If there's one thing years of going to the Disney Parks have taught us, it's that crowds can be absolutely ridiculous. However, there are ways to manage how to storm the castle.
As one of Orlando's most popular tourist destinations, the Walt Disney World Resort can host millions of guests each year, which means overcrowding is always a potential hazard. There are ways around the swamps of people that flood the gates, but Disney just made it that much harder with some new updates.
Emporium pathway shut down amid new construction
The Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular of the core parks, making it one of the most crowded spaces on Disney property. With thousands visiting each day, walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. isn't as easy as the song might make us think.
To avoid the massive flood of guests that pour through the gates, many guests (this writer included) will often weave through the shops like the Emporium to avoid getting caught in a traffic jam. However, recent footage from the parks (seen below) shows that Disney is putting a stop to it.
@wherethemagicbegins points out a troubling situation in her footage, stating that the construction going through the Emporium and ending at Casey's Corner could be up for as long as 34 weeks, according to Disney cast. However, an update (shown below) shared that there's more to the story.
Long story short, this obstruction isn't going to be one massive build job, but the route through the Emporium will be severely hindered for a solid few months, resulting in some confusion and delay for a multitude of guests. Magic Kingdom fans are undoubtedly looking at some troubled travels in the future.
It might not be such a mess now in the month of February, but once those summer months roll around and guests start dying for AC and water, it's going to be a nightmare on Main Street. Yet another reason this Park-Hopper is holding off on his next trip until things bounce back.
It should be said that this construction shouldn't be a total trip killer, but that potential guests need to be informed about the changes being made and to plan accordingly. Remember, there are more things to experience at Disney World than its poster child park.
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