Disney Springs has become almost as much a part of a Walt Disney World vacation as the four theme parks themselves. For many visitors, an evening at Disney Springs means dinner, shopping, drinks, live entertainment, and a chance to slow down after a long day in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Credit: Gary Leavens, Flickr ...

After multiple shutdowns throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has finally announced the opening of an area that will expand on the guest vacation experience beginning today, August 18, 2026. Walt Disney World Opens New Area Set to Enhance the Overall Guest Experience Waterview Park at Disney Springs is welcoming guests again, restoring one of the district’s small but ...

For years, Disney Springs has been one of the most flexible places to visit at Walt Disney World. Guests could spend an afternoon shopping, enjoy dinner at one of dozens of restaurants, catch live entertainment, and even use complimentary Disney transportation to visit nearby resorts. That experience has changed dramatically over the past several months. Disney has introduced permanent transportation ...

Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort have faced another evacuation, this time at Disney Springs. Safety is the first of Disney’s “Five Keys,” the operational principles that guide cast members across the resort. The five keys—Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show, and Efficiency—help shape daily operations, with safety always taking priority over the guest experience whenever a potential emergency arises. That ...

After 6 years, Disney World has announced that it will not only open a villains-themed restaurant, but has also given guests a glimpse of the types of experiences they can expect. Credit: Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Disney World ‘Villains-Themed’ Location Revealed Gideon’s Bakehouse is nearly ready to serve Disney Springs guests something much more substantial than a half-pound cookie—and ...

Disney Springs is about to welcome one of its biggest new additions in years, and after months of anticipation, guests finally know when they can step inside. Level99, the interactive gaming and challenge venue taking over the former NBA Experience building, has officially announced that it will open at Disney Springs on June 29. The highly anticipated attraction has been ...

Disney Springs has spent the last several years transforming itself into a much more polished dining and shopping destination. New restaurants keep arriving, lounges continue expanding, and Disney has clearly leaned harder into turning the area into a full-day experience instead of just a place guests visit after leaving the parks. But now, another longtime part of Disney Springs is ...

In a place built on the promise of effortless magic, the front gates of Walt Disney World operate with strict corporate precision. But a rigid, over-the-top enforcement of security guidelines has landed the entertainment giant in a massive public relations mess. Credit: Disney In late May 2026, a group of active-duty law enforcement officers traveling from across the United States ...

Disney Springs has a distinct rhythm during the summer months that differs from what happens inside the theme parks. The parks run on ride wait times, Lightning Lane strategies, and the constant negotiation between what you want to do and how long you are willing to stand in the Florida heat to do it. Disney Springs operates on a different ...

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is nearing the opening of its second location, with construction permits now filed for Six Ravens, a savory hand pie concept set to open near the bakery. The First Raven LLC, led by Gideon’s founder Steve Lewis, has detailed $5,000 or more in kitchen renovations for the space previously occupied by the Art of Shaving. ...