Disney Springs Bus Stop Signs Warn Guests of June 28 Transportation Verification Change

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Disney Springs Bus and Water Taxi Policy Change: Signage in Place

Posted: Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:14pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has installed signage at the Disney Springs bus loop ahead of the June 28 start date for the new resort hotel transportation verification policy.

Disney Springs Bus and Water Taxi Policy Change: Signage in Place

The blue A-frame signs are positioned at the bus loop and clearly state that from June 28, Walt Disney World transportation from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels will only be available to guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel, or those visiting one with a valid dining or experience reservation.

Disney Springs Bus and Water Taxi Policy Change: Signage in Place

In addition to the bus service, Disney has also confirmed that the policy will extend to water taxi service on the Sassagoula River to resort hotels.

To use Walt Disney World transportation from Disney Springs to resort hotels from June 28, you will need one of the following:

An active Walt Disney World resort hotel reservation
A confirmed dining reservation at a resort hotel
A confirmed experience reservation, such as a boat cruise

The policy follows successful trials during the New Year's and Easter periods, where Cast Members scanned MagicBands at the Disney Springs bus loop to verify guest reservations. The verification process helps free up transportation capacity and addresses guests using Disney Springs parking to access resort buses without paying theme park parking fees.

Disney Springs Bus and Water Taxi Policy Change: Signage in Place

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TrainsOfDisney4 days ago

Oh yeah, you should be fine even if they restrict things further. The next step would be checking at the theme parks for resort reservations. But you’d still be in the clear for that as well.

JohnD4 days ago

Thanks. There's always my car. I'm a Florida resident so will be driving in.

Stupido4 days ago

Then you should be good.

JohnD4 days ago

On. ASM.

Stupido4 days ago

Are you staying on property or off?

JohnD4 days ago

I'm late to this party but just made reservations for WDW 11/15-11/21. As a Pixie Dust holder I'm blocked out from going to the parks on 11/20 but thinking about MVCMP that night. I may want to check out Christmas trees during the day instead. Is that a no-go now on buses without a dinner reservation?

mysto7 days ago

I think you've mis-attributed that photo, it's the gangplank to the poly bungalows.

Sirwalterraleigh7 days ago

…winner 🏆

TrainsOfDisney7 days ago

You joke but that’s not too far off from the train station at Disneyland Paris!

Fido Chuckwagon7 days ago

Live picture of the Disney Springs Bus Depot:

Chi847 days ago

I thought someone said the guest complaints about too-crowded boats to the resorts must have been extreme in order for Disney to forgo the additional revenue from beignets. Or maybe that post referred to the Grand Flo and the Gingerbread House. Same idea though. Of course that would mean there are crowds to begin with.