Hello there, Tori!
A warm welcome to planDisney. We're so glad you've decided to bring us your excellent
Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning question!
Oh boy... very soon, you'll be making your way to The Most Magical Place on Earth. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to help you plan your perfect Disney day!
Personally, I'm someone who could visit the Walt Disney World Resort, not set foot inside a theme park, and be totally content dining, shopping, and enjoying the ambiance at the
Disney Resort hotels. Therefore, I'd be honored to help you plan out your day enjoying the Resort hotels and
Disney Springs! Tori, parking at the Disney Resort hotels is reserved for Guests with resort reservations or those who've booked dining or other experiences on property. Therefore, we'll need to get a little bit creative for your Resort hotel hopping day! I would recommend beginning your day with a bountiful brunch at
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs. Then, you could hop aboard complimentary bus transportation to
Disney's Contemporary Resort, where you could explore and shop, then catch the Resort Monorail to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Magic Kingdom Park!
When you debark the Monorail at the theme park, head down to the bus stop and hop on a bus headed to
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. This Moderate Resort hotel will offer you a taste of the Caribbean - both figuratively and literally! I recommend enjoying lunch at
Centertown Market - one of my favorite Quick-Service dining locations on property. Once you've feasted on American and Caribbean flavors, head over to the
Disney Skyliner for a relaxing flight over to EPCOT!
You'll disembark the Disney Skyliner at the International Gateway, so feel free to enjoy a little stroll around
Disney's BoardWalk (or a relaxing cruise aboard a FriendShip Boat, if you're feeling leisurely!). You could also visit
Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf while you're in this area - my family loves a little friendly competition during our vacations! Once you're ready to return to Disney Springs, catch a bus at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts or Disney's BoardWalk Inn. There are plenty of great dinner spots at Disney Springs, but my current favorite is
Summer House on the Lake. I highly recommend making a reservation, if you're able!
Tori, I hope this information helps you to prepare for a magical and memorable day. If you have any additional planning questions, you can always revisit us here at
planDisney! We're here to help you make the most of your time at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
See ya real soon,
Lauren