Is downtown disney safe ??

[disney1sttimer]

Ive just read another story about an 11yr old being assaulted at downtown disney and I remember a shooting there not so long ago? Is it safe for us to park at? I have a show and some meals booked but im not so sure now

[Tink]

You should be fine. :yes: It's not a park, so don't lose sight of the fact that you are in a heavily trafficked tourist area and that always draws some unsavoury charcters.

Keep alert when going from the car park to the actual shopping/dining areas of DTD. Try to park near a street lamp if you plan on being there during the evening.

If you are staying on WDW property, simply take the bus. :yes:

I'd not let my children wander at DTD. (Unless they were older, of course).

[Slowhand]

Just be as vigilant as you would be in the UK and you`ll be fine.
If this is your first visit then please note that although it`s called "Downtown" Disney, it`s not really "downtown" as in a normal US city.
Most of the area is taken up by parking lots and the shops and restaurants etc. are just across the road from there.

[Johnie]

Bad stuff can happen anywhere. Just use caution as you would in every day life and you should be fine.

[uscwest]

We visit DTD on every trip and IMHO it is extremely safe.

[ukwdwnut]

we have never ever felt unsafe anywhere in orlando let alone just DTD :)

[disneymom]

Ive felt fine there at all times and even seen security people around when its busy

[Tink]

You'll start to see more uniformed police there too (not just security). I'm sure Disney brought in some of the local force when the whole assault with the handgun thing happened.

[Ursula]

Even if you do feel safe just be vigilante like you would be here.