Hi there, Candice, and welcome to planDisney!
First things first,
Caribbean Beach is such an underrated gem at Disney World--it's one of my favorite Resort hotels. I love its overall vibe, the iconic Fuentes del Morro pool (closing for maintenance on September 8), the easy access to the
Disney Skyliner, and the delicious food at
Sebastian's Bistro. I am more than happy to give you advice about what to do in your situation.
You have many options here, so that's the good news! The first option is to drive to Caribbean Beach, park your vehicle, leave your bags at Bell Services if you'd like, and take a Disney bus to
Magic Kingdom. The Disney buses start service from Resort hotels as early as about an hour before each theme park opens for
Early Theme Park Entry.
Another option is to drive straight over to the
Transportation & Ticket Center. You'll receive complimentary self-parking with your proof of hotel reservation (like scanning a linked
MagicBand+). From there, take the Disney Monorail or ferry to Magic Kingdom.
Getting back to your hotel can be done in a few ways. You can either take the Disney bus back, set up a
Minnie Van (via the Lyft app), drive your personal vehicle, or take the scenic way back. The scenic voyage also requires that you have admission to
EPCOT via a
Park Hopper ticket, annual pass, or other valid ticket. You would take the Disney Monorail to the Transportation & Ticket Center, hop on to another Monorail toward EPCOT, scan in and walk to the International Gateway at the back of EPCOT, and then take the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach.
As a local, I love taking my own vehicle. However, when going to the Magic Kingdom, I enjoy taking the Disney bus to avoid having the pit stop at the TTC. The buses drive right up to the bus depot near the park's entrance. Depending on the vacation vibes, the scenic route could totally be a fun option, too. Just pack some patience and focus on the journey and not the destination.
AN EXTRA GEM: If your little one is still using a stroller on vacation, you can push it right on to the Skyliner gondola. You can also ride the Monorail without folding your stroller.
Candice, adventure is out there! I hope that you have a great vacation with your kiddos. Until then, if you have any other planning questions,
revisit us here at planDisney!
Magic always,
LeAndra