Look, we’ve all been there: you have a reservation at five and you’re trying to corral your family and get them out the door after a nap, just so the bus leaves the same way you get to the bus stop . . (Check out the bus wait times at My Disney Experience next time! 😆)
It’s almost impossible to have perfect luck with the transportation of the entire trip to Disney; delays, closures and long lines are inevitable.
While mastering Disney transportation isn’t an exact science, we’re here to help you share faster and slower ways to travel to Walt Disney World.
There are in several different ways to get around Walt Disney World, such as:
Monorail …
… Ferri…
…buses…
… Skyliner …
… water boats and taxis …
… cars …
… your feet …
and rideshare services!
Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages, and sometimes you may not have the option to get from one place to another (that is, your resort only offers one form of free transposition) . Either way, it’s best to go to Disney World with a little knowledge about which transportation methods are best, depending on your needs.
Faster Disney transportation
Your own car or one Rental car
This first option is ideal because you can come and go whenever you want. There is no schedule, no driver to contact (other than you) or any line.
Bringing your own car to Disney has pros and cons (don’t forget you have to pay for parking), but if you’re judging this mode of transportation just for efficiency, the car is likely to be the fastest option. It has some drawbacks (there are no trams to transport guests from the car parks to the park entrances right now) and some unpredictable variables (traffic and construction), but it’s usually the most efficient way.
Uber / Lift
This next option will vary in effectiveness depending on the time of day and the number of people in your group, but it remains a very efficient solution when it comes to getting to a place quickly.
Just like taking your own car, the obvious advantage is avoiding lines and long waiting times for traditional Disney transportation.
Both Uber and Lyft usually wait 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the time of day and your proximity to the driver. The obvious downside is cost, but in a bit, it can be the way to go through a shared participation service. Not to mention, you don’t have to pay to park with this car option.
Skyliner
This next option can vary greatly in speed and efficiency depending on the time of day, but we still consider it one of the fastest ways to get around Disney. It’s also FREE! T!
The Disney Skyliner works with a continuous charging system, so you don’t have to wait for people to load and unload. That said, the lines can get longer in the morning and at night, so be prepared to wait, depending on when you arrive at Skyliner Station.
Another unfortunate disadvantage of the Skyliner is that it does not work in inclement weather.
If there is a storm, heavy rain or strong wind, the Skyliner will turn off until time passes. This can seriously affect your plans, so try to keep track of time and plan.
Your feet
There are several walking paths you can go to Walt Disney World to solve the transportation problem. You can find a walkway to the Magic Kingdom from Grand Floridian and Contemporary Resorts, or you can walk from the Beach Club to EPCOT.
There’s also a slightly longer walk from Boardwalk Resort to Hollywood Hollywood Studios and a walkway from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs. (See all your walking options here!)
As you can imagine, this option is not ideal after a long day in the parks. It can be beneficial, especially in the morning, if you need to walk fast to drop a Disney park. After an intense day walking, however, some people may not want to go one step further if they can help.
Disney’s slowest transportation
Monorail
The Disney Monorail is one of the most unique transportation options at Disney World, but it is also one of the most popular options. Monorail lines can lengthen, especially in the morning and at night.
Part of the reason the Monorail can feel so slow is that the Monorail Resort Loop has to make several stops before reaching the desired destination. This means that at every stop you have to wait for people to do it upload and download, adding unnecessary time to your trip. Opt for the Magic Kingdom Express monorail if you want a direct service between Magic Kingdom and TTC.
Bus
As for Disney buses, it’s all a matter of luck (and good times). The lines to get on the bus (both from the resort and from the resort) can be extended at certain times of the day. In addition, the buses fill up quickly, meaning you may have to wait another bus to get there if the lines are long.
In the past, the published wait times (which were at the bus stop and at My Disney Experience) were inaccurate, which meant a longer wait than you might expect. If you add to this wait, sometimes buses travel to various resorts or make several stops INSIDE larger resorts.
At the time of this publication, Disney is taking fewer buses to and from the resorts. To catch some of the peace of mind, Academy buses have been stopping at some of Disney’s resorts and parks.
If you are staying at a Disney Resort, you may not have much choice when it comes to using the Disney bus system, so be sure to plan extra time between the room departure and the pass. of the parks. It may take longer than you think!
Disney buses, boats, and monorails can be unpredictable at times, but it’s one of the few free perks left to stay on Disney property, so make the most of Disney transportation. Just make sure you know it can take a while to get from point A to point B.
What is your favorite Disney mode of transportation? Let us know in the comments.
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