Question about park closing and transportation

[vonnie87]

I have read somewhere that before park closing you can get in line and they will let you ride even if the park closes and its an hour wait. I also thought I read the buses only run an hour after park closing. So if I follow the first tip am I stranded if I dont get to the busses within an hour?

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Bussing stops 2 hrs after the park closes

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Getting to Disney Theme Parks from a Disney Resort Hotel

• Bus service from Disney Resort hotels begins 45 minutes prior to park opening and ends 1 hour prior to park closing.
• Return service to Disney Resort hotels ends 2 hours after park closing.

Getting to Disney Water Parks from a Disney Resort Hotel

• Disney Water Park bus service operates at approximately 30-minute intervals.
• Bus service from Disney Resort hotels begins 45 minutes prior to park opening and ends 1 hour prior to park closing.
• Return service to Disney Resort hotels ends 75 minutes after park closing.

Getting to Disney Springs

• Bus service from Disney Resort hotels operates from 45 minutes before opening until 1:00 AM.
• Return service to Disney Resort hotels ends at 2:00 AM.
• One-way bus service from the 4 Disney theme parks operates daily from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM or 2 hours after theme parks close, whichever is earlier.

Getting Between Different Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks and Resort Hotels
Please ask a Cast Member to assist you in planning your trip from one park to another. The most direct route may involve a combination of bus, monorail, boat or walking.


Some routes may require you to transfer buses. No luggage or alcohol of any type is permitted on Walt Disney World Resort buses. All strollers must be folded and stowed out of the aisle. Medical strollers for Guests with disabilities will be treated as wheelchairs.
For more information or further assistance, just ask a Cast Member!

 

[Mousemom234]

In my experience, I've never been stranded in any park - and I'm prone to staying as long as possible, camera in hand
Disney transport and/or Security makes sure every guest gets back to their resort, or to their vehicle.
I remember one evening, quite a few years ago, DH & I were pretty much the only ones that straggled out of Epcot after closing, and we were 'treated' to an exclusive bus ride through parts of the resort we'd never seen, as our driver picked up and dropped off other late leaving guests, assorted cast members, and a small load of boxes
He still talks about the midnight trip on the 'red-flagged bus' out of Epcot to this day.

 

[Bjkandma]

You will not be stranded, rest assured! Many times we have closed down the park, literally. The parks have security and they will do a "sweep" at night, starting at back of park and closing off sections, Including checking restrooms.

Disney will have buses running as long as they need to. My party has been the only ones in a bus more than once. Sometimes they send one bus to different resorts to get guests "home". You will find yourself back "home".

 

[DisDreaming4116]

And yes, as long as you get in line before the park official closing time, you'll get to ride as long as there aren't any issues with the attraction. Don't make it down to the minute, however, since your phone/watch and the "official" Disney time may be slightly different.

 

[MooseBucks]

Their site says two hours but you will always have a ride... might take longer or have more stops then usual but you’ll get back to your resort

 

[MooseBucks]

Also, keep in mind on busy days on popular rides they can close a line early so be mindful just incase

 

[gap2368]

Disney will not leave you at the parks they will run the bus until everyone is back to there car or hotel

 

[vonnie87]

Awesome! I feel better now. Thank you everyone