Portions of Osceola Parkway Near Disney's Animal Kingdom to Close Overnight Starting May 15

Guests driving through Walt Disney World should keep in mind that portions of Osceola Parkway (near Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park) will be closed overnight from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. for paving work beginning May 15. Paving work will occur in phases, with additional roadway signage, flaggers and deputies present to direct traffic as it is detoured.

Phase 1 (tentatively scheduled May 15)

The righthand lane on westbound Osceola Parkway from the bridge leading into Disney’s Animal Kingdom auto plaza will be closed. During the closure, those who need access to the Guest parking lot or auto plaza should use the Cast Member parking entrance on Black Lake Road. Drivers traveling on eastbound Osceola Parkway trying to reach the auto plaza must take the Buena Vista Drive exit to return to westbound Osceola Parkway, as the turn-around lane will be closed.

Phase 2 (tentatively scheduled May 16)

Westbound Osceola Parkway leading towards Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be closed. Drivers wishing to access Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or Sherberth Road from Osceola Parkway must follow the detour through the Animal Kingdom Guest parking lot. Once again, drivers traveling on eastbound Osceola Parkway trying to reach the auto plaza must take the Buena Vista Drive exit to return to westbound Osceola Parkway.

Phase 3 (tentatively scheduled May 17)

The righthand lane will be closed on westbound Osceola Parkway near the traffic light at Sherberth Road. Additionally, the bus lane exiting Animal Kingdom towards Animal Kingdom Lodge or Sherberth Road will be closed. Drivers traveling toward those locations from Animal Kingdom must use the Buena Vista Drive exit to return to westbound Osceola Parkway.

Phase 4 (tentatively scheduled May 18)

The left lanes will be closed on westbound Osceola Parkway near the traffic light at Sherberth Road. No detours will be needed during this phase.

Phase 5 (tentatively scheduled May 21 & 22)

Eastbound Osceola Parkway near the traffic light by Animal Kingdom Lodge and Sherberth Road will be closed. During the closure, drivers should use the Cast Member parking entrance on Black Lake Road to take the bus lane exiting Animal Kingdom to return to eastbound Osceola Parkway.

UPDATED: Phase 6 (tentatively scheduled May 23 & 24 May 30 & 31)

The left and center lanes on eastbound Osceola Parkway will be closed. Drivers traveling on eastbound Osceola Parkway trying to reach the Animal Kingdom auto plaza must take the Buena Vista Drive exit to return to westbound Osceola Parkway, as the turn-around lane will be closed.

Note that roadway impacts are subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions. Please drive safely and follow appropriate roadway signage.

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