

Your access to dining reservations will be the same as any other guest to Walt Disney World, including local residents. You will not benefit by having the chance to book dining for your entire length of stay when it’s 60 days before your check-in date. The buses are scheduled to arrive every 30 minutes. The buses to / from the parks come less often.There are no public transportation options between the airport and Walt Disney World. You’ll need to get a taxi / ride-share (usually about $40 USD each way) or rent a car. No complimentary airport transportation.You can purchase one to link your tickets and reservations, but you cannot link a credit card for contactless payment purchases throughout the resort. You’ll have exclusive access to the parks along with Disney resort hotel guests. They typically arrive about once per hour (while the Disney resort hotels buses arrive about every twenty minutes). The buses which serve Disney Springs don’t arrive as often as those which serve the official Disney resort hotels. The hotels are a short drive from the Disney Parks, and just moments from the Disney Springs shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. You can often score great rates through third-party travel agencies. The nightly rates at these hotels are usually notably cheaper than Disney resort hotels. In a nutshell, here are the upsides of staying in the Disney Springs area hotels: Rather, they’re owned and managed by nationally-recognized hotel chains. These hotels are technically on property, but they’re not owned and managed by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney World includes 8 resort hotels located within the Disney Springs district. The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside.Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.Which specific hotels are considered Disney Resort Hotels?Īside from the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience, these are the hotels that are both owned and operated by Walt Disney World: We explain the payment options and policies here ▸ | Why this matters: those who stay off-property often must pay for their whole vacation right when they reserve, and many components - like Disney’s theme park tickets - are non-refundable. Walt Disney Travel Package - Those who stay in Disney resort hotels can pay off their vacation cost over time, and enjoy especially generous modification and cancellation / refund terms.If you stay to watch the fireworks, a 15-minute drive can stretch well beyond an hour. | Why this matters: those who stay off-property will need to pay for theme park parking each day ($25) and contend with potential traffic on the way. If you park at your Disney resort hotel, you’ll pay a nightly rate ($15-25), then receive complimentary parking at the theme parks. Complimentary Resort Transportation - Unlimited use of buses, monorails, gondolas, ferries, and shuttle boats throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Learn more about Disney Genie Service ▸ | Why this matters: on many days, especially during peak season, all the windows for attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will fully book up with Disney resort guests before the general public even has the chance to reserve them. Early Access for Individual Lightning Lane Reservations - Resort guests who book Individual Lightning Lane attraction reservations may book their first selection before all other guests.| Why this matters: the most sought-after reservations – like character meals, Savi’s Workshop Custom Lightsabers, and many of the best restaurants like ‘Ohana, Space 220, Story Book Dining with Snow White & Cinderella’s Royal Table will fully book up with Disney resort guests before the general public even has the chance to reserve them. However, those with confirmed Disney resort stays can also book all the reservations for their entire vacation - up to ten days after they arrive. Early Dining & Experiences Booking Window - Anyone can book a Walt Disney World restaurant (or experience) reservation 60 days in advance.
