About this episode

This episode discusses updates and changes at Disney Resorts and transportation, including new experiences and limited bus and ferry services.

Disney's BoardWalk is getting new experiences starting this summer 2026 (plus a quick-service location to be announced later this summer). Disney Lakeshore Lodge (opening 2027) has a confirmed recreation area called The Wetlands with views of Magic Kingdom fireworks. Disney Transportation bus and ferry boat departures from Disney Springs will be limited to those with specific reservations beginning June 28, 2026. In this episode, we discuss all this news and my analysis and opinions. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel. Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine. Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company. Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Krul

Topics covered

• Disney news
• transportation updates
• family travel
• Disney Parks
• recreation areas
• Imagineering

Keywords

• Disney Resort
• transportation changes
• BoardWalk
• Lakeshore Lodge
• Magic Kingdom
• Disney Springs
• recreation area
• fireworks
• June 2026
• family travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Places: Disney's BoardWalk, Disney Lakeshore Lodge, Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs

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