How do you get around Disney World?
Resort guests get free buses and, depending on the resort, the monorail, boats or the Skyliner. Magical Express has ended, so plan another way from the airport.
By transportation type
- Skyliner: gondolas from Pop Century, Art of Animation and Caribbean Beach to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. The Skyliner closes January 24 to 30, 2027 for maintenance, per reporting.
- Monorail: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and the monorail resorts such as Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian.
- Boats: Port Orleans, Beach Club and other lakeside resorts, plus Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios routes.
- Buses: every resort. Allow extra time at busy times.
From the airport
Disney's Magical Express ended. Reporting says some guests use MearsConnect, and Minnie Van service costs extra at select resorts. Airport luggage transfer is available at participating resorts and airlines.
Disney Springs rule
Since June 2026, buses and boats to Disney Springs are for guests staying at a Disney hotel or holding a dining reservation there.
Driving
Parking is reported free for resort guests at their hotel and the parks. Off-site guests pay for park parking.
See choosing a resort and resort perks.
Check Disney's own pages
Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.
