Hi Allison! I’m so happy to welcome you to planDisney! We’re glad you stopped by with your question. Let’s take a ride and get your transportation plans rolling for your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World Resort!
Bus transportation between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios begins around 45 minutes prior to park opening and typically runs until one hour after park closing. With that in mind, I would recommend arriving at the bus loop no later than 30 minutes after the scheduled closing time for Hollywood Studios to give yourself a comfortable buffer and ensure you don’t miss that last bus of the night. Keep in mind that Hollywood Studios will already be closed at that point, but you will be able to return to pick up a car in the parking lot.
The Skyliner is also generally still running up to an hour and a half after park closing, so you may be able to take a ride from Hollywood Studios even if the park is closed.
Be sure to download the
My Disney Experience app for transportation details throughout your visit. You can view estimated arrival times for buses at your Disney resort hotel, and the app can also help you map out directions between locations within the Walt Disney World Resort. You can also find park hours, which will be helpful when determining when the last bus of the night is running to the theme parks.
Allison, I’m sending you lots of pixie dust and wishing you smooth travels throughout your visit! If you have any more questions,
stop back by and see me. I’m always here to help and love adding extra magic to your Disney vacation planning!
Your pal,
Casey