If you’re planning your travel day to Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ll be pleased to know that as one of Disney World’s deluxe ‘on-site’ resorts, it is pretty straightforward to get to.
Whether you’re flying in, arriving by train, or driving yourself guests should be able to make their way to Animal Kingdom Lodge with relative ease.
Here, we take a closer look at the travel options for guests.
Fly
The nearest airport to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is approximately a 25 to 30-minute drive from the resort.
If you're planning to take an Uber or Lyft, you can expect to pay around $40 to $60 for a one-way trip, though like all ‘ride hailing’ apps prices will fluctuate between peak and off-peak travel times.
A private airport transfer would typically cost between $100 and $200 depending on the type and size of the vehicle you need.
Travelling with a coach transfer, meanwhile, may be cheaper depending upon the size of your group - with single each way journeys priced at around $16 per person.
For those flying into Orlando Sanford International Airport, it’s a bit further at about 33 miles, with an estimated transfer time of around 45 minutes by car. An Uber from here will cost approximately $60 to $85.
By rail
If you’re travelling by train, the nearest Amtrak station is Orlando Station, located about 20 miles from the resort. The transfer time is approximately 30 to 35 minutes by car.
A recent addition to guests’ travel options is Florida's Brightline rail service is a high-speed rail line connecting the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with other major cities in Florida, particularly Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
So this may allow more flexibility if your plans see you flying into another Florida airport, or if you’re planning a split-stay trip.
There are no complimentary shuttle services from the train station to the Disney resorts, but all the usual transfer options are available.
Driving and parking
For guests driving to the resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is well-connected and easily accessible via Interstate 4 (I-4), which connects much of Central Florida to the Disney World resort area.
The hotel is located within the Magic Kingdom Resort area, making it a quick drive to Disney’s most popular attractions.
Guests can park on-site, and it is complimentary for hotel guests during their stay.
Once parked, guests can leave the car in the resort car park and make use of Disney’s internal shuttle system to get around the parks without needing their car.
