Hi again Nadia!
Welcome back to planDisney.
Whether or not we choose to drive our own car, hire a car, or solely use complimentary
Disney transport, it's easy to find our way around the vast Walt Disney World Resort.
If you have an overnight reservation at a Disney Resort hotel, parking is complimentary for resort guests at that hotel. Also, if you are simply visiting another Disney Resort hotel, maybe for dining, or shopping, parking is complimentary (subject to capacity). And more great news, parking is free at the four theme parks for Disney Resort hotel guests.
Complimentary parking
for all guests is available at the water parks - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach (whichever is open) and
Disney Springs.
When using Disney Transport to travel around the Resort, a 'normal commute' time is difficult to gauge unless I know where you are staying. Driving my rental car tends to be a quicker option, as you can just get in the car and go! You might wait up to 20 minutes for a bus or a boat to arrive, but you'll arrive closer to the park entrance so there's less walking time, or waiting for a parking tram in the parking lots. From my own experience staying in the Magic Kingdom Resort area it would take me around 10-15 minutes driving/parking time to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a little longer to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. My recommendation is you take a look at Google maps and search for your route from your hotel to your chosen theme park for an idea of travel times.
Disney transport will begin running 45 minutes before park opening times, and up to an hour after park closing.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions, and if you need more specific clarification about travel times around the Resort you can
send me a direct question if you wish. We are always happy to help!
Sue