If you’re planning to visit Disney World or Universal Studios while staying in Orlando, then you already have a lot on your plate. Between finding flights, hotels, park tickets, meals, and more… there’s an endless amount to plan. Why not make things easier by booking a hotel that offers a shuttle to Disney or Universal? It means one less thing you have to worry about — your
ride to the park is already taken care of. After all, the truth is that visiting the parks can seem overwhelming. Walt Disney World Resort is a massive area which extends over two cities: Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista (which are essentially part of Orlando). Disney World includes multiple separate theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. It also contains water parks, shopping districts, golf courses, and more than 20 hotels. The Universal
Orlando Resort consists of multiple parks as well: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios (which includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), and Volcano Bay. While these parks are big, the good news is if you select a hotel that is run by the theme park, then it will have a transportation to the park included. But park hotels may only run to that specific park. What if you want to visit both? Are You Visiting Disney, Universal, or Both?If you’re planning to visit only one of the theme parks, then you can choose a hotel on that property and take advantage of the free transportation services. Just know that you could pay a premium for staying on the park grounds. If you plan to visit both Disney and Universal, however, don’t expect a Disney hotel to take you to Universal and vice versa. Instead, you can follow one of two strategies. First, if you don’t mind switching hotels, you stay a few days at a hotel on the grounds of each resort, taking a cab or Uber/Lyft when you transfer from your first hotel to your second. Alternatively, you can choose one of the many Orlando hotels offering shuttle service to both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. As an added bonus, these hotels can often have prices that are less expensive than staying at the park hotels. To save you some legwork, we’ve compiled a list of hotels offering theme park shuttle service to the multiple parks. Shuttle Service and Theme Park PartnershipsBelow, we’ve listed only hotels offering shuttle service to both Universal and Disney. Be sure to check with the hotel to confirm the specific details about the shuttle service as they can change. Also, shuttle service times may be limited, so consult the schedule before planning theme park activities. At some hotels, you can reserve your shuttle space in advance, while others have a first-come, first-serve policy. Most shuttles often make only one or two stops within each theme park, so allow time to get from your shuttle stop to the specific places you want to visit. Finally, many Orlando hotels also have a partnership with either Universal or Disney. Their partnership status can enable hotel personnel to help you with ordering theme park tickets. Note: This article contains affiliate links to Kayak. We earn a commission for clicks made on their website, at no charge to you. Review ratings come from Google and are rounded to the nearest half point. Orlando Hotels with Theme Park ShuttlesThe list below includes hotels at different price points, depending on whether you’re on a tight budget or planning to splurge. Click on each hotel name to read reviews on Kayak. Enter the dates of your stay for the most accurate pricing. Avanti Resort
Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre
Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista
Comfort Inn Maingate
Homewood Suites by Hilton International Drive
Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista The hotel buildings themselves surround a massive courtyard with pool and hot tubs so you can relax when not at the parks.
Liki Tiki Village
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, International Drive
Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas, I-Drive/Orlando
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld
Grande Villas Resort
Cypress Pointe Resort
Hampton Inn Orlando/Lake Buena Vista
Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Buena Vista
Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando/International Drive
Frequently Asked QuestionsAre the shuttles to the theme parks in Orlando free? Do hotels offer
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There, you will find a free shuttle that will take you right to the front gate of Universal Studios Hollywood. The shuttle runs every 10 to 15 minutes, seven days a week, from 7 a.m. until two hours after park closing.
Do Universal hotels offer transportation?Universal's SuperStar Shuttle Program offers Round Trip and One-Way Transfers from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Universal Orlando Resort Hotels including; Universal's Endless Sumer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites, Universal's Endless Sumer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort ...
Are there shuttles from Universal hotels to parks?There are many hotels located near Universal Studios that offer free shuttles that take you from your hotel directly to the theme park. Many of these hotels are partnered with Universal Studios and provide amazing amenities and restaurants.
Does Universal Orlando have shuttles?While Universal Orlando does not have a shuttle option available to the general public, we recommend utilizing services like Uber or Mears to arrive at Universal Orlando Resort from MCO.
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