Walt Disney World News

Federal law enforcement says that Disney Springs at Walt Disney World was a potential target of the Orlando Pulse nightclub gunman, Omar Mateen.  Mateen visited Walt Disney World in April with his wife, Noor Zahi Salman, who told investigators that he had been “scouting Downtown Disney (now known as Disney Springs) and Pulse for attacks.” … Disney Springs was potential target of Orlando gunman

In light of the deadly shooting that occurred at an Orlando nightclub last night (June 11, 2016), the Disney theme parks are tightening up security measures. Disney added metal detectors to the front of their parks back in December, but not everyone was required to go through them at that time. Reports on social media … Security tightened at Walt Disney World after Orlando shooting

In an official press release, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort announced a $5 million “redesign” of its meeting spaces.  The release suggests the renovations will start this summer, but a specific start date was not provided.   Meeting spaces at both hotels will receive updated technology, paint and carpet. The multi-phase project is expected to … Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to redesign its meeting spaces

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Springs has now opened in its new location. Instead of being inside World of Disney, the shop is located at the rear of the Once Upon a Toy building, though it does have its own separate entrance. The new salon is bigger, and includes a room for photos after the … New location opens for Disney Springs’ Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

According to WDW News Today, The Plaza Restaurant at The Magic Kingdom is moving towards a model of only accepting walk-up reservations (except for the 11:00a-12:00p hour). The article suggests that current dining reservations will be honored and that, after the 180-day booking window has closed, then no more advanced reservations will be taken. The … Magic Kingdom’s Plaza Restaurant now accepting walk-ups

A Walt Disney World cashier is being accused of stealing over $100,000 from the company over a period of 2 years. Katie Miller, 29, worked as a cashier at Columbia Harbor House at the Magic Kingdom. Court records show that between May 2013 and March 2015, she inputted fraudulent refund transactions totaling $112,000. Other employees … Walt Disney World employee defrauds company of $112,000

Frontera Cocina, the new Rick Bayless-owned restaurant at Disney Springs, is now accepting reservations. An opening date had not been officially announced yet, but reservations are available after June 26. Reservations will be available on Open Table, though if they follow the pattern of the other new Disney Springs restaurants, they will then move to … Reservations now open for Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs

Disney Vacation Club’s new member lounge is now open at Epcot daily from 10am to 6pm. This is part of the 25th anniversary celebration and will remain open throughout the anniversary year. The Lounge is located on the second floor of the Imagination pavilion; access is in the ImageWorks merchandise shop up the staircase or … Disney Vacation Club member lounge now open at Epcot

There is a new breakfast menu at Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion at Epcot. This is available from 9-11am daily. شرح بلاك جاك The menu includes: Adult Breakfast Platter (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and cinnamon French toast bread pudding) – $9.99 Breakfast Panini with side (pork, bacon, scrambled eggs, arugula, tomato, chorizo-pepper … Sunshine Seasons updates breakfast menu