Disney World Files Permit for Bay Lake Dock Expansion

Disney World has one of the best transportation systems of pretty much any theme park in the world. The resort is all connected by a vast network of buses, the Monorail, the Skyliner, and boats. Now, Disney has already revealed that they are planning on expanding its boat network, but we now have more proof of that, thanks to a new permit.

Ferry Boat

Disney just filed a new permit to expand its backstage dock on Bay Lake, suggesting that even more big changes are coming to Disney World’s boat transportation system.

Disney World filed the permit with South Florida Water Management District for the NSA Dock Expansion. This would be for the dock at North Service Area Marina, a backstage area on Bay Lake, which is where watercraft are both stored and serviced. The permit is for new docks in the area, so it’s basically an expansion of this backstage docking area.

On a Disney boat

The project will include new floating dock extensions and additions, with the area of the dock growing. Disney also plans to replace some pilings, relocate others, and add eight new pilings. The project will also dredge to a depth of 86.5 feet to remove material. It sounds pretty intensive!

Ferryboat on the Seven Seas Lagoon

This permit has been filed after Disney announced that it’s adding a fourth boat to its Magic Kingdom fleet, the Meg Gilbert Crofton (named after Disney World’s fourth president). This boat is currently under construction, but it will be the first new boat in the Magic Kingdom fleet in 50 years. It looks like Disney thinks they are going to need more boats once the Magic Kingdom expansion with Piston Peak and Villains Land is complete.

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Also, Disney’s new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, will have a dedicated dock with boats that go directly to Magic Kingdom. That hotel is currently under construction and is set to open in summer 2027.

Lakeshore Lodge construction

We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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