Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Walkway

[danlb_2000]

@SomeInternetGuy posted this in the permits thread, thought it deserved it's own thread.

 

[jrogue]

When I called to make my reservation for my upcoming October trip I originally booked the GF. The cast member on the line said that I'll be able to walk from the GF to the MK. I took it as her not knowing what she was talking about, but now ....

 

[larryz]

Well, thank goodness they're only dewatering and not deflowering it...

 

[danlb_2000]

When I called to make my reservation for my upcoming October trip I originally booked the GF. The cast member on the line said that I'll be able to walk from the GF to the MK. I took it as her not knowing what she was talking about, but now ....

I can't imagine this being done by then, so they may have just been mistaken.

 

[Scuttle]

I can't imagine this being done by then, so they may have just been mistaken.

I highly doubt it since they have to do an elevated crosswalk. Those take some time.

 

[networkpro]

Interesting since that's the connection to drainage canal system. If they fill it in that would mean adding a connection somewhere else .

 

[danlb_2000]

Still trying to find out where this permit came from, it is not a South Florida Water Management permit.

 

[danlb_2000]

Interesting since that's the connection to drainage canal system. If they fill it in that would mean adding a connection somewhere else .

Dewatering doesn't necessarily mean filling in the canal.

 

[Sped2424]

Finally! This is gonna be great for when crowds are abysmal and the monorail ain't cutting it!

 

[Skywise]

I always thought they could do this with a lift bridge of sorts at the water parade float storage and, from looking at the map, one more bridge (probably elevated) over the canal. That would also allow you to walk to the MK from the Poly.

 

[dreday3]

This would be great!

Would consider staying at Grand Floridian for a trip if they actually go through with this. Can walk to MK and to the TTC, good deal.

 

[Minthorne]

This is a big deal. I'd even walk to the Poly if I could.

 

[surfsupdon]

I’ve always been all for this. It will properly link both Poly and Grand Flo to MK by foot.

With Disney monorails and busing becoming so cumbersome, a walkway is perfect and a major reason why we prefer the Epcot Resorts.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Dewatering doesn't necessarily mean filling in the canal.

No...it can also mean a temporary drain/diversion for many purposes. Water management

Finally! This is gonna be great for when crowds are abysmal and the monorail ain't cutting it!

Doesn’t mean good things for the longterm viability of the monorails though

This is a big deal. I'd even walk to the Poly if I could.

Running path...I’m happy

 

[HoldenC]

Wonderful news!!

 

[dreday3]

I’ve always been all for this. It will properly link both Poly and Grand Flo to MK by foot.

With Disney monorails and busing becoming so cumbersome, a walkway is perfect and a major reason why we prefer the Epcot Resorts.

It's also why we prefer Epcot resorts. This really would convince us to try a stay at Grand Floridian one time.

 

[NelsonRD]

A NYC cab driver just told me you will also be able to drive to the Magic Kingdom with a golf cart using this path. Of course, you will have to rent said cart using the MDE app, and reserving 90 days in advance. Carts do not have A/C, and you will have to pay to park it at the Ticket and Transportation center, and take a monorail or boat over to the Magic Kingdom.

 

[chrisirmo]

At first glance, it seemed like it would be a long walk, but sitting down and measuring it it's only about 500 feet longer than the walk to the Contemporary (3000 ft vs 2500 ft).

 

[DisneyOutsider]

This is a big deal. I'd even walk to the Poly if I could.

Just from eyeballing the map, I'd guess a walk from the MK to Poly would be close to 1.5 miles. Can't see myself wanting that personally, considering how pleasant of a ferry ride it is.

Also, does anyone think it's possible that this permit is referencing work done to the "pathway to nowhere" that is currently there between the monorail station extending in the direction of GF? I know they're doing lots of work over there. Might it be possible they're just making improvements to this area for other reasons, like the resort ferry launch?

 

[dreday3]

Just from eyeballing the map, I'd guess a walk from the MK to Poly would be close to 1.5 miles. Can't see myself wanting that personally, considering how pleasant of a ferry ride it is.

Also, does anyone think it's possible that this permit is referencing work done to the "pathway to nowhere" that is currently there between the monorail station extending in the direction of GF? I know they're doing lots of work over there. Might it be possible they're just making improvements to this area for other reasons, like the resort ferry launch?

And to me, 1.5 miles is child's play!