Bus Restrictions at Disney Springs - Good Policy or Bad Omen?

A new Disney policy has been making the rounds on social media, and the reaction has largely been sensationalistic.  This post will take a look at that policy, discuss what it IS and what it IS NOT, and try to take a step back and look at whether it’s a good decision by Disney.

 

The new policy relates to bus and boat service from Disney Springs.  Up until now, anyone could take Disney transportation from Disney Springs to any place it would go (notably, this meant Disney resort hotels, NOT parks.  This will be important in this discussion).  Now Disney is saying that this particular transportation will be restricted only to guests that have “business” at these resorts – basically this means a resort stay, a dining reservation or some other kind of experience reservation.

 

A Big Beautiful (?) Tomorrow: Changes Coming to Carousel of Progress

I've been very busy in my “real” life recently, which is why this blog hasn’t been updated in quite some time.  I don’t want to give it up, and I’m hoping that I can find time to write even if it’s not as much as it used to be.  For a few months, I told myself that if the situation presented itself, I would make sure to post about it.  A lot has happened in the world of Disney but nothing that compelled me to write about it … until now.

 

So what brings me back into the fold here, dear reader?  The Carousel of Progress, of course!  Disney recently announced that some major changes were going to take place with this attraction, and I couldn’t stay silent any longer.  This post will take a look at what was announced, put it in context with similar changes in the past and try to decide whether we should be happy about this or not.