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Map of Disney World: Parks, Hotels, Monorail and Skyliner
Map of Disney World: Parks, Hotels, Monorail and Skyliner
Walt Disney World’s 4 theme parks are spread over a wide area, and Magic Kingdom is the outlier. Measured in a straight line, it is 5.4 km from EPCOT and 6.8 km from both Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are the closest pair, 2.2 km apart and joined by the Skyliner and FriendShip boats.
The map below is our own, drawn to scale from published coordinates. It shows every Disney hotel, coloured by price tier, plus the monorail, Skyliner and boat links between them. For Disney’s official maps, use the interactive map on Disney’s website or the My Disney Experience app (links further down).
Theme park Water park Disney Springs Value Moderate Deluxe Deluxe Villa Campground Not run by Disney Monorail Skyliner Boat
The hotels on the map
Each number is one hotel site. Where Disney runs a hotel and its Deluxe Villa wing from the same building, they share a number. The transport column covers Disney’s monorail, Skyliner and boats only, because every Disney Resort hotel also has Disney buses to the theme parks.
| Hotel | Tier | Transport besides the bus |
|---|---|---|
| 1Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower | DeluxeBay Lake Tower is Deluxe Villa | Monorail Water taxi to Fort Wilderness |
| 2Polynesian Village Resort, Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Monorail Boat to Magic Kingdom |
| 3Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and its Villas | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Monorail Boat to Magic Kingdom |
| 4Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Boat to Magic Kingdom |
| 5Fort Wilderness Resort: Campsites and Cabins | CampgroundCabins are Deluxe Villa | Boat to Magic Kingdom Water taxi to the Contemporary |
| 6Shades of Green | Not run by Disney | No Disney monorail, Skyliner or boat stop |
| 7Four Seasons Resort Orlando | Not run by Disney | No Disney monorail, Skyliner or boat stop |
| 8Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House) and Kidani Village | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Buses only |
| 9Coronado Springs Resort | Moderate | Buses only (direct bus to Blizzard Beach) |
| 10All-Star Movies Resort | Value | Buses only (direct bus to Blizzard Beach) |
| 11All-Star Music Resort | Value | Buses only (direct bus to Blizzard Beach) |
| 12All-Star Sports Resort | Value | Buses only (direct bus to Blizzard Beach) |
| 13Pop Century Resort | Value | Skyliner |
| 14Art of Animation Resort | Value | Skyliner |
| 15Caribbean Beach Resort | Moderate | Skyliner (the hub station) |
| 16Riviera Resort | Deluxe Villa | Skyliner |
| 17BoardWalk Inn and BoardWalk Villas | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway FriendShip boats |
| 18Yacht Club Resort | Deluxe | Walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway FriendShip boats |
| 19Beach Club Resort and Beach Club Villas | DeluxeVillas are Deluxe Villa | Walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway FriendShip boats |
| 20Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve | Not run by Disney | FriendShip boats from the Swan and Dolphin |
| 21Port Orleans Resort: French Quarter | Moderate | Boat to Disney Springs |
| 22Port Orleans Resort: Riverside | Moderate | Boat to Disney Springs |
| 23Old Key West Resort | Deluxe Villa | Boat to Disney Springs |
| 24Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | Deluxe Villa | Boat to Disney Springs |
| 25Hotels beside Disney Springs (the Disney Springs Resort Area) | Not run by Disney | No Disney monorail, Skyliner or boat stop |
Disney’s buses between Disney Resort hotels and the theme parks start 45 minutes before a park opens and stop an hour after it closes, according to Disney. Our where to stay guide compares the tiers, and the Value, Moderate and Deluxe guides go hotel by hotel.
The 4 areas of Disney World
The map falls into 4 rough clusters, each built round a park or Disney Springs. This is how we split them.
Magic Kingdom area
The north of the property, around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. The Contemporary, Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian sit on the monorail loop, and Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness have boats to the park. Drivers park at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) on the far side of the lagoon, then take the monorail or the ferryboat across. See our Magic Kingdom guide.
EPCOT area
The middle of the property. BoardWalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club and the Swan and Dolphin ring Crescent Lake behind EPCOT’s International Gateway, the park’s back entrance. The Skyliner runs from the International Gateway to Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Art of Animation and Hollywood Studios. See our EPCOT guide and Hollywood Studios guide.
Animal Kingdom area
The south-west corner. Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs and the 3 All-Star resorts are here, with Blizzard Beach between them and Hollywood Studios. This is the only park with no monorail, Skyliner or boat link, so it is buses only. See our Animal Kingdom guide.
Disney Springs area
The east side, nearest the airport. Port Orleans, Old Key West and Saratoga Springs have boats to Disney Springs on the Sassagoula River Cruise, and Typhoon Lagoon is 0.9 km away. The cluster of hotels beside Disney Springs is not run by Disney. See our Disney Springs guide.
How far apart are the parks?
These are straight-line distances between the park entrances, worked out from the map coordinates. Roads and bus routes are longer, so treat them as a minimum.
| Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom | Disney Springs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | · | 5.4 km | 6.8 km | 6.8 km | 7.8 km |
| EPCOT | 5.4 km | · | 2.2 km | 4.6 km | 2.9 km |
| Hollywood Studios | 6.8 km | 2.2 km | · | 3.1 km | 3.9 km |
| Animal Kingdom | 6.8 km | 4.6 km | 3.1 km | · | 7.0 km |
| Disney Springs | 7.8 km | 2.9 km | 3.9 km | 7.0 km | · |
In miles: Magic Kingdom to EPCOT is 3.4, EPCOT to Hollywood Studios 1.4, and Hollywood Studios to Animal Kingdom 1.9. The longest gap between any 2 parks is Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, both 6.8 km (4.2 miles). Our guide to the 4 parks covers what each one is like.
Closest hotels to each park
Straight-line distance from each park entrance to the hotel building, from the same coordinates. A short distance across water does not mean a short walk.
| Park | Hotel | Straight line | How you get there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | Contemporary Resort | 690 m | Monorail, one stop |
| Magic Kingdom | Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | 750 m | Monorail or boat; the distance is across Seven Seas Lagoon |
| EPCOT (International Gateway) | Beach Club Resort | 370 m | Disney calls it a short stroll |
| EPCOT (International Gateway) | BoardWalk Inn | 430 m | Disney calls it a short stroll |
| Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Swan Reserve | 730 m | Not run by Disney |
| Hollywood Studios | Walt Disney World Swan | 800 m | FriendShip boat |
| Hollywood Studios | BoardWalk Inn | 960 m | FriendShip boat |
| Animal Kingdom | Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House) | 1,360 m | Bus |
Disney says the Skyliner station at EPCOT’s International Gateway is a short stroll from the BoardWalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn.
Monorail, Skyliner and boats
| Service | What it connects | Hours, according to Disney |
|---|---|---|
| Resort Monorail | A loop: Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village and the TTC | From 30 minutes before Magic Kingdom opens to 1 hour after it closes |
| Express Monorail | TTC to Magic Kingdom and back | From 30 minutes before Magic Kingdom opens to 1 hour after it closes |
| EPCOT Monorail | TTC to EPCOT’s main entrance and back | From 30 minutes before EPCOT opens to 2 hours after it closes |
| Disney Skyliner | Caribbean Beach to EPCOT’s International Gateway (via Riviera), to Hollywood Studios, and to Pop Century and Art of Animation | From 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry at EPCOT or Hollywood Studios to 90 minutes after those parks close |
| Ferryboat | TTC to Magic Kingdom | Varies with water and weather conditions |
| Water launches | Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness; Contemporary to Fort Wilderness | Varies with water and weather conditions |
| FriendShip boats | EPCOT and Hollywood Studios to BoardWalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Swan and Dolphin | Varies with water and weather conditions |
| Sassagoula River Cruise | Disney Springs to Port Orleans (both), Old Key West and Saratoga Springs | Varies with water and weather conditions |
Disney says most boat routes run every 15 to 30 minutes. The Skyliner closes for refurbishment from 24 to 30 January 2027. On nights with Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT it closes 1 hour after the park, and only the Riviera to International Gateway leg runs. Disney also warns that Skyliner riders cannot get back to the EPCOT car park after EPCOT has closed. The Disney World transportation guide covers buses and journey times.
Official Disney World maps
Disney publishes an interactive map of the whole resort on its website, and the My Disney Experience app puts maps on your phone alongside mobile food ordering. Use our map for the big picture and Disney’s for finding your way around once you’re there.
Where the airport is
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is off the map to the east. In a straight line it is 22 km from Disney Springs, 24 km from EPCOT and 27 km from Magic Kingdom. Our Orlando airport to Disney World guide compares the ways to make the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a map of Disney World?
Yes. Disney publishes an interactive map of the whole resort on its website, and the My Disney Experience app puts maps on your phone. Our own map on this page is drawn to scale and shows all 4 parks, every Disney hotel by price tier, and the monorail, Skyliner and boat links between them.
How far apart are the Disney World parks?
In a straight line, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are the closest pair at 2.2 km. Hollywood Studios to Animal Kingdom is 3.1 km, and Magic Kingdom is 5.4 km from EPCOT and 6.8 km from both Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Roads are longer than these straight-line figures, so allow extra time.
Which Disney World hotels can you walk to a park from?
Disney says the Skyliner station at EPCOT’s International Gateway is a short stroll from the BoardWalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn. In a straight line, the Contemporary is about 700 metres from Magic Kingdom’s entrance and the Swan Reserve about 740 metres from Hollywood Studios. Most hotels need a bus, monorail, boat or Skyliner.
What hours does the Disney World monorail run?
The Resort and Express monorails run from 30 minutes before Magic Kingdom opens until 1 hour after it closes, according to Disney. The EPCOT monorail runs from 30 minutes before EPCOT opens until 2 hours after it closes. All 3 lines start at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where Magic Kingdom drivers park.
When is the Disney Skyliner closed?
Disney says the Skyliner closes for refurbishment from 24 to 30 January 2027. On normal days it opens 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry at EPCOT or Hollywood Studios and closes 90 minutes after those parks close. It links Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Pop Century and Art of Animation with both parks.
How far is Disney World from Orlando airport?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is east of Disney World. In a straight line it is 22 km from Disney Springs, 24 km from EPCOT and 27 km from Magic Kingdom, the furthest park. The drive is longer than that by road, so check journey times before you book a transfer.
Sources
- ThemeParks.wiki, park locations. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Wikidata (CC0), hotel coordinates (Caribbean Beach shown; one item per hotel). Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, interactive resort map and location pins. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, Monorail Transportation. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, Disney Skyliner. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, Water Transportation. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, Bus Transportation. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
- Walt Disney World, My Disney Experience app. Retrieved 13 October 2026.
We check every date and price against Disney’s own listings before publishing, and say so plainly when Disney has not announced something. How we work is set out in our editorial standards.
