Hi Jeri Ann!
Congratulations on your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World in May! And thank you for bringing your question to
planDisney! We are happy to help answer any questions you have about your upcoming trip!
Complimentary
buses run between all of the Walt Disney World parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. They offer a convenient (and air-conditioned) way to travel. As you mentioned, the
buses begin running 45 minutes prior to the park opening and an hour after park closing time.
Jeri Ann, you will be happy to hear that there is no need to worry, as the timing is based on the early theme park hours for Walt Disney World Resort Guests, so you will have plenty of time to get to the parks and enter prior to the crowds!
You can find a complete listing of the available hotels at the link for
Early Theme Park Hours. You can enter the park up to 30 minutes prior to the park opening and hop on some of the most popular attractions before the crowds build up. You may also want to check out the
park calendar for the park hours, showtimes, parades, events, extra magic hours, and extended evening hours at each of the parks.
When you visit, make sure to check out
Disney Enchantment, the nighttime fireworks show at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The show is part of the
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration!
I hope you have a magical vacation!
Magically,
Stacy