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