Unofficial Disney World

Disney offer free Transportation throughout the Walt Disney World resort. Buses run from resort hotels direct to park attractions every 20 minutes. The only area not accessible from the parks is Downtown Disney, for this you will have to transfer at a resort hotel. Most shuttles will drop at the Transportation and Ticket centre which is located next to the Magic Kingdom and is the hub of the transport network offering buses, the monorail system and boat transportation. The list below shows how you can reach each park,

Magic Kingdom -

Buses from all resorts and parks every 20 minutes with the exception of Downtown Disney

Monorail from the transportation and ticket centre, the contemporary resort, the Grand Floridian resort and the polynesian resort.

Boat transportation from the transportation and ticket centre, the contemporary resort, the Grand Floridian, the polynesian resort, Wilderness lodge and Fort Wilderness resort & campground.

Epcot -

 Buses from all resorts and parks with the exception of Downtown Disney. Buses run every 20 minutes.

Monorail from the transportation and ticket centre. If you are at the Magic Kingdom board an express monorail to the transportation and ticket centre then transfer to the Epcot monorail on the opposite platform.

Boat transportation from Disney's Hollywood studios, Boardwalk resort, Disney's Beach Club resort, Disney's Yacht club resort aswell as the Swan and Dolphin resorts in the Epcot resort area.

Disney's Hollywood Studios -

Buses run from all resorts and parks every 20 minutes with the exception of Downtown Disney.

Disney's Animal Kingdom -

Buses run from all resorts and parks every 20 minutes with the exception of Downtown Disney.

Downtown Disney and the Disney Water Parks-

This is the hardest area of Walt Disney World to reach, buses don't run direct between Downtown Disney and the four major parks within Walt Disney World. You will have to travel one of the resort hotels, i would recommend Saratoga Springs, Port Orleans or Old Key West resort as your transfer station for Downtown Disney and the Typhoon Lagoon water park. Water taxis run between Port Orleans and Old Key West to Downtown Disney.

Pic Above - One of the Walt Disney World transportation buses

Pic - The Walt Disney World monorail system

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Disney offer a limited amount of wheelchair rentals for guests with disabilities. The location of the rental outlets tend to be very close to the entrance of the parks, they will be shown on the park maps or you can ask a cast member at the turnstiles. Wheelchairs cost $12.00 per day and Electric mobility scooter's are available for $50.00 per day plus a $10.00 deposit. If you wish to hire a wheelchair for more than one day you can make a one-off payment at a discounted rate of $8.00 per day. Its worth noting that the Water parks don't have rental locations.

Stroller rentals are available in the four main parks and Downtown Disney. You can hire either a single or double stroller for the day, the cost is $15.00 per day for the single and $31.00 per day for the double strollers. You can hire Strollers for multiple days at a reduced rate of $2.00 off the normal price for the single and double strollers.

This is a very good service offered by Disney throughout Walt Disney World®. A Disney photographer takes your photo and then scans a card, gives it to you and when you get home you can view your photos online and choose whether or not you wish to purchase any. The photos are taken free of charge, you only pay if you decide to purchase any online. Notable locations for the Photopass is,

Magic Kingdom - facing the castle and the statue of Walt and Mickey.

Disney's Hollywood Studios - Facing the Sorcerer's hat in Hollywood Boulevard.

Disney's Animal Kingdom - Around the Tree of Life on Discovery Island.

Epcot - Ride photo aboard Test Track

Typhoon Lagoon - At the end of the Crush N' Gusher ride as you come out of the flume.

Pic - An example of the Disney PHOTOPASS card you receive

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Disney's character dining is an impressive experience that's designed to inspire fun for all the family. Booking in advance is essential, call Florida 001-407-939-3463 to ensure there is availability on your preferred day. Each restaurant tends to offer different menu's and characters, the Disney character's will come round and sign autographs and pose for photos while you wait for your dinner. This is a very popular service at Walt Disney World and i highly recommend it. For more info on Disney Dining visit here http://www.theunofficial-disneyworld.com/disneydining.htm 

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