Construction work on World Drive near Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom could continue through late 2029 under an extension request filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
The district has asked the South Florida Water Management District to extend the project permit from Dec. 2, 2026, to Dec. 2, 2029. The request concerns Phase III of a broader, years-long effort to improve traffic flow around Magic Kingdom.
Phase III covers World Drive from south of Seven Seas Drive to Maple Road. The filing states that final roundabout and topside work is underway, most utility work in the corridor is complete, and landscaping and area development are expected to begin in late 2027.
The district also requested a minor modification to leave 0.16 acres of pavement on Floridian Way that had originally been planned for removal.
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The requested extension does not mean all work will remain at the same stage through 2029. According to the filing, significant progress has already been made, with the remaining project work including the final road features, landscaping and surrounding area development.
