Transportation Changes Coming to Walt Disney World in 2022

Earlier today, it was announced that the Walt Disney World Resort would be discontinuing Disney’s Magical Express service from Orlando International Airport to your Walt Disney World Resort starting with arrivals on January 1, 2022. Disney has attributed this to the expansion of options for guests, including the rise of ride-share services.

While the change came as a surprise to many guests and brought up many questions on how they will get from Orlando International Airport to their Resort Hotel, we are here to settle your nerves.

Disney will continue to operate the service for new and existing reservations made at Disney Resort hotels for arrivals throughout 2021. Additionally, complimentary transportation options – such as buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner – will continue to be available within Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Resort hotel guests, including to and from all four theme parks.

Mears Transportation has since released the following statement about the change in transportation. “Walt Disney made us aware of their decision,” Mears spokesperson Roger Chapin said. “While we are disappointed Disney will no longer offer this service, we intend to continue offering transportation services between the airport and all area theme parks and hotels to meet the demand of our visitors now and in the future.”

With this statement, it looks as though there may still be options of bus service in a different capacity from the airport.

Additionally, look for high speed rail to connect the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs. The Brightline station is intended to provide a convenient travel option between Walt Disney World Resort and Brightline stations at Orlando International Airport (OIA), Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach and planned stations in Aventura, Boca Raton and Port Miami. The project is on track to be completed by 2022.

While there are many unknowns at this time, you can count on our Dream Designers to keep you in the know of upcoming changes at the Walt Disney World Resort. We are confident that we can continue to provide you with ease of access to your resort without hassle upon your arrival. As announcements are made, we will be here to share all of the changes as they are made.

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Karen Stoner

Karen is the owner and lead Dream Designer at My Mickey Vacation Travel. She is now in her 10th year of planning vacations to Disney destinations, as well as other vacation experiences. She leads her team of 80 Dream Designers and credits them with the overall success of the agency, and is especially proud of the PLATINUM Authorized Disney Vacation Planner designation that the company has earned.