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.)
Get Answers to All Your Vacation Questions
Bus 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.
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.
*see below for resort-specific transportation options
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.
Destinations:
- 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.
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
- 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.
Destinations:
- 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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 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.
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
- 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..
- 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.).
- 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.
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
- 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.
- 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.).
- 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.
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom – Bus (service runs from 6:30-7:00 AM until 2 hours after the park closes).
- 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 Magic Kingdom monorail.
- 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.).
- 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).
Destinations:
- 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 – 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.
- 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 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).
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 the park closes).
- 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.
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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 the park closes).
- Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.).
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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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).
- Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.).
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).
Destinations:
- 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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 the park closes).
- Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.) or boat (runs from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.).
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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 the park closes).
- Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. -2 a.m.).
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.
Destinations:
- 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 – 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 the park closes).
- Disney Springs – Bus (operates from 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.).
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.
Taxi
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.
We hope that you found the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation Map and Guide helpful for planning your Disney World vacation. Feel free to browse through other Magic Guides pages for more Disney insights, hidden secrets, Disney tips and tricks, Disney Dining Plan Calculator, and Disney Travel Planners articles, as well as our updated WDW crowd calendar and our Disney World Cost Calculator.
Thank you for reading our page, and we hope you have a magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
For help with every part of your vacation — from transportation to tickets to hotel dining reservation — rely on the completely free services of The Vacationeer!
Their team of 90+ expert vacation planners can handle all your advance planning, so all you have to do is focus on going and having fun!
There’s never any obligation to book, and you might even save a bit on your trip thanks to their knowledge of all the latest discounts.