Hi there, Luisina!
Welcome to planDisney! How exciting that you're beginning to prepare FORE your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. My family loves to embrace a bit of (it's friendly, we promise) competition during our vacations. Sometimes this takes place on Toy Story Mania and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and other times we face off on a miniature golf course. What we love about the courses at Walt Disney World Resort is the variety. With several miniature golf courses to choose from, Guests aren't forced to tee up on the exact same course over and over again as is the case at most other destinations.
While the September hours of operation are not yet available on the website, the current hours indicate that both miniature golf locations are open simultaneously. Although there is no direct complimentary transportation to either location, I'm happy to share a few options for reaching your destination.
- Whether you're looking for a bit of a challenge on Fantasia Fairways Miniature Golf or the whimsy at Fantasia Gardens, you can find both of these courses conveniently located near the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. If you're willing to take an indirect route, you could catch a bus to Disney's Hollywood Studios and then set sail on a FriendShip Boat. You'll need to disembark at the stop for the Swan Reserve and make your way on foot (turn right at the Walt Disney World Swan and cross the street) to Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf.
- If you're like me and are counting down to the holiday season all year long, you'll love Winter Summerland Miniature Golf. Whether you're dreaming of a white or sandy Christmas, there's a course for you here. Because historic Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park opening dates indicate that it likely will not yet be open during your dates, you won't have access to complimentary transportation (however indirect) here.
- For the most efficient arrival to your destination, you'll want to use a ride-share service such as Lyft. Did you know that Walt Disney World offers Minnie Van Service through the Lyft app? This paid service offers all of the convenience of a ride-share service but in Disney-owned vehicles driven by Cast Members.
You happen to be staying at one of my favorite Disney Resort hotels, Luisina. There's just something about the Calypso Section and its neighboring
Three Caballeros Fountain in a guitar-shaped pool that instantly puts me in 'vacation mode'. The best part about September in Florida is that the weather will still allow for ample time poolside with a frozen beverage from
Singing Spirits Pool Bar.
I hope this was helpful, Luisina, and that your vacation feels more magical than sinking a hole-in-one! If you have any additional questions as you are planning, feel free to stop back by.
I'm always happy to help!
See ya real soon,
Lizzie