Something is quietly taking shape outside The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. Construction walls and rolling planters have gone up around a previously shrub-filled patch of land just at the edge of a guest walkway, and crews have since begun clearing plants from the area.
The cleared swath sits right behind the planters, on a stretch of land that slopes down toward a lagoon. Despite the activity, Disney has confirmed no disruption to nearby sidewalks or the adjacent bridge, so guests heading to and from the area shouldn't notice any difference in their day.
What exactly is being planned remains a mystery — Disney has made no official announcement. Observers have floated the possibility that the work could be as straightforward as a pavement extension, which would create a bit of extra room for guests waiting outside for their dining reservations at the beloved Victorian-style buffet restaurant.
For now, it's worth keeping an eye on the area if you have a Crystal Palace reservation in the coming weeks. Small construction projects like this can sometimes hint at larger changes — or turn out to be exactly what they look like: a practical fix to a tight squeeze.
This story was first reported by WDW News Today.
