Imagine waking up in the morning and being able to walk to your favorite theme park. You don’t have to imagine if you stay at select Walt Disney World Resorts!
Magic Kingdom
What could be better than walking to the Magic Kingdom? Guests at Disney’s Contemporary Resort can walk approximately .5 mile to and from the Magic Kingdom and avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines for transportation after nighttime fireworks and parades. The walkway essentially follows the path of the monorail. For a closer look at the walk, check out the photo walk on MouseSteps.
DIStracted Tip: Be sure to keep an eye on little ones as Guests have to cross World Drive.
Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you plan to visit during the International Food and Wine or the International Flower and Garden Festivals and want to take full advantage of the adult beverages, the following hotels are a great option as they are within walking distance of the International Gateway (a.k.a. – Epcot‘s back entrance).
Guests at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn need only stroll approximately .25 mile to access all the food, shopping and entertainment in World Showcase. Guests can also opt to walk from any of the three resorts or the International Gateway to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For a closer look at the latter, check out the photo walk on MouseSteps. This walk is approximately 1 mile.
DIStracted Tip: While taking a Friendship Boat may save you some steps, they do make intermediary stops at the other resorts and may not be the most efficient way to get to your final destination. On the other hand, the boats are air conditioned and offer relief from the heat and humidity.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, while not owned by Disney are also within walking distance of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests at these Starwood-owned resorts are extended privileges similar to Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests including: Extra Magic Hours, free parking at the theme parks, and the ability to make FastPass+ selections 60 days in advance. Swan and Dolphin Guests do not get a complimentary MagicBand nor can they hitch a ride to and from the Orlando International Airport with Disney’s Magical Express.
If convenient theme park access is high on your list, be sure to book a room at one of these resorts.
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