Bathroom #53: TTC East: The Sequel Nobody Wanted
Disney, We Need to Talk.
I walked across the entire Transportation and Ticket Center with hope in my heart.
Surely the East bathroom would be different.
Surely this one would redeem the TTC.
Surely there would be a little Disney magic waiting behind those doors.
Maybe some charming details.
Maybe a fun sign.
Maybe just... not depressing.
I was wrong.
Spectacularly wrong.
This bathroom is every bit as disappointing as the West bathroom.
The only thing it has going for it?
No one covered it in stickers.
That is an incredibly low bar.
Disney...
What happened?
Bathrooms matter.
You know they matter.
You've created masterpieces like the Tangled restrooms. The American Adventure bathrooms somehow make waiting for a toilet feel patriotic. Tiana's Bayou bathroom is practically an attraction.
You know how to tell a story with a restroom.
So why are the two bathrooms at the Transportation and Ticket Center the forgotten stepchildren of Walt Disney World?
This is the Transportation and Ticket Center.
For countless families, this is their first Disney bathroom.
Their first glimpse of Disney magic.
Instead, they're greeted by a building that looks like it belongs behind an aging gas station.
I honestly wanted to skip this review and pretend this bathroom never existed.
I'd much rather go back and admire Tiana's bathroom for the hundredth time.
But I made myself a promise.
The Great Disney Bathroom Quest means reviewing every Disney bathroom.
Even the ones that make me dramatically sigh.
This restroom sits on the east side of the Transportation and Ticket Center near the bus and taxi loading areas.
It wasn't quite as busy as the West restroom, which meant the air conditioning actually had a fighting chance. It also has several accessible stalls and felt much easier to navigate for guests using mobility devices.
There is a companion restroom, although the sign has seen better days. Several letters have peeled away, making it look almost abandoned.
The women's restroom door was propped open, and the paint on the door was peeling and has duct tape on it.
The men's restroom wasn't much better.
Its door was being held open by a trash can, leaving a direct view into the restroom from outside. Privacy should never be optional.
Inside, the restroom was clean.
I'll absolutely give Disney credit for that.
It was also surprisingly spacious.
But it was painfully bland.
The tile didn't match.
The finishes didn't match.
Nothing looked intentional.
A lonely roll of paper towels had been left sitting out.
Instead of feeling like I had arrived at Walt Disney World, I felt like I'd wandered into a highway rest stop that hadn't been updated in decades.
It wasn't dirty.
It wasn't chaotic.
It was simply...
sad.
Details
Location: Transportation and Ticket Center East, near the bus and taxi loading area
Nearest Landmark: TTC bus and taxi entrances
Best Time to Visit: Midday or afternoons when crowds are lighter
Crowd Level: Moderate during my visit
Anything Special: More accessible stalls than the West restroom and a companion restroom
The Official Ruling
Situation: Less crowded than the West restroom
Cold Air: Better than the West side but still nothing special
Stall Situation: Plenty of stalls with several accessible options
Paper Situation: Standard Disney paper
Flush Situation: Standard
Noise Level: Fairly quiet
Smell: No issues during my visit
Handwashing Area: Clean and spacious
Decor: Bland, mismatched, peeling paint, and completely forgettable
Companion Restroom: Yes
Overall Comfort: Functional, but one of the least magical bathrooms at Walt Disney World
Final Verdict
The Transportation and Ticket Center somehow managed to earn the title of having my two least favorite bathrooms at Walt Disney World.
If this is Disney's first impression for many guests...
Disney can do so much better.
