Last year the news broke that Disney World was planning to start testing with self-driving shuttles in backstage areas of the parks. We’ve been waiting to hear about when the program might start, but were recently told that Disney wants to wait because they’re not… Read More »Has Disney World’s self-driving shuttle system been delayed?
Disney has rolled out its first new tram tractor servicing the parking lot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new tugs are meant to provide a quieter, smoother ride for guests, and a safer more comfortable cabin for the drivers. It’s also believed to be more… Read More »New tram tractor model in use at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Although they haven’t officially announced either project yet, Walt Disney World is making plans to add both a gondola system and autonomous shuttles to its transportation system. With a new listing on the company’s career page, it’s evident the company is placing new emphasis on… Read More »Imagineering hiring new master planner to lead transportation development at Walt Disney World
It’s official. Disney’s pocket government in Florida, the Reedy Creek Water District, has filed paperwork confirming plans to build a three lines, six station, Aerial Tramway, also known as a gondola system. The system will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios to EPCOT with additional lines to… Read More »Confirmed: Disney building Gondola aerial transportation system
Disney World has moved a step closer to building the unannounced Aerial tramway (aka Gondola) system we discussed before. Last week permits were filed (dug up again by the folks on WDWMagic’s forums) for foundation and building infrastructure at the six main locations of the… Read More »Aerial Gondola transportation system one step closer to construction at Walt Disney World.
We first wrote about an aerial tram network of gondolas as a possible solution for Walt Disney World’s transportation woes back in January 2013. Despite some comments, our suggestion was 100% serious (okay, maybe about 87% serious). But now some internet sleuths think they’ve found… Read More »Disney files permits for possible aerial tramway of gondolas
The Sorcerer Class Motor Coach was a proof-of-concept vehicle designed for the Walt Disney World transportation bus system. Meant as an exclusive bonus feature for guests going to the Magic Kingdom, it would transport, inform, along with provide world-class entertainment to the guests on board.… Read More »Sorcerer Magic transforms prototype Walt Disney World bus
Along with the debut of Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs, another surprise was revealed when the construction walls came down: The Landing has a boat dock again for Disney’s free water transportation. The ramp to the boats sits between Paradiso 37’s outdoor patio,… Read More »The Landing at Disney Springs Gets New Boat Dock