This week, boat service between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom is temporarily paused due to refurbishment work on the Grand Floridian boat dock. While this beloved mode of transportation takes a brief break, guests can still enjoy other convenient ways to travel between the resort and
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Mears Connect Updates Coming this Fall
Mears Connect, the transportation service that operated the now-defunct Disney’s Magical Express service and stepped in to fill the void left by the sunsetting of Magical Express, is set to roll out some exciting updates this fall, enhancing the travel experience between Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World
We Spotted the NEW Figment Bus at Walt Disney World
Disney recently unveiled a new lineup of busses to support the Walt DIsney World internal transportation system, and we recently spotted and all-new Figment-themed bus at the Fort Wilderness Campground! Related: New Zootopia Bus Spotted at Walt Disney World Figment, the beloved purple dragon from Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination, is
Disney to Welcome 90 New Buses to the Walt Disney World Fleet
The wheels on the bus go round and round, all around Walt Disney World, and now there will be 90 more of them to get you around to the magic! Disney recently announced the exciting addition of 90 brand-new buses to their already impressive fleet. Get ready for a smoother
Mears Announces New Partnership with Brightline for Theme Park Travel
Brightline passengers will be able to easily book travel via Mears to their final destination The recent Brightline expansion has made traveling to the central Florida area easier than ever. For guests traveling to a central Florida theme park, however, transportation from the Brightline station to the park requires additional
General Joe Potter Ferryboat Returns to Service with Updated Look
General Joe Potter Ferryboat Returns to Service with Updated Look. William E. “Joe” Potter was an engineering and logistical planning genius, which is why Walt Disney recruited the retired United States Army major general to oversee the early construction of Walt Disney World in Florida. In this role, Joe ably
Disney Opens Eve Parking Lot in EPCOT
Disney Opens Eve Parking Lot in EPCOT. Epcot has been going through a major transformation for years now. With the addition of Journey of Water Inspired by Moana, the new Dreamers Point with Walt Statue, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, and new parking areas designated by our favorite characters.
Brightline Update: Target Date for Orlando Service Launch Set
Brightline Announces service from Central Florida to West Palm Beach to begin in March Brightline has announced the target date for the beginning of service in the Orlando area. Reporting from the Orlando Business Journal notes the revenue service from Orlando to West Palm Beach will start in the Second
Walt Disney World Railroad ‘Lilly Belle’ Testing in the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Railroad ‘Lilly Belle’ Testing in the Magic Kingdom. “Lilly Belle #2” Steam Locomotive built in 1925, and in recent years, restored, is testing around Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We first saw Lilly Belle testing back on February 1st, 2022. It was not seen again until recently. The locomotive
Minnie Van Service Will Be Receiving Fun New Mickey Mouse Cartoon Shorts
Disney World’s Minnie Van transportation service has a great new feature coming soon that will keep guests young and old entertained while on the go. The animated award-winning cartoon “Mickey Mouse” which features Mickey Mouse and friends up to all sorts of crazy antics will now be available to watch
Lime Monorail has returned to service at Walt Disney World
Lime Monorail has returned to service at Walt Disney World. Another Monorail overhaul is complete. Since the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, or maybe because the pandemic hit and Disney had time, or perhaps it was just time to do it, Disney has been refurbishing the whole fleet of Monorail
Double Decker Omnibus has returned to the Magic Kingdom
Double Decker Omnibus has returned to the Magic Kingdom. The Omnibus is inspired by the tour buses of New York’s Fifth Avenue during the 1920s and the open-topped vintage vehicles of Travel. We have seen the Omnibus return last November, but rarely see it running down Main Street. This week we
Disney Cast Members giving guests preview of new Minnie Vans
Disney Cast Members giving guests preview of new Minnie Vans. While leaving Epcot today we got a nice surprise from a Disney Cast Member who drives the new Lyft Minnie Vans. She gave us a bunch of information to pass along to our readers. We also learned about the capacity
Disney and Lyft are bringing back Minnie Van Service to Walt Disney World on June 29th
Disney and Lyft are bringing back the wildly popular Minnie Van Service to the Walt Disney World Resort on June 29th. The beloved and adorable Minnie Van Service, connected by Lyft, returns this summer to make Disney World vacations more memorable and get around the parks easier. Related – Disney hiring Minnie
