Transportation

Fun Facts

The lobby contains 2 massive 55-foot tall hand-carved totem poles. Stacked end-to-end, they'd be as tall as the Earffel Tower at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park! The totems' animal figures depict various Native American myths and legends—one is dedicated to the raven, the other is topped by an eagle.

Transportation to and from Disney's Wilderness Lodge 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 up to one hour after Disney Theme Park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 2:00 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 Between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and	Take:
Orlando International Airport	Disney′s Magical Express
Magic Kingdom theme park	Boat or Bus
Epcot theme park	Bus
Disney′s Animal Kingdom theme park	Bus
Disney′s Hollywood Studios theme park	Bus
Downtown Disney Area	Bus
Disney′s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park	Bus
Disney′s Blizzard Beach Water Park	Bus
Disney′s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course	Bus
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort	Boat
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort	Boat
Disney′s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course	Bus to Downtown Disney Area, transfer to Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Bus, walk from Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex	Travel to Downtown Disney area or closest theme park. Transfer to an All-Star, Caribbean Beach or Pop Century bus. From these Resorts, board the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex bus.
Other Walt Disney World Resort Hotels	Bus to Downtown Disney Area, transfer to Resort hotel bus

Transportation Between Other Walt Disney World Destinations
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.
Boat Magic Kingdom theme park is accessible by water launch (also known as water taxi) from: • 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
Monorail Originally conceived as a public transport for the future, the Walt Disney World Monorail System has three separate beams that travel throughout Walt Disney World Resort. The first makes the following stops: • Magic Kingdom theme park • Disney's Contemporary Resort • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa • Disney's Polynesian Resort • Transportation and Ticket Center Additionally, there are express round-trip services to Epcot theme park and Magic Kingdom theme park that originate from the Transportation and Ticket Center.

How the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System Works:

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: