Disney Springs Articles and News Stories


Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday

On their Facebook page, the Walt Disney World Cast and Community has announced that beginning Wednesday, their Resort Children’s Activities Cast will be on-hand at Disney Springs to engage with guests and to assist with the new health and safety procedures that are being implemented. Disney Springs has been closed since March 20th due to Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday

Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney Springs, the shopping and dining complex at the Walt Disney World Resort, will begin welcoming guests on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The majority of this portion of Walt Disney World has been closed due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic since March 17, 2020. The company has announced that when Disney Springs reopens, it will Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

In addition to the third-party shopping and dining locations that will be reopening at Disney Springs on May 20th, Disney has now announced that additional Disney-owned shopping and dining locations, including World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op, and D-Luxe Burger (for mobile ordering), will open on May 27th. During the first phase of reopening, guests will Disney-owned Disney Springs Locations Opening May 27; Face Coverings and Temperature Checks Required

Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

In a press conference Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state will be at a full Phase One regarding reopening businesses. These details come just in time with Disney Springs preparing to open dining and shopping venues on May 20th. Beginning Monday, May 18th, restaurants will be allowed to increase their indoor capacity Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

With some Disney Springs locations reopening starting May 20th, Walt Disney World has reached an agreement on new safety measures with the Service Trades Council Union that represents 43,000 workers, including a small number at Disney Springs. Disney has confirmed that an agreement was reached, but has not provided details. Union representatives, however, have shared Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement With Largest Union on New Safety Measures

Managing Expectations Regarding the Reopening of Disney World – A Word of Caution

Many folks have collectively been losing their minds with excitement all over the internet for the past week or so whether it be on their own social media channels or within articles on various Disney blogs because they are noticing that select restaurants and Resort hotels at Walt Disney World have begun to accept reservations Managing Expectations Regarding the Reopening of Disney World – A Word of Caution

Walt Disney World No Longer Allowing Dining and Event Reservations for June

As of this morning, the Walt Disney World Resort website is no longer accepting dining reservations for June dates, with the exception of some locations in Disney Springs. Also unavailable are tickets for after hours events, dessert parties, and special experiences like Savi’s Workshop through the end of June. With Disney Springs reopening on May Walt Disney World No Longer Allowing Dining and Event Reservations for June