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Multiple Transportation Closures now Affect Disney World

Multiple Transportation Closures now Affect Disney World


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Transportation around Walt Disney World is a bit complicated at times. Find out how the current transportation closure and roadwork will affect your next trip to Walt Disney World.

Disney World Transportation

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Transportation around Walt Disney World is a bit complicated at times. Many Guests wonder if it is quicker to drive themselves or to use Disney transportation. 

This depends upon which Disney Resort you are staying at and also which Park you will visit. The Walt Disney World Resort is HUGE and many questions revolve around the quickest mode of transportation to arrive at each Park. 

From the skylinerbusesferry boats, and of course the monorail there are many options for Resort Guests to arrive at each of the Walt Disney World Parks.

Transportation Refurbishment

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The Disney Skyliner typically closes for a brief refurbishment each January.  The Skyliner is currently closed for a brief refurbishment. This started yesterday, January 22, and is scheduled to reopen on January 29, 2023. 

During this time, the Disney Skyliner will be fully closed.  Additional buses will be available at the Skyliner Resorts to allow Guests transportation to both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.

The Skyliner is currently closed for a brief refurbishment. This started yesterday, January 22, and is scheduled to reopen on January 29, 2023. 

Roadwork near Magic Kingdom

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Guests driving towards Magic Kingdom may experience unexpected traffic delays on Northbound World Drive. Starting today, January 23, through January 27, several lanes will close along World Drive.

Several lanes will be closed with traffic cones and roadwork signs in place. Travelers will experience lane closures near the Magic Kingdom auto plaza from 10:30 am until 4:30 pm each day until Friday.

Guests driving towards Magic Kingdom may experience unexpected traffic delays on Northbound World Drive. Starting today, January 23, through January 27, several lanes will close along World Drive.

What do you think of the Skyliner refurbishment and also this roadwork? Will this affect your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World? What is your favorite form of Disney transportation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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