What time do the boats run at Disney Springs?

Boat leaves every 20 minutes traveling from Port Orleans Resorts to Downtown Disney Marketplace from 10am - 4pm, and every 10 minutes from 4pm - 11pm. The final departure time from the resorts is 11:00pm. The final departure time from Downtown Disney is 11:30pm.



The complimentary water taxis at Disney Springs, known as the Sassagoula River Cruise, typically operate daily from 10:00 AM until 11:30 PM. These boats provide a scenic transport link between the Disney Springs Marketplace docks and several nearby resorts, including Disney's Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and the Port Orleans Resorts (French Quarter and Riverside). The service usually runs every 15–20 minutes, depending on the weather. It is important to note that boat service is strictly "weather permitting"; in 2026, if there is lightning within a 10-mile radius or high winds, the boats will stop running, and Disney will provide bus transportation as a backup. The last boat usually departs Disney Springs about one hour after the shops close, ensuring that late-night diners can return to their resort hotels safely.

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Launch Boats typically begin running between 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Launch Boats typically cease the day's operation 45 minutes after Magic Kingdom park closing and 11:30 p.m. Approximate transportation times vary from eight to 20 minutes.

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The boats run approximately every 20 minutes during the day, and more frequently during the evening. The trip from Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter to Disney Springs takes around 15 minutes.

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Disney Springs Shopping, Dining & Entertainment in Orlando, Florida. Disney Springs. Today's Hours 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Hours vary per venue and are subject to change.

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The river cruise service linking Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter to Disney Springs commences at 10am daily and continues until 11pm, with the last boat back from Disney Springs departing at around 11:30pm.

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Disney Springs Transporation is offered daily from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., every 20 minutes. Yellow route - Sassagoula River Cruise goes to and from Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside from the Marketplace Dock. Green route - services The Landing to and from Old Key West.

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The walk from the lobby building of Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter to the Ol' Man Island pool at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is about a 1/2 mile walk (a little less than 1 km). It should not take you more than 12-15 minutes as you stroll alongside the Sassagoula River.

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Transportation at Port Orleans French Quarter It is accessible from Disney Springs by boat, and from Port Orleans — Riverside by boat or walking.

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The big draw at Disney Springs is its excellent restaurants ? there are at least half-a-dozen really good places to eat. Disney Springs also has good shopping options, and plenty of bars and snack stands. It's also much easier to get to Disney Springs than ever before.

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