Walt Disney World has confirmed plans for a fourth Magic Kingdom ferryboat. The boat has been in the works for some time, and we’ve recently reported that a fourth ferryboat could be on the way. Here’s the announcement of the new Ferryboat, which will be named the Meg  Gilbert Crofton.
Fourth Ferryboat Coming to Magic Kingdom
As Magic Kingdom undergoes its largest expansion ever, we’re also investing in our experiences that get you to the park. 
For the first time since 1976, we’re expanding our fleet of ferryboats that provide complimentary transportation between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom.
Next year, the brand-new ferryboat will set sail, increasing our fleet from three to four ferries here at Walt Disney World. 
A team of engineers and craft workers have been hard at work designing and building the new ferryboat. It’s actually been under construction at a marina in Florida, and we’re getting ready to ship it – in pieces – to our property over the next couple of weeks!
It’s still going to take some time, expertise and a little bit of Disney magic before it’s ready. We have to assemble the pieces, paint, and put on all the final touches. This process will take about a year, so we’re looking forward to launching this new vessel in 2027.
If  you’ve  visited Disney World before, you know a trip across Seven Seas Lagoon on a ferryboat really is an attraction in and of itself. You just  can’t  beat the view from the upper deck as you glide across the water toward Magic Kingdom.
This new vessel will fit seamlessly alongside our existing ferryboats, with a similar capacity, look and feel. We  can’t  wait for you to  sea  it!
In 1997, to honor three individuals who were instrumental in making the resort a reality, Disney World rechristened our existing ferryboats as the Admiral Joe Fowler, the General Joe Potter and the Richard F. Irvine. Now, 30 years later, we get to add another name to that list!
We’re  continuing the  legacy of honoring individuals  who’ve  had a significant impact on Disney World by calling the fourth ferryboat the Meg Gilbert Crofton, named after Disney World’s fourth president. Meg  started her Disney career in 1977 as a marketing manager and, after several roles in the company, took the helm as president of Walt Disney World from 2006-2013.
Just like the other ferryboats, Meg’s portrait will be found on the first deck of the new vessel. It was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, and it will be accompanied by a plaque that will share Meg’s story with generations of guests as they glide across Seven Seas Lagoon. 
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