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The best hotels with shuttle to Disney Springs let you spend an evening there and ride back late without driving. On the timetables we checked for late October 2026, the Walt Disney World Dolphin had the most frequent buses, Signia by Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria had eight departures a day, and the Drury Plaza had eleven. Many other hotels send one bus in the late afternoon and bring you back around 11 p.m.
A “Disney shuttle” on a hotel website does not always include Disney Springs. So we checked each hotel’s own page and the bus operator’s current timetable. Parking at Disney Springs is free, so these hotels suit travelers without a car, or anyone who would rather not drive after dinner. For the shops, restaurants and shows, see our Disney Springs guide.
Quick answer: For the most buses, book the Walt Disney World Dolphin, or the Swan or Swan Reserve nearby. Their free buses leave about every 20 to 25 minutes and run up to 90 minutes after Disney Springs closes. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando run eight trips a day, with the last bus back at 11:20 p.m. On a budget, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando has free buses and no resort fee, and you can also walk about 0.85 mile.
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How we chose these hotels
- Disney Springs service we could verify: every numbered hotel below names Disney Springs on its own website, and every time comes from the operator’s current timetable or booking system, or from the hotel’s own schedule page, checked on October 26, 2026.
- Ranked by how easy the evening is: frequent buses first, then the number of departures and how late the last bus leaves Disney Springs.
- Real costs: fees and parking come from the hotels’ pages, plus Booking.com’s price breakdown where a hotel shows no amount. Road distances are our OpenStreetMap routes on public roads. We do not use scores, star ratings or room prices.
Hotels with shuttle to Disney Springs: times compared
| Hotel | Area | To Disney Springs | Last ride back | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dolphin | EPCOT resort area | Every 20 to 25 min | Up to 90 min after closing | Free; $50 package applies |
| 2. Signia by Hilton | Bonnet Creek | 8 runs, noon to 9:00 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. | In $50 resort charge |
| 3. Waldorf Astoria | Bonnet Creek | 8 runs, about 12:05 to 9:05 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. | In $50 resort charge |
| 4. Drury Plaza | Hotel Plaza Boulevard | 11 runs, 9:55 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. | 10:45 p.m. | Free, no resort fee |
| 5. Caribe Royale | World Center Drive | 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. | In $38 resort fee |
| 6. Buena Vista Suites | World Center Drive | 4:05 and 6:05 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. | In $23 hotel fee |
| 7. Holiday Inn Resort | State Road 535 | 11:25 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. | In $30 resort fee |
| 8. Embassy Suites | Lake Street | 5:15 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. | No fare listed |
| 9. Fairfield Inn & Suites | Marriott Village | 4:35 p.m. | 10:45 p.m. | Free ($0.00 to book) |
Sources: the Swan and Dolphin FAQ, the Mears schedule for October 27 to November 1, Drury’s sheet for October 26 to November 1, the Firefighters All Services booking system for October 28, October 31 and November 18, 2026, and the fixed daily schedules of Caribe Royale, Buena Vista Suites and Platinum Transportation. On the dates we checked, Disney Springs was open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and until 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Fees are per room per night, plus tax.
| Hotel | By road to the garages | Resort fee | Self-parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | About 3.5 to 4 mi | $50 + tax package | $40 + tax | Buy on site |
| Signia by Hilton | About 3 mi | $50 + tax | $40 + tax | Buy on site |
| Waldorf Astoria | About 3.5 mi | $50 + tax | Valet only, $60 + tax | Buy on site |
| Drury Plaza | About 1 mi (0.85 mi walk) | None | $28 ($25 + tax in FAQ) | Free hot breakfast |
| Caribe Royale | About 3 mi | $38 + tax | $36 + tax | Buy on site |
| Buena Vista Suites | About 3 mi | $23 + tax | Free | Free breakfast buffet |
| Holiday Inn Resort | About 2 mi | $30 + tax | $20 | Buy on site |
| Embassy Suites | About 2.5 mi | US$24.95 (Booking.com) | $25 | Free made-to-order breakfast |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | About 2 mi | US$5 (Booking.com) | $25 to $26 | Free hot breakfast |
Road distances run one way to the Lime garage. The trip back is often 1 to 2 miles longer, because the divided roads around Disney Springs make you loop around.
How hotel shuttles to Disney Springs work
Disney’s own buses and boats link Disney Springs only with Disney Resort hotels, and Disney says these buses stop one hour after Disney Springs closes. To board at Disney Springs, you need a Disney Resort hotel room key or a dining or experience reservation at a Disney resort. Disney also says there is no bus service from the theme parks to Disney Springs.
- Where off-site buses stop: Mears lists the West Side loop, space 1, for Signia and the Waldorf. Caribe Royale and Buena Vista Suites name the West Side bus parking near the Cirque du Soleil theater, space 1 or 2, and Drury lists West Side lanes 1 and 2. Platinum’s sheets only say “Lane #2” for the ride back, so ask your driver where the return bus stops.
- Be early: most operators ask you to be at the stop 10 minutes before departure, and Caribe Royale and Buena Vista Suites warn that buses can run up to an hour late.
- Rideshare backup: Disney lists two rideshare loops: the Marketplace Loop near Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories and the West Side Bus and Rideshare Loop next to the Strawberry parking lot.
- Public bus: LYNX buses also serve a Disney Springs transfer center. A ride costs $2 and an all-day pass $4.50 at the time of writing.
- Driving: self-parking at Disney Springs is free, and the garages open at 9 a.m. on regular days. Disney asks you to arrive at least 60 minutes before a dining reservation or show.
1. Walt Disney World Dolphin
The Dolphin is a Marriott-run resort inside Walt Disney World, and it is sold on Booking.com. Its FAQ says a complimentary bus to Disney Springs leaves the front entrances of the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve about every 20 to 25 minutes. The same FAQ says buses run up to 90 minutes after Disney Springs closes. Our Walt Disney World Dolphin review covers the rooms and restaurants.
- Why stay: the most frequent Disney Springs service we found, with no reservation and no fixed timetable. Disney also lists the Dolphin for Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours and the 7-day Lightning Lane window.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 3.5 to 4 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages. Water taxis serve EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and buses serve Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom (via the Transportation and Ticket Center).
- Good to know: a mandatory resort service package of $50 + tax a day and self-parking of $40 + tax a day apply, while standard theme park parking is included for registered guests. The Walt Disney World Swan and the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve use the same Disney Springs buses.
Best for: late dinners and shows at Disney Springs without a fixed bus to catch.
2. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Signia’s motorcoaches are run by Mears, and the schedule is public on the Bonnet Creek shuttle site. For October 27 to November 1, 2026, it listed eight Disney Springs departures from Signia: noon, then 12:30, 2:30, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Rides back leave the West Side loop at 12:15, 12:45, 2:45, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 7:20, 9:20 and 11:20 p.m. Our Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek review covers the pools and rooms.
- Why stay: eight trips a day, a ride back as late as 11:20 p.m., a lazy river for pool days and Disney’s 30-minute Early Theme Park Entry.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 3 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages. The same motorcoaches serve all four theme parks, and the hotel says the service runs during regular park hours only.
- Good to know: the $50 + tax daily resort charge covers the shuttle, Wi-Fi, four lazy river tubes and dinner for kids 12 and under at La Luce or an assigned restaurant. Self-parking is $40 and valet $60 a day, plus tax.
Best for: families who want a pool day and a Disney Springs dinner.
3. Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Waldorf shares Signia’s Mears motorcoaches. The schedule lists the Waldorf as the second stop, five minutes after Signia, so its eight Disney Springs departures leave about 12:05 to 9:05 p.m., and the rides back are the same buses, up to 11:20 p.m. The resort’s own page calls it continuous motorcoach service to all four Disney parks and Disney Springs. Our Waldorf Astoria Orlando review has the room details.
- Why stay: a luxury hotel with the same late buses and Early Theme Park Entry, plus four tubes for Signia’s lazy river.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 3.5 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages.
- Good to know: the $50 + tax resort charge includes the shuttle. Parking is valet only, at $60 a day plus tax, and the minimum booking age is 21.
Best for: couples who want a luxury base and a late ride back from dinner.
4. Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando – Disney Springs Area
The Drury is the only hotel in this list that is also an easy walk: our foot route to the Marketplace was about 0.85 mile, roughly 18 minutes, over the Hotel Plaza pedestrian bridge. Its FAQ also promises a free shuttle to the theme parks and the Disney Springs area. The schedule for October 26 to November 1, 2026 showed 11 Disney Springs departures, from 9:55 a.m. to 7:40 p.m., and 8 rides back from West Side lanes 1 and 2, from 2:00 to 10:45 p.m. Our Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando review covers the rooms and suites.
- Why stay: no resort fee, a free hot breakfast (6:00 to 10:00 a.m.) and the free 5:30 Kickback (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.), so you can eat first and still catch the 6:50 or 7:40 p.m. bus. The Drury is also on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.
- Getting there / to the parks: no reservations; seats are first come, first served under the front-entrance canopy, and buses make at least two stops on each route.
- Good to know: self-parking is $28 a night on the hotel-information page but $25 + tax in the FAQ, so confirm. The last bus back (10:45 p.m. in our sample week) leaves before Disney Springs closes.
Best for: value-minded families who want free buses, free food and the option to walk.
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5. Caribe Royale Orlando
Caribe Royale’s shuttle, which names Mears Transportation in its terms, is built for an evening at Disney Springs. It has two departures, at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., and four rides back from the West Side bus parking near Cirque du Soleil, at 4:20, 6:20, 9:40 and 11:20 p.m. Our Caribe Royale Orlando review covers the suites and villas.
- Why stay: suites and two-bedroom villas, and a main pool with a 75-foot waterslide, a waterfall and private cabanas.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 3 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages, and closer to 5 on the way back. Reserve at the Concierge Desk in the Reception Building (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), up to 24 hours ahead and at least one hour before departure. Strollers, food, drinks and luggage are not allowed on board, and groups of 10 or more cannot use the shuttle.
- Good to know: the $38 + tax resort fee includes the shuttle. Self-parking is $36 and valet $49 a night, plus tax. Caribe Royale is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.
Best for: families who want suite space and an unhurried evening at Disney Springs.
6. Buena Vista Suites Orlando
Buena Vista Suites, next door to Caribe Royale on World Center Drive, runs the same evening pattern. Disney Springs departures leave at 4:05 and 6:05 p.m., and rides back leave the West Side bus parking behind Cirque du Soleil at 4:20, 6:20, 9:40 and 11:20 p.m. The hotel says this evening shuttle is included in its hotel fee. Our Buena Vista Suites Orlando review covers the suites and every published fee.
- Why stay: two-room suites, a daily complimentary breakfast buffet and free self-parking.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 3 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages, and about 5 on the way back. The shuttle page says to book with a QR code at the Guest Services desk, up to 24 hours ahead and at least one hour before departure. The FAQ says to register at least 24 hours ahead at the Concierge Desk, so ask at check-in.
- Good to know: the hotel fee is $23 + tax a night and includes the shuttle and Wi-Fi. Booking.com’s price breakdown lists it as a resort fee. Buena Vista Suites is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.
Best for: families with a car who still want a ride back after dinner.
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7. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista
This family resort on State Road 535 uses Platinum Transportation. The schedule effective October 5, 2026 lists two Disney Springs runs, at 11:25 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with rides back from Lane 2 at 8:00 and 11:05 p.m. The hotel’s own shuttle page shows the same times and suggests planning on 30 to 40 minutes per trip. Our Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista review covers the kid suites and pools.
- Why stay: two Disney Springs runs each way, more than most hotels on Platinum’s sheets, and KidSuites with bunk beds. The rooms page says they sleep 4 or 6; the FAQ allows 5 or 6.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 2 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages, and about 3.5 on the way back. Seats are first come, first served, and you show your room key to board. Only single umbrella strollers are allowed, and groups of 10 or more cannot ride.
- Good to know: the shuttle page calls the service complimentary, but the FAQ lists it in the $30 + tax resort fee, which Booking.com also charged for our sample stay. Parking is $20 a day. The hotel is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.
Best for: families with young kids who want an early dinner at Disney Springs and a bus back at 8:00 p.m.
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8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
This Embassy Suites on Lake Street has one Disney Springs run on Platinum Transportation’s schedule effective October 5, 2026: out at 5:15 p.m. and back from Lane 2 at 11:05 p.m. Hilton’s hotel page (April 2026 capture) says the shuttle “runs to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs”. The current sheet lists only EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs.
- Why stay: two-room suites, a free made-to-order breakfast, a complimentary evening reception and a kids’ splash pad, according to Hilton’s page.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 2.5 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages, and about 4 on the way back. Seats are first come, first served, and the sheet asks you to be at the stop 10 minutes early.
- Good to know: Hilton’s hotel page shows no resort charge amount, but Booking.com’s price breakdown added a US$24.95 nightly resort fee plus 12.5% tax for our sample stay. Self-parking is $25 and valet $32 on Hilton’s page.
Best for: families who want a suite and a free breakfast, with one evening trip to Disney Springs.
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9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village
The three Marriott Village hotels on Vineland Avenue share one shuttle. The Village’s own site offers a complimentary shuttle to Disney Springs and links to the operator, Firefighters All Services, for reservations. Its booking system showed one Disney Springs run on October 28, October 31 and November 18, 2026: out at 4:35 p.m. and back at 10:45 p.m., priced at $0.00. Our Marriott Village Orlando guide compares the Fairfield with the SpringHill Suites and Courtyard next door.
- Why stay: a free hot breakfast buffet (6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Marriott’s page) and Family Suites with trundle bunk beds.
- Getting there / to the parks: about 2 miles by road to the Disney Springs garages, and about 3.5 on the way back. Reserve each ride online. The system’s destination list also includes Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal and Epic Universe.
- Good to know: Marriott’s page (June 2026 capture) showed on-site parking at $25 a day and no resort fee. Booking.com showed US$26 parking and a US$5 nightly resort fee plus 12.5% tax for our sample stays. The Village is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.
Best for: budget families who want breakfast included and bunk beds for the kids.
More hotels with a Disney Springs run
These hotels also have a Disney Springs trip on Platinum Transportation’s current sheets. We did not check every hotel’s own page, so confirm before you book.
| Hotel | To Disney Springs | Back from Disney Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Orlando/Lake Buena Vista | 5:15 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista | 5:10 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista | 5:10 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Center | 5:20 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| AC Hotel Lake Buena Vista | 5:05 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Candlewood Suites (Winter Garden Vineland Road) | 5:25 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Pestana Orlando Suites Lake Buena Vista | 5:15 p.m. | 11:05 p.m. |
| Vacation Village at Parkway (Kissimmee) | 12:15 and 4:45 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. |
The Pestana sheet is dated August 21, 2026, and the others October 5, 2026. Of these hotels, the Hampton Inn adds a free hot breakfast on Hilton’s page, and Booking.com showed $7 parking and no resort fee for our sample stay.
Prefer to walk? Hotels across the bridge from Disney Springs
If you would rather skip buses, stay at one of the eight Disney Springs Resort Area hotels on Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Buena Vista Drive. Disney says guests at select hotels there can walk to the Marketplace on pedestrian footbridges. Our foot routes put them about 0.3 to 0.9 mile from the Marketplace, or roughly 7 to 20 minutes. The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista was the shortest walk we could route, and the Drury is about 0.85 mile away.
All eight are on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list. Apart from the Drury, their shuttles serve only the theme parks. Their operator, Fabulous Buses, listed no Disney Springs run for them (October 2026), so you walk. Our guide to the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels compares their fees, shuttles and walking times.
How to choose a hotel with a Disney Springs shuttle
- No timetable at all: the Dolphin, Swan or Swan Reserve.
- Several trips a day off Disney property: Signia or the Waldorf (eight departures, last ride back 11:20 p.m.), or the Drury (11 departures, last ride back 10:45 p.m.).
- One long evening with suite space: Caribe Royale or Buena Vista Suites (two departures, last ride back 11:20 p.m.), or the Embassy Suites (out at 5:15 p.m., back at 11:05 p.m.).
- An early dinner with kids: the Holiday Inn Resort, with a bus back at 8:00 p.m.
- Fridays and Saturdays: Disney Springs stayed open until 11:30 p.m. at our check, but the fixed schedules did not change on weekends, so plan around your last bus.
- If you have a car: parking at Disney Springs is free, and many hotels on Palm Parkway and State Road 535 are about 2 to 2.5 miles away. Our list of the best hotels in Lake Buena Vista covers more of them, and our list of Orlando hotels with free Disney World shuttles compares park shuttles.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels have a shuttle to Disney Springs?
Many do, but the schedules differ a lot. The Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan and Swan Reserve run buses about every 20 to 25 minutes. Signia by Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria offer eight departures a day, and the Drury Plaza offers 11. Caribe Royale, Buena Vista Suites and the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando – Lake Buena Vista run two, and many Lake Buena Vista hotels run one evening bus.
What time is the last hotel shuttle back from Disney Springs?
On the schedules we checked in late October 2026, the last fixed rides back left at 11:20 p.m. (Signia, the Waldorf Astoria, Caribe Royale and Buena Vista Suites), 11:05 p.m. (most Platinum Transportation hotels) and 10:45 p.m. (the Drury Plaza and the Marriott Village). The Swan and Dolphin buses run up to 90 minutes after Disney Springs closes. Check the times for your date.
Where do hotel shuttles pick up at Disney Springs?
Most off-site shuttles use the West Side bus area. Mears lists the West Side loop, space 1, for Signia and the Waldorf. Caribe Royale and Buena Vista Suites name the West Side bus parking near Cirque du Soleil, space 1 or 2, and Drury lists West Side lanes 1 and 2. Platinum’s sheets only say Lane 2, so ask your driver where the return bus stops.
Is there a bus from the Disney theme parks to Disney Springs?
No. Disney says bus service from the theme parks to Disney Springs is not available. Disney’s Disney Springs buses run to and from Disney Resort hotels, and boarding at Disney Springs is for resort guests or visitors with a dining or experience reservation at a Disney resort. From a park, use your hotel’s shuttle, a rideshare or your own car.
Can you walk to Disney Springs from your hotel?
Yes, from the eight Disney Springs Resort Area hotels on Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Buena Vista Drive. Disney says pedestrian footbridges connect Hotel Plaza Boulevard with the Marketplace, and our foot routes put these hotels about 0.3 to 0.9 mile away. Hotels on Palm Parkway, State Road 535 and World Center Drive are about 2 to 3 road miles away, so take the shuttle or drive.
Is parking free at Disney Springs?
Yes. Disney says standard self-parking is complimentary in all Disney Springs surface lots and garages. The garages open at 9 a.m. on regular days and at 7 a.m. on special merchandise days, including Tuesdays. Disney asks you to arrive at least 60 minutes before a dining reservation, event or show, and to allow up to 2 hours at holidays and other peak periods.
Bottom line
For an evening at Disney Springs without driving, the Walt Disney World Dolphin gives you the most freedom, with buses about every 20 to 25 minutes until well after closing. Signia by Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria are the strongest fixed-schedule choices, and the Drury Plaza is the best value, with free buses and no resort fee. Whatever you book, confirm the last bus for your date. Check your dates at Walt Disney World Dolphin
Sources checked in October 2026: Disney Springs: Plan Your Visit, Swan and Dolphin transportation FAQ, Bonnet Creek shuttle schedules, Drury Plaza transportation, Platinum Transportation shuttle schedules