Hey Howdy Hey Elizabeth and welcome to planDisney!
Complimentary Resort Transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort is so convenient during a stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Many of these transportation options are a fun way to experience traveling around the parks in a very unique way as well, which can be perfect for kids or adults who just love different experiences! Thank you for stopping by with your question about Resort Transportation's operating hours. I will be happy to give you more information.
Resort Transportation will usually begin operations for the day 45 minutes before the parks open and up to 1 hour after the parks close. This does include
Early Theme Park Entry and
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, so make sure to check your calendar to get the most up-to-date expectations on transportation options.
If you want to, there is also a very nice walking pathway that remains lit at night which you can get to and from Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Yacht Club Resort if needed. If you did find yourself missing the last boat back, you also have the option of calling a Minnie Van.
Minnie Van's connected by Lyft is a rideshare service you can request through your Lyft app. This a direct route from one location to another and with Minnie Van's they have special access to get you closer to both drop-off and pick-up in the parks with less walk time compared to the standard ride-share options. This option does come with an extra fee but in some circumstances may be totally worth it!
I hope this information helps get your plans together for your upcoming trip. If you have any further questions, just know you have a friend in us here at planDisney Elizabeth so stop back anytime!
To Infinity and Beyond,
Nick