Guests planning a visit to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this summer are being urged to leave extra travel time after Walt Disney World confirmed another major roadway change near Magic Kingdom.The resort itself is not closing, but an important roadway leading to the property soon will. Walt Disney World has started emailing affected guests ahead of the permanent closure of the intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way, warning that the change will impact how drivers reach Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.Credit: DisneyThe closure is scheduled to take effect on July 13, 2026, marking another milestone in Disney’s long-running transportation improvement project around Magic Kingdom. Once the intersection closes, Seven Seas Drive will no longer connect directly to Floridian Way. Instead, it will end at the main entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, requiring drivers to follow a new route.For many guests, especially those who have stayed at the Polynesian before, this will be a noticeable change. The intersection has served as one of the primary access points for years, connecting the resort with nearby roadways surrounding Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Beginning July 13, anyone arriving by car will need to approach the resort from North World Drive instead.Disney says guests should plan ahead and expect their drive to take longer than usual while the new traffic pattern is put into place.Disney Sends Advance Warning to GuestsRather than waiting until guests arrive, Disney has begun emailing visitors with upcoming hotel stays and dining reservations at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.The company wants drivers to know about the updated route before they leave for their vacation, helping minimize confusion once they reach the Magic Kingdom resort area.The email reads:Dear Guest,We are delighted you have chosen an experience with us at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We wanted to share that there will be a new traffic pattern during your upcoming visit due to ongoing roadway improvement projects. If you plan to arrive by car, we kindly ask that you follow Polynesian Resort directional signage on North World Drive to reach the entrance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Please allow for additional travel and parking time to reach your destination.If you have any questions or wish to modify your reservation, please call 407-939-1947 or use the My Disney Experience App.We look forward to your arrival and wish you a wonderful visit!Sincerely,Disney Destinations, LLCThe message is relatively short, but it makes one thing clear: guests should not expect their normal driving route to the Polynesian to remain the same. Those planning to arrive just before a dining reservation at favorites like ‘Ohana or Kona Cafe may want to build in extra travel time to avoid feeling rushed.Part of a Much Larger Construction ProjectThe roadway adjustment is only one piece of Disney’s larger effort to modernize transportation around Magic Kingdom. Construction crews have spent the last several years redesigning roads, intersections, and traffic patterns throughout the area to better accommodate the millions of guests who visit each year.The current phase of the project includes work on a new traffic circle along Floridian Way, along with additional roadway improvements intended to make traffic move more efficiently once construction is complete. Disney has previously indicated this phase is expected to continue through the end of 2027, meaning guests can likely expect additional changes over the next year and a half.While construction projects can be frustrating in the short term, Disney has consistently worked to notify guests in advance whenever major traffic adjustments are scheduled.Credit: DisneyWhat Guests Should ExpectFor guests driving themselves, the biggest change is simply knowing where to go. Instead of accessing Seven Seas Drive directly from Floridian Way, motorists will now be directed onto North World Drive before following updated signage into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.Guests using Disney transportation—including the Monorail, buses, or watercraft—should see little to no impact from the roadway closure, as the changes primarily affect vehicle traffic entering the resort.If you’re heading to the Polynesian for a vacation or dinner reservation, it’s worth giving yourself a little extra time until everyone becomes familiar with the new traffic pattern.In the long run, Disney hopes the extensive roadway improvements surrounding Magic Kingdom will create smoother traffic flow and reduce congestion around one of the busiest areas at Walt Disney World. Until then, following Disney’s posted directional signs and planning for a slightly longer drive may help make the start of your visit considerably less stressful.The post Disney Issues Advance Warning to Guests Ahead of Permanent Magic Kingdom Road Closure appeared first on Inside the Magic.