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Walt Disney World Transportation Guide: Navigating from the Contemporary Resort

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on navigating the magical world of Walt Disney World, Florida, from the Contemporary Resort. This guide is designed to help you effortlessly traverse the expansive Disney World, ensuring you spend less time figuring out routes and more time creating unforgettable memories.

We've broken down the journey from the Contemporary Resort to each park, detailing the steps involved, the estimated time of travel, and the frequency of available transport options. So, whether you're heading to Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or Disney Springs, we've got you covered.

Let's dive in!

How to Get from Contemporary to Epcot

To get from the Contemporary Resort to Epcot, you have a couple of options:

  1. Monorail: The most scenic and popular way to travel to Epcot is via the monorail. The monorail runs approximately every 10 minutes. The journey involves a transfer at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), but don't worry, it's a straightforward process. The total travel time is around 30-40 minutes.

  2. Bus: Buses run from the Contemporary Resort to Epcot approximately every 20 minutes. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

How to Get from Contemporary to Magic Kingdom

The Contemporary Resort is the closest hotel to the Magic Kingdom, making the journey quick and easy.

  1. Walking: The most convenient way to get to the Magic Kingdom from the Contemporary Resort is on foot. The walkway is well-signposted and takes around 10 minutes.

  2. Monorail: If you prefer a ride, the monorail is a great option. However, it's worth noting that the monorail route from the Contemporary Resort to the Magic Kingdom involves a full loop around the Seven Seas Lagoon, stopping at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Polynesian Village Resort, and Grand Floridian Resort before reaching the Magic Kingdom. The monorail runs approximately every 10 minutes and the journey to the Magic Kingdom takes about 20-30 minutes.

How to Get from Contemporary to Animal Kingdom

To reach the Animal Kingdom from the Contemporary Resort, you'll need to take a bus.

  1. Bus: Buses run from the Contemporary Resort to the Animal Kingdom approximately every 20 minutes. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

How to Get from Contemporary to Hollywood Studios

Traveling from the Contemporary Resort to Hollywood Studios is straightforward.

  1. Bus: Buses run from the Contemporary Resort to Hollywood Studios approximately every 20 minutes. The journey takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.

How to Get from Contemporary to Disney Springs

To get to Disney Springs from the Contemporary Resort, you'll need to take a bus.

  1. Bus: Buses run from the Contemporary Resort to Disney Springs approximately every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Remember, all transportation within Walt Disney World is complimentary for resort guests. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as you travel around this magical world. Happy exploring!