Guests Receive Emails Regarding New Traffic Patterns at Polynesian Resort Due to Intersection Closure

The intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way outside Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian will close permanently next week, and guests are now receiving emails regarding the new traffic pattern. Seven Seas Drive & Floridian Way Intersection The intersection is located between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center parking lots, … Read more

Intersection Outside Magic Kingdom & Polynesian Village Resort Closing Permanently

The intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way outside Magic Kingdom will close permanently in two weeks. Seven Seas Drive & Floridian Way Intersection The intersection is located between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center parking lots, at the red marker in our Google Maps screenshot above. It will close … Read more

Disney World Honors Memorial Day With Flags at Half-Staff

Today, May 25, is Memorial Day, a day when our country honors those who died while serving in the Armed Forces. Disney World is remembering the holiday with flags at half-staff, which is customary. Flags at Half-Staff The flags around Walt Disney World will be flown at half mast from sunrise until noon to honor … Read more

Disney World Monorail Coordinators Now Wearing General Coordinator Costume

Walt Disney World Monorail and boat transportation coordinators are now wearing the same costumes as in-park coordinators. Transportation Coordinator Costumes Coordinators debuted new costumes last summer featuring gray slacks and blue short-sleeve shirts with white trim. Starting this week, the Disney Transport coordinators are wearing the same costumes. They previously wore white shirts and dark … Read more

Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Now Under Construction at Disney World

The fourth Magic Kingdom ferryboat is now under construction backstage near the Disney theme park. Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Construction Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct confirmed that pieces of the new boat have arrived at Walt Disney World. The ferry being assembled is on the left in the photo above. Sections of the hull were transported by truck … Read more

Construction Walls Return to Transportation and Ticket Center at Disney World

Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center is once again under construction. The TTC is where guests park before taking the Monorail or ferryboat to Magic Kingdom. Here, they can purchase tickets in-person but new construction walls block several ticket booths. TTC Construction Walls The walls block about eight sets of booths, surrounding both sides. … Read more

Richard F. Irvine Ferryboat Returns to Magic Kingdom With Fresh Paint

Disney’s Richard F. Irvine ferryboat has returned from refurbishment with a fresh paint job. The boat is one of three that transports guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Richard F. Irvine Ferryboat The ferryboat is still red and white with golden brown trim but all the colors are looking shiny and … Read more

Tram Cleaning Tent Returns to Magic Kingdom Parking Lot

Guests who park at the Transportation and Ticket Center might be confused by a long white tent taking up a row of parking. It’s not for guest use, however. It’s a station for deep cleaning the parking lot trams. Tram Washing Tent The tent is the perfect length for a single parking lot tram. Crews … Read more

Richard F. Irvine Ferryboat Dry Docked for Refurbishment at Walt Disney World

Ferry docked at a pier under a blue sky with clouds, ramp extended, person standing near the entrance.

The Richard F. Irvine, one of three ferryboats used to transport guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, is currently out of service for a refurbishment. Richard F. Irvine Refurbishment Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct snapped the above photo around February 13, highlighting the Liberty Belle Riverboat still docked in the service marina north … Read more

EPCOT Monorail Currently Unavailable

A monorail glides along a track above a beautifully landscaped garden, with colorful buildings and a stunning glass pyramid structure creating an unmatched template for daily recaps in the background.

The Monorail line connecting EPCOT and the Transportation and Ticket Center is currently down. EPCOT Monorail Down While the Monorail is unavailable, Disney is offering bus service between EPCOT and the Transportation and Ticket Center. We don’t know why the Monorail is unavailable or how long it might be closed. The Magic Kingdom Express Monorail … Read more

Magic Kingdom Express Monorail Testing Reverse Direction in the Afternoons

A white and peach Walt Disney World Monorail glides near the ticket and Transportation Center under a clear blue sky.

The Magic Kingdom Monorail loop will continue to test reversing directions each afternoon. Magic Kingdom Monorail Operational Changes On Sunday, we reported that the Express Monorail — which connects Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center — had reversed direction. It was running clockwise instead of its usual counter-clockwise. On Monday morning, it resumed counter-clockwise … Read more

Trash Cans Removed From Magic Kingdom Ferryboats After Crash

Ferry docked at a pier under a blue sky with clouds, ramp extended, person standing near the entrance.

Disney has removed trash cans from the ferryboats that travel between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, seemingly as a result of a crash a few days ago. No More Trash Cans on Magic Kingdom Ferryboats WDWNT rode the Richard F. Irvine boat and found it free of trash cans. We spoke to … Read more