![A passenger jet on final approach over Bay Lake, as seen from the Contemporary Hotel. Photo by Mike Belobradic via YouTube, TheMightyQuill [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr, and maybe a couple of others. We lose track.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wdw-airport-opens-2022a-768x403.jpg)
We’re a little surprised no one staying at Fort Wilderness noticed the construction. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Disney fans frustrated with the end of Disney’s Magical Express may now have reason to chEAR — Walt Disney World’s new airport will open soon. Guests will now fly directly into Walt Disney World, without the need…
![You can also buy this pass and exchange it for 10 shiny dimes at the TTC. Photo by elisfkc [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/walt-disney-world-no-more-free-transportation-768x403.jpg)
Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary by charging more! WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, Spa & Guest Bilking Center, all complimentary transportation will end as of October 1st! The announcement was made in a post to an obscure social media platform, but…
Feet: the original “people mover.” MAGIC KINGDOM, FL — Just in time for the amazing summer weather in Florida, officials at Walt Disney World have re-opened the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover — after the installation of sidewalks. Disney (the company) spokesthey [Ed.: What?] Jun Disney (no relation) spoke with our imbedded reporters [Ed.: What exactly…
![The new walkway from the Contemporary to the Magic Kingdom. Photo by Sarah Charlesworth [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/new-walkway-to-magic-kingdom-768x403.jpg)
We’re looking forward to walking our luggage from the airport to Walt Disney World. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Walt Disney World recently gave us the totally exciting and not-at-all upsetting news that in 2022, the Disney’s Magical Express service will be eliminated completely. With no more Magical Express, guests will be forced to hop…
![New signage for the Express Sidewalk to the Magic Kingdom. Photo by M. Minderhoud [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia.](https://unclewalts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/disney-express-sidewalk-to-magic-kingdom-768x404.jpg)
No handrails planned for now; Disney plans to “wait and see if they’re needed.” WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — It’s no secret that the Walt Disney World Monorail system is in dire need of an upgrade. However, with the Covid-19 closures, Disney’s ability to spend money on projects has greatly declined. Many projects have been…