World Drive North Phase III Completion Pushed 15 Months to December 2027

Overview

• The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filing moves the finish from September 30, 2026 to December 21, 2027 and approves a $2.1 million contract revision with Consor Engineering.
• Officials cite funding-driven phasing, complex utility resequencing, a newly added force main, expanded Grand Floridian entrance work, and a major adjacent resort project as compounding delays.
• Phase III replaces portions of Floridian Way, widens sections to four divided lanes, adds three roundabouts, builds a single-span bridge, and relocates part of Seven Seas Drive.
• Aerial updates show the Cast Member parking roundabout substantially complete, the Polynesian Village Resort entrance finished, the Grand Floridian roundabout nearing readiness, and ongoing work at Seven Seas Drive.
• Guests traveling through the Magic Kingdom corridor should expect shifting traffic patterns through late 2027, allow extra drive time, consider Disney transportation, and treat the December 2027 target as approximate.