Walt Disney World: Traffic and Road Closures Update

If you plan on visiting the Walt Disney World Resort later this week, make sure to take note of these updates:

Guests should expect increased traffic and delays on Walt Disney World's roadways this weekend as the entire Resort will host two major events: Festival of the Masters and Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

Festival of the Masters (November 8-10, 2013)

- Overflow Parking

The Downtown Disney team will activate overflow parking at Team Disney, Casting and SunTrust as normal throughout the weekend. On Friday, November 8, overflow parking with shuttle service from Team Disney is expected to begin at 5 p.m. Overflow parking at Typhoon Lagoon with shuttle service may be used as needed during the weekend.

- Dedicated Bus Lane on Buena Vista Drive

The right lane of westbound Buena Vista Drive will be a dedicated bus lane from 9 a.m. November 9 to 1 a.m. November 10. The lane is only open to Disney bus traffic and spans from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to the traffic light at Downtown Disney Entrance 1.

- Getting to Downtown Disney

The Epcot Center Drive (S.R. 536) exit is the fastest exit to take from I-4 when traveling to Downtown Disney Area. Guests visiting Downtown Disney should follow the electronic signs along Buena Vista Drive that will direct them to available parking.

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (November 8-9, 2013)

- Road Closure Overview

• Osceola Parkway: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Guests exiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be detoured on Sherberth Road to S.R. 192.
• Victory Way partial closures: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• World Drive northbound partial closures: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Buena Vista Drive eastbound partial closures: 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
• S.R. 192 ramps to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Osceola Parkway: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

Thank you for your attention, and remember to always drive safely, especially when you are on vacation!