For years, Walt Disney World has slowly tightened access to some of its transportation systems. What started as occasional operational changes has evolved into a larger effort to manage capacity, reduce abuse, and prioritize guests staying at Disney-owned hotels. Now, a new report suggests Disney may be preparing to take that strategy much further. According to a June 15 report ...

Parking rules are changing for all Disney World guests who want to visit Disney Springs this summer and beyond. Disney World Guests Will Now Have to Adhere to New Parking Rules Long before most guests are thinking about breakfast reservations or Lightning Lane selections, a dedicated group of Disney collectors is already on the move. They’re chasing limited-edition merchandise, exclusive ...

Disney Springs has experienced a turbulent year in terms of retail. Stores have frequently opened and closed, well-known brands have quietly shut down, and guests who remember the district’s heyday have noticed the empty spaces. It’s no secret that the shopping environment at Walt Disney World’s premier entertainment and retail destination has been undergoing a transformation, not always heading in ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t exactly cheap these days. Between park tickets, food, Lightning Lane purchases, and hotel costs, families are always looking for ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the experience. That’s especially true for teachers, who spend most of the year in classrooms before finally getting a chance to enjoy a well-earned summer break. Now, Disney ...

Disney Springs is constantly changing. New restaurants open, stores move around, seasonal experiences pop up, and longtime locations sometimes disappear altogether. Even guests who visit Walt Disney World every year usually notice something different every time they stop by the shopping and dining district. Now, another major update is officially on the way. A brand-new retail location is preparing to ...

A Disney Springs tradition that dates back to the late 1990s is about to disappear — at least for a while. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop has officially confirmed that it will vacate its longtime Marketplace location later this summer as part of a large-scale renovation project. For many Walt Disney World visitors, especially longtime fans, that announcement feels ...

Disney Springs has changed a lot over the years. What used to feel mostly like a place to grab dinner after a park day has slowly turned into a full-day destination on its own. Between the restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and seasonal events, plenty of guests now carve out entire afternoons or evenings just to explore the massive district. That’s especially ...

Disney Springs is a wonderful testing ground given the volume of visitors and locals. The shopping and dining complex at Walt Disney World operates without park admission requirements and attracts a steady flow of guests from across the resort, making it an ideal environment for Disney to experiment with limited-time food concepts, pop-up experiences, and new dining formats.   Some ...

Disney World has announced the 6th closure to impact the overall guest experience, leading many to wonder how these closures will stack up once the summer crowds arrive (which is sooner than you think). Disney Springs Transformation Confirms Another Closure For many Walt Disney World guests, Disney Springs is the place you visit when you are not quite ready for ...

What should have been a magical Wednesday at Walt Disney World Resort turned into a stressful one for at least two groups of guests after vehicle burglaries were reported at separate parking areas on the property just hours apart. The First Break-In Before Breakfast The morning got off to a troubling start when law enforcement received a call at 8:39 ...