Disney World Just Changed a Popular Free Transportation Perk

A major change is coming to Disney Springs, the popular shopping, dining and entertainment complex at Walt Disney World.

Starting June 28, only two groups of guests may take the free resort buses and watercraft from Disney Springs to Disney resort hotels:

Guests staying at any Disney resort hotel
Guests with experiences booked at the hotels, like dining reservations

Many guests like to visit the properties – even if they aren’t staying there – for experiences like watching Magic Kingdom fireworks from the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or snacking on Mickey-shaped beignets from Port Orleans – French Quarter.

However, going forward, they won’t be able to get there from Disney Springs without proof of a hotel stay or experience reservation.

Will there still be hotel transportation from the parks?

Yes. Anyone can still take free Disney transportation to resort hotels from the theme parks.

The new, permanent policy will only apply to leaving Disney Springs, which is notably open to the public and offers free parking.

The change was announced June 16 through signage posted at Disney Springs. It will be reflected online in coming days.