Disney World Tightens Transit, Parking, Stroller and Ride Rules

Disney says the changes aim to keep resort and dining guests served by managing crowds and merchandise rushes.

Overview

Resort-bound buses and boats from Disney Springs now require a hotel or valid dining reservation, a policy Disney made permanent on June 28, 2026, and Cast Members are checking reservations before guests board.
On special merchandise event days Disney Springs parking garages and rideshare loops remain closed until 7 a.m., and drivers or rideshare passengers who arrive earlier can be told to leave and return when access opens.
Only foldable strollers are allowed aboard the Wildlife Express Train to Conservation Station, so families must fold compatible strollers or leave larger strollers in Africa before visiting Bluey’s Wild World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened after a lengthy refurbishment and its minimum height requirement was lowered from 40 inches to 38 inches following a safety review, allowing more younger children to ride.
Cast Members are actively enforcing all of these policies, which formalize crowd-control measures used during peak periods and mean guests should check reservations, parking notices, stroller rules, and ride heights before visiting.