For the time being, there is no more old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows next to a crackling fire at Walt Disney World as an open flame ban has came into effect immediately.
Right now Central Florida is dealing with a lack of rain and moderate-to-severe drought conditions .leading to many wildfires occurring throughout the area.
This has now led to Walt Disney World asking Guests staying at any of the on-site resorts to refrain from using open flames in most outdoor settings.
Here is what you can and can't do:
NOT APPROVED:
Any outdoor cooking with charcoal/wood, or other solid fuel is prohibited.
These restrictions include the use of Walt Disney World-provided charcoal grills at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and DVC sites, personal fire pits, consumer-grade fireworks (i.e. sparklers), or Guest-owned hibachi-style grills that utilize charcoal, wood, etc.
As a result of these temporary restrictions, the following grills are not available to Guests:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas, near Kidani sports court – 3 under Pavilion
Disney's Bay Lake Tower – 4 at Pavilion by pool
Disney's Beach Club Villas – 2 behind the Villas near pool
Disney's Boardwalk Villas – 1 outside Community Hall
Disney's Old Key West – 2 at Miller’s Road Pool, 4 at Turtle Pond Pool, 3 at Southpoint Pool
Disney's Saratoga Springs Treehouses – Each unit has their own grill (60 total)
Disney's Saratoga Springs – 2 at Playground at Congress Park Pool, 2 at Fountain at Carousel, 2 Outside Grandstand Pool
APPROVED:
Gas cooking grills in proper working order that contain fire, heat, and flames are allowed to be used where constantly attended;
Campfires that have been permitted through the Fire Prevention Division; this covers all Walt Disney World Recreation Campfire Activities, as well as gas fire pits in common areas such as Coronado Springs, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House, and Bay Lake Tower; SO S'MORES ARE OK!!
Fire torches that are a part of Disney-owned facilities (i.e. Polynesian walkways);
Interior fireplaces and commercial kitchens in approved open buildings.
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