Hotel that offers shuttle to SW and WDW?

[mshanson3121]

The title pretty much says it all.

 

[writerguyfl]

Shuttle service can vary greatly. Whether it works for you will depend on the how tour the theme parks. Many off-site shuttle only offer 1-3 trips to parks in the morning and 1-3 trips back in the late afternoon/evening. That is great for some people, but it doesn't work for everyone.

Also, keep in mind that many off-site shuttles going to Disney World will only go to one theme park. Typically, that set-up will use Epcot as the destination. If you are going anywhere other than Epcot, you will need to transfer to Disney transportation (bus or monorail) to get to where you need to be. That can easily eat up 30-60 minutes each way.

Finally, off-site hotels can range from simple motels to full-service resorts. Prices can range drastically, too. I've stayed at full-service hotels for $69 that turn around and sell that same room for $369 the next night. You'll get better advice if you provide some more details about the type of hotel, approximate price range, party size, and approximate dates of your trip.

 

[Penmac]

I did extensive research on this last year. Quoted from the Mousesavers website:

"DoubleTree Suites by Hilton is one of the Disney Springs resort area hotels that operate their own bus system to the theme parks. The buses run all day (from before park opening until after park closing) about every half-hour, and are much better than the transportation offered by most non-Disney resorts around Walt Disney World. (In fact, the buses are more comfortable than Disney’s own buses!) However, be aware that the drop-off point is slightly further from the theme park gates than the Disney resort bus drop-off, so there’s a little extra walking.

If you choose to drive your own car, the hotel charges $20 per night for self-parking or $26 per night for valet. Unlike most hotels in the area, this hotel has NO additional resort fee."

I can't comment on SW because we don't visit that park. Doubletree is also a good neighbor hotel so you get the 60 day fastpass window as well.

 

[HopperFan]

I can't comment on SW because we don't visit that park. Doubletree is also a good neighbor hotel so you get the 60 day fastpass window as well.

Just to clarify for others reading .... because the "blogger/website" that first announced that non-Disney hotels would be offered 60 day FP+ ............. They said that the Good Neighbor Hotels would be included in this, which is not true ....... causing some confusion.

The Disney Springs hotels are NOT "Good Neighbor Hotels" ...
so Doubletree is not a Good Neighbor Hotel.

Disney Springs hotels are "Official Walt Disney World Hotels" ......
as compared to the Disney hotels which are called "Disney Resort Hotels".

There are actual specific Good Neighbor Hotels, they are on the following list
and to date they will NOT receive Disney perks as was claimed by said website.

https://www.wdwgoodneighborhotels.com/browse-hotels/

And considering there are over 50, if they are included later it could very well impact FP+.

 

[Penmac]

Just to clarify for others reading .... because the "blogger/website" that first announced that non-Disney hotels would be offered 60 day FP+ ............. They said that the Good Neighbor Hotels would be included in this, which is not true ....... causing some confusion.

The Disney Springs hotels are NOT "Good Neighbor Hotels" ...
so Doubletree is not a Good Neighbor Hotel.

Disney Springs hotels are "Official Walt Disney World Hotels" ......
as compared to the Disney hotels which are called "Disney Resort Hotels".

There are actual specific Good Neighbor Hotels, they are on the following list
and to date they will NOT receive Disney perks as was claimed by said website.

https://www.wdwgoodneighborhotels.com/browse-hotels/

And considering there are over 50, if they are included later it could very well impact FP+.

Oops! Sorry about my incorrect terminology there.

 

[HopperFan]

Oops! Sorry about my incorrect terminology there.

No problem

Unfortunately the info that came out originally was wrong about the hotels involved, and became confusing. I’d hate for someone to book Good Neighbor on that info and then be disappointed.

 

[DisneyFranatic]

I have stayed at the Official Walt Disneyworld Hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. many times and love them. They have started offering their guests EMH yesterday and on January 10 they are supposed to have their 60 days in advance FP+ begin. Their buses run every half hour and run all day. While the buses for Epcot, DHS, and AK have bus stops just a little farther than WDW resort's bus stops, the bus to MK goes just to the TTC and then you must take a boat or monorail to the park.