Disney World's New 2 Hour Resort Hopping Rule

It has been quite a week with Disney news, and many of us still have questions regarding the new bus transportation restrictions at Walt Disney World. Check out the full details.

Disney Springs Transportation

One large perk for Walt Disney World Guests is the use of free transportation. Due to the massive size of the Walt Disney World Resort, this is a much-needed perk for Guests.

If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort, you can take Disney Transportation to Disney Springs. Some Resorts offer bus transportation or water taxi transportation.

For quite a while, many non-Walt Disney World Resort Guests used a loophole to enjoy free Disney parking.

Does this limit Disney World Resort hopping?

Recently, a Guest received confirmation from planDisney that beginning June 28, 2026, Guests boarding Disney Resort buses and the Sassagoula River Cruise from Disney Springs must show either a Resort room reservation, a dining reservation, or a recreation activity reservation.

This brought up many questions from Guests. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether this restricts resort hopping. Thankfully, the answer is no.

If you are a Walt Disney World Resort Guest, you may board a bus or watercraft and head towards any Walt Disney World Resort regardless of which resort you are staying at.

At this time, this restriction is in place only at Disney Springs. Guests not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort can still enjoy free transportation from all Theme Parks to each Disney Resort.

When can you enjoy free Disney transportation?

Another frequent question is when non-Disney Resort guests can enjoy free Disney transportation.

Disney Springs transportation restriction begins June 28, 2026.

For non-Disney Resort Guests with a dining reservation or recreation activity reservation, you can enjoy free transportation 2 hours before your reservation.

Finally, a third question is whether Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can enjoy free transportation from Disney Springs to a Walt Disney World Resort. The same rules apply to Annual Passholders. If you do not have a Walt Disney World Resort reservation, you will not be able to board a bus or watercraft leaving Disney Springs.

Do you think this transportation restriction will expand to other locations at Walt Disney World? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!