WDW Speedway becoming... More Parking!

[crazy4wdw]

Wonder what the new parking sections will be named? Anna, Elsa, and Olaf?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Don't assume that the "added parking" isn't paired with some sort of service rerouting or parking "reduction"

 

[Andrew015]

Don't assume that the "added parking" isn't paired with some sort of service rerouting or parking "reduction"

Agreed. Possible future DVC tower at the Poly comes to mind.

 

[ChrisFL]

The speedway used to be a parking lot originally.

No, it wasn't one...someone posted pics of early satellite images and it was basically grass/undeveloped before the Speedway was added.

I do see why they are having parking lot expansion, I've had to park at Epcot to get to MK before and it was very time consuming...more parking is also good, especially if they keep giving guests less incentive to stay on-site

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Agreed. Possible future DVC tower at the Poly comes to mind.

You know...I hadn't even thought of that...

 

[Planogirl]

Wow, we've been lucky. We drove and parked both during Spring Break and the holiday season and never had to park at Epcot.

I'll just add that that seems like an awfully long tram ride.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's very rare...something is behind the smoke to make fire here...

If they truly wanted to add large scale capacity...they would build decks...

This seems more displacement...cast parking, TTC, etc.

 

[KYMickey]

It's very rare...something is behind the smoke to make fire here...

If they truly wanted to add large scale capacity...they would build decks...

This seems more displacement...cast parking, TTC, etc.

There is absolutely no financial reason to build a parking deck if you have land to build surface parking. The cost per parking space in a parking deck is 5-10 times more expensive than it is in surface parking. DTD and Universal are different circumstance because of space restraints but for a place like this there's absolutely no logical reason to build a parking deck.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'll concede your upfront cost point...though I think a longterm, covered option with crowd control similar to downtown would be a wise investment.

But I'm not buying this as "NFL influx" they're already gotten the "bump" and it's not that significant...

Do we honestly believe that they are building a sprawling lot just INCASE it fills 3 days a year? They aren't that impressed with themselves to think its gonna be 100,000 in the park daily...

And they are gonna roll out ( likely) pricing to discourage capacity that fills lots...easing the problem with fees...

I'm guessing the poly DVC is and will sellout in record time... And when that happens - will they just say, "oh well...sorry, folks"...

No...they will give them what the want. Everything that has/is being built at the poly is exactly to the leaked plans a few years ago...

Only thing missing is the multiple bedroom lodge/tower. That building...at least the grounds and parking...invades the TTC area.

Even if its not for years...I think they are laying groundwork/hedging bets on this one.

 

[skier_pete]

The speedway used to be a parking lot originally.

Now it's returning to the salt of the earth

So - should Disney be marketing this. "Due to guest Demand, we are bringing back a classic attraction from the early days of Disney World. Much like the Enchanted Tiki Room and the NAME of the Polynesian Village Resorts, we are taking the Disney Speedway back to its origins...."

 

[lockedoutlogic]

So - should Disney be marketing this. "Due to guest Demand, we are bringing back a classic attraction from the early days of Disney World. Much like the Enchanted Tiki Room and the NAME of the Polynesian Village Resorts, we are taking the Disney Speedway back to its origins...."

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking...

Somebody should call in the extra staff at WDTC to handle all the packages that are gonna be booked..

Not even with free dining

 

[twebber55]

kills two birds with one stone
1. need more parking spaces
2. RPDE probably lost money

 

[Andrew015]

They could take this to a whole new level by making the construction itself an all new attraction. Just pipe in some Seven Dwarfs music and start handing guests a pickaxe. This would truly be cutting edge, as no other theme park in the world is offering such a hands-on experience to really make you feel as if you're part of the action.

"In an effort to immerse guests in a truly interactive experience, we welcome you to "Whistle While you Work" at our newly expanded MK parking area. Don your hard hat while we transform existing asphalt into... well, newer, better asphalt."

Now that would be some additional capacity

 

[lockedoutlogic]

...you forgot "premium magic fireworks viewing with light snacks available - space is limited"

 

[thepops]

Wonder what the new parking sections will be named? Anna, Elsa, and Olaf?

No.. it was the speedway,so it would be McQueen, Mater, Luigi ...

 

[DanBoris]

Disney filed a permit today for construction of an expansion to the parking at MK where the Speedway was. The speedway was supposed to close in August but closed early due to a deadly crash earlier this year.

Link to full plans
plan view

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The track is still open. I believe they have discontinued the Exotic Driving Experience which is the one that had the accident, but the Richard Petty Driving experience is still operating for now.

 

[rteetz]

The track is still open. I believe they have discontinued the Exotic Driving Experience which is the one that had the accident, but the Richard Petty Driving experience is still operating for now.

Correct I looked it up yesterday you could still book petty until the 8th of August.

 

[Josh Hendy]

Only thing missing is the multiple bedroom lodge/tower. That building...at least the grounds and parking...invades the TTC area.

As long as the condo bubble lasts, I can see the trend continuing until the Lagoon is lined with condo towers ... with a huge premium for the rooms facing the fireworks show.

Where I live, municipalities are falling all over themselves to approve new condo towers on their waterfronts, to the point where the scenic views and historic skylines are obliterated.

It might not be that bad in the end ... I suppose that a Lagoon lined with condo towers won't look any worse than Miami Beach or Cozumel, and you'll still get a good look at the MK from the ferry ...

 

[Jersey Brian]

I read somewhere that this will allow them to offer "tiered" parking, which non-resort guests can reserve at 30 days out using one of their FP+s...

AWESOME!!!! made me laugh!

 

[hallen4]

They could take this to a whole new level by making the construction itself an all new attraction. Just pipe in some Seven Dwarfs music and start handing guests a pickaxe. This would truly be cutting edge, as no other theme park in the world is offering such a hands-on experience to really make you feel as if you're part of the action.

"In an effort to immerse guests in a truly interactive experience, we welcome you to "Whistle While you Work" at our newly expanded MK parking area. Don your hard hat while we transform existing asphalt into... well, newer, better asphalt."

Now that would be some additional capacity

That just made my day