Private Fishing no longer allowed at Walt Disney World

After the deadly alligator attack earlier this month, Walt Disney World is making more changes aimed at keeping guests safe. There is no longer any fishing allowed on property unless it is part of an official excursion.

The “No fishing” signs have been put up in places that were typically popular fishing locations, including Saratoga Springs, Fort Wilderness, and Old Key West.

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Fences were previously erected along the resort beaches; netting has now been added to those fences.

As previously reported, the beaches will open one hour after sunrise and close one hour before sunset; they will still be open for fireworks viewing. They will be staffed by hotel employees.

There have also been signs erected on the beaches stating to beware of alligators and snakes and if seen, not to feed the wildlife.

News source: Orlando Sentinel

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Leah grew up in a little farming town in Illinois, right on the Mississippi River. Her Chicago-born husband, David, left the city for her, and they're now raising their three children (Jacob, Jonah and Lydia) just 12 miles from her hometown. As the Senior Editor of the DIS (wdwinfo.com), Leah spends a lot of time writing about, reading about, and discussing Disney. So, it should come as no surprise that one of her family's favorite ways to spend time is going to Walt Disney World and traveling on Disney Cruise Line. She also enjoys shopping, watching movies with her husband and doing crafts with and for her kids.

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