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Disney Ropes Off Sunset Boulevard for Unannounced Pavement Work

Detours force guest rerouting on a major park artery with no public timeline from Disney.

Overview

  • Photographs and on-site reports show a roped-off, noticeably darker square of fresh pavement outside the Once Upon A Time shop on Sunset Boulevard, indicating new concrete was poured.
  • Crews have cut scored lines into an adjacent section of walkway, a standard preparation step that suggests nearby slabs are next to be removed and replaced.
  • The changes began public visibility on Wednesday, September 2, when local outlets first reported the unannounced work and posted photos from the scene.
  • Major attractions and nearby dining and retail on Sunset Boulevard remain open and operating, but guests must navigate around the work zones as pedestrian flow is altered.
  • Walt Disney World has not issued a public statement about the project, and the current coverage is based on eyewitness photos and local reporting that describe a phased maintenance approach Disney often uses.