Hi Bobbie! Thanks for bringing your question to us here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Staying at a hotel near the Walt Disney World Resort, such as those located in the
Disney Springs area, includes some great benefits. They are also a short walk away from
Disney Springs, which offers lots of great entertainment, shopping and restaurants.
While only guests staying at a Disney hotel can enjoy the benefit of complimentary parking at any of the four theme parks, the seven Disney Springs Resorts do offer complimentary bus service to and from the parks.
Extra Magic Hours, additional time at any of the four parks before or after they close to the public, are also available for guests staying at the Disney Springs Resorts. I always check the
Park Hours calendar for them when I’m planning my family’s vacations. The calendar will also list opening and closing times for all four Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs.
Bobbie, I hope this information helps you as you plan your trip. Please stop by again if there’s anything else we can help you with!
Veronica