Some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site.
Disney Springs Limits Resort Bus Access During Busy Easter Season
If you were planning to hop from Disney Springs over to a Disney Resort hotel just for a quick visit, you may hit a bit of a roadblock this week. Walt Disney World has quietly rolled out a temporary policy requiring guests to verify a valid reservation before boarding buses from Disney Springs to any resort hotel.
Related: Disney World Closures and Refurbishments for April 2026 and Beyond
Cast Members stationed at the Disney Springs bus loop are now scanning MagicBands or reservation details to confirm you have a legitimate reason to travel. To board, you’ll need one of the following: an active resort stay, a confirmed dining reservation, or a booked recreation experience like a fireworks cruise. No reservation, no ride. It’s as simple as that.
This move comes as crowds swell for the busy Easter season, with Disney aiming to prevent guests from using Disney Springs as a free parking hub while heading elsewhere on property. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this enforcement either. Similar measures were put in place during the New Year’s holiday rush. For now, this policy only impacts buses traveling from Disney Springs to resort hotels, while other Disney transportation options across property continue operating as usual.
Related: Set Installations Coming to ‘Encanto’ Ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests looking to resort hop for dining, shopping, or sightseeing may need to do a little extra planning during this period. But if you’ve got that reservation locked in, you’re golden… just think of it as your FastPass to the bus loop.
Get all the best Disney News
and more, straight to your inbox!
We don't spam. Read our privacy policy for more info.
For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
Let our friends at Get Away Today help you book your next Disney or Universal Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.
