6. Disney transportation 101
The reality is that Disney World consists of four different parks, two water parks, a Disney Springs shopping district, and numerous resorts and lodgings. So having an adequate means of transportation is absolutely vital. While many who decide to stay off Disney property opt for vehicle rentals or taxiing services that come with an additional cost, rookies making the decision to stay onsite at a Disney World hotel really tend to luck out. With all the complimentary transportation services included in your stay, it’s like striking gold. For starters there’s Disney’s Magical Express shuttle service to pick you up from the Orlando International Airport, take you to your hotel, and then return you to the airport at the conclusion of your trip. Also, it doesn’t matter whether you’re staying in a Value Resort or a Deluxe Villa, because all Disney World resorts have continued complimentary bus services in operation throughout the day. Buses depart from and return to your hotel resort consistently and conveniently with destinations to all the different parks and water parks as well as Disney Springs. Also note that some hotels, depending on location to specific parks, also offer alternate means of transportation. For instance, Magic Kingdom Resort Area Deluxe Resorts are all located on the monorail line with easy access to that park obtained through this method. There are also boat ferries to take you en route across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the aforementioned resorts as well as other Magic Kingdom Area resorts. Resorts located near Epcot and Hollywood Studios can likewise travel to those specific parks via boat transport. Even better, if you selected the Park Hopper option you are free to visit multiple parks in a single day, and you can make the hop to other parks via boat ride to and from Hollywood Studios and Epcot, as well as from monorail service from Magic Kingdom to Epcot, with one stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center Also note that certain resorts have recently introduced new Minnie Van Services for an additional fee. Disney has also announced a Skyliner gondola transportation system to be implemented in the future.
