Hello there, Cadance!
Welcome to planDisney! This is such a great question. One of the best perks of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel is the
complimentary transportation that gets you to all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and even the water parks. I am a rope drop kind of girl, so knowing what time the buses are arriving is a high priority. Let's go over those bus times so you can get to Magic Kingdom with ease.
Buses to Magic Kingdom start running about an hour before the park opens. Pro tip: You can check park hours for your trip in the
My Disney Experience app. You should also keep
Early Theme Park Entry in mind when planning to depart. If Early Entry starts at 8:30 AM, buses will start running around 7:30. Once the buses start moving for the day, they come every 15 to 20 minutes. You can also check bus arrival times in the My Disney Experience app! Once your check-in day arrives, you will see bus times on the Hotel Reservation screen of the app. Buses will run all day
until an hour after the park closes.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a fabulous place to call your home away from home. The island vibes are a nice touch after a long day in the parks. Along with being beautiful, the resort is also large. This is great for quiet breaks, but means multiple bus stops to consider when planning your travel time to Magic Kingdom. Buses will pick up at Martinique first. Then Old Port Royale, Barbados, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Aruba. Keep in mind, pick-up orders may change, so it never hurts to check with a Cast Member at the resort when you arrive.
See ya real soon!
Tammy