Walkway between Shades of Green and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort to permanently close

[LuvtheGoof]

This is also going to affect golfers staying at POLY or GF and some of them walk over to golf
Both resorts have been marketed to golfers for their ease of access to the course

Excellent point, and one that is obviously lost on Disney management.

 

[vikescaper]

After spending the past four days at SoG, we really missed the walkway to the Polynesian and we heard numerous people talking about its closure. We almost always used the walkway and would often stop at the Polynesian for food and drinks. This trip, I had made reservations at Kona for breakfast so the plan was to take the walkway but that obviously changed. I ended up taking the SoG bus to the TTC and walked to the Polynesian while my mom and sister decided to drive and park the car at the TTC and then walk from there to the Polynesian. I was at the SOG’s bus stop before 7:30 am to make sure I got on the first bus but it filled up before I could get on. I still ended up beating my mom and sister to the Polynesian. We did drive to the other parks as we wanted to utilize early park entry and it worked out pretty well so we will probably continue to drive to at least AK and DHS. Also, was this sign always at the TTC side of the Polynesian? I don’t remember seeing it I the past.

 

[GimpYancIent]

A point overlooked in all the discussion is the supposed Disney interest (apparently not a very big interest) in reducing carbon footprint, as in reducing vehicular traffic. All the so-called road improvements suggest a promotion of vehicular traffic and a hinderance, obstruction and limitation of pedestrian, cycle and E.V. movement around the property. Not very green at all.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

A point overlooked in all the discussion is the supposed Disney interest (apparently not a very big interest) in reducing carbon footprint, as in reducing vehicular traffic. All the so-called road improvements suggest a promotion of vehicular traffic and a hinderance, obstruction and limitation of pedestrian, cycle and E.V. movement around the property. Not very green at all.

Their transportation “strategy” has been anything but.

None of it has made sense for years

 

[LuvtheGoof]

After spending the past four days at SoG, we really missed the walkway to the Polynesian and we heard numerous people talking about its closure. We almost always used the walkway and would often stop at the Polynesian for food and drinks. This trip, I had made reservations at Kona for breakfast so the plan was to take the walkway but that obviously changed. I ended up taking the SoG bus to the TTC and walked to the Polynesian while my mom and sister decided to drive and park the car at the TTC and then walk from there to the Polynesian. I was at the SOG’s bus stop before 7:30 am to make sure I got on the first bus but it filled up before I could get on. I still ended up beating my mom and sister to the Polynesian. We did drive to the other parks as we wanted to utilize early park entry and it worked out pretty well so we will probably continue to drive to at least AK and DHS. Also, was this sign always at the TTC side of the Polynesian? I don’t remember seeing it I the past.View attachment 715124

Yes, that sign has been there for years.

 

[Skibum1970]

There’s no reason why it has to be a “two way walkway”.
It’s a courtesy to a military retreat and bad taste to say “what’s in it for US?” On Disneys part.

Sorry…no real way to put lipstick on it

Technically, it is a two-way walkway as SoG guests would want to walk back to their resort. When we stay at Contemporary/Bay Lake, we walk to MK every time and I think a lot of people are the same. Plus, they can walk (if they are gluttons for punishment) from TTC to SoG if there is a walkway and bridge.

The only mistake that we made was walking from MK to our car in the MK parking lot.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Technically, it is a two-way walkway as SoG guests would want to walk back to their resort. When we stay at Contemporary/Bay Lake, we walk to MK every time and I think a lot of people are the same. Plus, they can walk (if they are gluttons for punishment) from TTC to SoG if there is a walkway and bridge.

The only mistake that we made was walking from MK to our car in the MK parking lot.

I meant “two way” as in which direction the predominant traffic flow is…

The “stench” of this point of contention is that somehow SOGs customers shouldn’t get the access to the other spots…and that is just repulsive

 

[Disstevefan1]

I wish the CFTOD would put in a tunnel under the roadway or bridge over the walkway as part of the work to widen the roadway.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I wish the CFTOD would put in a tunnel under the roadway or bridge over the walkway as part of the work to widen the roadway.

Tunnels in Florida are “problematic”

 

[Disstevefan1]

Tunnels in Florida are “problematic”

It can be done especially for a one off.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It can be done especially for a one off.

The water table is like 18 inches

 

[Skibum1970]

I meant “two way” as in which direction the predominant traffic flow is…

The “stench” of this point of contention is that somehow SOGs customers shouldn’t get the access to the other spots…and that is just repulsive

I quite agree. I am not sure if people are jealous that they cannot stay at SoG or what their point of contention is regarding why it's bad that the walkway is permanently closed. I would even guess that the number of people making that walk probably equaled the number of people walking from MK to Grand Flo, which required the building of one stationary and one moveable bridge.

 

[larryz]

Or at the very very least then restore the free theme park parking - at least at MK and Epcot. Shades had it until around 2010. Even that would be appreciated. Or shades could reduce its parking garage fee (or, ideally, Disney restores free parking and shades reduces its parking fee).

Talk to Army MWR about that -- that's a "pay-to-play perk" offered to on-property hotels, much like EMH access used to be.

 

[nickys]

Talk to Army MWR about that -- that's a "pay-to-play perk" offered to on-property hotels, much like EMH access used to be.

The point is that Disney should give it free to those who are eligible to stay at SoG.

 

[SteveAZee]

The water table is like 18 inches

So, perfect for any SEALs staying there.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Talk to Army MWR about that -- that's a "pay-to-play perk" offered to on-property hotels, much like EMH access used to be.

Oh I will..having some family medical issues at the moment, but when I can breathe, that’s the plan.

(this site has been a needed brief distraction at times over the past few days)

 

[Angel Ariel]

I meant “two way” as in which direction the predominant traffic flow is…

The “stench” of this point of contention is that somehow SOGs customers shouldn’t get the access to the other spots…and that is just repulsive

The “two way traffic” issue (as in saying there isn’t 2 way traffic) also doesn't acknowledge that people use that walkway to access the golf courses, for which military ID is not required.

 

[lewisc]

Building a bridge, primary purpose of extending monorail transportation to a non monorail resort,doesn’t make sense.

The “two way traffic” issue (as in saying there isn’t 2 way traffic) also doesn't acknowledge that people use that walkway to access the golf courses, for which military ID is not required.

Although I didn't memtion golfers does it really change my point? The primary use of the bridge would be SoG guests seeking to use the POLY resort monorail station. Are posters suggesting golfers would be a SIGNIFICANT number of guests who would use such a bridge? 40%? 30%?

Would it even be 10%?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Although I didn't memtion golfers does it really change my point? The primary use of the bridge would be SoG guests seeking to use the POLY resort monorail station. Are posters suggesting golfers would be a SIGNIFICANT number of guests who would use such a bridge? 40%? 30%?

Would it even be 10%?

…and yet…days later…it STILL has this kinda distasteful undertone?

To restrict a 50 year old, glued together obselete train system that affects no one is beyond pointless.

But I’ll put it in practical terms: no way in hell is that room at poly or contemporary “worth” $750 bucks.

It’s fantasyland - pun intended. As usual with wdw: people living in there heads…not on the ground they walk on

 

[lewisc]

But I’ll put it in practical terms: no way in hell is that room at poly or contemporary “worth” $750 bucks.

Never said they were. Disney has converted resorts to DVC. Reduced number of rooms. Disney was able to reduce supply in order to maintain high pricing