I feel it would be benificial to both Disney and the third party vendors if they had a program of training that the vendors would have to go through before being allowed to operate on property. This extra magic as they call it would not only help the entrepreneurs, but would also help keep up the magic that keeps people coming back, which would be a win for Disney too. And they could register thier services with Disney. This may be a bit more of a hassle for the vendors, but overall, I feel it would be an acceptable way to continue operating. The training could go over what is acceptable as far as advertising and using the Disney brand and the limitations associated with it. It would give Disney a way to vet these vendors before they are allowed to operate on property.
I had an uber driver on a trip between two non-Disney locations in Orlando in 2023. She was operating an illegal taxi service on the side. She gave me a business card that used Walt Script and Cinderella Castle. She was watching movies on her phone while driving and suggested she could take me to her house. There are legitimate legal, safety, and brand damage issues that Disney needs to protect itself against.
Disney owns the property they can do what they want. This is only for shady vendors anyhow. Anyone else who is legitimate? Will work with Disney directly.
Comments for The Great Wall of Mouse: Why Disney’s Aggressive 2026 Vendor Ban is Leaving Small Businesses in the Cold
Shawn
I feel it would be benificial to both Disney and the third party vendors if they had a program of training that the vendors would have to go through before being allowed to operate on property. This extra magic as they call it would not only help the entrepreneurs, but would also help keep up the magic that keeps people coming back, which would be a win for Disney too. And they could register thier services with Disney. This may be a bit more of a hassle for the vendors, but overall, I feel it would be an acceptable way to continue operating. The training could go over what is acceptable as far as advertising and using the Disney brand and the limitations associated with it. It would give Disney a way to vet these vendors before they are allowed to operate on property.
Sam
I think this is great advice. However, Disney is a bottom line business and is DEFINITELY NOT going to give up 1 red penny to anyone! Shame on Disney
Austin
I had an uber driver on a trip between two non-Disney locations in Orlando in 2023. She was operating an illegal taxi service on the side. She gave me a business card that used Walt Script and Cinderella Castle. She was watching movies on her phone while driving and suggested she could take me to her house. There are legitimate legal, safety, and brand damage issues that Disney needs to protect itself against.
Robert
Disney owns the property they can do what they want. This is only for shady vendors anyhow. Anyone else who is legitimate? Will work with Disney directly.