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Disney World is changing a lot these days. Three of the four theme parks are undergoing major renovations, and a new CEO is about to take charge of the company.
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Throughout these changes, Disney is feeling a little bit like our parents lately. They’re changing the way the house looks (A LOT), and they’re giving us new rules all the time. As if that wasn’t enough, Disney is also enforcing 5 curfews in 2026.
There are SO many options when it comes to transporting your family from the airport to Disney World.
Mears Connect bus
Ever since Disney World canceled its complimentary Magical Express service, visitors from around the world have struggled with the decision of how to arrive and depart their hotel. But today, we’re going to make that choice easier for you with a complete guide to your airport transportation options!
When it comes to the perks of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel, there are few more popular — or arguably more valuable — than Early Entry. This perk offers Disney Resort guests (as well as those staying at select other hotels) early entry into each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks every day of their stay (including check-in and check-out days) for 30 minutes prior to the general public. However, when it comes to Early Entry, not all of Walt Disney World’s hotels are created equal.
All-Star Movies
We’ve picked one hotel from each of Disney’s Hotel Tiers — Deluxe, Moderate, and Value — that make taking advantage of Early Entry MUCH harder, and an alternative hotel of the same tier. Now, a quick note: We’re talking solely about Early Entry here. Not about theme, amenities, or other perks.
We’ve got some good news for those who are visiting Disney World, and specifically those staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!
Wilderness Lodge
Late in 2025, Disney announced that there would be a closure of the boat transportation at the resort in January. That closure prevented people from taking a boat from the resort to the Magic Kingdom, and vice versa. Well, we’re happy to say it looks like the closure is officially over!
When it comes to transportation options, not all Walt Disney World hotels are created equal. While some are connected by multiple arms of the Disney transportation apparatus — buses, boats, monorails, Skyliner gondolas — others are only serviced by buses, and on the far ends of the property at that.
All-Star Sports Bus Stop
These limited transportation hotels aren’t bad by any means — in fact, to some guests, the isolation is a feature as opposed to a bug — however, if you’re planning on visiting all of Disney World’s theme parks, Disney Springs, other hotels, etc., you may want to consider an alternate hotel.
While Disney World certainly benefits from the “blessing of size,” as Walt Disney famously put it, the size of the property can certainly make getting around a pain. After all, Disney World’s land mass is literally the size of San Francisco, and that means that it can take you a WHILE to hop from one place to another, whether you’re heading to the parks, hotels, Disney Springs, or anywhere else using Disney’s transportation infrastructure.
Everyone on?
Of Disney’s transportation options, bus transportation is often the simplest solution to getting around the parks, but just sitting around and waiting for those buses is a nuisance! Good thing we’ve got a hack to help you improve that wait!
I go to Disney World for my job, and I have STRONG opinions about where to park at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs!
There are several options — honestly, more than you think — and it can be a difficult choice if you don’t know the ins and outs of the different locations. So today, I’m breaking down all the parking garages (and parking lots!) to help you decide where to pitch camp when you visit.
Ride share services, like Uber and Lyft, have become a huge part of Disney World vacations for many guests, but there are a few things you should know before opening the app.
Rideshare sign at EPCOT
You might be heading to the parks at rope drop, bouncing between resorts, or trying to make a dining reservation on time, and ride shares can feel like the fastest and most convenient option on property. But navigating Disney World by car isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, and your Uber driver probably knows a few things that could make your trip smoother, but they might be too polite to say them out loud. Here are four things your Disney World Uber driver wants you to know and why keeping them in mind can save you time, money, and a little stress.
Staying at a Disney World hotel has always come with some major perks like Early Theme Park Entry, immersive theming, close proximity to the parks, and (for many guests) the convenience of Disney transportation.
Disney’s Pop Century
Boats, buses, Monorails, and the Skyliner are often a huge reason guests choose one resort over another. But lately, transportation changes are creating a new headache for Disney World hotel guests who may not realize what they’re losing until they arrive. If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World trip, here are two significant transportation disruptions you’ll want to know about before you book.
I visit Disney World every week for my job, and yet, I’m often still humbled by the difficulty of navigating the property.
Fort Wilderness
Traveling between parks, hotels, and Disney Springs often takes wayyy longer than you think it will, and it’s challenging to budget the right amount of time, energy, and resources for those travels. I was recently reminded of this truth when I — a person who literally goes to Disney World for her job — got stranded at Fort Wilderness Resort.
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