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Disney Files Permit to Rework Grand Floridian Entrance for World Drive Roundabouts

The application triggers SFWMD review, leaving construction timing unspecified.

Overview

  • Disney submitted the Grand Floridian Modification Project C permit to the South Florida Water Management District on September 8, 2025.
  • Plans call for the resort’s main entrance to connect to two new roundabouts built as part of World Drive Phase 3.
  • Access to the Grand Floridian Wedding Pavilion will shift to a newly planned driveway located further south.
  • The proposal adds a back-of-house employee parking lot to support resort operations.
  • The filing starts the regulatory review process with no construction schedule provided, aligning the resort’s access changes with ongoing World Drive improvements near Magic Kingdom.