Getting from the FL turnpike to the WDW entrance - The DIS Discussion Forums

Juliet25 · 10-14-2009, 02:33 PM

Despite driving to WDW numerous times, I always get lost in Orlando coming off the turnpike. Can someone give me simple directions on what roads I need to take to get from the turnpike to the WDW entrance?

Last time, I used mapquest to take me to SSR, and I ended up going thru the back entrance where all the service vehicles are. Not very magical. After 1000 miles in the car, I need to see the sign with Mickey.

cranbiz · 10-14-2009, 03:02 PM

You can take the turnpike to SR429 and get off at Hartzog Rd. This will take you in Western Way which terminates at CSR. There is a welcome to WDW arch on Western Way.

The other way to to get off at I4 West and go to SR536 which is the DTD/EPCOT exit or the next exit which is the Osceola Parkway Exit (DAK)

If you are staying at SSR again and don't want the traffic of SR535 and DTD then you will want SR536 and get off at the OKW/DTD resorts exit and shhot across Bonnett Creek Parkway onto Vacation Club Way.

Juliet25 · 10-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks! We're staying at Boardwalk, so it looks like I want the second option. I just take the turnpike to I-4 West and then get off on SR536.

It sounds so simple! I don't know why we have such problems. We inevitably end up going the wrong way onto a toll road.

cranbiz · 10-15-2009, 10:17 AM

Actually, if you are staying at Boardwalk, do the turnpike to 429 to Western Way. BW is only about a mile from Western Way.

Almost no traffic, very easy.

So use the Hartzog Rd exit from 429 and turn onto Western Way, take Western Way to the end and turn left onto Buena Vista Dr. BW is a left at the 5th traffic light right by the entrance to Studios.

K9pal · 10-16-2009, 07:14 PM

LOVE the Western Way route - saves about 20 minutes, and little traffic. You'll want Exit 267A of the Turnpike, then stay on the right side of the exit ramp. Western Way (SR429) is a toll road, you'll have one toll of $1.25. The exit to Disney is well marked and you'll come in right next to Coronado Springs Resort, which will be on your left.

Belle & Ariel · 10-16-2009, 08:27 PM

We stay at BWV alot and love the new tollway. You do need to be careful about speed limits because we saw cars pulled over coming in last month and have read about it on the boards here. It is right when you come through the Disney gate.

We are originally from STL and do not miss the 1000 mile drive.

10-14-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
Juliet25 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 925	Getting from the FL turnpike to the WDW entrance Despite driving to WDW numerous times, I always get lost in Orlando coming off the turnpike. Can someone give me simple directions on what roads I need to take to get from the turnpike to the WDW entrance? Last time, I used mapquest to take me to SSR, and I ended up going thru the back entrance where all the service vehicles are. Not very magical. After 1000 miles in the car, I need to see the sign with Mickey.

10-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#2
cranbiz DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Exactly 45 miles from the mouse and 1350 miles from good clam chowder Posts: 2,321	You can take the turnpike to SR429 and get off at Hartzog Rd. This will take you in Western Way which terminates at CSR. There is a welcome to WDW arch on Western Way. The other way to to get off at I4 West and go to SR536 which is the DTD/EPCOT exit or the next exit which is the Osceola Parkway Exit (DAK) If you are staying at SSR again and don't want the traffic of SR535 and DTD then you will want SR536 and get off at the OKW/DTD resorts exit and shhot across Bonnett Creek Parkway onto Vacation Club Way. __________________ Now wearing Purple Pants! Off Site 8-91 Off Site 8-92 ASMU 12-03, 1-06 (AP preview of EE) New FL House 9-04, 11-04, 1-05, 2-05, 4-05, 5-05, 6-05, 7-05, 9-05, 10-05, 11-05, NYE05 at EPCOT!, 4-06, 10-06(X2) (Stopping now - there every weekend) AKL 12-04 CBR 6-05 The opinions and comments in the above post do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates. This post was written while off the clock and off WDW property. Any information or advice in the above post is subject to change at any time without notice and should not, if ever, be taken seriously by anyone. All rights reserved. Your mileage may vary. Offer is valid only at participating locations. Many will enter, few will win. If this post begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head. Guarantee void in Tennessee.

10-15-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
cranbiz DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Exactly 45 miles from the mouse and 1350 miles from good clam chowder Posts: 2,321	Actually, if you are staying at Boardwalk, do the turnpike to 429 to Western Way. BW is only about a mile from Western Way. Almost no traffic, very easy. So use the Hartzog Rd exit from 429 and turn onto Western Way, take Western Way to the end and turn left onto Buena Vista Dr. BW is a left at the 5th traffic light right by the entrance to Studios. __________________ Now wearing Purple Pants! Off Site 8-91 Off Site 8-92 ASMU 12-03, 1-06 (AP preview of EE) New FL House 9-04, 11-04, 1-05, 2-05, 4-05, 5-05, 6-05, 7-05, 9-05, 10-05, 11-05, NYE05 at EPCOT!, 4-06, 10-06(X2) (Stopping now - there every weekend) AKL 12-04 CBR 6-05 The opinions and comments in the above post do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates. This post was written while off the clock and off WDW property. Any information or advice in the above post is subject to change at any time without notice and should not, if ever, be taken seriously by anyone. All rights reserved. Your mileage may vary. Offer is valid only at participating locations. Many will enter, few will win. If this post begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head. Guarantee void in Tennessee.

10-16-2009, 07:14 PM	#5
K9pal Just call me Miss Patient! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 831	LOVE the Western Way route - saves about 20 minutes, and little traffic. You'll want Exit 267A of the Turnpike, then stay on the right side of the exit ramp. Western Way (SR429) is a toll road, you'll have one toll of $1.25. The exit to Disney is well marked and you'll come in right next to Coronado Springs Resort, which will be on your left. __________________ SSR & BCV 9-10/09 SSR 12/08 BCV & SSR 9/08 SSR 12/07 VWL 6/07 w/ grandkids! SSR 9/06 SSR & BCV 10/05 SSR & BWV 9/04 BC 9/03 Swan 9/01 DxL 12/00 WL 9/99 CBR 9/93 offsite 1986 offsite 1985 (some flea bag hotel)

10-16-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
Belle & Ariel DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 752	We stay at BWV alot and love the new tollway. You do need to be careful about speed limits because we saw cars pulled over coming in last month and have read about it on the boards here. It is right when you come through the Disney gate. We are originally from STL and do not miss the 1000 mile drive. __________________

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10-14-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
Juliet25 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 925	Thanks! We're staying at Boardwalk, so it looks like I want the second option. I just take the turnpike to I-4 West and then get off on SR536. It sounds so simple! I don't know why we have such problems. We inevitably end up going the wrong way onto a toll road.

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