Disney Transportation Overview

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 to lots more for you to read about Disney Transportation. There is also info about the very limited Military Discounts on Disney Transportation.

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…

Note During the current operating situation there have been changes to Disney Transportation.

• Minnie Van Service is not available
• Magical Express luggage to room service is not available
• Hotel Airline Check-In is not available 
• And more…

See our special pages on the current situation that are linked at the top of this post!

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Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist 

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Your Guide to Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport’s USO Welcome Center

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 will end for Disney World Resort reservations beginning on 1 January 2022.

If you have a reservation that begins on 31 December 2021 (or earlier) that carries over into 2022, you will still receive your return trip to the airport as part of your Resort Reservation.

For those starting their Disney World vacations 1 January 2022 or later the Paid Magical Express Replacement is Mears Connect. Mears Connect serves Shades of Green!

Disney World offers its Minnie Van Service between your on Disney World property Resort and Orlando International Airport. (Minnie Van Service Currently Suspended, but rumored (by Disney) to restart in the future)

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 or from the Anaheim area airports to Disneyland.

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)

Military Disney tips has set up a very special discount for military members and their families to get to Disneyland from the various area airports with a great Military Discount from Prime Time Shuttle

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.

Lyft – $5 credit towards your first ride when you sign up for Lyft using this link. This promo is for your first ride only.

More Disneyland Info

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

Walt Disney World’s Skyliner

Using Uber and Lyft at Walt Disney World 

Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service 

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.

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:

Walking from Shades of Green to the Polynesian Village Resort

Shades of Green Transportation Overview Page

Shades of Green’s bus loading area and bus lines

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!

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.

There is an Alamo kiosk just off the Shades of Green lobby and you could rent a car for the day or longer if you have other excursions planned.

If your destination is not Universal or Sea World you’ll need to rent a car.

Taxi’s to the Orlando destinations can be very pricey!

Alamo Car Rental has a Rental Counter at Shades of Green and a large facility on property.

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.

Walt Disney World Resort Guests:

Disney charges a fee for Resort parking per night based upon the Resort category:

• Value Resorts – $15
• Moderate Resorts – $20
• Deluxe and DVC Resorts – $25
• Fort Wilderness Campground – Free

There are 2 exceptions to this new fee:

• DVC members, no charge only at a DVC property (paying with points or cash)
• Day guests while visiting select resort dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences.

See our post about the New WDW Parking Fee

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 $25 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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