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Warning: Disney World Guests Face Unexpected Travel Block This Week – Here’s Why

A significant road closure at Walt Disney World Resort remains in place as the company continues its efforts to improve traffic flow around its most popular park, Magic Kingdom. A section of Seven Seas Drive, a key roadway connecting guests to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, will remain inaccessible until February 4, 2025.

Disney World Closure Begins

As the largest Disney resort worldwide, Walt Disney World functions much like a small city, requiring constant updates and improvements to its infrastructure.

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
Credit: Disney

Covering approximately 25,000 acres, the resort is home to four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom—along with more than 25 hotels and numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment districts. With millions of visitors each year, efficient transportation is crucial to ensuring a smooth guest experience.

Disney frequently undertakes large-scale projects to maintain its extensive network of roads, bridges, and transportation systems, which include buses, monorails, boats, and the Disney Skyliner. The partial Seven Seas Drive closure is part of ongoing efforts to alleviate congestion around Magic Kingdom and nearby resorts, which often experience heavy traffic due to the park’s high visitor volume.

Alternate Routes and Guest Options

Seven Seas Drive extends from World Drive, running past Seven Seas Lagoon and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Floridian Way. During the the closure, guests driving to the Polynesian must take a detour via World Drive to the intersection at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, where they can turn left and follow signs directing them to their destination.

The monorail in front of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Disney World
Credit: Disney

For guests without personal vehicles, Disney’s monorail system remains a convenient alternative. Visitors can park at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and take the monorail directly to the Polynesian, where they can access popular dining locations such as ‘Ohana, Kona Cafe, and Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace.

The monorail also offers connections to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort, allowing guests to move between key destinations without the need for road travel.

Recent Developments at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The Polynesian Resort recently saw the addition of Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property that debuted in January 2025. The tower features rooms subtly inspired by Disney’s Moana (2016) and introduces Wailulu Bar & Grill, a new dining venue offering flavors influenced by the South Pacific Islands.

The Island Tower at the Polynesian Resort
Credit: Disney

While some Disney fans have criticized the tower’s exterior design as being too modern and corporate and compared its guest rooms to a hospital, others have praised its elegant interior and expanded accommodations.

What’s Next for Roadway Improvements at Disney World?

Disney is expected to continue making enhancements to its roadways and transportation systems as part of a long-term strategy to improve efficiency across the resort.

For guests visiting Walt Disney World during this period, planning ahead and staying informed about road closures and alternate routes will be essential to ensuring a seamless experience. Whether taking the monorail, utilizing Disney’s bus system, or adjusting travel routes, visitors have multiple options for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the resort.

Will this road closure impact your visit to Walt Disney World Resort?

Chloe James

Chloë is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

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