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Guide to Walt Disney World Water Transportation – Stops, Schedules & More

While flashier, faster transportation options like the Monorail and Disney Skyliner often top guests’ lists, Disney boat transportation slows things down so you can truly enjoy the view and, not to mention, give your aching feet a rest. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Walt Disney World boat service, from the massive Magic Kingdom ferries to smaller water taxis to and from the Disney resorts. 

Set Sail for Fun with Walt Disney World Water Transportation

While the first look at Cinderella Castle from the Magic Kingdom Monorail or coming in for a landing over Epcot’s France Pavilion on the Disney Skyliner can be downright magical, guests can also get where they need to go while enjoying similarly enchanting views with the help of Disney World’s boat service. 

For those who have never cruised around Seven Seas Lagoon before, here are some things to remember before you climb aboard.  

Is Disney World Water Transportation Free? 

Just like the Monorail , Disney Skyliner and bus service , whether you want to ride on a Magic Kingdom Ferry or float over to Epcot on a Disney Friendship Boat, all water transportation options at Walt Disney World are completely free . In fact, you don’t even need to buy an expensive park ticket to ride, making them a relaxing way to soak up a little Disney magic without having to fight the crowds, all while resting your theme park-weary feet. 

However, don’t get Disney World’s complimentary boat transportation confused with the retro-chic amphicars floating around Disney Springs . Available at The Boathouse, this low-capacity water taxis shaped like vintage cars are an undeniably cool way to scope out the scene at Disney Springs. They’re also pretty pricey, costing $125 per car with space for three to four people. 

Where Do the Disney Friendship Boats and Water Taxis Go?

While Walt Disney World transportation options like the buses, monorails and the Disney Skyliner will typically get you to your destination faster, boat service can make for a delightfully low-key way to get between the parks and resorts. Boat transportation is available in many areas around the Central Florida resort, including:

Magic Kingdom Area

Boat launches are located at the Magic Kingdom Main Entrance, as well as:

• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 
• Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC)

Epcot & Hollywood Studios Area

Outside the theme parks, boat docks are located near the International Gateway entrance to Epcot and the Hollywood Studios Main Entrance, as well as:

• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels

Inside Epcot, you can also take a Friendship Boat to travel between the following World Showcase Pavilions:

• Mexico and Germany
• Morocco and Canada

Disney Springs Area

Along with boat launches at Disney Springs in The Landing and Marketplace sections of the entertainment district, you can also set sail for Disney Springs at the following resorts:

• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Can You Get to Magic Kingdom from Epcot by Boat? 

Unfortunately not. Although water transportation is available at both Magic Kingdom and Epcot, there is no boat that runs between the two theme parks. For the best way to travel between Epcot and Magic Kingdom, we recommend a similarly scenic and relaxing ride on the Disney Monorail , which connects Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) to the Epcot Main Entrance. 

The only theme parks at Walt Disney World connected by water transportation are Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Picking up and dropping off between Epcot’s International Gateway and the Disney BoardWalk, as well as near the Hollywood Studios Main Entrance, the Disney Friendship Boats make for an especially leisurely way to travel between the two parks. 

Can Anyone Ride the Ferry at Disney World? 

Yup! Although Disney water transportation is largely meant to ferry guests between the theme parks and resorts, you don’t need to be going to the parks or dining or staying at one of the resorts to enjoy a relaxing boat ride around Walt Disney World. Additionally, for Disney resorts with boat docks, you aren’t required to be a registered hotel guest to take advantage of the resort’s water taxi. 

That brings us to our next question…

Can You Ride the Disney Ferry Boat and Friendship Boats for Fun?

Absolutely! While transportation options like Water Taxis, Friendship Boats and the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boats are simply meant to take you from Point A to Point B, they also offer up some pretty great views of the Walt Disney World Resort. Not only that, but they’re also a fun way to enjoy some leisurely resort hopping . 

To top it all off, if you time your ride right, you might even be able to watch some of the nightly fireworks from the comfort of the boat. With the fireworks glittering off the water, this can make for some especially memorable views. 

Arriving at Walt Disney World too late in the day to go to the parks but still hoping to soak up Disney magic? Consider going for a ride on one of the water taxis. Not only will you get a peek at popular sights like Cinderella Castle, but it’s also a great way to familiarize yourself with traveling to and from the parks if this is your first time visiting.  

Is Taking Disney World Boat Transportation Worth It?

It really depends on the crowds, your overall health and what you’re hoping to accomplish during your visit. As pretty as the views are, water taxis are by no means the quickest way to get around Walt Disney World. So, if you’re trying to cram as much into your day as possible, you’re probably better off using other transportation options like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner and bus system. 

However, if you’d rather keep your vacation as laidback as possible, with plenty of time to see the sights and take a load off your feet, then boat service can be an idyllic way to get around. Just keep in mind that depending on when you want to ride, watercraft can fill up quite quickly. So, be prepared to have a long wait or cramped ride. 

Taking the Disney Friendship Boats, Water Taxis & Ferries: Routes and Hours

Ready to climb aboard? With so many different boat docks and watercraft to keep straight, using Disney’s boat transportation can be a bit confusing. By familiarizing yourself with the schedules and various routes ahead of time, you can make sure your voyage is as smooth and speedy as possible. 

Depending on where you’re going at Walt Disney World, guests have a few different choices when it comes to boat transportation, from massive ferry boats capable of carrying as many as 600 passengers to smaller water taxis and Friendship Boats. 

While some watercraft offer non-stop boat service directly to your destination, others take the scenic route with multiple stops along the way. Here are the various boat routes available to guests around Walt Disney World, as well as their typical hours of operation. Just keep in mind that the schedule can change depending on park closing time and in the event of Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours (Extra Magic Hours’ replacements).

Over around Magic Kingdom , guests can take advantage of two different water transportation options. Three different ferry boats shuttle guests back and forth between the park’s main entrance and the Transportation & Ticket Center, while smaller water taxis carry travelers from the resorts to Magic Kingdom and back. 

Magic Kingdom Ferry Boats

Named for three Walt Disney Company legends, the Admirable Joe Fowler, General Joe Potter and Richard F. Irvine ferry boats are free-floating watercraft (not on a track) that transport guests between the Transportation and Ticket Center and main entrance to Magic Kingdom. 

Although most folks make a beeline for the Monorail when heading to Magic Kingdom, the ferry offers a more leisurely way to get across Seven Seas Lagoon. Best of all, with standing and seating options available on both the upper and lower decks, a ride on a Magic Kingdom ferry boat also offers beautiful vistas of the park itself. 

Be aware that while three different ferry boats are available, not all of them may be running at the same time, depending on when you arrive. In general, boats run at approximately 10 to 15-minute intervals, with the complete loading and unloading process and trip across Seven Seas Lagoon taking about another 15 minutes. And don’t be scared off by the dauntingly long line – with a max capacity of 600 people, you never need to worry about a ferry boat running out of room. 

Magic Kingdom Resort Water Taxis

Along with the Magic Kingdom Resort Monorail Loop, guests staying or dining at one of the Magic Kingdom resorts around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake can also get back to their room or to a dining reservation using the hotel’s dedicated boat launch. Several different, color-coded routes are available – each with a varying number of stops. 

Unfortunately, while direct boat service is offered between Magic Kingdom and two Bay Lake resorts, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Fort Wilderness Campground, no direct trips are available between Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village or Contemporary Resorts. 

In general, each route has two boats typically operating at approximately 10 to 30-minute intervals, with the actual trip lasting anywhere from eight to 20 minutes depending on where you’re embarking and how busy it is. 

For example, the Green Flag Water Taxi can get pretty crowded in the evenings with folks heading to the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review for dinner. Operating hours also vary for the different routes and according to park hours. Routes include:

Blue Flag Water Taxis

The Blue Flag Water Launch travels between three Bay Lake resorts – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness and the Contemporary Resort . Boats typically begin running early (around 6:45 AM) to accommodate breakfast reservations and cease operations around 11:30 PM. 

Unlike other Magic Kingdom routes, boats run clockwise throughout the morning and early afternoon until 3:00 PM before switching to counterclockwise for the remainder of the day. 

Wheelchair Accessibility: Typically requires a transfer and two steps down depending on water levels

Gold Flag Water Taxis 

The Gold Flag Water Launch connects two resorts on Seven Seas Lagoon – Disney’s Polynesian Village and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – with the Magic Kingdom. Supported by the Resort Monorail Loop, boats usually start operating a bit later (around 8:30 AM) and stop running about 60 to 90 minutes after park closing time. 

Green Flag Water Taxis 

The Green Flag Water Launch serving Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is one of the only direct water taxi routes between the Magic Kingdom and a Disney hotel. Similar to the Gold Flag Water Taxi, boats typically begin running around 8:30 AM and continue until 60 to 90 minutes after park closing. 

The boat dock is located near the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review and Trail’s End Restaurant. So, if you’re heading back to your campsite or a cabin, keep in mind that you may need to get on a bus before finally getting to your home away from home.  

Wheelchair Accessibility: Usually accessible for wheelchairs and ECVs

Red Flag Water Taxis 

The Red Flag Water Launch connecting Disney’s Wilderness Lodge with Magic Kingdom is the only other direct boat route in this corner of Walt Disney World. Like Fort Wilderness’s Green Flag Water Taxi, boats usually start operating around 8:30 AM and continue until 60 to 90 minutes after park closing.

Wheelchair Accessibility: Some boats require a transfer and a couple of steps into the watercraft, while others accommodate both ECVs and wheelchairs

Epcot & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Area

Heading to Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios ? Don’t miss out on the Disney Friendship Boats. Not only can you go for a laidback cruise between both of the parks and several resorts around Crescent Lake and the Disney Boardwalk , but you can even use the Friendship Boats to explore World Showcase.  

Epcot Resort Area Friendship Boats

Although both the Hollywood Studios Main Entrance and Epcot’s International Gateway Entrance are within walking distance from the Epcot-area resorts, guests hoping to save some steps can take a Friendship Boat instead. 

Unlike many of the Magic Kingdom water taxis, Friendship Boats tend to be easily accessible for wheelchairs, ECVs and strollers alike as long as water levels remain normal. That being said, that can change during higher or lower-than-normal water levels or rough winds, as passengers will then need to either step up or down to get in rather than using the ramp. Keep an eye out for posted signage regarding current accessibility.

As with water transportation at Magic Kingdom, Friendship Boat service between the parks and resorts usually operates from 8:30 AM until roughly 60 minutes after park closing time. Routes include:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Epcot Route

Stops are made in the following order:

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels (shared boat dock)
• Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts (shared boat dock)
• Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Route

World showcase friendship boats.

If you want, you can even take one of the Friendship Boats across World Showcase Lagoon. For those hoping to get a different perspective of the World Showcase Pavilions and also rest their feet for a bit, this can be a unique, though slightly time-consuming, way to get from one end of World Showcase to another. 

Having said that, if you’d rather experience all of the World Showcase countries and save some time getting from Point A to Point B, you’re probably better off walking. At World Showcase, Friendship Boats follow these routes:

• Between the Canada and Morocco Pavilions
• Between the Germany and Mexico Pavilions

World Showcase Friendship Boats begin running at 11:00 AM, with the last watercrafts departing from the Mexico and Canada boat docks at 7:15 PM and the Morocco and Germany boat docks at 7:30 PM. Additionally, keep in mind that, from time to time, there may only be one boat operating. 

Plus, you can’t take a Friendship Boat from inside World Showcase over to Hollywood Studios. Instead, you’ll need to exit through International Gateway and get on a boat at the nearby dock. 

Guests staying at resorts in the Disney Springs Resort Area also have access to their own picturesque boat service along the lazy Sassagoula River. If you’re heading out for some souvenir shopping or dinner, this relaxing river cruise can be a wonderful addition to a stay at these similar low-key resorts.  

Similar to boat service at the Magic Kingdom, passengers can choose from several different color-coded routes. However, unlike Magic Kingdom’s resort boats, most Disney Springs water transportation routes offer direct service rather than several stops.  

Be aware that boats to and from Disney Springs tend to run less frequently in the mornings, with service picking up during the evenings to accommodate the dinner rush. Additionally, given the design of these ferry boats, watercraft are usually wheelchair accessible. Although, you may need to fold up your chair for the trip. Routes include:

• Purple Flag Ferry Boat: Between Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney Springs Marketplace
• Yellow Flag Ferry Boat: Between Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Disney Springs Marketplace
• Yellow/Purple Flag Ferry Boat: Shared boat service between both Port Orleans resorts and Disney Springs Marketplace
• Blue Flag Ferry Boat: Between Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and the Treehouse Villas and The Landing at Disney Springs
• Green Flag Ferry Boat: Between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and The Landing at Disney Springs
• Red Flag Ferry Boat: Internal boat service around Disney Springs between The Landing and the Marketplace 

Items Allowed on Disney World Water Transportation

Ready to set sail? First, don’t miss this list of items permitted onboard. 

Is food allowed on Disney water taxis?

Yes! No matter if it’s your morning coffee or a caramel apple from Candy Cauldron, food and beverages are allowed on Disney World water transportation. That being said, there are some exceptions. Neither alcoholic drinks or glass containers are permitted on watercraft, and all beverages must have a lid. 

Can you bring a stroller or wheelchair on Disney watercraft?

For families traveling with small children, boats can be easily accessed, even with a stroller. However, they must be folded and stowed during the voyage. As for wheelchairs, it really depends on the watercraft. 

Some boats may be wheelchair accessible during certain weather conditions but not in others. So, if you are unable to transfer safely and possibly take a few steps up or down into a boat, be sure to come up with a backup plan. 

Have you used boat transportation at Walt Disney World? Where does it rank on your list of ways to get around The Most Magical Place on Earth? Let us know in the comments! Then, along with those free boat rides, learn how to save even more with our Disney World discount tickets . 

Disney’s Yacht Club Transportation Map (With Destinations)

Here is a transportation map for Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The destinations for each transportation option are listed below the map.

We’ve listed a quick reference for each of these forms of transportation. If you want to learn more about these routes, our companion travel guides are listed further down.

• Magic Kingdom
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Disney Springs
• Blizzard Beach
• Typhoon Lagoon

*Guests usually have to take a transfer bus to the water parks. The bus driver can show you where to board the water park bus at the transfer point

FriendShips (Boat Service)

• Disney’s Boardwalk
• Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club
• Disney’s Swan and Dolphin
• Hollywood Studios

The FriendShips run two routes: one travels from Epcot to Hollywood Studios and the other from Hollywood Studios. They stop in the order listed above (and vice versa for the opposite direction.)

Guests can walk from the Beach Club to any of the following locations:

• Disney’s Beach Club
• Disney’s Swan and Dolphin or Swan Reserve
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Skyliner

You must walk or boat to the Skyliner Stations at Epcot or Hollywood Studios to use them. The Skyliner travels in the following directions:

• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach (Must Exit)
• Reboard to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Reboard Epcot

Our documented transportation times share how long it takes to get to and from every resort hotel at Walt Disney World to every major destination.

Transportation Options at Disney’s Yacht Club

Disney’s Yacht Club is one of our top resort choices, and we visit it often. We’ve mapped most of the routes to and from the resort during our travels. For more specifics, you might enjoy one of the following.

Walking from Hollywood Studios to Epcot via the Boardwalk : This guide details the walking path between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot. On your way between the two theme parks, you can stop at the Boardwalk, Beach Club, or Yacht Club.

Using the International Gateway at Epcot : Guests of Disney’s Yacht Club access Epcot by the International Gateway entrance. Find out everything you need to know about this entrance before your vacation.

Epcot Evening Touring Plan : Since you’re staying near Epcot, you might enjoy browsing our late afternoon touring plan. This plan works well in the late afternoon after inclement weather. However, you might change the order of attractions, considering you’ll likely enter the park at the International Gateway.

Disney’s Yacht Club Club Transportation Guide : This guide details every complimentary transportation option from the resort. We update this guide regularly and share practiced tips and methods for making these routes.

For more information, we have a  resort guide to Disney’s Yacht Club . Our guide includes all of our coverage of the resort, including reviews of our stays, photos of the pools, a dining guide, individual restaurant reviews, and more.

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Walt Disney World Boat Transportation: A Complete Guide

by Heather Adams | May 23, 2024 | Transportation , Walt Disney World , Walt Disney World Transportation | 0 comments

Here’s how to set sail on the waterways around Disney World and head to the theme parks, Disney Springs, and resorts with ease.

Disney World isn’t located anywhere near Florida’s famed beaches. But it is surrounded by a surprising amount of water, including multiple lakes and bays. And the water isn’t just scenery – you can actually use boats as a form of transportation. In addition to Disney World’s buses , monorail routes, and the Skyliner, boats can help you get from point A to point B relatively quickly.

There are a few different types of boats you can take to get around the resort: water launches (or water taxis), ferryboats, FriendShip boats, and river cruise boats. All act as shuttles to carry guests to and from resorts, theme parks, and other locations, operating on four different bodies of water. 

If you’d like to take a wonderfully scenic route to wherever you’re headed – or you have kids who are particularly fond of boats and water-based fun – here’s everything you need to know about using boat transportation to get around Disney World. 

Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Boats

• Theme Parks
• Disney Springs
• Boat Schedules and Availability

Disney World Boat Transportation FAQs

Where do disney world boats stop.

Disney World’s water taxis, ferryboats, and other watercraft cruise around four bodies of water within the larger resort:

• Seven Seas Lagoon
• Crescent Lake
• Lake Hollywood

So, when it comes to boat “stops” or pickup locations, you’ll find these located on the shores of these bodies of water. 

Boats can take you to three of Disney World’s four theme parks: EPCOT , Disney’s Hollywood Studios , and Magic Kingdom . They will also pick up and drop off guests at various Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs.

But not all boats head to the same destinations. Here’s an overview of which routes you can travel via Disney World’s boat transportation system.

Taking a Boat to Disney World Theme Parks

Photo by Laurie Sapp

You can use Disney’s boat transportation to get to and from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. However, while these theme parks are boat-accessible, they may not offer direct routes from every resort – or even from theme park to theme park.

If you’d like to visit Magic Kingdom, you can take a water taxi there from:

• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

You can also use a ferryboat to get back and forth between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). 

If you’d like to visit EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, you can take the FriendShip Boat from any of the following locations to either of the theme parks:

• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

When you use boat transportation to any Disney World theme park, keep in mind that you will have stops along the way. For example, traveling from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios means you’ll pause at various resorts along the route to let passengers on or off. 

Taking a Boat to Disney World Resorts

Photo by Cliff Wang

Like we mentioned above, many of the Disney boat transportation routes include stops at resorts along the way. And whether you want to travel between theme parks and resorts or simply resort hop, both are easy to do out on the water.

You can use water taxis to travel between Magic Kingdom and the following resorts:

Water taxis also run between the following three resorts, so you can use a boat to resort hop at:

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort

From EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, you can take the FriendShip Boat to any of the following resorts (and resort hop between these locations, too):

The Sassagoula River Cruise also travels between the following Disney World resorts:

• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
• Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter

Taking a Boat to Disney Springs

Photo by Mike Billick

Since Disney Springs sits on the shores of Lake Buena Vista, so it should come as no surprise that water taxis service the shopping, dining, and entertainment district (and they’re a great way to skip the hassle of parking your own car!)

You can travel to Disney Springs via water taxi from the following resorts:

Just note that, like when you use boat transportation to any Disney World theme park, you will have stops along the way. These resorts are on the Sassagoula River Cruise route, so the trip with include visits to these resorts to let passengers on or off as you head to and from Disney Springs. 

Disney World Boat Schedules and Availability

Boat transportation is a little slower than Disney’s other modes of transportation, primarily because water taxis and other watercraft tend to operate a bit more slowly and with lower guest capacity (ferryboats are the exception, since they can carry about 600 guests each). 

However, the boats are still quite timely. Typically, boat routes operate on either a 15- or 30-minute interval, meaning you’ll see new boats arriving roughly every 15 to 30 minutes.

The hours of operation for Disney’s boat transportation routes vary, and they are more weather-dependent than other modes of getting around the resort. You’ll want to check with your resort or the My Disney Experience app for the latest operating times for all boat routes. 

In general, though, Disney says you can expect boat transportation to begin at 10:00 AM and end for the day at 11:30 PM for most routes.

Are Disney ferries and boats free?

All forms of Disney World boat transportation are free for guests – and no, you don’t have to be staying on property to take advantage! Like the buses, monorails, and Skyliner, you can move around the resort via water taxis, ferryboats, and more without paying a cent.

How long is the boat ride from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios?

It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to travel on the FriendShip Boat from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios (and vice versa). There are multiple stops at Disney World Resort hotels along the way, which adds to the travel time. 

How many ferryboats does Disney World have?

There are three ferries in operation at Disney World, and they carry guests between the TTC and Magic Kingdom: the Richard F. Irvine , the Admiral Joe Fowler , and the General Joe Potter .

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In addition to the more well-known Disney buses and Monorails, boats are a surprisingly wide-spread transportation option at Walt Disney World. Beloved for the unique views they afford, this often slower mode of travel can be a fun addition to a Walt Disney World vacation.

Ferry Boats

Three different ferry boats run from the  Transportation and Ticket Center to Magic Kingdom and back. These boats are one of two ways to return to your parked car after a day at Magic Kingdom or to connect to the EPCOT Monorail line. (The second way to get to TTC is via the Monorail.)

The three ferry boats are named the Richard F. Irvine, the Admiral Joe Fowler, and the General Joe Potter.

Ferry Boat Operating Times

Depending on the time of day, one to three ferry boats may be operating. Ferry boats typically run 45 minutes before Park opening to 45 minutes after Magic Kingdom closes. (This can vary.)

A ferry boat ride between TTC and Magic Kingdom takes about 10 minutes with departure, travel across Seven Seas Lagoon, and docking. During busy times, you’ll need to factor in waits on the dock as well. Expect 10-12 minutes between boats.

Ferry Boat Seating and Capacity

The ferry boats are free floating boats with upper and lower levels connected by two interior stairways. Limited upper deck seating is available on all three boats. Wheelchair and stroller access is on the lower deck.

Each ferry boat has a maximum capacity of 600 passengers.

Click here  for more information about  wheelchairs and ECVs at Walt Disney World . Click here  for more information about  strollers at Walt Disney World .

Water launch or water taxi.

Water launches or water taxis provide transportation between Magic Kingdom and several Resorts.

Gold Flag Water Taxis

Two Gold Flag water taxis run on Seven Seas Lagoon from Magic Kingdom to the Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts and back. Times for these vary depending on Park hours.

These boats typically are not wheelchair accessible. Guests with disabilities would need to transfer from the wheelchair and go down two steps to board.

Blue Flag Water Taxis

Two Blue Flag water taxis run on Bay Lake from the Contemporary, Fort Wilderness, and Wilderness Lodge Resorts. These launches typically begin earlier in the day and cease operations depending on Park hours.

Red Flag Water Taxis

One Red Flag water taxi runs from Wilderness Lodge Resort to Magic Kingdom depending on Park hours (including Extra Magic Hours).

This route uses two different types of boats; one accommodates wheelchairs and ECVs, the other requires a transfers and two steps down.

Green Flag Water Taxis

One Green Flag water taxi runs from Fort Wilderness to Magic Kingdom. Timing for this route is dependent on Park hours. The Green Flag route tends to be busy; Fort Wilderness does not operate a bus to Magic Kingdom, so all guests going to the Park are required to use the Green Flag water taxi or drive to the Park. Visitors to Fort Wilderness (i.e. those with Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue Advance Dining Reservations) will also use the Green Flag boats.

The cruisers used for this route are wheelchair and ECV accessible.

Note: Water taxis require guests to fold their strollers for boarding even if it’s a boat that can accommodate wheelchairs and ECVs.

Friendship Boats

Friendship Boats run on Crescent Lake in the EPCOT Resort area to five Resorts, EPCOT’s International Gateway, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

They also run on World Showcase Lagoon, connecting World Showcase countries in two separate routes.

Crescent Lake Friendship Boats

The Friendship Boats on Crescent Lake connect Yacht and Beach Club Resorts (shared dock), BoardWalk Inn and Villas, Swan and Dolphin hotels (shared dock), EPCOT’s International Gateway, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

World Showcase Friendship Boats

The Friendship Boats on World Showcase Lagoon run between Canada and Morocco and between Mexico and Germany. These are slow ways to navigate World Showcase, but the views and the opportunity to sit and rest are welcome.

Friendship Boats Accessibility

Friendship Boats are wheelchair and stroller accessible when water levels are normal. Changes in water levels may require passengers to step up or down into the boat, and in these conditions the loading ramps may not be usable.

A sign will be posted on dock to alert potential passengers to this change. Rough winds may also make boarding via wheelchair/stroller impossible.

Note: Friendship Boats are a slow mode of travel, and a walkway connecting the Resorts to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios may be preferable to the Friendship Boats as they can be more efficient. This is particularly true at Park closing time when lines for the boats tend to be very long.

Sassagoula River Ferry Boat

A lesser-known ferry boat shuttles Resort guests at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter and Riverside, Old Key West Resort, and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to Disney Springs. Known as the Sassagoula River Ferry Boat, this open-air water taxi is a relaxing way to travel to the dining, shopping, and entertainment district.

These ferries offer five routes:

• Port Orleans –French Quarter to/from Disney Springs Marketplace (Purple Flag)
• Port Orleans — Riverside to/from Disney Springs Marketplace (Yellow Flag)
• Saratoga Springs Resort and Tree Houses to/from Disney Springs Landing (Blue Flag)
• Old Key West Resort to/from Disney Springs Landing (Green Flag)
• Disney Springs Marketplace to Disney Springs West Side and back via Disney Springs Landing (Red Flag).

There is a sixth flag: Yellow/Purple is flown when the Disney Springs/Port Orleans route is servicing both Resorts.

These boats may accommodate strollers. Wheelchairs usually have to be folded.

Learn more about Walt Disney World transportation at the links below!

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Disney World Boat Transportation

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Most people know that the monorail and buses are part of the Disney World transportation system but did you know that boats are also part of the free transport at Disney World?

Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Epcot all have their own boat transportation systems.

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The boat is usually slower than other forms of Disney transport but take this opportunity to take life at a gentler pace – and see Disney World from a different perspective for a change.

Disney’s Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Boats

The Disney Friendship boats have transportation from The Boardwalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan Resorts to travel to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The Friendship boats are a pleasant, leisurely experience. Do not expect to get to your destination more quickly than you could walk!

If you are staying in any of the Epcot hotels and visiting Epcot then the fastest way is probably to walk to the park.

This is particularly true if you are staying at The Boardwalk, Beach Club, or Yacht Club. The Dolphin and Swan are a little further out so the boat option makes more sense.

There is also a Friendship boat to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Again you can walk but this is further than the walk to Epcot so it makes sense to use the boat.

And it is the quickest option to get to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from the Epcot hotels – there is a bus but it will usually take more time.

You can walk from the Epcot hotel resorts to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Few people seem to do this though! Maybe it is a little too much walking to add to a day at the park.

With all of the boat transportation, it is much quicker to walk at park closing time.

The lines will be long and you will get back to your hotel much more quickly if you walk – even though your feet probably won’t want to take you there at that point of the day!

Related: How to Get from Epcot to Disney Springs

Boat Transportation Within Epcot

The Friendship Boats start running when Epcot’s World Showcase opens at 11.00 am each day.

These boats can be a great way to cut down on walking in Epcot. It is a huge park so if you can plan to use the boats at least once then you will save your tired feet.

There are 2 boats – one to Germany and the other to Morocco. The Friendship boats stop well before closing time in preparation for the Illuminations fireworks.

The last boat leaves Epcot World Showcase at 7.15 and the ones from Morocco and Germany stop at 7.30.

Related Post: Epcot Friendship Boats

Magic Kingdom Ferry Boats

There are 3 Magic Kingdom ferry boats that sail between the Transport and Ticket Center and the entrance to Magic Kingdom.

You can, of course, take the monorail but sometimes it is fun, and quicker depending on the lines, to take the ferry boat.

Each ferry boat can sail with up to 600 guests and has 3 crew members. At busy times all 3 ferries run but at other times there are usually 2.

The Magic Kingdom ferries start sailing 30 minutes before the park opens. They also open early for Extra Magic Hours for Disney hotel resort guests. They sail until 90 minutes after park closing including Extra Magic Hours.

It is a great way to arrive at the Magic Kingdom and I would recommend you do this at least once on your Disney World vacation.

Disney World Hotel Resort Boat Transportation

If you are staying at The Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, or Disney’s Polynesian Resort you have a choice of taking the monorail to Magic Kingdom or one of the boat launches that sail from the resorts.

The Wilderness Resort and Fort Wilderness also have boat transportation to Magic Kingdom.

If you are staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian or Disney’s Polynesian Resort you will take the Gold Flag Launch.

This has stops at both resorts and is a pleasant journey sailing on the Seven Seas Lagoon. If you want to get to the Magic Kingdom more quickly then take the monorail. It takes around 20 minutes to sail around in a loop.

You usually wait around 10 to 15 minutes for a boat. Note that whilst these launches do accommodate guests in wheelchairs (but only if they can transfer out and step down into the boat) they do not accommodate ECVs.

If you stay at Disney’s Wilderness Resort you will sail on the Red Flag Route to the Magic Kingdom. The boats take about 8 minutes to get to Magic Kingdom from Wilderness Lodge. Wait time is usually around 10 minutes between boats.

The Green Flag Route sails between Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground to Magic Kingdom. These cruisers can accommodate wheelchairs and ECVs with no transfer needed. Wait times can be up to 20 minutes and the journey takes around 13 minutes.

The Blue Flag Route goes between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There are 2 boats on this route.

Boat Transportation Disney Springs

Those staying at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs have the option of boat transportation to Disney Springs.

Guests also have the option of bus transportation but the boat is a good option to take at least once during your stay.

If you are staying at the Port Orleans French Quarter or Riverside resorts then you can sail the Sassagoula River to Disney Marketplace.

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Disney Transportation Map

Our Disney Transportation Map is an interactive map designed to help you plan your next Disney vacation. Use it to determine which Disney Resort is the best fit for your next trip to Florida!

How to Use the Disney Transportation Map and Guide

The massive Walt Disney World Resort transportation system can be confusing. Use our Disney World Transportation Map/Guide to navigate your way around the park. We provide the bus, monorail, and boat routes you will need to reach your destination.

To use the interactive Disney World Transportation Map and Guide, simply click on the name of the Disney Resort you wish to depart from or arrive at. You will see the Disney transportation options available to you. The transportation routes are color-coded and highlighted to correspond with the information in the legend key. Note that certain destinations do not have direct transportation options, and you may need to take a connecting mode of transportation to reach your destination.

Walt Disney World Transportation Map and Guide

Disney Transport  is a massive public transportation system at Disney World that provides efficient transportation within the park. All modes of Disney transportation are complementary (i.e., FREE) and open to guests staying at a Disney Resort and staying off-property.

The system consists of buses, monorails, watercraft (water taxis, boats, and ferries), and other assorted modes of transport heading to areas throughout Disney World. Disney Transport provides guests with a wide variety of transportation options, including resorts to theme parks, theme parks to theme parks, resorts to resorts, and Disney Springs (the shopping, dining, and entertainment district). In other words, where ever you want to go to Disney World, you can get there using some form of Disney transportation. Plus, there are taxi services like Uber and Lyft within the park if you so choose.

Because of Disney’s large size – 25 Disney Resorts, 4 theme parks, and two water parks – deciding which mode of transportation you should use to get from point A to point B can be confusing. Thus, we have created a Disney World transportation map to help you find the best route to your destination. Continue reading for detailed information about transportation routes and pickup locations to and from each Disney Resort listed on the map.

How Does Walt Disney World Resort Transportation Work?

Disney provides transportation using buses, ferries/boats, monorails, as well as a few other options like railroad and parking lot trams. One of the great things about Disney transportation lines is that it is entirely free to use, which means you can potentially spend no money on transportation during your stay at the park. Of course, there are plenty of  parking lots if you choose to use your own car (you can even get free parking if you’re staying onsite) — and you can use taxi/Uber/Lyft options (extra charge) to speed up your arrival if necessary. However, if you plan on staying at a Disney Resort, there really is no need to open your wallet to get around Disney World.

As you can see from the Disney World Transportation Map, there is a wide availability of free transportation inside the park. In addition, every Disney Resort has stations/stops to catch various modes of transportation to a theme park, water park, and other destinations around Disney World.

(Note: For maps of the theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels, and Disney Springs, please reference our comprehensive  Disney World Map  page for printable PDF maps.)

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B us Transportation at Disney World

Buses provide Disney World guests a mode of transportation in locations where monorail or boat are not available, and walking is not an option. You can find Disney’s bus service connecting all in-park Disney resort hotels with each theme park and water park (most buses provide direct service), to/from Disney Springs, and service between parks.  Like all modes of Disney transportation, bus service is complimentary and offered to both visitors staying at a Walt Disney World Resort as well as those staying  off-site .

On average, Disney buses run every 20 minutes from all Walt Disney World Resorts, although wait times can vary. To accommodate breakfast dining reservations and parks with Extra Magic Hours, bus service to the theme parks typically begins at 6:30-7 a.m. (running on a less frequent basis). Buses run at full operation roughly one hour before the park opens and stop running up to 2 hours after the park closes in the evening. Buses to/from Disney Springs remain in operation until 2 a.m. Check with your Walt Disney World Resort for the latest information.

Larger  Disney World hotels have bus stops inside the resort grounds, whereas smaller resorts typically have stops near the resort’s front entrance. The bus stops for theme parks are located near the park entrance, and the Disney Springs stop is located near the Town Center entrance.

Transportation and Ticket Center & Monorail Service at Disney World

With over 150,000 daily riders, the  Disney World monorail  is one of the world’s most heavily used monorail systems. There are three monorail lines at Disney, all originating from the  Transportation and Ticket Center  (TTC). The Disney World Transportation Map lists them all. Monorail service is free for Resort guests and non-guests.

The “ Resort ” monorail line loops between Magic Kingdom and the TTC, making stops at the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary Resorts.

The “ Express ” monorail bypasses the resorts and travels directly between the TTC and Magic Kingdom.

The “ Epcot ” monorail line provides service between the TTC and Epcot.

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Boat Service from select Walt Disney Resort Hotels

Guests of select Disney Resort hotels can embark on complimentary boat rides throughout the resort. Ferries, water taxis, and other Disney water transportation bring passengers to and from Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and waterfront Disney Resorts. Most boats run at 15-30-minute intervals.

Magic Kingdom-Area Motor Launch/Motor Cruise Routes

Disney watercraft provide a fun and efficient mode of transportation to and from Magic Kingdom, the TTC, and the resorts surrounding The Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake.

Ferryboats : Ferries take passengers directly between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Typical hours of operation: 30-45 minutes before park opening until 45-60 minutes after park closure.

Gold Flag : The Seven Seas Lagoon Gold Flag boat loop makes stops at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Typical hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. until 60-90 minutes after park closure.

Blue Flag : The Bay Lake Blue Flag loop operates between Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. Typical hours of operation: 6:45 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.

Green Flag : The Green Flag boat travels between Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Magic Kingdom. Typical hours of operation: 8:30 AM until 60-90 minutes after park closure.

Red Flag : The Red Flag boat operates between Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom. Typical hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. until 60-90 minutes after park closure. Boats do not run for Extra Magic Hours.

Disney Springs-Area River Boat / Water Taxi Routes 

The hours of operation for the riverboat routes are typically 11 am – 11:30 pm. However, operating times may vary, so check the daily schedules.

Yellow Flag : Operates between Disney Springs and the Port Orleans-Riverside and Port Orleans-French Quarter.

Blue Flag : Operates between Disney Springs and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort.

Green Flag : Operates between Disney Springs and the Old Key West Resort.

Red Flag : Disney Springs internal boat service.

Epcot/Boardwalk-Area Friendship Boat Routes

The hours of operation of the Friendship Boats are typically 8:30 am until 60 minutes after the parks close. Operating times may vary, so check the daily schedules.

Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Swan Resort, Dolphin Resort, Yacht Club Resort, Beach Club Resort, Boardwalk Inn, and Epcot.

Epcot to Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Swan Resort, and Dolphin Resort.

Epcot internal routes: one route runs between Canada and Morocco pavilions, and the other runs between Germany and Mexico pavilions.

Traveling Between Disney Theme Parks – Transportation Map

If you plan on park hopping, these free Walt Disney Company transportation options are available.

Traveling from ANIMAL KINGDOM to:

• Epcot or Magic Kingdom – Bus
• Hollywood Studios -Bus

Traveling from EPCOT to:

• Animal Kingdom – Bus
• Hollywood Studios – Bus, ferry, or walk
• Magic Kingdom – Take the Epcot monorail to the ticket center. From there, transfer to the Magic Kingdom monorail or the ferry.

Traveling from Disney’s HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS  to:

• Animal Kingdom or Magic Kingdom – Bus
• Epcot –   Bus, ferry, or walk

Traveling from MAGIC KINGDOM to:

• Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios – Bus
• Epcot – Take the Magic Kingdom monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). From there, transfer to the Epcot monorail.

Transportation from a Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort to the Theme Parks 

Guests staying at the Magic Kingdom-area resorts can take the monorail or boats to Magic Kingdom and buses to the other theme parks and water parks. Because of its proximity, guests staying at the Contemporary can walk to Magic Kingdom if they wish.

Guests staying at the Boardwalk-area resorts can either walk or take a ferry boat to Epcot and Hollywood Studios and buses to other theme parks and water parks.

Guests of other  Disney World Deluxe resorts  will use bus transportation to get to their theme park destination.

*see below for resort-specific transportation options

Transportation from Value and Moderate Disney Resorts to the Theme Parks

Guests staying at Value and Moderate resorts will  not  have access to either boats or monorail but  do  have access to buses that go directly to each theme park. Walking directly to a nearby park from your hotel may even be possible. For guests staying at Fort Wilderness, Disney offers a free shuttle service around the resort, making internal loops to take guests to different areas of the gigantic campground.

Transportation Between Resorts

Taking the free Disney transportation between parks can be confusing to the uninitiated. We recommend that you head to the nearest theme park and hop on a bus, monorail, or ferry to your destination. You may also find that heading to Disney Springs and catching a bus from there is an easy option. If time is of major concern, the quickest way to travel between resorts is by taxi/Uber/Lyft. This should cost you in the $10-$15 range, but the time you save may be worth the added expense.

Transportation from Disney Springs

Disney Springs  provides free parking throughout the day. While this may sound tempting to guests with cars, be warned that there is no direct transportation to the theme parks from Disney Springs. You can certainly take a bus or water taxi to other transportation hubs and find connecting services to the parks from there. Just be aware that transportation originating from Disney Springs will take longer than from other locations within Disney World. On a positive note, one-way service from the parks to Disney Springs  is  provided after 4 pm.

Transportation from Disney Deluxe Resorts

 grand floridian resort & spa – disney world transportation map.

The  Grand Floridian Resort & Spa  is Disney’s flagship resort. It also provides its guests with a host of transportation options. The resort’s monorail station is located in the Main Building (2nd floor), the bus stop can be found between the main building and Resort Convention Center, and the water launch is next to Narcoossee’s along the banks of The Seven Seas Lagoon.

Destinations:

• Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Epcot   – Board the Resort monorail to the Ticket & Transportation Center (TTC). Transfer to the Epcot monorail.
• Hollywood Studios –   Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Board the Resort monorail. You can also take the water taxi to Magic Kingdom.
• Water Parks – Bus (service runs 30 minutes before the park opens until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a. m.) or take the Epcot monorail from the TTC and transfer to Disney Springs bus.
• Contemporary Resort or TTC – take the Resort monorail.
• Polynesian Resort – Boat or Resort monorail.

Contemporary  Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Disney’s award-winning Contemporary Resort is located adjacent to Magic Kingdom. This Disney resort hotels monorail station is inside the resort’s Grand Canyon Concourse. At the same time, the bus stop is located between the lobby and the check-in parking lot. In addition, the Contemporary’s boat launch is along the banks of Bay Lake.

• Animal Kingdom or Blizzard Beach – Board the “Animal Kingdom/Blizzard Beach” bus
• Epcot – Board the Resort monorail to the Ticket & Transportation Center (TTC). Transfer to the Epcot monorail.
• Hollywood Studios – Board the “Hollywood Studios” bus
• Magic Kingdom – Walk (5-10 minutes), take the boat, or board the monorail to Magic Kingdom (enjoyable but takes longer than walking).
• Typhoon Lagoon – Before 4 p.m., board the monorail to the TTC and transfer to the “Downtown Disney” bus. There are direct buses between the park and the resort after 4 p.m.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort monorail station is located inside the Great Ceremonial House (2nd floor), the bus stop is outside the Great Ceremonial House, and the boat launch/water taxi is behind the Nanea Volcano Pool. In addition, the Ticket and Transportation Center is just a short walk away.

• Epcot –   Board the Resort monorail (or walk) to the TTC. Transfer to the Epcot monorail.
• Hollywood Studios – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Board the Resort monorail or walk to the TTC and board the Express monorail. You can also take the water taxi to Magic Kingdom.
• Water Parks –   Bus (service runs 30 minutes before the park opens until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Grand Floridian –   Boat or Resort monorail.
• Contemporary –   Resort monorail.
• Disney Springs –   Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.) or take the Epcot monorail from the TTC and transfer to Disney Springs bus.

Wilderness Lodge Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Monorail service does not extend to Wilderness Lodge, but there are a few Disney Transportation options. The bus depot is located adjacent to the Porte Cochere, past the gift shop and Cub’s Den. The boat dock can be accessed through the back door of the Lodge, past the Silver Creek Springs Pool, and down a walkway.

• Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes)
• Epcot – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes)
• Hollywood Studios – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes)
• Magic Kingdom – Boat (begins operating 30 minutes before the park opens on standard days, 1 hour before during Extra Magic Hours, and ends 45 minutes after the park closes) or Bus (service runs 45 minutes before the park opens until 2 hours after the park closes)
• Water Parks –   Bus (service runs 30 minutes before the park opens until 1 hour after the park closes)
• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a. m.).
• Contemporary Resort – Boat (begins operating 30 minutes before the park opens on standard days, 1 hour before during Extra Magic Hours, and ends 45 minutes after the park closes).
• Fort Wilderness Campground – Boat (begins operating 30 minutes before the park opens on standard days, 1 hour before during Extra Magic Hours, and ends 45 minutes after the park closes).

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Disney World Transportation Map

Disney’s  Animal Kingdom Lodge  is the only Deluxe Resort that offers just one mode of transportation – bus service. The buses that provide service to AKL do not go directly to other resorts. That said, you will find buses that service all Disney World theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. As you exit the main lobby, the Animal Kingdom Lodge bus station is on the left. Unfortunately, there aren’t any walking paths between Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park despite their proximity.

• Epcot – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom –   Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Disney Springs –   Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.).

Beach Club Resort and Yacht Club Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Walking to Epcot from Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts takes a few minutes. This allows you easy access to the wonderful attractions and  dining of Epcot , plus the Epcot monorail station. As far as other modes of transportation go, buses (stations located between the lobby and check-in parking lot) and water taxis (near the lighthouse on Crescent Lake) are nearby.

• Epcot –   Walk or take the boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour. after the park closes).
• Hollywood Studios – Boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30–7:00 am until 2 hours after the park closes), or walk to the Epcot monorail station and transfer to the Magic Kingdom monorail at the TTC..
• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.).
• Swan/Dolphin/Boardwalk Inn Resorts – walk or take the boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour after the park closes).

Swan Resort and Dolphin Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Like the Beach Club/Yacht Club Resorts, Swan and Dolphin Resorts provide their guests with bus and water taxi transportation. You can walk to Epcot in about 15 minutes, so the Epcot monorail is also within easy reach (if you don’t mind a little exercise). Buses depart from the front entrances of both the Swan Resort and the Dolphin Resort, while boats launch from the dock between the two resorts.

• Epcot – Walk or take the boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Hollywood Studios –   Boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes), or walk to the Epcot monorail station and transfer at the TTC to the MK monorail.
• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.).
• Beach Club/Yacht Club/Boardwalk Inn Resorts – Walk or take the boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, and until 1 hour after the park closes).

Boardwalk Inn – Disney World Transportation Map

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn benefits from its close proximity to Epcot (just a few minutes’ walk) and the Epcot monorail line. The bus stop for other Disney World locations can be found between the lobby and the check-in parking lot. At the same time, the water taxi to the Yacht Club, Swan, Dolphin, Beach Club, Epcot and Hollywood Studios is located along the Boardwalk waterfront.

• Animal Kingdom –   Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes), or walk to the Epcot monorail station and transfer at the TTC to the Magic Kingdom monorail.
• Beach Club/Yacht Club/Swan/Dolphin Resorts – Walk or take the boat (operates from 8 a.m. on standard hour days, 7:30 a.m. during Extra Magic Hour mornings, until 1 hour after the park closes).

Old Key West Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Old Key West is a short boat ride away from all the excitement of Disney Springs. The water taxi dock can be found behind the lobby on the waterfront. There are 5 bus stops at Old Key West with direct service to the theme parks and water parks. The bus stops are located here: Peninsular Road (Buildings 23 – 29), South Point Road (Buildings 45 – 56), Old Turtle Pond Road (Buildings 30 – 44), Miller’s Road (Buildings 15 – 22 and 62 – 64), and North Cove Road/Hospitality House (Buildings 11 – 14).

• Animal Kingdom –  Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30–7:00 am until 2 hours after the park closes), or walk to the Epcot monorail station and transfer at the Transportation and Ticket Center to the MK monorail.
• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.) or boat (runs from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.).

Saratoga Springs Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is the largest Disney Vacation Club resort. It’s located within walking distance of Disney Springs, the popular shopping and dining area of Disney World. The Saratoga Springs “Blue Flag” water taxi brings guests to/from Disney Springs. There are 5 bus stops inside the resort to transport guests directly to theme parks and water parks. These can be found at the following locations: The Springs (Guest Villa 3101 – 4436 & The Carriage House), Congress Park (Guest Villas 1101 – 2836), The Paddock (Guest Villas 4501 – 6836), The Carousel (Guest Villas 7101 – 7836), and The Grandstand (Guest Villas 8101 – 9836).

• Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.), boat (runs from 10 a.m. -11 p.m.), or walk on the path to Disney Springs.

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Transportation from Disney Moderate Resorts

Caribbean beach resort – disney world transportation map.

Due to its large size, the Caribbean Beach Resort runs an internal shuttle bus loop throughout its grounds to bring guests to other parts of the resort. External bus transportation to all Disney theme parks and water parks is also available throughout the resort. There are 8 locations to catch external buses: outside of Port Royal, across from Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Jamaica, Aruba, Barbados, Martinique, and at the Custom House.

Coronado Springs Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Coronado Springs is a “moderate” Disney Resort in the Animal Kingdom section of Disney World. It’s also in close proximity to Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Buses provide transportation to theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and the Boardwalk area. Bus stops can be found at El Centro, Casitas, Ranchos, and Ranchos and Cabanas.

• Epcot –   Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Water Parks –   Bus (service runs 30 minutes before the park opens until 1 hour after park close).

Fort Wilderness Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Disney’s Fort Wilderness & Campground is a themed camping resort located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. There are three internal bus routes – identified as purple, orange, and yellow. These buses run the length of the resort between the Outpost Depot (near the entrance of the resort) and to Settlement Depot (near the resort’s waterfront area). External buses take guests to theme parks and water parks from these two depots. Fort Wilderness also has a water taxi launch (near Settlement Depot) which brings guests directly to Magic Kingdom (Green Flag) or indirectly via nearby resorts (Blue Flag).

• Animal Kingdom – Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot and board the Animal Kingdom bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Epcot – Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot and board the Epcot bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Hollywood Studios – Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot and board the Hollywood Studios bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Magic Kingdom –   Take an internal bus to the Settlement Depot and board the boat to Magic Kingdom (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Water Parks – Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot and board the appropriate bus (service runs 30 minutes before the park opens until 1 hour after the park closes).
• Disney Springs –   Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot and board the Disney Springs bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.).
• Contemporary/Wilderness Lodge – Take an internal bus to Settlement Depot and board the boat to the Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge
• Polynesian/Grand Floridian – Take an internal bus to Settlement Depot and board the boat to Magic Kingdom or the Contemporary, then ride the Resort monorail.

Port Orleans Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Port Orleans Resort has two distinct Disney Resort hotels themed to look like the Old South and New Orleans – Riverside and French Quarter, respectively.

Port Orleans – Riverside 

Water launch service to Disney Springs is available from the marina. Riverside has four bus stops the North (behind Building 80), South (behind the main building), East (behind Building 85), and West (behind Building 25) depots. Port Orleans-Riverside shares bus service with Port Orleans-French Quarter.

Port Orleans – French Quarter

Water launch service to Disney Springs is available from the marina. Disney bus transportation goes to all the theme parks and water parks. The bus stop is located outside the main entrance of the hotel.

Transportation from Disney Value Resorts

All-star resorts – disney world transportation map.

We have grouped the All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music, and Sports) into one category because they all have similar transportation services. Bus loops going directly to the Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks may or may not pick up guests from other All-Star resorts along the way. The bus stop for All-Star Movies is located at Cinema Hall near Donald’s Double Feature Gifts & Sundries; All-Star Music is located at Melody Hall near Maestro Mickey’s Gifts & Sundries, and All-Star Sports is located at Stadium Hall near Sport Goofy Gifts & Sundries.

• Magic Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
• Disney Springs –   Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.).

Pop Century Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

Pop Century Resort is a Disney Value Resort themed around 20th-century American pop culture. Disney bus transportation goes to all theme parks and water parks from the resort. The bus stop for Pop Century is located outside near the front lobby, just past Everything Pop Shopping and Dining.

Art of Animation Resort – Disney World Transportation Map

The Art of Animation Resort is themed around Disney animated classics like Finding Nemo and The Lion King. This resort has one bus stop with transportation to every theme, water park, and Disney Springs. The bus stop is located in front of Animation Hall.

Disney Skyliner

Disney Skyliner is the newest Walt Disney World Resort transportation feature. The gondola lift system launched on September 29, 2019, and is now in full swing.

The Disney Skyliner  has 3 routes that connect to resorts and theme parks.

The lines for the Disney Skyliner are hubbed from a central station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. There are 5 stations in total.

The 3 Disney Skyliner routes are as follows:

 Epcot Line

Route: Caribbean Beach – Riviera – Epcot

The Epcot Line is the longest of the 3 Disney Skyliner lines. The duration between Caribbean Beach and Riviera takes approximately three minutes, and the duration between Riviera and Epcot takes approximately six minutes.

Hollywood Studios Line

Route: Caribbean Beach – Hollywood Studios

The ride time for a one-way trip between Caribbean Beach and Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park is 5 minutes.

Art of Animation and Pop Century Line

Route: Caribbean Beach – Art of Animation – Pop Century

The Art of Animation and Pop Century Line is the shortest route of the three. The ride time for a one-way trip on the Art of Animation route takes approximately 4 minutes.

Disney Minnie Vans, Uber, Lyft, and Taxi Service

For those of you who don’t mind spending the extra money to get better service, then Walt Disney World has a few options for you. Guests can opt for the convenience and playfulness of the Disney Minnie Vans service or the standard on-demand ride services of Lyft and Uber. And yes, there are still plenty of old-school taxis within the park as well. Any of these options will improve your comfort level and save you time.

Disney Minnie Vans

Disney Minnie Vans is Walt Disney World’s on-demand ride service. These vehicles operate daily from 6:30 am to 12:30 am and are available to anyone within the park.

Although Disney has partnered with Lyft on this service,  Disney Minnie Vans  are actually operated by Disney and driven by Disney Cast Members (Disney employees). To schedule a Disney Minnie Van, you simply open the standard Lyft app and call for a pickup as you would for a normal Lyft ride.

As far as the vehicles go, the vans are more like midsize SUVs. They are painted red with white polka dots (a la Minnie Mouse). Each vehicle will hold six passengers and carry two adjustable car seats for children.

The cost of Minnie Vans is much higher than a taxi, Uber, and standard Lyft rides. Be aware the Guests can only be picked up in designated pickup zones and not from sidewalks or non-designated areas. Minnie Vans are able to drop you off directly at the Magic Kingdom or next to Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness or anywhere else you wish to go.

Disney Minnie Vans are a good option if you don’t mind paying for comfort and point-to-point convenience.

Lyft and Uber

On-demand Lyft and Uber services are available throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.

While cheaper than Minnie Vans and regular taxi services, be aware that “surge pricing” is in effect during periods of high demand. Prices for Lyft and Uber could potentially exceed taxi rates during this time. But, for the most part, Lyft and Uber will be the cheapest transportation option (other than the free Disney Transportation options listed above).

Using an on-demand ride service like Uber and Lyft is fairly straightforward. Just download one of the apps and use it on your Android or iPhone. Remember to stay put once you call for the car, so there is no confusion as you meet your driver.

Taxis are located throughout Walt Disney World Resort and use different brand names (Yellow Cab, City, Checker, or Safety). However, all the taxis are yellow, and all are operated by Mears Transportation (a company that has an official relationship with Disney). We recommend that you use the yellow cabs (sedans and vans) with meters, lest you pay more than you have to.

Call (407) 699-9999 to schedule a pickup, or have your hotel’s front desk call over to a Yellow Cab or taxi to wait for you.

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Transportation to Hollywood Studios: Navigating with Ease

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is an upscale New England nautical-themed hotel located within Walt Disney World Resort. One of the primary concerns for you staying at the resort is the transportation options available to navigate around the Disney property, especially traveling to popular destinations like Hollywood Studios.

You have multiple transportation options to reach Hollywood Studios from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The most convenient and swift option is the Friendship Boat service, which provides a relaxing scenic route along Crescent Lake to Hollywood Studios. This water taxi service is included with your stay at the resort, with boats typically arriving every 15-20 minutes. The travel time is approximately 25 minutes, and the boat docks are a short walk from the resort’s main entrance.

Alternatively, you can use the bus service that runs approximately every 20 minutes from the resort to various Disney World locations, including Hollywood Studios. The bus travel time can range from 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic and time of day. For those preferring a bit of exercise or seeking the quickest route, walking is an option, with a well-marked, paved pathway leading from the Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios. This walk takes about 20-25 minutes.

Bus Service from the Yacht Club to Hollywood Studios

Disney Bus Transportation provides a convenient option for guests staying at Disney resorts to travel to various Disney parks including Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom. The services are timely and designed to enhance your Disney experience by offering comfortable travel across the Walt Disney World Resort.

Overview of Disney Bus Transportation

Disney Bus Transportation is a fleet of buses offered by Walt Disney World to transport guests between Disney resorts and theme parks. The system is complimentary and operates continuously throughout the day.

• Frequency : Buses arrive at each bus stop approximately every 20 minutes.
• Operating Hours : The bus service begins 45 minutes prior to park opening and ends one hour after park closing.
• Pick-Up Locations : Each Disney resort has clearly marked bus stops where you can catch the bus to your desired park. At Disney’s Yacht Club Resort , the bus stop is located near the front entrance of the resort.
• Travel Time : The distance covered from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios is typically a short ride, around 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions within the resort.
• Accessibility : Buses are equipped to accommodate guests with disabilities.

Remember to check the bus schedule at your resort’s bus stop for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding departure times and potential changes due to weather or special events.

Water Transportation at the Yacht Club

Guests at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort have the distinct advantage of water-based transportation to various destinations, including Hollywood Studios.

Using Friendship Boats and Ferries

Friendship Boats provide a scenic route across Crescent Lake, linking Disney’s Yacht Club Resort with Hollywood Studios . Begin your journey at the dock, typically located between the resort’s marina and the lighthouse. These boats are not only a means of transport but also an enjoyable attraction, offering leisurely rides and picturesque views of the BoardWalk Inn and Beach Club Resort .

To maximize your travel experience aboard the Friendship Boats, follow these steps:

• Locate the boat dock outside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort .
• Board the next available boat; boats arrive approximately every 15-20 minutes.
• Enjoy the ride, which typically takes about 25 minutes. You’ll pass by the Beach Club Resort and the BoardWalk Inn , with the option to disembark at either location.

Remember, the Friendship Boats also provide convenient access to other areas around Crescent Lake , facilitating exploration and travel to additional amenities, such as nearby water parks and dining venues. The service typically operates from morning until late evening, ensuring you can take advantage of the boat rides throughout your day.

Disney Skyliner Travel at the Yacht Club

The Disney Skyliner provides an aerial gondola experience connecting multiple Disney resorts, including the Caribbean Beach Resort, to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

While Disney World’s Skyliner service does not directly connect to the Yacht Club Resort, it does connect very close to the Yacht Club Resort. Guests can easily access the Skyliner at the nearby International Gateway station at Epcot, which is within walking distance. From there, t he Skyliner provides transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and several resorts, including Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort .

Accessibility: The Disney Skyliner cabins are designed to be accessible for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-friendly cabins ensure an inclusive experience for all guests. The Skyliner operates with doors that open automatically, and cabins slow down, providing ample time for embarkation and disembarkation.

Operating Hours: The service typically begins 30 minutes prior to the earliest park opening and concludes after the last park closing, so plan your travels accordingly to ensure you reach your destination on time.

Walking Path to Hollywood Studios

Guests at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort enjoy the convenience of walking directly to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This option, preferred for its scenic value and efficiency, complements the resort’s nautical theme.

Scenic and Direct Walking Routes

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort lies within a walking distance of approximately 0.8 miles to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The path ensures a relaxing stroll or an energetic walk.

• Start your journey by locating the walking path at the edge of the resort’s property, closest to the water.
• Follow the path as it meanders along the shoreline of Crescent Lake, offering views of the tranquil waters and lush landscaping.
• The path passes by Disney’s BoardWalk, a quarter-mile promenade brimming with shops and eateries, directly linking you to your destination.
• The estimated walk time is about 15 to 20 minutes, but can vary depending on your pace and any stops to enjoy the scenery.
• The route is fully paved and well-maintained, suitable for guests with strollers or wheelchairs, ensuring an accessible experience for all travelers.

Remember, you can take this short and pleasant walk at any time, whether you’re headed to the park at opening time or returning to your resort after a day of adventure.

Utilizing Ride-Sharing Services

When you need to travel from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft offer a convenient option.

Uber and Lyft as Transportation Options

Uber and Lyft function as on-demand ride services that you can request through an app on your smartphone. These platforms provide a range of vehicle options to choose from, tailored to group size or budget preferences.

• Install the Uber or Lyft app on your mobile device and create an account if you have not already done so. This is a one-time step and secures your access to their transport services.
• Select Disney’s Yacht Club Resort as your pickup location in the app. Input “Hollywood Studios” as your destination to receive a fare estimate and vehicle choices.
• For the fastest service, opt for a standard ride without any ride-pooling options. This ensures you travel directly to your destination without additional passenger stops.
• Confirm your ride choice and finalize any payment details. Remember, while both Uber and Lyft may offer similar services, costs can vary, especially during peak hours due to surge pricing.
• Review the driver details, vehicle make, and model that the app provides. Proceed to the designated pickup area, typically near the resort’s main entrance, for your ride.

Uber and Lyft rides usually take a matter of minutes to arrive once requested, and the trip to Hollywood Studios generally takes less than 15 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Therefore, they are considered one of the fastest ways to get there.

By selecting Lyft or Uber, you gain the flexibility to schedule your travel according to your timetable and potentially enjoy a quicker trip compared to other modes of transport. However, prices are subject to change; therefore, checking the app for the most current cost is advised. Having cash on hand for a gratuity is a recommended tip for exemplary service.

Taxi Services Within Disney World

Taxi services at Walt Disney World Resort offer a convenient transportation option.

Availability and Flexibility of Taxis

Taxis are available 24/7 at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Ensure you reserve your taxi in advance, especially during peak hours or special events, to avoid wait times. You can conveniently find a taxi at designated taxi stands throughout the resort, or you may request one from the hotel’s front desk.

Cost varies by distance traveled and taxi service company but is typically metered. Fare estimates to destinations such as Disney’s Hollywood Studios are provided by the driver at the time of service. Expect additional fees for services like large items or excess luggage. For a trip from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios, the fare tends to be within an acceptable range for quick transport.

Make sure to consider traffic conditions that might affect your travel time , especially when planning to reach the parks at opening times or before dining reservations. It’s also important to note that taxi services can be a time-efficient transportation method as they provide direct routes, unlike some other complimentary transport options that may make multiple stops.

Parking and Resort Access for Personal Vehicles

When driving to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, understanding the parking infrastructure and access guidelines ensures a smooth start to your Disney vacation.

Navigating Parking at Disney Resorts

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers ample parking for guests who choose to drive themselves, with designated parking areas for convenience. Follow these steps to navigate the resort parking:

• Locate the parking entrance as you approach the resort to ensure a seamless entry.
• Proceed to the security checkpoint , where you’ll show your reservation or proof of dining.
• After security, drive towards the main parking lot , which sits adjacent to the resort lobby.
• Park your vehicle in any available spot; there is no valet service currently offered due to enhanced health and safety measures.
• If you’re staying as a guest, link your parking fee to your resort stay for easier billing.
• Remember your parking section to help locate your car upon returning from the theme parks or other areas.
• Be mindful of the potential for traffic during peak times when planning your travel to and from the resort.

Regular parking is included for guests staying overnight at Disney’s Yacht Club, while day guests can park for a fee. This structure ensures that parking is both accessible and regulated, contributing to a better overall experience at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Using the Minnie Van Service

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers a premium transportation option known as the Minnie Van Service . This service, accessible via the My Disney Experience app, provides direct, private transport to various Disney locations, including Hollywood Studios.

Benefits of the Minnie Van for Direct Travel

A Minnie Van is a Disney-operated vehicle that takes resort guests directly to their desired destinations within Walt Disney World Resort. When you opt for the Minnie Van Service from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios, you will experience several benefits:

• Convenience : You can quickly book a Minnie Van through the My Disney Experience app without the need to wait in queues for standard park transportation.
• Comfort : Minnie Vans offer a comfortable and air-conditioned ride, equipped with two child seats for the safety of younger passengers.
• Speed : As a direct service, Minnie Vans typically reduce travel time compared to multi-stop shuttle services.
• Operational Hours : Minnie Vans operate from early morning until late at night, providing flexibility for your travel plans.
• Capacity : Each Minnie Van can accommodate up to six passengers, making it ideal for families or groups traveling together.
• Style : Travel in style with Minnie Vans’ distinct Disney-themed design.

To book a Minnie Van, simply open your My Disney Experience app and select the Minnie Van Service option under the “Ride Share” category. The cost of the service is determined by the distance traveled, and the specific fare will be displayed in the app before you confirm your booking. Payment is conveniently handled through the app, streamlining your experience. Remember, this service is exclusive to guests staying at Disney Resort hotels, like Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The Minnie Van Service embodies a blend of Disney magic with the practicality of efficient transport, enhancing your vacation with a touch of personalized service.

Car Services for Premium Travel

When seeking a more exclusive experience, car services provide a private, direct route to your destination.

Luxury Transport with Limousines and Town Cars

Luxury transport refers explicitly to premium car services that offer high-end vehicles such as limousines and town cars. These vehicles are synonymous with comfort and style, making them a popular choice for travelers desiring a sophisticated journey from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios.

• Limousines : These long, luxury cars represent the pinnacle of premium travel. Typically, a limousine ride from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Hollywood Studios will vary in cost , generally depending on the level of luxury and any additional amenities you choose. Travel times are swift, offering a journey that can be as quick as 15-20 minutes, traffic permitting. Limousines are equipped to offer high-speed travel while ensuring your utmost comfort.
• Town Cars : These sedans offer a balance of luxury and practicality. Town car services charge different rates, but they are often more affordable than a limousine while still providing a plush, private experience. The travel time to Hollywood Studios usually aligns with the limousine, ensuring you arrive punctually. Each town car is maintained to provide the highest speed allowed while prioritizing passenger safety.

What About the Monorail?

Disney World does not offer direct monorail service to the Yacht Club Resort. Guests at the Yacht Club can access the monorail by walking through EPCOT to the park’s entrance, where they can connect to the monorail system.

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February 1, 2020 //  by  Sarah Etinas //   2 Comments

Searching for a clear, yet comprehensive guide to Disney transportation? We’ve got you covered! This guide covers exactly how to travel around Disney using Disney World transportation.

When most visitors come to Disney World for the first time, they don’t understand the Disney transportation system, and their trip becomes a whole lot harder than it needs to be. To be fair, at first glance, the Disney transportation system looks quite confusing. Between the buses and the monorails and the boats and the Skyliner, it can seem overwhelming. But don’t be afraid! This guide is here to break it down for you.

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How Do You Use Disney Transportation?  

Disney transportation can seem very complicated and confusing, but we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you! There are many perks to the Disney transportation system, as, if you use it properly, you can get just about anywhere in the Walt Disney World Resort area for free.

The Disney World transportation network consists of a myriad of transportation options, including buses, monorails, boats, and more! While that can seem a bit overwhelming, the easiest way to look at it is to figure out how to get from point A to point B, simply by referring to our Disney transportation guide below.

Forms of Disney Transportation

Bus transportation at disney.

While the Disney bus is the least exciting form of transportation on the property, it is also the most expansive. There are buses that go from every Disney resort  to every theme park and waterpark, between theme parks, to Disney Springs, and even sometimes between resorts.

Because Disney resorts, parks, activities can be bustling from the early hours of the morning to the late hours of the night, the Disney bus schedule runs from 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. At peak hours of the day (which is typically just when the parks are open), Disney buses run every 20 minutes or so.  

Monorail Transportation At Disney

The Walt Disney World Resort has three different monorail lines: the Resort line, the Epcot line, and the Express line. The monorails start running 30 minutes before the earliest park opens and stop running one hour after the last park closes. All three of these monorail lines converge at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), the hub of Disney World transportation. In other words, if you can access a monorail, you can get easily get to any monorail stop on any line.

The Resort monorail line stops at the TTC, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Magic Kingdom. If you want to skip all of the hotels, jump on the Express monorail line instead, as that line takes guests directly from the TTC to Magic Kingdom (and back). Lastly, the Epcot monorail line takes guests from the TTC to Epcot (and back), just as its name implies. If this seems a little confusing, having a Disney monorail map can help you visualize the routes a little bit better.

Skyliner Transportation At Disney  

The newest form of Disney transportation is the Disney Skyliner. This whimsical gondola form of transportation also has three different lines: the Epcot line, the Hollywood Studios line, and the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort line. All of these three lines converge at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.

The Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Skyliner line takes guests from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The Hollywood Studios Skyliner line then takes guests from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Hollywood Studios. As an alternative, the Epcot Skyliner line takes guests from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Disney’s Riviera Resort and Epcot.

Boat Transportation At Disney

As if buses, monorails, and Skyliners weren’t enough, Disney Transportation also includes boats. There are several boat routes, all revolving around Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Epcot. Disney boat transportation typically starts running 30 minutes before the first park opens and closes one hour after the last park closes.

First up, there are the Magic Kingdom boats. There are ferryboats that take guests between Magic Kingdom and the TTC. From there, you can hop on a monorail or a bus to just about anywhere in the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to these ferry boats, there are four different flag-oriented boat routes. The Seven Seas Lagoon Gold Flag boat takes guests between Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Bay Lake Blue Flag boat transports riders between Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. For a straight shot route from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds to Magic Kingdom, hop on the Green Flag boat. Lastly, for a clear-cut route between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom, take the Red Flag boat.

Because Disney Springs is open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., the boats that transport guests to, from, and around the area are open during the same hours. The Yellow Flag boat takes riders between Disney Springs, Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside, and Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter. The Blue Flag boat takes guests between Disney Springs and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The Green Flag boat transports riders between Disney Springs and Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Lastly, the Red Flag boat transports guests within Disney Springs from the West Side dock to The Landing dock to the Marketplace dock.

Finally, there is a set of boats that takes guests in and around the Epcot area. First, there is a route that takes guests between Epcot, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. There is also another nearly identical route that makes all of these same stops, as well as a stop at Hollywood Studios. Lastly, there are a couple of Disney boat transportation options within Epcot, including between the Germany and Mexico pavilions and between the Morocco and Canada Pavilions.

Minnie Van Service

Disney’s Minnie Van Service is one of the most unique Disney transportation options. It is essentially Lyft with a Disney twist. You’ll actually use the Lyft app to request a Minnie Van Service ride! There are a few differences between Lyft and the Minnie Van Service. First, instead of getting picked up in a regular old car, you’ll get picked up in a vehicle decked out just like Minnie: a red background and white polka dots. Another difference is that the Minnie Van Service costs quite a bit more than a normal Lyft. Lastly, unlike Lyft which can pick you up and drop you off practically anywhere, there are designated pick-up and drop-off locations for the Minnie Van Service.  

Airport Transportation Services

Disney no longer offers free transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO), but there are lots of affordable and varied options to choose from. They make it easy to fly into the airport and get to your Disney Resort in a timely manner and without any stress.

Walt Disney World Transportation Map

Below you will find an extremely detailed Disney transportation map, including the routes for buses, monorails, Skyliner, water transportation, shuttles and more. This map of Disney transportation shows you exactly where each type of transportation goes and how many stops you’ll have to pause at before reading  your final destination. This is a really fantastic printable Disney map to have with you during your visit as it is highly helpful!

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Transportation Between Disney Deluxe Resorts And Disney Parks

One of the perks of Disney deluxe resorts is the ease of transportation. From most Disney deluxe resorts, you can get to the park of your choice by only using one form of transportation. Sometimes you can even walk directly to the parks from your Disney deluxe resort.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to Animal Kingdom.  

Epcot: Take the Disney bus directly from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Go on a five to ten-minute walk around the Disney Boardwalk area or take a Disney Boardwalk boat.

Hollywood Studios: Take a Disney Boardwalk boat.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus directly from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to Magic Kingdom. As an alternative, walk to the Epcot monorail station, take the Epcot monorail to the TTC, and take the Express monorail to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Beach Club Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn to Animal Kingdom.

Hollywood Studios: Take a Disney Boardwalk boat.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus directly from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn to Magic Kingdom. As an alternative, walk to the Epcot monorail station, take the Epcot monorail to the TTC, and take the Express monorail to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Resort monorail line to the TTC. From there, hop onto the Epcot monorail line.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom : Go on a five- to ten-minute walk, take the Bay Lake Blue Flag boat, or take the Resort monorail line to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Disney Spring.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Resort monorail line to the TTC. From there, hop onto the Epcot monorail line.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Hollywood Studios.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Seven Seas Lagoon Gold Flag boat or the Resort monorail line.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Disney Springs.  

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney Springs Green Flag boat.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Animal Kingdom.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Seven Seas Gold Flag boat or walk to the TTC and hop on the Express monorail line.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Riviera Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Epcot Skyliner line from Disney’s Riviera Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Skyliner Disney’s Art of Animation Resort line and get off at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. From there, transfer to the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Riviera Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Riviera Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney Springs Blue Flag boat.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Epcot.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Bay Lake Blue Flag boat or the Magic Kingdom Red Flag boat.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus directly from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Magic Kingdom. As an alternative, walk to the Epcot monorail station, take the Epcot monorail to the TTC, and take the Express monorail to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to Disney Springs.

Transportation Between Disney Moderate Resorts And Disney Parks

While many of the Disney deluxe resorts had a slew of transportation options, the Disney moderate resorts  don’t have that level of convenience. Most Disney transportation routes from the Disney moderate resorts rely on the Disney buses, although there are a few exceptions.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Epcot Skyliner line from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line directly from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to Disney Springs.  

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter to Epcot.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney Springs Yellow Flag boat.  

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Hollywood Studios.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to Magic Kingdom.  

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Animal Kingdom.  

Epcot: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Epcot.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Hollywood Studios.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Settlement Depot. Then, from there, board the Magic Kingdom Green Flag boat or Bay Lake Blue Flag boat.  

Disney Springs: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Disney Springs.

Transportation Between Disney Value Resorts And Disney Parks

Just like Disney moderate resorts, Disney transportation options from Disney value resorts are rather limited. Thankfully, the newly-opened Disney Skyliner adds a few more options for Disney World transportation from the value resorts.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to Animal Kingdom.  

Epcot: Take the Art of Animation Resort Skyliner line to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Then, from there, hop on the Epcot Skyliner line.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Art of Animation Resort Skyliner line to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Then, from there, hop on the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to Disney Springs.  

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Animal Kingdom.  

Epcot: Take the Art of Animation Resort Skyliner line to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Then, from there, hop on the Epcot Skyliner line.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Art of Animation Resort Skyliner line to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Then, from there, hop on the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to Magic Kingdom.  

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to Disney Springs.  

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort  

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to Epcot.  

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to Hollywood Studios.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort to Disney Springs.

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to Animal Kingdom

Epcot: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to Epcot.

Hollywood Studios: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to Hollywood Studios.  

Magic Kingdom: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Springs: Take the Disney bus from Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to Disney Springs.

The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Animal Kingdom: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Animal Kingdom.

Hollywood Studios: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Settlement Depot. Then, from there, board the Magic Kingdom Green Flag boat or Bay Lake Blue Flag boat.

Disney Springs: Take the internal Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort bus to the Outpost Depot. Then, from there, hop on the Disney bus from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to Disney Springs.  

Transportation Between Disney Resorts

The most straightforward way to go between Disney Resorts is by taking the easiest form of transportation from one resort to the closest theme park, and then taking another form of transportation from the theme park to the resort. As an alternative, you could always take an Uber, Lyft, or Minnie Van. While these aren’t free (as they aren’t provided by Disney), it’s much quicker than taking Disney transportation and should only cost you between $10 and $15.

I hope this Disney transportation guide helped to make all of the transportation options at Disney World a little bit more understandable. As always, I’ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have!

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There are busses from shades of green to the parks!!! You should be good!

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Disney Transportation Guide for Getting Around Walt Disney World

A Vacation at Disney World includes Complimentary Transportation across the parks, resorts, water parks and Disney Springs. And if you’re visiting for a competition, you can get shuttles to the ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Golf Courses too. Staying on Disney property while at Walt Disney World offers a variety of benefits, and not needing a car is one of them! However, while Disney World does provide FREE Disney transportation at Walt Disney World, it still is somewhat confusing. From when to take the Disney Bus, to the Ferry, or the Monorail, or Skyliner, we’re breaking down ALL the ways you can get around Disney World on your next vacation.

How To Get Around at Walt Disney World

One of the biggest mysteries of any Disney Vacation is based on the question “Do you need a car at Walt Disney World? And while we sometimes recommend driving a car to Walt Disney World we are also big advocates for just taking the plane there and planning to be stranded at Disney for your vacation. Don’t worry, it’s actually quite liberating and not that scary. In fact, it actually has a term; the Disney Bubble. Being in the Disney Bubble, not only means you leave the real world behind, but also most of the responsibilities too. Whether it’s making your meals, or driving from one place to another…all those things can be done for you at Disney World. Meaning that you get to sit back and relax instead. Still, you’ll will need to know which bus, monorail, or boat to hail to get where you’re going. Let’s dive into all the Transportation at Walt Disney World options. 

Getting To and From the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World

Getting to and from the Orlando International Airport ( MCO) to Walt Disney World isn’t difficult. But, it does cost something. You can choose a ride-share service, like Uber, for a flat rate cost for whoever can fit in the car you choose in the app. Or you can pay a per-person fee for a service like Mears Connect. You can also use a good old fashioned Taxi Service. No matter which you choose you will have to add this to your Disney Budget. Because Disney World DOES NOT have a free shuttle from the Orlando Airport. As such you will have to plan for one of the following. 

• Hire a Shuttle Bus from Orlando Airport to Disney World 
• Hail an Uber/ Lyft or Taxi

Buses at Disney World 

The main transportation service available at every Disney Resort are the Disney Buses. As the main mode of transportation across the entire property, there are some resorts, like the Value Resorts , for which Disney buses are their only form of transportation. 

Where do Disney Buses Go?

When staying on property at Disney World, you can catch Disney Buses to and from most places, but there are rules. Disney Buses from Disney Resorts go to the Disney Parks, Water Parks and Disney Springs. Disney Buses from Disney Springs only go to Disney Resorts, ( Not Parks). And Disney Buses from the Parks go to Disney Resorts, and sometimes, other parks. Buses generally cannot be taken from one resort to get to another resort.

Typically, Disney Buses are scheduled to  arrive every 15-20 minutes at the bus stations across Walt Disney World. However, this is pretty untrue much of the time, especially if you’re visiting during peak season. If taking the buses anywhere, allow yourself about an hour or so of travel time. Buses can be taken from the resorts to the Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Springs. Your best bet is to check the resort page within the My Disney Experience App for the Bus Times tab, so that you can see the arrival times for each bus at your home resort. Here are some general Bus rules to remember for Walt Disney World. 

Disney Bus Information

• You can get a Disney Bus from your Disney Resort to any of the four Disney Parks, two Water Parks and Disney Springs. 
• Disney Springs buses only travel to the Disney Resorts, not the parks. 
• Disney Buses do not travel between Disney Resorts. This is important to remember if you’re visiting a resort for a late dinner reservation. As you won’t be able to travel from one resort to another, you will have to get a bus to a park first, and transfer from there to your Resort Bus. 
• Sometimes you can get a Disney Bus from one park to another. For example, right now if you’re at Magic Kingdom, you would be able to catch a bus to either Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or Hollywood Studios. But would have to catch the Monorail if you wanted to visit EPCOT.
• Disney Buses typically start running about 45 minutes before a parks opening time, and about 60 minutes after a parks closing time. These times adjust accordingly for both Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Theme Park hours. 

Disney World Monorail Transportation

One of the marvels of a Disney World Vacation is being able to enjoy the monorail. This train in the sky connects two separate areas at Walt Disney World: The Disney Monorail Resorts and The Transportation and Ticket Center Line. Both monorail lines are accessible from the Transportation Ticket Center (TTC) and allow transportation by monorail from Magic Kingdom to EPCOT, with a transfer at the TTC. Here’s what you need to know about the two monorails at Disney World. 

The Disney Monorail Resorts and Magic Kingdom Line

With access just outside the Magic Kingdom front gates, the Disney Monorail Resort Line connects three resorts, and the TTC.  The Resorts Monorail stops at Magic Kingdom, The Contemporary Resort, the Transportation Ticket Center (TTC), The Polynesian ( and Shades of Green), and The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This “highway in the sky” creates one loop that will take you to and from Magic Kingdom. 

• Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
• The Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The TTC and Epcot Monorail Line

Accessible from the main entrance of Magic Kingdom and the TTC, a second loop will take you to Epcot.  If you want to go from one loop to the other, simply switch monorails at the Ticket and Transportation Center stop. The TTC is also where you will take the monorail to get to Magic Kingdom, as the TTC is also Magic Kingdom’s Parking Lot. 

Disney World Boat  Transportation

Another form of transportation at Disney world is by boat. There are several kinds of boats available. Some take you from the parking lot, others take you between resorts and parks. Depending on where you are going, you may be able to take a boat to the parks, your resort, and even other resorts. While boats are definitely the least crowded of the options, they are also the slowest. Allow for about 20 minutes of travel time to get to your destination, depending on where you’re going. Check out all the Disney Resorts that offer Boat Service . 

Ferry Boat to Magic Kingdom

If you are driving to Magic Kingdom, you will have to park at the TTC; Transportation Ticket Center. Once there you can choose between taking the Magic Kingdom Ferry or the Monorail to go to Magic Kingdom. Your choice! The  Ferry to Magic Kingdom offers a panoramic view of the front of the park, as well as great views of the Monorail Resorts that surround the lagoon. It’s slower and more leisurely than the monorail. So if you’re not in a rush, take the time to take in the views of the Lagoon. You can catch a boat about 45 minutes before park opening and 45 minutes after at 15-20 minute intervals. 

Boats To and From Magic Kingdom Park

The boats leaving Magic Kingdom not only include the Ferry, but also smaller boats that go to the nearby resorts. Resorts in the Magic Kingdom Area have access to the boats to and from Magic Kingdom throughout the day. Offering an alternative mode of transportation for those who don’t want to take the monorail or buses. One boat route includes visits to Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. While the other boat route offers transportation to the Polynesian, and Grand Floridian Resort. 

Boats To and From EPCOT Park

The main boat station at EPCOT is located at the International Gateway, at the back of the park. If you are staying at one of the BoardWalk Resorts , or one of the Disney Marriott Hotels, then you can grab a boat at the dock to bring you to the Epcot International Gateway. 

Boats within EPCOT Park also allow you to travel from one side of the World Showcase ( at the port of call shops) to the other (America Pavilion). This is especially helpful if you have kids or can’t walk long distances, or just need a break! Just grab a boat. 

Boats To and From Hollywood Studios 

At Hollywood Studios you can also grab a boat right outside the entrance that brings you to the Boardwalk Resorts (Boardwalk Inn, The Yacht Club or The Beach Club), the Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and back to the EPCOT International Gateway. This is especially helpful if you’re traveling back and forth between Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, but don’t want to take the walking path. 

Boats To and From Disney Springs

Disney Springs shopping center also has boat service that could be helpful if you’re staying at Port Orleans Riverside Resort or Port Orleans French Quarter. The boats at Disney Springs run between 10:30 AM- 11:30 PM.

Disney Skyliner  Transportation

Another form of complimentary transportation at Walt Disney World is the Disney Skyliner. And it is a great way to skip the crowds and see the views while you travel across the sky. Check out our quick guide to the Disney Skyliner. This form of transportation offers seating for up to 10 people in one car and guests are often seated together. There are two Skyliner routes; one to EPCOT Park and one to Hollywood Studios Park.  Both begin at the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and if coming from the Art of Animation or Pop Century Resorts you will need to transfer to which route you need. Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort are also along the Skyliner route. 

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is the TRANSFER station for the Disney Skyliner. This means you will have to get out of the skyliner at this stop. From here you can choose several paths on the skyliner. 

• You can visit the Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts
• Head to Hollywood Studios
• Or head towards the Disney’s Riviera Resort, which continues onto EPCOT. 

Disney Walking Paths 

While transportation in the travel sense, you don’t need to use transportation to take advantage of the walking paths at Walt Disney World. From helping resort guests get to the parks, to hidden spaces like the BoardWalk, you can find Disney Walking Paths at Walt Disney World of all shapes and sizes. Luckily, there are even a few Disney Resorts that are within Walking Distance of the Parks to help you avoid transportation all together. 

Resorts Within Walking Distance to Magic Kingdom

The walking path at Magic Kingdom goes in two separate directions, but does not connect like a loop. Instead, if you are leaving the park and choosing to go to the Contemporary, you turn left. Whereas if you’re headed to the Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resorts, you simply walk behind the monorail stations and turn right.  

Resorts Within Walking Distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

This area of Disney World is considered the Disney BoardWalk Area. With a large open boardwalk that surrounds the lagoon, you can walk to and from all these resorts as well as to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. If you’re staying at any of these resorts, you are in walking distance of these two parks. and won’t need to use other transportation unless you choose. 

• Dolphin Hotel
• Swan Reserve
• Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Other Walking Paths at Disney World

In addition to using walking paths to get to and from the parks to the resorts, you can also use them as shortcuts at Disney World parks. Plus, if you’re staying at sister resorts there are several walking path options for you to enjoy. Making it easer to access multiple resorts at once. Here are the connecting paths that help you walk from resort to resort at Disney World. 

• Animal Kingdom Lodge has a walking path that connects Kidani Village and Jambo House , making it easy to go back and forth for dining reservations, and events. 
• The All Star Resorts have walking path, or sidewalk, that connects that All Star Music, All Star Movies and All Star Sports Resorts. Making it easy to take advantage of different spaces, food courts and events.
• The Port Orleans Resorts have a walking path that connect both Riverside and French Quarter , as well as the other Disney Springs Area Resorts. Old Key West, Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs are all accessible by walking path at the Port Orleans Resorts. 
• The Magic Kingdom Walking Path connects both the Grand Floridian Resort and the Polynesian Village Resort. 
• There is a riverside path that connects EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by walking path , allowing you to easily park hop between those two parks. 

Transportation from Disney Springs to Walt Disney World

One of the most confusing elements of the Walt Disney World Transportation Options is its bus service to and from Disney Springs. If you are staying in a Hotel Near Disney Springs , then you’re probably wondering if that gets you closer to the parks. The answer to that is NO. Staying at a Disney Springs Hotel does not get you within walking distance of Walt Disney World Theme Parks. That said, we do have a list of Disney Resorts within walking distance of Disney Springs. 

If you’re staying at a Disney Springs Hotel, how do you get to Walt Disney World Parks? If your Hotel doesn’t have a shuttle to each Disney Theme Park, this is what you can do. In order to get to a Disney World Park from Disney Springs you can take any Disney Resort Bus from the Disney Springs Bus Depot. But choose wisely. Because once you arrive at the Disney Resort, you will then have to transfer to a Disney Parks Bus, from the resort. So which Disney Resort Bus should you choose? Here’s A quick breakdown, of the resorts closest to each park, that provide you the shortest bus ride to the park you’re trying to get to. Check out our Disney Springs transportation guide for all the details. 

From Disney Springs to Magic Kingdom

Once at Disney Springs, you can grab a bus to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Polynesian Resort, OR Disney’s Contemporary Resort. All are on the Disney Monorail Line, which stops at Magic Kingdom. To get the closest you can c hoose the Grand Floridian Resort Bus and take the monorail to Magic Kingdom. OR choose the Contemporary Resort and take the walking path, about 5 minutes to the Magic Kingdom gates. 

From Disney Springs to EPCOT

If heading to EPCOT from Disney Springs, you will want to get a bus to any of the Disney BoardWalk Resorts . These include Disney’s Beach Club, Yacht Club, and the Boardwalk Inn Resort. All of these are within walking distance of EPCOT Park’s back entrance, known as the International Gateway. The get the closest to this Epcot gate, choose the Disney Beach Club Bus, then walk through the lobby and out onto the BoardWalk.From there, you simply turn left at the beach and walk until you reach the gates of EPCOT.

From Disney Springs to Hollywood Studios

Disney Springs to Hollywood Studios means grabbing one of the buses to the Disney BoardWalk or to one of the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Any of these resorts will get you close to the gates, but there are options. To get the closest, but without walking, you can choose the Disney Swan and Dolphin Bus. This gets close to the walking path between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios but also gets you close to the boat dock. You can then transfer from the bus to the boat heading to Hollywood Studios or walk the path. Alternatively, you can also choose the Beach Club Resort Bus, and head towards the Skyliner Gondola station just outside the EPCOT gates. Then take the Skyliner Gondola to Hollywood Studios. Both options get you to Hollywood Studios from Disney Springs. 

From Disney Springs to Animal Kingdom

By far the easiest Disney World theme park to get to from Disney Springs, Animal Kingdom Park only has one nearby resort. And that’s Animal Kingdom Lodge . This Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World is a great place to stop anyway for up-close views of animals roaming the savanna and a bite to eat at Sanaa . To get to Animal Kingdom Park from Disney Springs simply take the Animal Kingdom Lodge Bus, and then transfer to the Animal Kingdom bus once you’re at the resort. 

Driving to Disney World

In a hurry and don’t want to wait that long for a ride to get where you’re going? Here are some of your alternatives if you decide to bring a car to Walt Disney World.  Drive.  Driving allows you the most freedom when you’re at Disney, but keep in mind, traffic can be stressful. You’re still in Orlando. If you’re an annual pass holder or if you’re staying on the property, the $25 parking fee will be waived. That said, there are reasons to drive to be sure! 

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort, your parking fee at the theme parks is waived, and you do not have to pay to park at the resort either. As such, you will not be charged for bringing your car. While this hasn’t always been the case, we’re so grateful that we get the freedom to have car if we need one. A car allows you the opportunity to go pick up pizza, or head to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter , and other areas of Orlando. And while navigating the parking lots and trams and traffic, when you’re driving, it may be easier than navigating the buses if you have small children with strollers. 

Renting an Uber, Lyft or Taxi

Another option for getting to and from the parks, and anywhere else you want to go is by using a ride for hire service. Uber has gotten a lot more expensive since we first started taking it on property, but there are designated areas where you can catch your rideshare at each park. Note that Uber drivers are not allowed near the Magic Kingdom park gates, so you will still need to take the monorail to the TTC in order to meet your driver. Or walk to the Contemporary Resort and have them pick you up there. 

Walt Disney World Minnie Vans

This posh option in Disney transportation is available for a hefty cost, but may be your best bet if you’re in a pinch. This van dressed up like Minnie is easy to spot and Super cute. Available to book through the Lyft App, you can check out the Disney Minnie Van Guide for details on current prices, tips and services. 

Getting Around Disney World

There you have it, all the transportation options at Disney World. Whether you’re visiting for a day or a week, there are plenty of options to help you get to where you’re going. And it’s crucial to remember while planning. We’ve found that we’re often prioritizing resort transportation options above everything else when we book vacations. Because whether we’re staying late at a Disney After Hours Party or walking up early to rope drop our favorite rides, the transportation can make or break those plans. Standing in line for buses at 1 AM after a party, or even at 9 PM with the fireworks crowds always make us aware of how much transportation can affect our trip. Choose wisely! And let us know your favorite strategies for getting around Disney World. 

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Chicago to Mackinac sailing race record smashed by more than an hour

• Updated: Jul. 15, 2024, 7:31 a.m.
• | Published: Jul. 15, 2024, 7:20 a.m.

The Maverick broke a 22-year record in the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac Presented By Wintrust. Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac

• Tanda Gmiter | [email protected]

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Before the first boats ever left Navy Pier this weekend, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac organizers knew the weather forecast would make this 115th competition one of the faster courses in the race’s history - if the sailing crews could avoid the storms forecast to sweep across Lake Michigan.

And while the storms did send at least three damaged boats limping out of the race and caused a man overboard situation, southerly wind conditions were a boon to the frontrunners, creating a downwind drag race and leading to a record-breaking win that smashed the old Race to Mackinac record by more than an hour.

The Maverick’s crew beat Roy P. Disney’s 22-year-old record with a time of 22 hours, 24 minutes, 23 seconds. This bested the Disney heir’s record set in 2002 with Pyewacket by an hour, six minutes and 11 seconds.

The Maverick team was led by Sanford Burris and William and Ward Kinney. The boat also claimed the race’s Royono Trophy for the first racing monohull to finish the 115th edition.

“I will tell you from my perspective, I wish the record had lasted longer, but these things are inevitable,” said Disney, a well-known figure in the sailing world who is the grand-nephew of Walt Disney. “Given how long it took to break that record shows how difficult a course it is, and what a classic sailboat race it is! Many congratulations to the owner, the crew and the boat, Maverick.”

The Katana and the Natalie near the finish line of the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac Presented By Wintrust. Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac

Nearly 250 boats joined the 333-mile race from Chicago’s Navy Pier to the finish line near Mackinac Island. Known as America’s Offshore Challenge, it’s the world’s longest annual freshwater sailing race. The race is divided into the Cruising Division, which left Chicago on Friday, and the sleeker Racing Division, which began racing on Saturday.

What was the secret to this weekend’s fast times?

“Most important is a southerly wind direction and strength, combined with advancements in boats and sails,” said Winn Soldani, chair for the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. “Plus you add in last night’s storms that brought increased breeze and it’s literally the perfect setup for a record-breaking year.”

Some of the boats are still finishing the course today. You can see them there on the race tracker.

Maverick’s Sanford Burris is from Kirtland, Ohio. “He sails with his sons and many longtime friends on the carbon fiber Andrews 80 they have spent the past three years upgrading. Joining the 20 crew onboard was Evolution Sails founder Rodney Keenan,” race staff said.

“The team celebrated briefly as the Maverick team crossed the Race to Mackinac finish line between Mackinac Island and the Round Island lighthouse … and then kept on sailing.”

The Maverick is one of a couple dozen sailboats competing in this year’s “Super Mac” race - which means it keeps going instead of stopping at Mackinac Island for the big afterparty. It races south down Lake Huron to reach Port Huron - a race of 495 nautical miles. The Bayview Mackinac Race - which is next week - starts near the Blue Water Bridge and competing sailboats will race north to Mackinac Island. Those boats running the “Super Mac” can also do the Bayview and it’s like running three races in a week’s span.

The Racing Division of the 115th Chicago Yacht Club to Mackinac race got underway Saturday. Photo provided by Barry Butler, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. Barry Butler, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust.

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