Walt Disney World’s bus transportation system operates extensively to ensure guests can travel between parks, resorts, and Disney Springs with ease. Here’s a breakdown of how the bus system typically works:
General Bus Operating Hours
- Start Time: Buses usually begin operating 45 minutes to 1 hour before the opening time of each theme park (including any Early Entry for Disney resort guests).
- End Time: Buses continue running until about 1 hour after the parks close. If there are special nighttime events, they may run later.
Park-Specific Bus Hours
- Magic Kingdom: Buses start about 45 minutes to 1 hour before park opening and continue until 1 hour after closing.
- EPCOT: Similar to Magic Kingdom, buses typically start 45 minutes before the park opens and run until 1 hour after park closing.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The same general schedule applies, with buses beginning service about 45 minutes to 1 hour before opening and running until 1 hour after closing.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Because this park often opens earlier than others, buses may start running even earlier (up to 1 hour or more before opening). They continue until about 1 hour after the park closes.
Disney Springs Bus Hours
- Buses from Disney resorts to Disney Springs generally begin around 9:00 AM and continue until 11:00 PM or later, depending on the closing time of Disney Springs.
Additional Notes:
- Late-Night Events: During special events like After Hours, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, bus transportation is extended to accommodate guests leaving the parks late.
- Resort Hopping: Buses generally run from resorts to theme parks, but if you’re looking to visit another resort, you’ll often need to transfer at a theme park or Disney Springs.
Bus schedules can be checked in real-time using the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date information, including bus arrival times at your resort.
