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For those who have notice the noise from the Richard Petty Driving Experience at WDW it will be closing to make way for transportation impovements. 

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-disney-richard-petty-20150211-story.html

 

 

The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World will close in late June to make way for transportation improvements.

 

"Disney has other uses for the property, and they have the right to do that, and we respect that," said Bill Scott, executive vice president of attractions operator Petty Holdings LLC. "It's not without some sadness that we leave Walt Disney World Speedway. We had a great home here."

 
 

Disney would not provide details on what transportation projects would require the speedway's closure. The speedway lies south of the Magic Kingdom parking lot and west of World Drive.

 

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I wondered how long they could keep it open.  They've tried all kinds of incentives and discounts to get people over there, but it seems like its popularity has faded.  And it does take up a big ol' chunk of land.  I'd be all for anything that alleviates any of the traffic going in/out of the MK lots.

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