Walt Disney World News

A fight broke out on Christmas night between patrons at Disney Springs’ Bongos Cuban Cafe. At 9:24pm, a fight started on the second floor of the restaurant that resulted in loud noises and reports of shots being fired. Orange Count deputies responded to the incident. Due to the reports of shots, crowds of people panicked … Panic at Disney Springs after false reports of gunshots

Master sommelier George Miliotes is planning to open “Wine Bar George” at Disney Springs behind Raglan Road and across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.  A lease has not yet been signed and construction financing has yet to be secured. Construction is estimated at $4-6 million. Miliotes opened the “California Grill” at the Contemporary Resort with … Master sommelier George Miliotes planning wine bar at Disney Springs

Rumors have been circulating that security at the Walt Disney World parks is going to be tightened; guests in the last week saw extra security outside the parks and even K9 units circling. As of this morning, metal detectors have been installed outside the four theme parks. There are three machines in place at the … Metal detectors now in place at Walt Disney World theme parks

The Magic Kingdom’s new table-service restaurant, The Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, has officially opened today in Adventureland. The restaurant is said to be the mess hall and hangout of the Jungle Cruise skippers and is home to the “World Famous Jungle Cuisine.” Of particular interest to Disney fans is that the location will not … Magic Kingdom’s Skipper Canteen now open; reservations not accepted

Sa’fyre Terry, the little girl who’s been making news lately with her request for Christmas cards, has been given a trip to Walt Disney World. Terry, age 8, of Schenectady, New York, lost her family in an arson fire in 2013. Terry herself was badly burned in her face and lost her right hand and … Nonprofit group sends burn victim to Disney World

Andrew Gerson, 36, of Miami, was arrested last week when he attempted to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom. At 5:00 on Friday, December 4, a security guard at the park’s bag check noticed a bulge in Gerson’s pants as he waited in line. He joked that “the bulge was part of his anatomy” … Man arrested after attempting to enter Magic Kingdom with a concealed weapon

A vehicle was reported stolen from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort at 5:20am on Thursday, November 26. One juvenile has been detained in connection with the theft. Two people reportedly abandoned the vehicle, a Toyota Sienna van, after hitting a kiosk with it. There were no injuries in the incident. News source: WESH