Construction officially began on November 10, 2026 on the Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel, a nearly mile‑long underground corridor that will link Morgan’s Hotel with the Wonderland theme park and other campus sites. The project matters to San Antonio families because it will provide a safe, fully accessible route for children and adults with disabilities, their caregivers, and visitors across the 300‑acre campus.
According to KSAT, the tunnel‑building effort is being led by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, which delivered its 900,000‑pound Prufrock‑5 tunnel‑boring machine to the campus on October 14. Basenor adds that the tunnel’s outer diameter is about 13.5 feet and that the project is privately funded by an anonymous donor, meaning Morgan’s nonprofit will incur no direct cost. A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing lists a construction estimate of $1.4 million, though the total cost has not been disclosed.
Basenor reports that the tunnel will connect Morgan’s Wonderland theme park, the Multi‑Assistance Center, Wonder Care, and the new 93‑room Morgan’s Hotel. Once completed, Tesla vehicles are expected to shuttle passengers through the tunnel, mirroring the Loop model used at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This will eliminate the need for guests to navigate outdoor terrain, a significant benefit for those with mobility challenges.
The original schedule aimed for completion by the end of November 2026 with a public opening around December 15, 2026. However, Morgan’s spokesperson Frank Guerra now projects tunnel completion in spring 2027 and full project finalization by fall 2027, with a Texas Department of Transportation filing indicating a November 11, 2027 target date. Final governmental approvals were pending as of late October, with only the Texas DOT sign‑off remaining at that time.
The tunnel represents a notable proof point for campus‑scale, inclusion‑focused transit, a use case the Boring Company has not highlighted before. If successful, it could encourage similar projects at hospitals, university campuses, and large resorts nationwide, expanding accessible transportation options for families across the country.
What’s next: The Boring Company awaits the final Texas Department of Transportation approval while excavation continues. Morgan’s officials say they will provide updates on construction milestones and the anticipated spring 2027 opening as the project progresses.
Sources: ksat.com, basenor.com
