Disney World, Disneyland, and Shades of Green Transportation. Other Orlando theme parks too!
This is your one stop shop for Transportation Information and Discounts.
On this page you’ll find both information and links plus lots more for you to read about Disney Transportation. There is also info about the very limited Military Discounts on Disney Transportation.
Check out all of our other Topic Overview Pages:
Learn about transportation to WDW, Disneyland and other destinations, transportation while there: monorails, buses, boats, trams, people movers, strollers, scooters, and even feet. Really anything with wheels or that gets you where you are going…
Trip Preparation and Travel |
Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
Orlando International Airport Information |
Your Guide to Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport’s USO Welcome Center
Walt Disney World Airport Transportation |
Those staying at the Disney World owned resorts are eligible for free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to their resort via Disney’s Magical Express bus service.
I’ve used this service and love it! You can read my Magical Express review here.
Magical Express service ended for Disney World Resort reservations beginning on 1 January 2022.
Mears Connect – Is a Disney’s Magical Express replacement that started operation 1 January 2022. It’s the same service as the Magical Express, except it’s paid and goes to Shades of Green also.
Mears connect also offers a shared (with other parties) van service direct to only your resort with a short to no delay from their counter.
The Sunshine Flyer– Is a Disney’s Magical Express replacement that started operation 1 February 2022. It’s the same type service as the Magical Express, except it’s paid and goes to Shades of Green also.
The Sunshine Flyer also offers a private car/van service direct to only your resort with no wait from baggage claim.
Lyft – $5 credit towards your first ride when you sign up for Lyft using this link. This promo is for your first ride only.
Here is my post on Getting to Shades of Green (Shades guests are not elegible for Disney’s Magical Express)
Disneyland Airport Transportation |
Lyft – $5 credit towards your first ride when you sign up for Lyft using this link. This promo is for your first ride only.
Getting Around Disney World |
Walt Disney World has a huge fleet of buses, monorails, boats, and trams to help their guests get around property.
Both WDW guests and Shades of Green Guests are eligible to use the WDW Transport System free of charge.
Your Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Using Uber and Lyft at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service
Lyft – $5 credit towards your first ride when you sign up for Lyft using this link. This promo is for your first ride only, this is perfect for a quick hop across WDW property.
Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center
Disney Spring’s High Tech Parking Garage at Walt Disney World
Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans do service Shades of Green!
Shades of Green has its own very small fleet of buses, with only 4 bus routes.
See this page to find out the best ways to get from Shades to various WDW destinations.
Check out these Military Discount Savings Negotiated for You by Military Disney Tips:
Military Discounts On Disney World Stroller Rentals
Military Discounts on Disney World Scooter Rentals
Also See:
Shades of Green Transportation Overview Page
Shades of Green’s bus loading area
Shades of Green’s bus stops at the theme parks
Getting back to Shades of Green from the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot. Don’t go miles out of your way when driving a car!
The fastest way back to Shades of Green from Epcot this will save you miles too!
See My Posts on walking (where possible) between Resorts (including Shades of Green), Theme Parks and other destinations on property:
See All My Posts About Walking at Disney World:- Transportation Overview Page
- Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) Overview Page
- Walk between Shades of Green and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
- Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
- Walk between Disney's Contemporary Resort / Bay Lake Tower and the Magic Kingdom
- Walk between Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom
- Walk Between Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center
Getting from Shades of Green and Disney World to the Other Theme Parks |
Taxi’s to the Orlando destinations can be very pricey!
Rental Cars |
Disney World’s Car Care Center has Alamo, National, and Enterprise rental car locations (they are all owned by the same company).
The car rental facility is located near Magic Kingdom park and offers a convenient, complimentary shuttle with door-to-door service from your Disney Resort hotel to the facility. Shuttle service should be scheduled at least one hour in advance. They will even pick you up from the theme parks.
Book your vehicle online or call (407) 824-3470 to book or schedule a shuttle pick-up appointment.
Note: It can be very difficult to find these rental locations when trying to reserve online! The below links pre-fill in the rental location:
Uber – Free ride up to $15 by signing up via this link for Uber (or use the promo code steveb14703ue if the link doesn’t work). This promo is for your first ride only, any value not used expires so this is not good for a quick hop across WDW property, but it is perfect for a ride from Orlando International to WDW.
Parking |
Walt Disney World Resort Guests:
As of 10 January 2023 Disney Resort guests park free at all Disney Resort Hotels.
Disney Resort guests park free at all Disney theme parks.
Disney Springs’ High Tech Parking Garage
Shades of Green Guests:
Shades of Green has a large parking garage and there is a $11.00 fee per night for it’s use.
Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates to $9 Adds Hourly Rate for Non Guests (now it’s 11 Bucks)
Shades of Green Guests pay $17 per day if they choose to drive their cars to the Disney parks.
Magic Kingdom Parking for Shades of Green Guests
Epcot Parking for Shades of Green Guests
Disneyland Guests:
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking
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Planning a Disney Trip? Want to get the best military discounts that are available? Feeling a little confused? See Our Great Disney Discount and Planning Info:
- Disney Veteran & Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
- Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
- Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide
- Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
- Dining Overview Page
- Transportation Overview Page
- Technology Overview Page
- Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort
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Hello,
Just wanted to mention that Prime Time Shuttle no longer offers a military discount. I tried all three options you suggested to get the discount and none of them work. When I spoke to them over the phone they were unaware that offer ever existed. I had the primetime shuttle representative reach out to a manager just to be sure and the manager was not aware of that discount either. Just thought I would let you know. Thank you for this wonderful website!!
Thanks James,
I appreciate the feedback!
Looks like Prime Shuttle did a reorg into Prime Time Shuttle and dropped the deal.