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- After checking to see if my room was ready (it was not) caught a bus to the Magic Kingdom. Construction on World Drive as they are re-configuring the Magic Kingdom entrance
- There will be an overpass for cars/buses that will stay on World Drive and head toward the Contemporary. Also for those exiting so they do not have to go around by the Polynesian anymore.
- The Magic Kingdom has moved their security check points since my last visit in December. Guests walking from the Contemporary get screened near the bus entrance.
- A new load zone along the walkway.
- Guests arriving by bus are now screened right after the bus stops. Those coming by Monorail or Ferry Boat are screened at the TTC or the resorts.
- The Grand Floridian across the Seven Seas Lagoon. The yacht was out for a cruise this morning.
- With security moved out this area is much more open now.
- Arrived at the Magic Kingdom at 1:17pm
- The Emporium was under wraps for some facade renovation.
- The top portion looks complete and good as new.
- Main Street USA this afternoon.
- Wishes Finale merchandise
- Made my way to Tomorrowland with the goal to see a new visitor who started meeting guests this week.
- This coffee shop has opened since my last trip in December.
- iCan is a new intergalactic visitor who comes out to interface with guests throughout the day.
- Several clips of iCan in action.
- iCan dancing with guests.
- iCan drew a good crowd.
- A closer look at the new coffee shop.
- iCan rolling off stage.
- The coffee shop menu.
- The speedramp for the PeopleMover was not in service so you had to walk up. Looks like it has been down for a while.
- Cruising above Tomorrowland.
- Cosmic Rays is receiving more seating.
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is closed for renovation.
- Splash Mountain
- Sunshine Tree Terrace exterior renovation is underway.
- It is still open.
- It is not very inviting but still a line.
- Passing the Transportation and Ticket center on my way back to the Boardwalk.
- Our room was finally ready. Here is a quick look around our 1 bedroom villa at the Boardwalk.
- The bedroom.
- Our view, we were on the 4th floor.
- In the distance you can see World Showcase.
- Back to the living room, this couch folds out to a bed.
- The turf work continues. They were adding rubber pellets (the black you see).
- The Dolphin Lobby.
- Dinner this evening at Shulas to wrap up part 2. Part 3 will be Animal Kingdom.