Welcome back to planDisney, Kristen!
Thanks for asking me a question about your upcoming visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. The
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is one of the newest Resort hotels that I simply cannot wait to visit with my family! Kristen, I’ve had many friends stay there and it sounds like a whole vibe. Let’s dive right into what a stay at the Swan Reserve could look like for you.
While staying at the Swan Reserve, you have quite a number of ways to get to the nearby EPCOT theme park. For one, you can catch a water taxi from the Swan Hotel that will drop you off at EPCOT’s International Gateway (the entrance at the back of the park near the World Showcase). A nice, leisurely 20-minute walk will also get you to EPCOT. You’d be surprised by how quickly the walk will seem when you’re taking in the sights around you.
By the way, the above options can get you to the Hollywood Studios area as well. And if you need to catch a ride to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom? You can take the complimentary Disney shuttle offered by the Swan Reserve. As a hotel guest, you’re welcome to drive your own vehicle to the theme parks. Free standard parking is included in your hotel’s fees.
AN EXTRA GEM: Another option for getting around property is using the
Minnie Van Service. These iconic polka-dot vans will pick you up right from your hotel to the theme parks’ front entrance drop-off areas. It is a paid service via the Lyft app, but if you want a convenient way to get somewhere fast, it’s a neat (and stylish) alternative.
Kristen, if you’re around during the
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, I think that you’d love to see the spectacular topiaries, dreamy gardens, and entertaining Garden Rocks Concert Series shows. If you have any other questions about your future Disney adventures,
revisit us here at planDisney. See you real soon!
Magic always,
LeAndra