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Disney Springs Boat Service Temporarily Suspended for Disney’s Old Key West Resort Guests
Guests planning to stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort over the next few weeks will want to adjust their transportation plans. Disney has announced that the Sassagoula River Cruise boat service between Old Key West and Disney Springs will be temporarily unavailable beginning July 20, 2026.
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The popular water transportation route will be suspended through early August while refurbishment work is completed along the boat route. Disney has not provided an exact reopening date beyond saying service is expected to return in “early August.”
During the closure, guests traveling between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs will need to use Walt Disney World bus transportation instead. The change only affects the Old Key West boat route, with Disney advising guests to check the My Disney Experience app or their resort’s front desk for the latest transportation updates during their stay.
The Sassagoula River Cruise has long been a favorite way to travel to Disney Springs, offering a relaxing scenic ride through the waterways connecting several Disney Resort hotels. While the temporary closure may be a minor inconvenience for guests hoping to cruise to dinner or shopping, the refurbishment should help keep the route operating smoothly for future visitors.
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If you’re visiting Walt Disney World over the next few weeks and have plans to stay at Old Key West, be sure to factor the alternate bus transportation into your schedule, especially if you have dining reservations or evening entertainment planned at Disney Springs.
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