Park to Park Transportation

[Luv4WDW]

Several years ago we wanted to go from Epcot to Downtown Disney. The castmember we spoke with at Epcot told us they didn't have any direct transportation, and our best bet would be to take a bus to Saratoga Springs and then walk to Downtown Disney. She failed to inform us that this is a huge resort and there are multiple bus stops, so we got off on the first one and walked forEVER. Something we still laugh about to this day. My question is, is this true for traveling between parks? If I want to go from Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom do I have to go to a resort and switch busses? What about Downtown Disney? Is there direct transportation from any of the parks to Downtown Disney?

Thanks!

[faline]

There is no direct transportation between any of the parks and Downtown Disney. To get to Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) from any park, you will need to go to a resort and transfer.

There is direct transportation between other parks.

[Mr. Smee]

Park to Park, my favorite way it to get on the first bus/boat/monorail that is going to a Deluxe resort, then grab the bus from there. They seem to be more frequent, and less crowded, and you get to sight see a little.

To DD, if I am not in a rush, I'd take a bus to POFQ, and hop the boat that goes to DD. Its a nice ride, and POFQ has one bus stop. Plus it is a chance to visit one of my favorite resorts.

If I am in a hurry to get to DD, see Park to Park...

[Main Street Jim]

If I want to go from Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom do I have to go to a resort and switch buses?

As has been noted, there are no direct "park-to-park" bus routes. To get from Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom, I would take the bus from AK to the Contemporary, and walk across the street - less than a 10-minute walk.

What about Downtown Disney? Is there direct transportation from any of the parks to Downtown Disney?

Thanks!

No, because years ago, guests figured out you could park at DD for free and avoid the (then) $12.00 parking fee (or whatever it was in about 2000). The buses would be *packed*. Your best bet would be to go to any of the DD resorts (Old Key West, POFQ, or POR) and take the boat, or, to SS and walk. I'm not sure which bus stop would be closest to DD at SS. Another option - take the resort bus from the park(s) to the *nearest* resort (i.e., from Animal Kingdom to AK Lodge), then a bus from there to DD. OR...if you're at MK and want to get to DD, take the Monorail to the Poly/GrandFlo, or walk to the Contemporary, and a bus from there. I *believe* all three resorts are on one bus loop (Contemporary, Poly, GF, in that order).

[faline]

As has been noted, there are no direct "park-to-park" bus routes.

But there are park to park buses. I don't remember exactly which buses run from which park to which park but I know have traveled from one park to another on a bus without needing to detour to a resort.

[snowflakegirl]

But there are park to park buses. I don't remember exactly which buses run from which park to which park but I know have traveled from one park to another on a bus without needing to detour to a resort.

I know I've done AK to Epcot and I'm pretty sure that I've done AK to the TTC.

[VWL Mom]

From Disney

While there are many ways to get around Walt Disney World Resort, here are several recommended routes that may be convenient for Guests who are not staying at a Disney Resort hotel, but wish to visit multiple parks:

• Magic Kingdom park and Epcot are connected via monorail
• Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are connected via boat
• Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are connected via bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is connected to the 3 other theme parks via bus

[Main Street Jim]

But there are park to park buses. I don't remember exactly which buses run from which park to which park but I know have traveled from one park to another on a bus without needing to detour to a resort.

I stand corrected...there are no *direct-from-MK-to-another-park* buses. You'd have to go to the Transportation and Ticket Center and transfer to your "next park" bus there. And vice-versa on the return side. Coming *from* Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom *to* MK, you'll get off the bus at the TTC and transfer to either the Monorail or Ferry Boat.

[VWL Mom]

I stand corrected...there are no *direct-from-MK-to-another-park* buses. You'd have to go to the Transportation and Ticket Center and transfer to your "next park" bus there. And vice-versa on the return side. Coming *from* Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom *to* MK, you'll get off the bus at the TTC and transfer to either the Monorail or Ferry Boat.

There are direct from MK buses to both DHS and AK. The slot for MK to DHS is in the first corral across from WL which is stop 2, AK was further down in the same corral.