Downtown Disney® Area
Fun Facts
The Cirque du Soleil show La Nouba, exclusively in Downtown Disney West Side, gets its name from the French phrase "faire la nouba," which means "to live it up" or "to party."
Downtown Disney Area
Transportation to and from the Parks and Walt Disney World Resort hotels is complimentary for Resort hotel Guests.
While staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, there's no need to rent a car, or deal with the hassle of driving and parking. Save time and the hassle of driving and parking with complimentary transportation.
Destinations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, including Disney Theme Parks and Disney Water Parks, are accessible by bus and boats.
Complimentary transportation is available one hour prior to Disney Theme Park opening time and up to 3 hours after Disney Theme Park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 2 a.m. from the Downtown Disney Area.
Certain areas of Walt Disney World Resort are also connected by well-lit, paved, low-grade walking paths.
| Transportation From Downtown Disney Area to | Take: |
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| All Walt Disney World Resort hotels | Bus |
| Transportation Between Other Walt Disney World Destinations | |
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| Bus Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort, including Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks, Resort hotels and the Downtown Disney Area, are accessible by bus. Some bus routes may require transfer from one bus to another. |
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Boat Magic Kingdom theme park is accessible by water launch (also known as water taxi) from: • Disney's Contemporary Resort • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa • Disney's Polynesian Resort • Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground • Disney's Wilderness Lodge Ferryboats connect Magic Kingdom theme park to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Epcot theme park and Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park are accessible by boat from: • Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas Resort • Disney's Beach Club Resort • Disney's Yacht Club Resort • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Downtown Disney Area is accessible by ferryboat from: • Disney's Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter • Disney's Port Orleans Resort — Riverside • Disney's Old Key West Resort • Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort |
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| Monorail Originally conceived as a public transport for the future, the Walt Disney World Monorail System runs between: • Magic Kingdom theme park • Epcot theme park • Disney's Contemporary Resort • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa • Disney's Polynesian Resort • Transportation and Ticket Center |
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How the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System Works:
- Upon checking into your Walt Disney World Resort hotel, ask the Front Desk for a Walt Disney World Resort Transportation brochure.
- Stop by one of the convenient and well-marked pick-up points at your hotel—and throughout Walt Disney World Resort—and, usually within minutes, your ride will arrive ready to transport you throughout the Resort. Keep in mind that certain destinations are not direct and may require a transfer from one route to another.
To learn more, review the Transportation Frequently Asked Questions .
Additional Benefits of Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel:
