WDW Transportation
  • On Apr 13, 2025
    Rachel from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are driving to the Magic Kingdom. We have dinner reservations at Disney Springs. Are we able to get there without driving? Then can we return to the park?

    Welcome to planDisney, Rachel! It looks like your magical vacation is getting closer and closer every day, and you're almost there! Let's dig a little deeper into your transportation question to make sure you can navigate the magic quickly and easily during your visit!

    Rachel, while there is complimentary Disney bus service between Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs, there is no direct bus service between Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs. If you plan to return to Magic Kingdom after your dinner and prefer to leave your car parked at the Transportation and Ticket Center to avoid parking again, you can certainly do so; you will just need to plan your transportation to Disney Springs using one of these options:
    • Take a short walk or catch the Resort Monorail over to Disney's Contemporary Resort and then catch a bus directly to Disney Springs. 
    • Use the Lyft app to order a Minnie Van, which can pick you up directly at the bus stop area outside of Magic Kingdom and drop you off directly at Disney Springs.
    • Use another rideshare service, which will require you to first transfer over to the Transportation and Ticket Center to be picked up (this is also where your car will be parked, so I wouldn't recommend this if you're trying to save time).
    When you're ready to return to Magic Kingdom, you can reverse the options suggested above to get back to Magic Kingdom to enjoy the rest of your evening! If you make it back in time, don't miss Happily Ever After; it's my favorite way to end a magical Disney day!

    I hope this helps, Rachel! I'm sending you all the pixie dust for an amazing vacation and smooth transportation to get you everywhere you're going! If you have any other questions, come see us again real soon at planDisney!

    Magic Awaits,
    Alison
thumbnail image for Alison

Meet the Panelist: Alison, Louisiana

I'm Alison - a wife, mom, and teacher from New Orleans, LA. My first childhood visit to the Walt Disney World Resort sparked a lifelong love of this magical place, and I still find magic in both the new and nostalgic on each visit! I understand the changing dynamics of planning a practically perfect vacation; no matter how large your group is or what your interests are, I look forward to helping you create magical memories and discover unique experiences to make them even more enchanting! Learn More About Alison

Related Video

  • thumbnail image for Top 5 Must Dos This Spring Break

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.