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What is the easiest way to get from Animal Kingdom to Epcot?

From Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, you'll use Disney bus transportation directly to EPCOT (with return service). Outside of the resort you'll see a bus depot with service to all four parks.



The easiest and most direct way to get from Disney's Animal Kingdom to EPCOT is by taking the complimentary Disney Bus Service. There is a dedicated bus route that runs directly between these two theme parks throughout the day, typically starting around 10:00 AM (to coincide with Park Hopping hours). The bus stop is located in the main transportation hub at the entrance of Animal Kingdom, and the ride itself takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. If you are in a hurry and don't want to wait for a bus (which can take up to 20 minutes to arrive), the fastest "private" method is to use the Disney Minnie Van service (connected through the Lyft app) or a standard Uber/Lyft. While there is a cost for ride-shares, they provide door-to-door service and can save you significant time during peak periods. Note that there is no Monorail or Skyliner connection between these two specific parks; the bus remains the only free transportation option available for this route.

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There is complimentary Disney Bus Service that goes from Epcot to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park which would be the most the direct route for you. Please be aware that travel between the two can take up to an hour depending on crowd levels and bus service demand.

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According to the site, your bus ride from Epcot to Animal Kingdom is approximately 16 minutes. (Plus allow about 10 minutes wait time for the bus.) Your trip via monorail from Epcot to Magic Kingdom (with a monorail change at the Transportation & Ticket Center) is about a 44 minute trip.

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You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

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The EPCOT Monorail and the Express Monorail originate at the TTC and offer express round-trip service to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom park. The Resort Monorail and Express Monorail begin operating 30 minutes prior to when Magic Kingdom park opens and stop one hour after Magic Kingdom park closes.

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A: Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.

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Disney Bus Transportation Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort are accessible by complimentary bus transportation. The bus stop at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located near the entrance, in front of the Giraffe Trail Guest Rooms.

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The Disney After Hours at EPCOT event takes place from 10.00pm to 1.00am. You can get a head start on the fun by entering EPCOT at 7.00pm. You do not need a Disney park reservation or additional ticket to enter EPCOT after 7.00pm.

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Complimentary Resort transportation begins 45 minutes prior to Disney theme park opening time and up to 1 hour after Disney theme park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 11:00 PM from the Disney Springs area.

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Park admission is required for in-park dining. Just to be clear, you must have valid theme park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation at the location of your meal.

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Depending on crowd size, this trip should take approximately 45-60 minutes. Once you arrive back at the Transportation and Ticket Center, you can exit the express monorail and board the Epcot Monorail. Your 6-mile trip back to Epcot should take approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on wait time to board the monorail.

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The Walt Disney World monorail is completely free, and is open for any guest to ride without a ticket. Just know that you may have to pay for parking if you're looking to park and ride.

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The Epcot Monorail runs from 8am until 2 hours after regular hours park closing. The Express Monorail schedule begins 30 minutes prior to Magic Kingdom opening until 1 hour after regular hours park closing. The Resort Monorail runs from 7am until 1 hour after regular hours park closing at the Magic Kingdom.

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.

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