Can you walk from the Swan to Hollywood studios?

The walk from the Resort Area to Hollywood Studios follows along the east (right on the map) side of the narrow body of water running from the Resort Area, between the Walt Disney World Swan Resort and Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas, under E. Buena Vista Dr. to Hollywood Studios.



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Encompassing Crescent Lake, Disney's BoardWalk is “a village on the water” located right next door to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. It is accessible by walkways connecting to our resort.

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Here, you'll be within walking distance of exciting attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT! Plus, the other amazing Disney theme parks—Magic Kingdom park and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park—are easy to get to with complimentary transportation.

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How do Swan and Dolphin guests get to the Disney parks? Given the proximity to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, Swan and Dolphin guests could walk or take a water taxi to either of those parks. On the flip side, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom are only accessible by bus.

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Water taxis take our guests to Disney's BoardWalk, the Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and Epcot® approximately every 20 – 25 minutes, starting 1 hour before the parks open*. You will be able to board the water taxi from the boat dock located by the covered walkway between the Swan and Dolphin wings.

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If you walk at a leisurely pace, you can make it to Hollywood Studios in under 20 min.

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Can you see fireworks from the Swan and Dolphin? Yes. The hotels are located about midway between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. All three hotels offer at least a few rooms with views of fireworks.

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Compared with the Dolphin, the Swan has a more upscale, adult-oriented vibe. It's also smaller, with about half as many rooms, making it easier to navigate. For some families, this can be important. All Swan double-bed rooms come with two queen beds, while the Dolphin provides full mattresses.

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Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin receive many special Disney benefits, including: Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, including water taxis to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. Just a short walk to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™.

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The Swan and Dolphin use the standard Disney bus transportation system, so you should find it to be pretty reliable. The bus ride to the Magic Kingdom should take about 20 to 25 minutes, but remember that the wait time could be up to 20 minutes as well. On the positive side, when you arrive you are a quick walk in.

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Walt Disney World Resort has re-branded Extra Magic Hours. They are now known as Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. Guests of Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan, and Swan Reserve hotels are invited to participate in Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.

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Disney's Beach Club Resort, Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, and Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel all connect to a walking path that leads towards Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Boat service from these five hotels to the park is also available.)

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Yes, but only in the sense that most of that day will be spent standing in lines.

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