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Walt Disney World is So Big! Will I Get Lost?

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Transportation!

The answer of course is that there is no reason to drive! Unless you want to that is! Disney offers four types of transportation that are complimentary: Bus, Monorail, Water Craft, and Skyliner. None of their resorts offers all of these modes of transportation; however, all of their resorts use at least one! In addition to these complimentary modes of transportation, there are also Minnie Vans by Lyft that you can secure for a fee.

The Monorail


The Monorail is probably one of the most iconic ways you can travel at WDW! When I was a kid, I loved the Monorail! It was as exciting for me as riding any of the rides in the Magic Kingdom! There are a few ways that you can use the Monorail: 1) If you stay at The Contemporary, The Polynesian, or The grand Floridian, it will be your go to transportation to get to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. What if you are not staying at one of those resorts? The Monorail can be a much faster means of park hopping from the Magic Kingdom to Epcot and vice versa for anyone who has a reservation at either of those parks. Pixie Dust Tip: All of Disney’s transportation has announces that play in time for you to prepare to disembark at the correct stop. They also tell you if you will need to transfer. It is important to listen to those announcements! In the case of the monorail, you will transfer to a different monorail if you are hopping between Magic Kingdom and Epcot.



The Bus 

All WDW Resorts have a complimentary bus that goes to at least some of its Theme Parks. Some of the Resorts, for instance All Star Resorts, only use the bus. The resorts either all have a bus stop located at the front of the resort or if it is a quite large resort, there are sometimes additional bus stops throughout the resort. Pixie Dust Tip: Check your MDE app for a map of your resort. It will show you where your bus stop is located. If you are staying at a Disney Resort that has alternate forms of transportation, the bus is sometimes not an option. Check the app! Locate Resort Hotel and click. Then scroll down to bus times. If a bus is not available, it will tell you where to go for transportation. If a bus is available, it will tell you the approximate time for the next available bus.

Water Craft 

Some Disney Resorts have a boat that will take you to a park or possibly to Disney Springs. Some resorts have a boat that will take you to a different resort. Ticket and Transportation also has a large Ferry Boat that you can use as an alternative way to travel between Ticket and Transportation and the Magic Kingdom. How will you know? Check your MDE app of course! If you have questions, just ask any Cast Member!



The Skyliner

This is the newest of Disney’s transportation offerings! They are a quick and peaceful way to travel from Pop Century, The Art of Animation, The Caribbean Beach Resort and the Riviera Resort. Where will they take you? They will take you to either Epcot or Hollywood Studios! Like the monorail, you need to listen out for transfers, but the Cast Members are there to help you! The Skyliner is a great way to travel! No wonder these resorts fill up often! Pixie Dust Tip: The Skyliner does not run in bad weather. Check your MDE app before heading to the station if you are unsure of the current weather. If they temporarily close it, they will offer a bus at the bus stop. Save your feet! Check before you walk!

What Else? Can I Just Drive My Car?

If you want to, you can drive your car. If you are staying at a WDW Resort, there is no extra charge. If you are not staying at a WDW Resort, there is a fee depending on your vehicle category. Currently, a typical car is $25 a day and it goes up from there. Pixie Dust Tip: Check your MDE app for Car Locator. It uses location services to find and save your parking location at WDW. Check your app for more details. Trams are also available at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. It takes guests from the parking lot to the main entrance and back again at the end of your visit. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are also available on a very limited basis. To use one you will need either a credit card or a ChargePoint card. There is a fee to charge and your vehicle will stop charging when your battery is full.

Questions?

If you forget any of this information or have a question while you are on vacation, never fear! On your MDE app go to the three horizontal lines at the bottom and click, scroll half of the way down and you will find a transportation button. When you click it, you will have everything you need at your fingertips! I am happy to answer questions about today’s blog topic as well as anything else Disney vacation related! Simply type your questions in the comment section below! Please remember, I am not a Cast Member nor do I receive any compensation from Disney, but I am more than willing to spread my knowledge of what I have learned over the years. Oh, and most importantly, it is your vacation and you should plan it your way!


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  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2023 at 3:14 PM

    I'm glad that have all that stuff, but how will I know what I'm supposed to take?

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