Hi Jessica! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy! Let the countdown begin! You are set to arrive at the
Most Magical Place on Earth in just a few weeks. I'm sure you and your traveling party cannot wait to start your stay and begin experiencing everything that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer.
When staying at the
Waldorf Astoria Orlando, the proximity to the theme parks is one of the best perks of all. You are practically directly in the center of Walt Disney World and have quick access to the parks, resorts, Disney Springs, and much more. As you mentioned, this hotel does offer complimentary transportation to each of the parks, although this will be provided by the hotel itself and not through Disney Bus Transportation. The reason I mention this is the drop off for the Magic Kingdom Park will typically take place at the Ticket & Transportation Center. From here, you can hop on the monorail or ferry boat to get to the front of the Magic Kingdom.
One major perk that is included with your hotel stay is
Early Theme Park Entry to the parks each day. Guests that have access to this can enter the theme parks 30 minutes before the official opening time. This will give you a leg up on other Guests and allow you to ride a few attractions early with minimal wait times. Some Guests decide to head straight to the most popular attraction and not have to wait in line later once a majority of the Guests are allowed in. This perk helps provide you with a few more options to your day.
Jessica, while I was unable to uncover any additional benefits related directly to Walt Disney World, I did discover all the wonderful amenities that the Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers. Between the multiple pools, lazy river, jogging trails, and pristine golf course, there is no shortage of fun to be had when staying here.
I hope you have a magical time during your stay! See ya real soon!
Greg