Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Walkway

[nickys]

They are elevated walkway panels and railings.

But there’s a path right beside them. Or is that where they’re planting stuff?

 

[Master Yoda]

But there’s a path right beside them. Or is that where they’re planting stuff?

If you look at picture 7, it connects to another pathway farther up the bank.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

Here is a look at both Grand Floridian walkway bridges from earlier today

Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom bridge construction - July 21 2020

Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom bridge construction - July 21 2020

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Thank you for sharing! Progress on this project is what I love to see. Can't wait for it to be done.

 

[danlb_2000]

If you look at picture 7, it connects to another pathway farther up the bank.

I am guessing that they are only temporarily installed for now because they are just sitting on wood beams and are not at all level.

 

[ToTBellHop]

This is planned to open with the Grand (the resort, not DVC, of course). Covid made this particularly...appealing.

 

[nickys]

This is planned to open with the Grand (the resort, not DVC, of course). Covid made this particularly...appealing.

Which is mid September I believe, if things stick to the published schedule. A big “if” perhaps, the way things are going.

 

[JoeCamel]

Interesting. Looks like there will be an operator. I wondered if it would be automated somehow. But, a live operator makes the most sense safety-wise.

Looks like a lockout on each end. Might have to have both positions manned to open.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Which is mid September I believe, if things stick to the published schedule. A big “if” perhaps, the way things are going.

Indeed.

 

[DisAl]

I am guessing that they are only temporarily installed for now because they are just sitting on wood beams and are not at all level.

Due to budget cuts this is a new thrill ride. If you drive your scooter fast enough the ups and downs will give the the sensation of being on a roller coaster.

 

[Master Yoda]

I am guessing that they are only temporarily installed for now because they are just sitting on wood beams and are not at all level.

Same here. It is kind of odd that they are not just doing a concrete path, but this is outside of my area of expertise by a fair margin.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Due to budget cuts this is a new thrill ride. If you drive your scooter fast enough the ups and downs will give the the sensation of being on a roller coaster.

$100 a ride and I think @realBobChapek will approve!

 

[ABQ]

I am guessing that they are only temporarily installed for now because they are just sitting on wood beams and are not at all level.

Isn't that just a temp vehicle "roadway"? For heavy equipment? The actual walking path is further down on the water's edge anyway. Unless I'm completely confused by what everyone is looking at.

 

[wdwmagic]

This is planned to open with the Grand (the resort, not DVC, of course). Covid made this particularly...appealing.

Yes a late September opening would seem to be very achievable looking at where they are now.

 

[wdwmagic]

Isn't that just a temp vehicle "roadway"? For heavy equipment? The actual walking path is further down on the water's edge anyway. Unless I'm completely confused by what everyone is looking at.

That is what I was thinking.

 

[nicb88]

That is what I was thinking.

It looks that way, but then they join up to what seems to be a concrete pathway parallel to the monorail station. Could it be something like there being a separate ‘exit pathway’ for guests so they don’t have to walk through the boat dock/screening area?

 

[danlb_2000]

Isn't that just a temp vehicle "roadway"? For heavy equipment? The actual walking path is further down on the water's edge anyway. Unless I'm completely confused by what everyone is looking at.

You are right, it is closer to the Monorail track, roughly where the red line is.

 

[JoeCamel]

Due to budget cuts this is a new thrill ride. If you drive your scooter fast enough the ups and downs will give the the sensation of being on a roller coaster.

LIke I-4 between Champion's gate and the 429. Wheeee!

You are right, it is closer to the Monorail track, roughly where the red line is.

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They added the evac stairs a few years ago, I wonder if this is a continuation of that path. It was never really finished?

 

[Mike730]

The raised path looks temporary. It does not match up with the new west side security structure. My assumption is that they want the path done ASAP but the new security and SSL dock are still under construction, preventing its use. Perhaps the temporary path will have a temporary security tent allowing GF guests to walk to MK. This way guests can opt out of the transportation option and construction on the the new dock can continue uninhibited.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Thanks for posting those. I gave you a "like" for doing that.

Had you shot them in landscape mode, I'd have given you a "love."

Nice. I wasn't prepared! I was riding over, and remembered, "Oh crap, I should probably take a picture for the forum," just as it came into view. After >1 year of tracking progress on this, the bridge was the last thing on my mind when I hopped on the Monorail after check-in on Sunday.

 

[larryz]

Nice. I wasn't prepared! I was riding over, and remembered, "Oh crap, I should probably take a picture for the forum," just as it came into view. After >1 year of tracking progress on this, the bridge was the last thing on my mind when I hopped on the Monorail after check-in on Sunday.

Well, I'm glad you remembered to take ANY photos to post. Next time, though, please think of all the image data that's not being captured -- in this case, valuable information about the bridge approaches -- when you shoot vertical.