Cool Disney World Transportation Map Updated To Include Gondolas

You may recall in February I posted this awesome transportation map of Walt Disney World, with an omage to traditional municipal subway or bus route maps.  The map is the creation of artist Arthur  De Wolf (www.wdwfocus.com/map) and has been updated to include the new Skyliner - a gondola system linking Epcot and Hollywood Studios with a few of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels.  If you are relying on Walt Disney World transportation to get you from park to park or even within a park, this handy map will be your best friend.  The map does show, however, how complicated Disney's transportation system can be.  I often hear the argument made by travellers to Orlando that the bus transportation between the Disney hotels and the theme parks is a perk to staying on Disney property.  My response to this is - "Your community has an amazing bus system too - do you ever take it to the mall?"  The answer by most is no - because they enjoy convenience and non crowded nature of driving.  The answer is the same for a Walt Disney World vacation.  We prefer to drive our rental car from our Orlando Encore Resort at Reunion vacation home to the parks.  We can come and go as we please and we don't have to wait in line to board a crowded bus full of strollers.  Yes, you do have to rent a car, but Orlando car rentals are among the cheapest in the country and it gives you the options of visiting Universal Orlando, Sea World or spending a day at the Outlet Malls.  Yes - you have to pay parking fees at the park, but guess what - Walt Disney World charges hotel guests daily parking at their hotels too.  And the  rental rate savings, extra living space and private pool you get from renting our vacation villa rental far outweigh any advantages to staying "on property".  If you traditionally have stayed at a Walt Disney World resort and you want to try staying off site, contact us for more information and details.