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  • On Jan 14, 2025
    Scarlett from GA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I am planning a visit to Orlando and will not be staying at a Disney resort or visiting the parks, but want to visit the Disney resorts. Can you advise where I would park my car to begin with, and how to get to the different resorts? Thanks!

    Hi, Scarlett! Welcome to planDisney.

    Disney Resort hotels are enchanting places to explore, shop, and dine. Even if you're not staying at one of these hotels, you're more than welcome to visit. The easiest way to explore the resorts is by taking advantage of Disney’s complimentary transportation, which includes buses, the monorail, Disney Skyliner, and water taxis. Your best bet is to park at Disney Springs—perhaps enjoy a delicious breakfast or a sweet treat to fuel your adventure—then hop on a bus to the resort of your choice. It’s a delightful way to experience the magic beyond the parks!

    Here are a couple of important notes to keep in mind: Swimming at Disney Resorts is exclusively reserved for Guests staying at that specific hotel, so there’s no need to pack your swimsuit. Additionally, Disney transportation does not offer direct bus service between hotels.

    Here's an idea for an adventure: Take a bus from Disney Springs to Disney's Contemporary Resort. You can then hop on the monorail to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, enjoy a DOLE Whip from Pineapple Lanai, and then hop back on the monorail to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Enjoy a much-deserved cocktail from Enchanted Rose Lounge before taking a water taxi from the Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Park. You can then hop on another water taxi to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and visit the beautiful horses at Tri-Circle-D Ranch. You can then take a bus back to Disney's Springs for dinner. I suggest making a reservation at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' and ordering the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits. That sounds like a practically perfect day to me!

    I hope that's helpful, Scarlett. Thanks for asking such a great question and for stopping by planDisney. See ya real soon!

    Mike
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Meet the Panelist: Mike, Virginia

I'm Mike, a Disney-loving "scouser." I have a wonderful wife and two young children who share my obsession for all things Disney. I've always been enchanted by the magic of Walt Disney World Resort - the charming music, captivating beauty, enthralling attractions, and breathtaking shows spark my imagination and fill me with a sense of awe. I'm perpetually planning my next Disney adventure! If you're interested in makin' memories at "The Most Magical Place on Earth" then you've got a friend in me.
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