WDW Transportation
  • On Jan 19, 2025
    Braeden from TN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    What time do buses start running each day?

    Hiya, Braeden! I am so glad you cruised by planDisney with this question. I love Disney Transportation and talking about how to best use this amazing benefit available to Guests at the Most Magical Place on Earth!

    Resort buses typically start running from the Disney Resort Collection hotels 45 minutes before each theme park opens.

    Looking at the calendar for this week, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park opens at 7:30 a.m. for Early Theme Park Entry. Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios open at 8:30 a.m. for early hours. You should see buses running to Animal Kingdom around 6:45 a.m. and the other theme parks around 7:45 a.m. 

    The buses also run between the theme parks, usually starting around 10 a.m. The signs that tell you the gate to find your bus usually indicate when these bus routes begin. 

    One of my favorite features of the My Disney Experience app is viewing resort bus times. The app shows when a bus is scheduled to arrive at your resort and when it should drop Guests off at the theme park. I also look at this information when leaving a theme park to see if I might have an excuse to jump into the Main Street Confectionery before heading to the Resort Bus Transportation area or if I should "just keep swimming" to catch one about to arrive. 

    One of my other favorite app functions is "Get Directions." Select the magnifying glass on the app at the bottom of the screen. Enter the name of the attraction, restaurant or resort. On the page for the location, select the icon to get directions, and the app will map your path, including walking and transit options. It is the best navigation assistant!

    Braeden, I hope this helps as you plan for getting from one magical location to another. If you have any other questions, know you have a friend in planDisney. Drive back by, and we'll do our best to help you on your way!

    Happy Travels!
    Jana
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Meet the Panelist: Jana, Georgia

Hi, everyone! I’m Jana, a Disney-loving wife and mom from Atlanta. My boys (my husband and sons) are the greatest joys in my life. We have so many magical memories from our vacations at Walt Disney World Resort and aboard Disney Cruise Line. I welcome the chance to share my knowledge and advice in helping you plan your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Learn More About Jana

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