Driving with navigation

[Polynesian Dweller]

It's hard to truly get lost in WDW, there just aren't that many roadways.

Running North South there is World Dr (which loops at the top around MK and then become Floridian Way back to itself), Bonnet Creek drive, Epcot Center Dr, and Buena Vista when it goes north at DTD.

Running East West are Oceola Parkway, Buena Vista/Western Way ( sort if run into each other), and Vista Blvd.

There are a couple of minor roads Seven Seas and Victory Way but they are basically off the others and short.

That's really it, 4 NS major roads, and 3 EW, and 2 minor. Not much to learn and the signage really does take you around. Just take note of the road your resort is on (it will be one of those) and you can't get lost. Really!!

[obsessive planner]

Thanks for all the input! No ONE person said the signage was bad, I just hear it mentioned throughout the discussions occasionally. I think we will probably be fine, we are staying offsite this time so we won't need to find any resorts just the major parks. I will keep in mind the tips that you all provided!

[joonyer]

If you are "directionally impaired", like my DW, signs don't really help that much (when traveling out of town, she gets back on the Interstate Highway going the wrong direction after a potty break on gas stop), but for most people, the signs at WDW are more than adequate to get you around.

Our TomTom GPS didn't help much over what we already knew (and it didn't recognize any of the roads in FW for instance), but you can use Google maps or BIng to get a really good idea of where everything at WDW is, and how its all laid out before your trip. Just familiarize yourself from those maps and you'll be fine.

If you get off track, the signs WILL lead you back to where you want to go, if you pay attention and don't miss your turns while gawking at ToT or the Swan & Dolphin (we've been there and done that)!

[Disney Doll]

We used GPS in WDW and found it very helpful. I am directionally challenged and wouldn't have attempted finding my way without. We didn't have problems with GPS locating any of the parks or resorts we were visiting.

[joelkfla]

If you get lost, remember that you can always pull into a theme park or resort and ask the toll booth host or security host for directions.

(Theme park toll booths are usually left unattended a few hours before the park closes.)