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There are some important rules you NEED to know before heading to Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
From incredible dining to unique entertainment, there are TONS of things to enjoy at Disney Springs. But before you plan your visit, you’ll need to be prepared to follow these strictly enforced Disney Springs rules!
First up, we’ve got a rule that Disney just implemented earlier this year. In the summer of 2026, Disney officially rolled out a new rule that Disney Springs hotel bus and boat transportation are only available to guests with a hotel stay or a reservation for a restaurant or experience at one of the Disney hotels.
Disney Springs transportation rules.
Cast Members at the entrances to the bus and boat dock areas will now scan Magic Bands and passes to confirm a current Disney hotel stay or a hotel dining reservation (within two hours) before allowing guests into the transportation areas.
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Disney Springs Transportation Rule
If you’ve previously used the hotel transportation from Disney Springs to resort hop on your non-park days, heads up that now you’ll only be able to access the buses and boats if you’re currently staying at a Disney hotel or have an upcoming hotel dining reservation!
All guests are required to pass through security screenings before entering Disney Springs. There are security checkpoints near the main arrival areas, including bus stations, boat docks, ride-share drop-offs, and parking garages.
Security line
Heads up that bags may be opened by security if the scanners pick up something that requires a closer look. It’s also important to remember that lines can form at the security checkpoints, especially on the weekends, near dinnertime, and during peak travel seasons, so leave yourself plenty of extra buffer time if you’ve got a reservation you need to make!
As is the case with the rest of Disney World property, some items are banned from Disney Springs. Many of the prohibited items are unsurprising, like weapons, illegal substances, and fireworks/explosives. But other banned items might catch some guests off guard, like drones, bikes, skateboards, and wagons, for example.
Entering Disney Springs
Be sure to check Disney’s official property rules for the full list of prohibited items if you have any questions about whether or not you’re able to bring something with you to Disney Springs!
Disney’s rules state that “proper attire,” including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. This rule might be particularly important for guests staying in nearby hotels — if you plan to swing by Disney Springs for a bite to eat in the middle of your pool day, make sure you’ve got the right gear!
World of Disney in Disney Springs
The dress code also prohibits clothes with offensive language or graphics. As is the case elsewhere around Disney World, be sure to keep it family-friendly!
Guests are only allowed to smoke in the marked, designated areas. That’s right, don’t assume that it’s okay to smoke in a particular spot just because it’s outside!
Disney Springs
The designated spots are subject to change, so if you’re in search of one, your best bet is to check the Disney Springs Guidemap or My Disney Experience app for an up-to-date list of smoking areas.
Guests aren’t allowed to bring outside alcoholic beverages into Disney Springs…with one exception. Select table service restaurants allow guests to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal, although corkage fees apply. Not all of the restaurants allow this, so be sure to check with a Cast Member at the dining location you’re interested in visiting to see whether it’s something they currently offer.
Disney Springs
Also, keep in mind that bringing your own wine isn’t necessarily commonplace, so even if you are dining at a place where it’s allowed, be sure to have an advance dining reservation to show where you’re headed and check with the Cast Member on any additional protocols you may need to follow.
Don’t get caught off guard by these rules on your next visit to Disney Springs! We’re here to help make sure you have all the info you need to set yourself up for a successful Disney World vacation, so stick with us at Magical Guides for more!
Will any of these rules impact your Disney Springs plans? Let us know in the comments!
Disney Springs
From incredible dining to unique entertainment, there are TONS of things to enjoy at Disney Springs. But before you plan your visit, you’ll need to be prepared to follow these strictly enforced Disney Springs rules!
First up, we’ve got a rule that Disney just implemented earlier this year. In the summer of 2026, Disney officially rolled out a new rule that Disney Springs hotel bus and boat transportation are only available to guests with a hotel stay or a reservation for a restaurant or experience at one of the Disney hotels.
Disney Springs transportation rules.
Cast Members at the entrances to the bus and boat dock areas will now scan Magic Bands and passes to confirm a current Disney hotel stay or a hotel dining reservation (within two hours) before allowing guests into the transportation areas.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Magical Guides-Bus-Depot-Transportation-Disney-Springs-Disney-World-Photo-Jun-18-2026-10-42-38-AM-5712-x-4284-700x566.jpg
Disney Springs Transportation Rule
If you’ve previously used the hotel transportation from Disney Springs to resort hop on your non-park days, heads up that now you’ll only be able to access the buses and boats if you’re currently staying at a Disney hotel or have an upcoming hotel dining reservation!
Required Security Screening
All guests are required to pass through security screenings before entering Disney Springs. There are security checkpoints near the main arrival areas, including bus stations, boat docks, ride-share drop-offs, and parking garages.
Security line
Heads up that bags may be opened by security if the scanners pick up something that requires a closer look. It’s also important to remember that lines can form at the security checkpoints, especially on the weekends, near dinnertime, and during peak travel seasons, so leave yourself plenty of extra buffer time if you’ve got a reservation you need to make!
Prohibited Items
As is the case with the rest of Disney World property, some items are banned from Disney Springs. Many of the prohibited items are unsurprising, like weapons, illegal substances, and fireworks/explosives. But other banned items might catch some guests off guard, like drones, bikes, skateboards, and wagons, for example.
Entering Disney Springs
Be sure to check Disney’s official property rules for the full list of prohibited items if you have any questions about whether or not you’re able to bring something with you to Disney Springs!
Dress Code
Disney’s rules state that “proper attire,” including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. This rule might be particularly important for guests staying in nearby hotels — if you plan to swing by Disney Springs for a bite to eat in the middle of your pool day, make sure you’ve got the right gear!
World of Disney in Disney Springs
The dress code also prohibits clothes with offensive language or graphics. As is the case elsewhere around Disney World, be sure to keep it family-friendly!
Smoking in Designated Areas Only
Guests are only allowed to smoke in the marked, designated areas. That’s right, don’t assume that it’s okay to smoke in a particular spot just because it’s outside!
Disney Springs
The designated spots are subject to change, so if you’re in search of one, your best bet is to check the Disney Springs Guidemap or My Disney Experience app for an up-to-date list of smoking areas.
No Outside Alcohol
Guests aren’t allowed to bring outside alcoholic beverages into Disney Springs…with one exception. Select table service restaurants allow guests to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal, although corkage fees apply. Not all of the restaurants allow this, so be sure to check with a Cast Member at the dining location you’re interested in visiting to see whether it’s something they currently offer.
Disney Springs
Also, keep in mind that bringing your own wine isn’t necessarily commonplace, so even if you are dining at a place where it’s allowed, be sure to have an advance dining reservation to show where you’re headed and check with the Cast Member on any additional protocols you may need to follow.
Don’t get caught off guard by these rules on your next visit to Disney Springs! We’re here to help make sure you have all the info you need to set yourself up for a successful Disney World vacation, so stick with us at Magical Guides for more!
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