram drop-off at the entrance of Epcot has been getting a makeover, and we decided to check in on the progress since our last visit. This is part of the new entrance enhancements currently taking place at several of the parks. During the construction, the trams from the parking lot do not bring … Read more
The summer rain clouds are rolling in over Animal Kingdom. Let’s see what’s going on in the park and try to avoid getting soaked. Rafiki’s Planet Watch Rafiki’s Planet Watch is officially open again! It went “seasonal” late last year and just now returned. It returned with a new addition, though! The Animation Experience. You … Read more
Big changes are under way at the entrance to Epcot. Not only on the inside of the turnstiles, but also just outside where the tram brings guests in from the parking lot. Demolition began back in May on the old tram drop-off area and loop in order to reconfigure it into a more efficient and … Read more
These days around Walt Disney World, when one tram loop or entrance finally opens, another goes down for construction. Thanks to some permit sleuthing, we knew back in February that a new tram shade structure was in the works for the park, but up until today, no real signs of construction had come to the … Read more
Big changes are underway for the entrances to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. We’ve seen work just beginning at Epcot and over at the Transportation and Ticket Center, with changes set to start at Animal Kingdom soon. The Hollywood Studios new security bag check and tram loop was the first of the projects … Read more
These holiday weeks at Walt Disney World can be quite a bit to tackle. It seems like everyone is here this week. I never let that stop me from checking in on our favorite little construction site, though. Let’s take a look. Outside the Park The palm trees are back! When they started demolition on … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a constant state of change. The projects are starting to wind down, however. Let’s see where things are! Construction Updates Construction continues on the new tram loop and security checkpoint. It’s really starting to take shape and I look forward to the final result. Looks like there will be new … Read more