The most common mode of transportation at Walt Disney World is bus transportation. The Walt Disney World Bus Transportation fleet is larger than some cities offer especially when you consider that the Resort is roughly the size of San Francisco.
The Walt Disney World Bus Transportation is fast, and effective and runs frequently from the Disney Resort hotels, theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. See our best tips for the Disney World buses.
When to Ride Walt Disney World Bus Transportation
For guests going to the Disney theme parks, bus service begins 45 minutes prior to opening and ends on hour after theme parks close.
For guests going to Disney Springs, bus service between Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs is available during Disney Springs operating hours and ends one hour after closing.
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It is typical to see long lines for the Disney buses during opening and closing time but Disney will send multiple buses during this time of day.
Bus Transportation to Disney Theme Parks and Resort Hotels
Each Disney Resort hotel has its own designated bus stop which is often located near the front of the resort. There are signs at these stops that inform guests when the next bus will be arriving. Guests can also just tap “Get Directions” in the My Experience app to get directions and find out the most direct route.
Each theme park has its own bus area and guests can find signage that will direct you to the bus stop for your Disney Resort hotel. The bus stops are covered and provide seating so it makes for a comfortable wait.
Bus Transportation to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney Resort Hotels
From May 21 through September 7, 2025 bus transportation directly to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is available for guests staying at the following Resort hotels:
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
For all the other Disney Resort hotels, guests can take the bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park and then transfer onto the bus to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park.
Bus service begins 30 minutes prior to water park opening and ends 60 minutes after water park closing.
Bus Transportation to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney Resort Hotels
From all Disney Resort hotels, take the bus to the Disney Springs area and then transfer onto the bus for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park.
Bus service begins 45 minutes prior to water park opening and ends 60 minutes after water park closing.
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