News Western Way Expansion and Interchange Redesign

[HauntedPirate]

Where else can the expansion of a congested road intersection lead to wild and crazy speculation about Skyliner expansion and new hotels?

Never change, WDWMagic forums. Never change.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

I did

I will say, while I appreciate the effort to bring in a new form of transportation in form of the Skyliner, I still think buses are the way to go with how large WDW is. Ideally, we'd get the next phase of bus-only roads to and from MK to reduce congestion on World Drive, etc.

I think Tramway is one of the final modes of Transportation WDW.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

The Walt Disney World Tram

Disney Spring's, Coronado Spring's etc

 

[BaymaxFan]

The "extra intersections" are interesting but I don't think anything will come to fruition. The entrance road to Blizzard Beach always had extra asphalt as if they planned on expanding that road, not sure what the idea was there, but it never got used until now. That area would be cool for a other resort but since World Drive is right there along with the backside of DHS I don't know how extensive it would be. I can't think of any Disney resort that sits right next to a main highway other than the Value resorts which are somewhat close to main roads. Another value resort would be nice.

 

[vikescaper]

The "extra intersections" are interesting but I don't think anything will come to fruition. The entrance road to Blizzard Beach always had extra asphalt as if they planned on expanding that road, not sure what the idea was there, but it never got used until now. That area would be cool for an other resort but since World Drive is right there along with the backside of DHS I don't know how extensive it would be. I can't think of any Disney resort that sits right next to a main highway other than the Value resorts which are somewhat close to main roads. Another value resort would be nice.

All Disney needs to do is build a resort closer to Blizzard Beach and it could be called “Disney Alpine Lodge and Villas at Blizzard Beach, a DIsney Vacation Club Property.

 

[networkpro]

All Disney needs to do is build a resort closer to Blizzard Beach and it could be called “Disney Alpine Lodge and Villas at Blizzard Beach, a DIsney Vacation Club Property.

They wouldnt even have to build a new parking lot or bus stop..... great thinking on how to get guest to pay for more of the upkeep

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

If they were to build a resort right across from Gran Destino Tower it would have to be a beautiful one or similar to like Caribbean Beach resort not towers if they are ever still able to construct resorts like the old ones, the views from on top in that direction with Hollywood Studios are stunning from Gran Destino!

 

[Pizza Moon]

People are sleeping on this.

It’s a big deal.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

People are sleeping on this.

It’s a big deal.

Go on…

 

[Andrew25]

People are sleeping on this.

It’s a big deal.

Most park fans are just interested in the current happenings and park-related stuff. It's hard to get excited about infrastructure projects.

With that said, it is exciting to see this happening. It's 5-10 years late, with the ridiculous amount of growth in Horizon West/Clermont.

 

[Tha Realest]

Most park fans are just interested in the current happenings and park-related stuff. It's hard to get excited about infrastructure projects.

With that said, it is exciting to see this happening. It's 5-10 years late, with the ridiculous amount of growth in Horizon West/Clermont.

I don’t disagree necessarily. But many of us park fans aren’t usually interested in commuting efficiencies of those who live near/around WDW. The only way this could pique our interest is of this work is viewed as presaging a significant MK expansion and/or new hotel.

 

[Andrew25]

I don’t disagree necessarily. But many of us park fans aren’t usually interested in commuting efficiencies of those who live near/around WDW. The only way this could pique our interest is of this work is viewed as presaging a significant MK expansion and/or new hotel.

It does appear to be an indication that Disney could put a hotel in the adjacent area (Toy Story Hotel across DHS?), and expect to invest more into the Flaming Crossings area.

 

[ChrisFL]

It does appear to be an indication that Disney could put a hotel in the adjacent area (Toy Story Hotel across DHS?), and expect to invest more into the Flaming Crossings area.

I realize this is a typo but Flaming Crossings does sound like a better name

 

[JoeCamel]

I don’t disagree necessarily. But many of us park fans aren’t usually interested in commuting efficiencies of those who live near/around WDW. The only way this could pique our interest is of this work is viewed as presaging a significant MK expansion and/or new hotel.

5th gate......

 

[Stripes]

I was excited about this project. And I still am to an extent, but I read that CFTOD’s own analysis predicts the traffic situation on Western Way will be just as bad as it is today less than 5 years after this project’s completion.

 

[Andrew25]

It will never happen on Disney's dime, but a new major highway connecting I-4 to the 429 along Epcot Center Drive would help with traffic.

 

[JD80]

5th gate......

Probably not around there. If anything larger is built there it would be another hotel.

People have speculated that a 5th gate would be east of the TTC parking lot on the otherside of the monorail track. At least when everyone was talking about the land suitability studies that came out a few years ago.

 

[JoeCamel]

Probably not around there. If anything larger is built there it would be another hotel.

People have speculated that a 5th gate would be east of the TTC parking lot on the otherside of the monorail track. At least when everyone was talking about the land suitability studies that came out a few years ago.

Its a joke

 

[JD80]

Its a joke

Sure. But there is a non-zero chance there is a 5th gate announcement in the next 6-10 years. It's close to zero, but it's still non zero.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

I was excited about this project. And I still am to an extent, but I read that CFTOD’s own analysis predicts the traffic situation on Western Way will be just as bad as it is today less than 5 years after this project’s completion.

Speaking of WW, does anyone know when the Western Way widening and the reconfiguration of Western Way and Buena Vista Dr is going to start? That intersection is a mess.