An early morning stroll turned into a thrilling encounter for a guest at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, who spotted a large alligator just past the boat dock near Building 2. Alligators at Disney are rare but not unheard of sight to see due to the fact that Walt Disney World Resort is built on swampland. Sightings of alligators ...

Walt Disney World is known for being the epitome of magical experiences and joyful memories. Amongst the magical day-to-day, it’s easy for tourists to forget that the sprawling resort actually sits right in the heart of what used to be swampland, and many of its residents, including the American Alligator, avoided evictions when Mickey Mouse came to town. Florida’s sub-tropical ...

Alligators have made their presence known in the enchanting realm of Walt Disney World Resort. These fascinating creatures, known for their prehistoric lineage and formidable nature, have occasionally been spotted within the park’s expansive grounds. While this may come as a surprise to some visitors, it is a reminder that Walt Disney World is not just home to magical characters ...

Following a horrific event in June 2016 that took the life of a toddler near Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney continues to be exceedingly proactive in preventing a similar attack from ever happening again. On June 14, 2016, during a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort with his parents, two-year-old Lane Graves was attacked and killed by an alligator ...