Hello Sandra!
I hope you are having a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel, with a Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning question.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite Resort to just relax in. I love the atmosphere and wonderful dining options including
Jiko-The Cooking Place and
Sanaa. I hope you find it just as relaxing as I do. Sandra, you will have complimentary Disney bus transportation to each theme park, water parks and Disney Springs. Each bus will drop you at the main entrances of all four theme parks. You literally couldn't get any closer if you parked yourself. At Disney Springs you will be dropped off at The Gateway, which is centrally located in the middle of wonderful shopping venues and fantastic restaurants. Each bus is dedicated to only one theme park or Disney Springs, so you will not be stopping at any other parks on your way. Isn't that fantastic? The only place you will need to switch is if you are heading to a Disney Water Park. You will need to transfer at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in order to get to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. If you are heading to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and it is before noon catch a bus heading to Disney Springs and it will drop you off at the water park. If after noon you will need to transfer buses at Disney Springs.
Sandra, I invite you to sit back, relax and let Disney take care of all of the driving when you arrive. If you think of any other questions before your magical adventure begins, please let us know. We love to lend a helping hand to fellow Guests.
Dream as Dreamers Do,
Jen