The main boardwalk to the boat dock at Disney's Wilderness Lodge remains closed for refurbishment through July, requiring resort guests to take a longer alternate route to reach boat transportation to Magic Kingdom. The closure affects the primary walkway from Copper Creek Springs to the dock, though boat service has resumed as normal.
Disney has removed the wood board flooring from the main boardwalk and begun installing new flooring on portions of the closed walkway. Guests staying at the resort must now walk through the main building towards Cascade Cabins 8001-8012 to access an alternate boardwalk that connects to the boat dock.
How do guests reach the boat dock during the closure?
Resort guests can still access boat transportation to Magic Kingdom, but must follow posted signs directing them through the main lodge building. The alternate route leads towards the Cascade Cabins area, specifically cabins numbered 8001-8012, where another boardwalk provides access to the dock.
This detour adds extra walking time for guests heading to the boat launch, particularly those staying in areas closest to the now-closed main boardwalk. The boat service itself operates on its regular schedule despite the boardwalk closure.
What work is being completed during the refurbishment?
The refurbishment involves replacing the wooden flooring along the main boardwalk. New flooring has already been installed on part of the closed section, indicating progress on the project.
It remains unconfirmed whether Disney plans to replace railings and lighting fixtures as part of this refurbishment work. The company has not announced when similar work might begin on the boardwalk near the cabin areas.
When will the main boardwalk reopen?
The boardwalk closure is scheduled to continue through the end of July, though Disney has not provided a specific reopening date. The timeline suggests the refurbishment should complete sometime in late July, allowing normal access to resume.
Guests planning stays at Wilderness Lodge should factor in additional walking time to reach boat transportation during this period. The alternate route remains the only option for accessing the dock until the main boardwalk refurbishment concludes and the Wilderness Lodge boardwalk closed period ends.
