Disney World Just Announced A Major Change—And Guests Have Thoughts

Disney World Just Announced A Major Change—And Guests Have Thoughts

Be sure to have your MagicBand handy.Credit: Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesWalt Disney World operates like a major city. In fact, it’s just as big as many major cities in the United States, covering nearly 40 square miles. That’s about the same size as San Francisco. And because of that, the resort has a massive transportation system set up to move guests to and from the theme parks, resort hotels, water parks, and Disney Springs.But traveling betwe…

Disney World Warns Thousands of Guests They May Lose Resort Transportation Access on June 28

A trip to Disney Springs has long offered Walt Disney World guests a convenient way to shop, dine, and enjoy entertainment without needing a park ticket. For many visitors, it has also become an unofficial transportation hub that provided access to various Disney Resort hotels throughout the property. That long-standing routine is about to change. Credit: Anthony Quintano, Flickr Over the past several months, Walt Disney World has quietly tested…

Walt Disney World Blocking Disney Springs Transportation for Guests Without Reservations

Getting around Walt Disney World is about to become a little different for some guests. Disney has started placing signs around the Disney Springs transportation area warning visitors about a new verification policy that will officially begin on June 28. While the changes have been rumored for months, the new signage confirms that Disney is moving forward with the plan. Credit: TK Bosacki, Disney Fanatic According to WDWMAGIC, guests traveling f…

Disney Confirms Guest Only Buses For Disney Springs Starting Soon

Yesterday, we reported that Disney would likely be shutting down the use of Disney Springs to Walt Disney Resort Hotel buses for non-resort hotel guests. Now we have confirmation that Disney is limiting the buses and shuttle boats to guests only starting on June 28, 2026. Before boarding the bus or boat transportation from Disney Springs to a Disney Resort Hotel, Cast Members will scan MagicBands or cards to verify a valid reservation. To take t…

Disney Springs Bus Stop Signs Warn Guests of June 28 Transportation Verification Change

New signage at the Disney Springs bus loop confirms the June 28 start for resort transportation verification. From that date, buses and Sassagoula water taxis require a hotel, dining, or experience…