I drove it today - if you read the 50 signs leading up to the road, you will be fine. The problem is that everyone is a distracted driver and they miss all the signs and at the merge point get confused. Luckily, it shouldn't be a big guest intersection as anything pass that section is an Authorized Only section of the property.
Even though there is that "Autorized Only" sign when you go past the Contemporary it's never enforced by WDW security. We have driven behind the Magic Kingdom when going to the Winter Garden Shopping Village and when you re-enter WDW property from behind the Magic Kingdom coming back from Reams Road there is another sign which says "Private Property" that states anyone can drive behind there and they include WDW Resort Guests. Here is a picture of that sign to back up everything I said.Luckily, it shouldn't be a big guest intersection as anything pass that section is an Authorized Only section of the property.
...Plus considering there are homes that are across the street from the Cast Member parking lot of the Magic Kingdom, how are those people supposed to get back to where they live if they were visiting the parks and etc.
Plus considering there are homes that are across the street from the Cast Member parking lot of the Magic Kingdom, how are those people supposed to get back to where they live if they were visiting the parks and etc.
Then how do you explain the picture I posted where it says Walt Disney World Resort Guests on the sign going back onto WDW property from Reams Road and going behind the Magic Kingdom. Since I stay onsite would you not assume that allows me to drive there based on that.They would technically be expected to continue down Reams Rd. to CR535, then turn right on SR535/Apopka-Vineland Rd., turn right onto Hotel Plaza Blvd. and then make their way to the Magic Kingdom. Or continue up Reams into Windemere, work their way over to 429 and then continue onto property via Western Way or I-4 (directions in reverse to return home). Of course, I'm sure most don't do that, and probably also know of the convenient way to avoid the toll booths coming from that way.
Then how do you explain the picture I posted where it says Walt Disney World Resort Guests on the sign going back onto WDW property from Reams Road and going behind the Magic Kingdom. Since I stay onsite would you not assume that allows me to drive there based on that.
I disagree that they don't want guests perception of the magic to be spoiled because they have a tour of the Christmas storage place past the Monorail service station. So if that was true why would WDW themselves offer a tour like that?Considering they don't have a control point, the sign is basically worthless, it's a basic deterrent to keep out nosy people who don't otherwise have a reason to be driving back there. They really don't want any guests ruining their perception of the magic viewing the backstage facilities, but it allows for lost guests and local traffic. Doesn't mean its the preferred route for those guests to take (especially since it provides a potentially free parking lot entrance), just that they can if they "need" to.
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