Fantasia Gardens Archives

Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf to Reopen at Walt Disney World November 6th, Fantasia Gardens Closing

October 6, 2020

Santa Claus surfing statue at Winter Summerland mini golf

Grab your putters, because Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf is reopening November 6th! From Disney Parks Blog: With the fall and winter seasons approaching in Florida, Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will reopen to guests beginning Nov. 6 at Walt Disney World Resort. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf offers two uniquely themed 18-hole courses, each with … Read more

Select Walt Disney World Experience Reservations Now Available for Booking for All Resort Guests

July 7, 2020

With the announcement of In-Park Dining Reservations now available for booking at Walt Disney World Resort, we kicked off the morning on a high note. And the good times keep on coming, as Disney has also opened up reservations for a number of Disney World experiences. These experiences, though few, span across the Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Reopens with Social Distancing Guidelines at Walt Disney World Resort

June 27, 2020

Topiary sculpture of a character with a hat and broom at the entrance of Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, with a peach-colored building and lettering seen in the background.

This morning Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf reopened at Walt Disney World Resort! This golf course features a Gardens course and a Fairways course and is a great place for some family fun outside of the theme parks. Let’s take a tour and see the new guidelines! Walking up, there is a lot of signage … Read more

Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Reopens at Walt Disney World Resort

June 27, 2020

Entrance to Fantasia Gardens, featuring a dome-topped building with the name "Fantasia Miniature Golf reopens" written in pink letters and a topiary shrub shaped like a dancing figure. Blue sky and trees are in the background.

According to a Tweet from @OrlandoThemeParkNews, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has reopened to the public today at Walt Disney World Resort! We’re very excited to see a new addition of entertainment offerings open at Walt Disney World Resort. Will you be hitting the links? Let us know in the comments below!

Concept Art and Descriptions of 64 Never-Built Disney Theme Park Attractions – Part Four

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

WDWNT’s March Madness tournament for 2020 is about to begin (you can read all about it and how to play along for prizes here), so we’re giving you a refresher course on Disney theme park attractions that never made it off of the drawing board. This next piece will cover the “Port Disney” bracket below. … Read more

Concept Art and Descriptions of 64 Never-Built Disney Theme Park Attractions – Part Three

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

Concept Art and Descriptions of 64 Never-Built Disney Theme Park Attractions – Part Two

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

Concept Art and Descriptions of 64 Never-Built Disney Theme Park Attractions – Part One

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

WDWNT’s March Madness tournament for 2020 is about to begin (you can read all about it and how to play along for prizes here), so we’re giving you a refresher course on Disney theme park attractions that never made it off of the drawing board. We’ll begin with the WESTCOT bracket below. Here are 16 … Read more

PHOTOS: 6/14/19 Construction Update on New Swan and Dolphin Hotel, “The Cove”

June 14, 2019

It’s been a couple months since we last checked in on the progress of the upcoming new addition to the Swan and Dolphin Resort complex, “The Cove”. It’s still looking like a lot of construction walls and some big piles of dirt for now though, but they have added some concept art added to the walls … Read more

Guests May Now Reserve Tee Times at Walt Disney World Miniature Golf Courses

June 12, 2019

Add mini golf courses to the list of activities that can be reserved ahead of time at Walt Disney World. Starting today, guests may now reserve tee times at both the Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland mini golf courses. Guests may call 407-WDW-PLAY to make a tee time (golf slang for reservation). Walk-up guests will … Read more

PHOTOS: Land Cleared Near Fantasia Gardens for New Swan and Dolphin Hotel, “The Cove”

March 26, 2019

We were there when the construction walls went up. Then we were there as demolition began. Now they’ve cleared the land, and preparations can begin for construction on the upcoming addition to the Swan and Dolphin Resort complex, “The Cove”. Here’s what the demolition site looks like. There’s still some clean-up work going on, but most … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Demolition Begins Near Fantasia Gardens for New Swan and Dolphin “The Cove” Hotel

March 1, 2019

The last time we showed you the site for the new Swan and Dolphin hotel, “The Cove”, construction walls had just gone up. Demolition recently began in earnest to clear the site for construction. The new hotel is being built on land previously occupied by part of the Fantasia Gardens complex (picnic pavilions, tennis courts, … Read more

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fantasia Gardens Car Fire, Apparent Suicide

September 1, 2018

On August 18th, Reedy Creek Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Fantasia Gardens parking lot. Through dental records officials were able to determine that Brian Christ, a Walt Disney World cast member, was inside. Officials have ruled out foul play and are speculating that this was a suicide. Brian Christ, 49, had … Read more

BREAKING: Body Found In Burning Vehicle On Walt Disney World Property

August 18, 2018

This morning, Saturday, August 18th, a body was found inside a burning vehicle near Walt Disney World’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course, located just south of the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Police Deputies said they were called to the miniature golf course at 4:11 a.m. to assist the Reedy Creek Fire Department with the car fire. According … Read more

BREAKING: Concept Art, Details Revealed for Walt Disney World’s New 350-Room Hotel with Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

February 26, 2018

More details have finally become available on the new 350-room hotel being constructed near the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. The new hotel, which will be leased to the Tishman Hotel Corporation just as the Swan and Dolphin are, will be adjacent to Fantasia Gardens Mini-Golf. The yet-to-be-named hotel will be 13 stories … Read more