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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to Widen Disney World’s Western Way, Improve Interchange With Buena Vista Drive

June 10, 2025

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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District announced two construction projects aimed at improving traffic at Walt Disney World Resort near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World Roadwork CFTOD opened bidding for engineering firms to participate in an Engineering Forum for the projects. The forum, scheduled for June 11 at 5:30 p.m., will “provide detailed project … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/12/20): Digital Masks No Longer Being Added to Maskless Guests in On-Ride Photos at Walt Disney World, Guests Being Surveyed About Return to “Normal” Operations, Morocco Pavilion Gets the “Aladdin” Treatment at EPCOT, and More

December 12, 2020

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PHOTOS: Completed New Sign Unveiled at Western Way Entrance to Walt Disney World for 50th Anniversary

December 12, 2020

Having made swift work on its refurbishment, the completed Walt Disney World entrance archway at Western Way has finally been unveiled, welcoming guests to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”. The completed sign features prominent gold and royal blue colors, with a white Walt Disney World light-up sign and a new golden banner. Golden flags … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/9/20): Walt Disney World Placing Digital Face Masks Over Maskless Guests in On-Ride Photos, Buy Multi-Day Tickets Even if There Aren’t Park Passes, More Films Possibly Shifting to Disney+ Premier Access, Tickets Now Available for “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”, and More

December 9, 2020

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PHOTOS: Gold Flags Added as Sign Repainting Continues on Western Way Entrance to Walt Disney World

December 9, 2020

Some of the last tasks to be done on the Western Way entrance to Walt Disney World are well underway. Golden flags are being installed above the entrance archway, which we witnessed on our way through. These represent Walt Disney World’s golden fiftieth anniversary, which the resort will celebrate next year. Traffic has been reduced … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/6/20): New Track Laid for Walt Disney World Railroad, Expedition Everest Goes Down at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, El Capitan Theatre Selling Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets, and More

December 6, 2020

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PHOTOS: Refurbishment of Western Way Entrance Nearly Complete for 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World

December 6, 2020

The first Walt Disney World entrance to be refurbished ahead of the resort’s 50th anniversary is the archway on Western Way. Except for a couple of details, it is now completely repainted. The new coloring matches that on Cinderella Castle and the Magic Kingdom toll plaza. The background color is now royal blue, with accents … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, and More

November 26, 2020

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PHOTOS: Western Way Entrance Archway Fully Blue For 50th Anniversary Refurbishment at Walt Disney World

November 25, 2020

Since we last checked in on the Western Way entrance to Walt Disney World, it has been fully painted royal blue. The entrance archway is being refurbished, along with Walt Disney World’s other four entrances, in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. While painting finishes up on this archway, the lefthand lane is … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/20): Aerial Views of Walt Disney World Construction, Christmas Decorations Continue to Appear, New Gelato Kiosk Coming to Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and More

November 14, 2020

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/12/20): Disney Releases Earnings Report for Q4 and 2020 Overall, Parks at 35% Capacity, Emporium Expands Into Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom, New Baymax Merch and Food Coming to Tokyo Disneyland, First Look Inside Christmas Tribute Store at Universal Orlando Resort, and More

November 12, 2020

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WDWNT Daily Recap (11/10/20): Buena Vista Street Christmas Decorations, Same-Sex Couple on Hollywood Studios Map, Select Restaurants Now Open Everyday at Walt Disney World, Tour The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge at DisneySea, and More

November 10, 2020

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PHOTOS: Western Way Entrance Gets Grey Columns and New Backdrop for Mickey Mouse as Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Makeover Presses On

November 10, 2020

As Walt Disney World prepares for its 50th anniversary next year, the transformation of the Western Way entrance is moving forward at a relatively quick pace. Two cherry pickers were parked near the entrance arch, which have been used for repainting it to the new royal blue, gold and stone gray design. As we move … Read more

PHOTOS: Flags Removed, Royal Blue Painting Continues at Walt Disney World Western Way Entrance for 50th Anniversary Makeover

November 3, 2020

The Walt Disney World entrance archways are getting a makeover for the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. So far, only the Western Way entrance has shown progress, but the painting is moving quickly. As we observed last time, half the archway is now royal blue. The flags have been removed from their poles atop the … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Entrance Receiving Royal Blue Treatment for 50th Anniversary

October 30, 2020

Work has begun on giving the Walt Disney World entrances a makeover in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. Work has been concentrated on the Western Way entrance the past few days, and we can now see some of the new colors on the archway. Half of the archway has been painted royal … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Connection Reopens to Long Lines and Hours-Long Waits at Walt Disney World

September 9, 2020

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Walt Disney World Cast Members got a welcome perk back today with the reopening of Cast Connection, the cast member-exclusive store. The reopening led to long lines of traffic along Western Way as hundreds of cars waited to get in. While the line moved at a steady pace, with only one or two cars let … Read more