Last month, we revealed that construction had begun on expansion of the Magic Kingdom parking lot at the old Walt Disney World Speedway site. Today, we took a look at what has been happening lately. While the overall project is for storm water improvements, a number of trees have been removed, as well as some drainage … Read more
Today on our way out of the Magic Kingdom through the Transportation and Ticket Center, we noticed that Mickey’s Gift Station is currently closed. The gift shop, which usually functions as a last stop for souvenirs, has black plastic lining its windows and doors. The plastic blocks every single window and does not allow anyone … Read more
If you’re parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center starting today, you’ll want to be aware of a new security screening area that has just opened to guests. We’ve been monitoring the changes at this park hub since initial changes started to take place back in April. Currently, the old security screening area is now roped … Read more
Several major construction projects in and around Seven Seas Lagoon have made big strides this week. The long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Magic Kingdom finally saw a big step forward this morning. Overnight, workers hoisted the pedestrian bridge into place and connected it with the rotating mechanism. From … Read more
The ongoing construction to enhance Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center has seen several notable changes this month. As the tram loop refurbishment continues, guests are still being dropped off before the tunnel under Seven Seas Drive. Several large sections of new concrete have been poured behind the construction walls. A new planter wall that encompasses … Read more
Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), a large hub for catching transportation to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and monorail resorts, is in the midst of a major entrance rework. Today we noticed lots of work on a structure at the entrance that could be a new security screening facility. The structure went vertical … Read more
As the Magic Kingdom park prepares for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the entrance is seeing a whole new makeover, aimed at enhancing the guest arrival experience. Each mode of transportation has a new temporary path marked by construction walls and a temporary railing to lead guests to the MagicBand touchpoints. Monorail As guests exit either … Read more
Early this summer we got to see a new look for some of the Walt Disney World buses, as the sensational six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto hit the roadways. As we roll on into September, even more buses featuring characters from some of the most beloved Disney films are joining the fleet. Now … Read more
Earlier last week, we learned of an all-new bus fleet with built-in charging ports currently testing amongst guests riding between the Transportation and Ticket Center and the Magic Kingdom. A few days later, Disney officially announced that it would be rolling out these buses equipped with the charging ports and Wi-Fi. Today, we spotted them in … Read more
It seems those cute character-wrapped buses we spotted just yesterday are far more than meets the eye. In an effort to update resort transportation across property, Disney is rolling out brand-new buses with refreshed interiors, and they now include a vital amenity in this day and age: USB charging ports. Who is she?!!? pic.twitter.com/112YbtXEqM — … Read more
The Transportation and Ticket Center is the gateway to the Magic Kingdom for a majority of park guests. As such, it’s important for guest flow in the area to be a smooth and quick as possible. Disney has realized recently that things can be done better at the TTC, and so projects have been underway … Read more
A guest was arrested last week after security found a handgun in his backpack at Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center, according to the Orlando Sentinel. In addition to the 9mm handgun, which was in a holster, security also discovered two loaded magazines in the backpack, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The … Read more
Demolition has begun to remove the Walk Around the World bricks from The Magic Kingdom area as part of an overhaul of the park’s arrival experience. Along with the other ongoing work at the Transportation and Ticket Center, this afternoon marked the beginning of the end for the personalized bricks that have paved the way … Read more
