How to Get to Hollywood Studios

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hollywood studios main entrance

One of the perks of staying onsite at Walt Disney World is the seamless transportation to their parks, and Hollywood Studios is no exception.

Hollywood Studios is home to some of our favorite bars and lounges on property, and if you’re planning to imbibe while there, having this transportation readily available is key.

Whether you’re planning to toast with DJ Rex at Oga’s Cantina or just soak in the vintage Hollywood vibes throughout the park, we’ve got all the details on how to find your way.

Here’s what you need to know about how to get to Hollywood Studios:

How to get to Hollywood Studios from your resort (Onsite Guests)

Heading to Hollywood Studios from your resort? The good news is that every onsite Disney resort will have at least 1 FREE way to get you to Hollywood Studios.

hollywood studios bus stop at a resort

But, in addition to the free ways listed below, every resort also has some non-Disney and premium (meaning it costs extra) Disney transportation options for you, too:

  • Car: Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort can drive to Hollywood Studios and park for free. For an additional fee, guests can upgrade to Preferred parking that will get you closer to the entrance of the park.
  • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft drop off and pick up guests at the front of Hollywood Studios at a dedicated Rideshare area which is located just beyond the bus loop area.
  • Minnie Van (Premium Disney Transportation): Minnie Vans are Disney’s response to services like Uber and Lyft. Driven by Cast Members, Minnie Vans are a great option for guests who need a car seat – however they cost 2 to 3 times more than an Uber and Lyft. Minnie Vans drop off and pick up in the Hollywood Studios bus loop.

Hollywood Studios Resort Area

The Hollywood Studios Resort Area consists of a collection of resorts that are all linked to Hollywood Studios via the Disney Skyliner:

  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort*
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort*

*Because of their location along the Disney Skyliner, these 2 resorts are assigned 2 categories: EPCOT Area and Hollywood Studios Area

If you are staying at one of these resorts, here’s how you get to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking: N/A.
  • Bus: There is typically no bus transportation from these resorts to Hollywood Studios. The exception is during inclement weather when the Disney Skyliner is NOT running. When that happens, there will be buses available at the front of the park in the bus loop and at the bus stops at the resort.
  • Boat: N/A
  • Disney Skyliner (BEST OPTION): The Skyliner is the fastest and easiest way to get from these resorts to Hollywood Studios.
  • Monorail: N/A
hollywood studios gondola skyliner station

EPCOT Area Resorts (Crescent Lake)

  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
  • Walt Disney Swan Reserve

Our favorite place to stay when planning to spend a bunch of time at either EPCOT or Hollywood Studios is at one of the resorts within walking distance to both parks – the EPCOT Area Crescent Lake resorts

Sometimes our budget doesn’t stretch to staying that close to Hollywood Studios, but when it does, we love how convenient these resorts make getting to and from Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway entrance at EPCOT.

If you are staying at one of the EPCOT Area resorts around Crescent Lake, here’s how you get to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking (BEST OPTION): Walking (BEST OPTION): If you’re staying at an EPCOT Area Resort around Crescent Lake, walking is the quickest and most reliable way to get to Hollywood Studios.
  • Bus: There is typically no bus transportation from an EPCOT Area resort to Hollywood Studios.
  • Boat: Friendship boats run about every 20 minutes and will take you to Hollywood Studios. This is not the quickest way to the park, but it is a lovely ride. We recommend this option when you are not in a hurry.
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): While not super efficient, it is possible to take the Skyliner from the International Gateway at EPCOT to Hollywood Studios. To do this, you would need to walk from your resort to the International Gateway station to board. You will then need to get off the Skyliner at the Caribbean Beach Resort station and switch to the Hollywood Studios Skyliner line.
  • Monorail: N/A

EPCOT Area Resorts (All Others)

In addition to the EPCOT Area resorts that are around Crescent Lake, there are a couple other resorts that are technically part of the EPCOT Area (as well as the Hollywood Studios Area), however they are not within walking distance:

  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort*
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort*

Here’s how you get from these resorts to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking: N/A.
  • Bus: There is typically no bus transportation from these resorts to Hollywood Studios. The exception is during inclement weather when the Disney Skyliner is NOT running. When that happens, there will be buses available at the front of the park in the bus loop and at the bus stops at the resort.
  • Boat: N/A. There is no boat transportation from either Disney’s Caribbean Beach or Riviera Resorts.
  • Disney Skyliner (BEST OPTION): The Skyliner is the fastest and easiest way to get from Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Disney’s Riviera Resort to Hollywood Studios.
  • Monorail: N/A
friendship boat at boardwalk

Magic Kingdom Area Resorts

The Magic Kingdom Resort Area consists of several resorts that are all located near Magic Kingdom. These resorts include some of the earliest Disney World Resorts to open such as the Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort, among others.

  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Towers
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas, & Copper Creek Villas
  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Here’s how you get from these resorts to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking: N/A. You can not walk to Hollywood Studios from any of these resorts.
  • Bus (BEST OPTION): Bus service is the only free Disney transportation to Hollywood Studios.
  • Boat: N/A. Although all of these resorts have boats, none go to Hollywood Studios.
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): N/A
  • Monorail: N/A

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

The Animal Kingdom Resort area consists of a collection of resorts that are closest to Animal Kingdom. This includes the popular All-Star Resorts and Coronado Springs, plus the Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas:

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
  • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

If you are staying at one of these resorts, here’s how you get to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking: N/A. You can not walk to Hollywood Studios from any of these resorts.
  • Bus (BEST OPTION): Bus service is the only free Disney transportation to Hollywood Studios.
  • Boat: N/A.
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): N/A
  • Monorail: N/A
mickey bus at magic kingdom bus stop

Disney Springs Area Resorts

The Disney Springs Resort Area includes onsite Disney Resorts that are within close proximity to Disney Springs:

  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

If you are staying at one of these resorts, here’s how you get to Hollywood Studios:

  • Walking: N/A. You can not walk to Hollywood Studios from any of these resorts.
  • Bus (BEST OPTION): Bus transportation is the only form of free Disney World transportation to get you to Hollywood Studios.
  • Boat: N/A. Although all of these resorts have boats, none go to Hollywood Studios.
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): N/A
  • Monorail: N/A
hollywood studios bus stop

How to get to Hollywood Studios from your resort (Offsite Guests)

If you are staying offsite, you will have a couple of options to get to Hollywood Studios:

  • Car: Guests staying offsite can drive to Hollywood Studios. Offsite guests (aside from guests with an Annual Pass) will pay to park: $30 for Standard Parking or $45-$55 for Preferred Parking.
  • Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft drop off and pick up guests at the front of Hollywood Studios at a dedicated Rideshare area which is located just beyond the bus loop area.
  • Shuttle: Some offsite resorts have shuttles available for their guests. We don’t generally recommend these as the service times can be inconvenient.

How to get to Hollywood Studios from EPCOT

If you are at EPCOT and want to use Disney transportation to get to Hollywood Studios, you’ll have a few ways to do that:

  • Walking: You can walk from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios. It is about a 1.2 mile walk and takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Bus (BEST OPTION TO EXIT AT THE FRONT OF THE PARK): There is park-to-park bus transportation available after 10:00 AM. The bus will pickup at the front of EPCOT and bring you to Hollywood Studios. If you wish to exit EPCOT at the back, consider taking the Skyliner or a Friendship boat.
  • Boat: Friendships are available to take you between the back exit of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. This isn’t a quick trip – but it is very scenic.
  • Disney Skyliner (BEST OPTION TO EXIT AT THE BACK OF THE PARK): The Skyliner is one of our favorite ways to get to Hollywood Studios if you plan to exit EPCOT at the back of the park. You’ll first take the Skyliner from the International Gateway to Caribbean Beach and then get off and transfer from the EPCOT Skyliner Line to the Hollywood Studios Skyliner Line.
  • Monorail: N/A
friendship and skyliner at epcot

How to get to Hollywood Studios from Magic Kingdom

If you are at Magic Kingdom and want to use Disney transportation to get to Hollywood Studios, you’ll have a few ways to do that:

  • Walking: N/A. There is no way to walk to Hollywood Studios from Magic Kingdom
  • Bus (BEST OPTION): The Disney bus is the only free way using Disney Transportation to get from Magic Kingdom to Hollywood Studios. Park-to-park bus service begins at 10:00 am.
  • Boat: N/A. Although both Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom have boats, the lakes that surround each park are different and are not connected, therefore you can not get from Magic Kingdom to Hollywood Studios via a boat.
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): N/A
  • Monorail: N/A

How to get to Hollywood Studios from Animal Kingdom

When going from Animal Kingdom, you’ll have just one free option: the bus.

  • Walking: N/A. You can’t walk from Animal Kingdom to Hollywood Studios.
  • Bus (BEST OPTION): The Disney bus is the only free way using Disney Transportation to get from Animal Kingdom to Hollywood Studios. Park-to-park bus service begins at 10:00 am.
  • Boat: N/A. There are no boats at Animal Kingdom
  • Disney Skyliner (gondolas): N/A
  • Monorail: N/A

How to get to Hollywood Studios from Disney Springs

There are no Disney buses that go directly from Disney Springs to Hollywood Studios. Instead we recommend taking a bus from Disney Springs to a resort, and then using the transportation from that resort to get you to Hollywood Studios.

Heading to any resort will work, but you can be strategic to save yourself some steps or from having to transfer multiple times.

  • Pop Century (then take the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios)
  • Art of Animation (then take the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios)
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (then take the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios)
  • Any of the All-Star Resorts (they only have 1 bus stop at the resort, so it is easy to get off the Disney Springs bus and then hop right back in line for Hollywood Studios)
  • Port Orleans French Quarter (again, they only have 1 bus stop at the resort, so it is easy to get off the Disney Springs bus and hop back in line for Hollywood Studios)

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