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There are TONS of shortcuts in Disney World that you might not know about!
Spaceship Earth
From pathways inside the parks to hidden sidewalks that take you around your resort, we’ve learned quite a few of the little shortcuts in Disney World over the years. And today, we’re here to remind you about a sneaky MONORAIL shortcut!
As someone who visits Disney World multiple times a week, one of my favorite activities might SURPRISE you.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
I spend a lot of time in the theme parks, but some of my favorite days of work are when I get to visit and walk around the Disney World hotels! The peaceful atmosphere mid-day, the fun theming, and the beautiful walking trails all make hotel hopping so much fun for me. And as a frequent hotel visitor, there is something I’m waiting for with bated breath!
EPCOT has been through quite a few changes recently!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
The park is almost done with a massive transformation that included new rides, restaurants, gift shops, and common spaces. Just back in December, we saw World Celebration (the area in the middle of the park) reopen to visitors, but construction in the front areas of the park isn’t quite done yet. And recently, there was another major change!
How do you prefer to get to Magic Kingdom? The Monorail? Ferryboat? Bus?
Magic Kingdom
Did you know there’s actually ANOTHER way? Typically, you could get from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) to Magic Kingdom via a walking trail that takes you through Disney’s Monorail resorts. It’s a bit of a long walk, but it can be a much more peaceful way to get to and from the park than squeezing into a packed Monorail — if you don’t mind spending the extra time on your feet, that is. But unfortunately, that trail had a surprise closure recently that you might want to know about!
There is a LOT of construction going on in Disney World right now. Between the parks and the resorts, there are construction walls, cranes, and barriers all over the place!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
EPCOT has been under construction for a LONG time as it undergoes a huge transformation. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is building new DVC villas. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been doing some work, too, which impacted a walkway from the resort to Magic Kingdom. Now, we’ve got some good news!
If you’ve followed us for a little while, or if you’ve recently visited Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you probably know about the HUGE construction project going on there.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The project involves building some brand new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas, and it’s caused a bit of chaos when it comes to traveling around the hotel. Previously, if you wanted to get to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort on foot, you’d have to walk across a busy street, which can be a little scary. Well, now a NEW walkway between the resorts is available.Â
Lots of Disney World hotels are changing.
Shades of Green
A new Disney Vacation Club villas area is being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, changes may start hitting other hotels based on permits we’ve seen filed, and lots of updates are happening at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. But another hotel change has been announced and it’s one that might not make you all that happy.
Over the past few years, we’ve been watching EPCOT get some pretty major changes!
Spaceship Earth
Currently, the entire middle of the park is under construction as Disney works to transform the space, adding new attractions and offerings. We’ll be excited to check out the projects when they’re complete this fall, but this week, we got a little taste of what it’ll be like when the middle of the park opens again!
One of the best things about splurging for one of the resorts along the Monorail line is their proximity to Magic Kingdom.
Grand Floridian
Not only can you get to the park quickly, but usually you have a variety of transportation options that leaves you split for choice! Unfortunately, one of the most convenient options will be going away for a while.
Construction has taken over Disney World!
TRON construction
We’re monitoring progress on TRON Lightcycle Run, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. And sometimes, when construction is taking place, other offerings around it need to close. This was the case with the Walt Disney World Railroad and the walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian and Polynesian Village Resort. And, if you’ve been missing that helpful walkway, another one has taken its place!
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