Welcome to planDisney Debra! Thanks for reaching out with your great question. How wonderful that you're planning a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort! You’re sure to create some amazing memories at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Disney World offers a variety of
transportation options from its hotels to the parks, depending on the resort you choose.
Disney Resort Hotels with
Monorail Access: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort. From these resorts, you can take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and buses or boats to other parks (Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom).
Disney Skyliner Resorts: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. From these resorts, you can take the Skyliner (gondola system) to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and buses to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
Water Transportation Access Resorts: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Boats to Magic Kingdom (for Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness). Boats to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios (for BoardWalk, Yacht Club, and Beach Club). Bus to other parks.
Resorts with Bus Access Only: Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. From these resorts, you'll take buses to all parks and Disney Springs.
Walking Access Resorts: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort (to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios). Disney’s Contemporary Resort (to Magic Kingdom). These resorts offer direct walking paths to nearby parks.
Quick tip - Transportation times vary by method and distance, generally ranging from 10–25 minutes.
Disney World offers a variety of convenient transportation options from its resorts to the parks, including buses, monorails, boats, Skyliner, and even walking paths. The best choice depends on your resort and priorities, such as proximity to a specific park or a preference for unique transportation experiences. No matter where you stay, Disney’s transportation system is designed to make your trip seamless and magical, allowing you to focus on enjoying the parks!
Debra, I hope you find this information helpful as you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Thank you again for visiting planDisney. Have a magical day!
Kay