Hi Danielle!
Welcome to planDisney!
You’re correct! At this time, buses to
Typhoon Lagoon from your resort will usually have a transfer at
Disney Springs. And the buses do run early enough for you to make it to Typhoon Lagoon at opening.
From my experience, if Disney Springs isn’t open for the day yet, there’s a chance the bus will take you directly to Typhoon Lagoon, skipping over the transfer at that time.
If you do need to transfer that morning, though, they make it easy! Everything is very well labeled, and our bus driver told us exactly where to go for the transfer.
The nice thing about the
bus transfer at Disney Springs on the way back to our resort at the end of the day was that it gave us an excuse to grab dinner there! We don’t always take the time to go over to Disney Springs on our vacations, but I love the
restaurants there. Since we were already there, we took advantage of grabbing a great meal.
As an alternative option for getting from Caribbean Beach to Typhoon Lagoon, you could book a
Minnie Van using the Lyft app. While this service is an additional cost, it will be your quickest way, and you won't have to worry about any transfers.
I hope that helps and you have such a great trip! Let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to plan!
Jenn J.