How to Get to Disney’s Old Key West for Dining or a Resort-Hop
Disney’s Old Key West is an incredibly peaceful resort. It’s slow beach town feel, reminiscent of the Florida Keys, adds a touch of nostalgia that you won’t find just anywhere. However, it isn’t a prime resort-hop destination like the Polynesian or Disney’s Boardwalk. It’s more of a place you might want to check out after you’ve been everywhere else or if you’re a regular visitor who’s considering planning a future stay. We like to visit just to browse the gift shop and enjoy a meal at Olivia’s Cafe.
So if you’re at the point on your Disney timeline where a visit to Old Key West is warranted, you might want to know how to get there. Below, we’ll go over those options, depending on your origin. As always, private car services like Minnie Vans, Uber, or Lyft are often the quickest options. If you’re in a hurry or running late for a reservation, those options might be your best bet. We, however, prefer to take advantage of Disney’s complimentary transportation instead of running up yet another tab. It’s also fun to explore a bit. Who knows what you might see on the way?
VERY Important Things You Need to Know!
Below, we’ve provided bus and boat options you might take when visiting Disney’s Old Key West. However, if you’re traveling to the resort earlier in the day (before 11:00 a.m.) the boat option will likely not be available. The boats that run the route between Disney Springs and Old Key West service the resort first. Since Disney Springs doesn’t generally open until 10:00 a.m., there won’t be any guests waiting to leave quite so early. (Ask me how I know this.)
It’s also important to mention that in times of drought or refurbishment, the boats might not be available. These things happen from time to time. So if you were to walk to the boat dock and find they weren’t operating, your quickest option would be to walk back to the bus stop at Disney Springs. From there, take a bus to Disney’s Old Key West.
Lastly, if you take a bus, you’ll want to exit at the correct bus stop when you reach Disney’s Old Key West. That bus stop is Hospitality House. When you leave a theme park, Hospitality House is the 5th and final bus stop on the route.* When you leave Disney Springs, Hospitality House is the 1st bus stop at the resort.
*If you don’t want to wait until the 5th bus stop, you can exit at Peninsular Road (the 1st stop) and walk back to Hospitality House. This will be quicker, but you must cross a road within the resort.
Pro Tip: If you’re worried or confused, ask the bus driver. Most of them will do their very best to make sure you exit at the right stop.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from the Monorail Resorts
Monorail Resorts: Disney’s Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Polynesian Village Resorts
Option 1: Take transportation from these resorts to the Magic Kingdom. Walk to the bus stop at Magic Kingdom and board a bus to Disney’s Old Key West. Exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 5th and final stop at the resort.
Option 2: Take a bus from any monorail resort to Disney Springs. Walk to the Disney Springs Marketplace from the Town Center bus drop-off. Board a boat from Disney Springs to Old Key West. (See alternative to this route below.)
- Alternative: If you don’t want to walk to the Marketplace, you can board a bus at Disney Springs Town Center to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.) When you reach Old Key West, exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 1st stop at the resort.
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats from Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from Wilderness Lodge or Fort Wilderness
Option 1: Take a boat or bus from either resort to Magic Kingdom. Take a bus from Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Old Key West. Exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 5th and final stop at the resort.
Option 2: Take a bus from these resorts to Disney Springs. Walk from the drop-off point at Town Center to Disney Springs Marketplace. Board a boat from Disney Springs to Old Key West. (See alternative.)
- Alternative: If you don’t want to walk to the Marketplace, you can board a bus at Disney Springs Town Center to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.) When you reach Old Key West, exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 1st stop at the resort.
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats from Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from the Animal Kingdom Resorts Area
Resorts: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House and Kidani Village), Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music, and Sports), Disney’s Coronado Springs
Option 1: Take a bus from these resorts to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Board a bus to Disney’s Old Key West. Exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 5th and final stop at the resort.
Option 2: Take a bus from these resorts to Disney Springs. Walk from Town Center (where the bus drops off) to Disney Springs Marketplace. Board a boat from Disney Springs to Old Key West. (See alternative top this option below.)
- Alternative: If you don’t want to walk to the Marketplace, you can board a bus at Disney Springs Town Center to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.)
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats from Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from the Disney Springs Resorts
*Disney’s Old Key West is a Disney Springs Resort.
Resorts: Disney’s Saratoga Springs, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter
Option 1 for Saratoga Springs Resort Only: Walk from the Congress Park section of Saratoga Springs to the Marketplace boat dock at Disney Springs. Board a boat to Disney’s Old Key West.
Option 2 for Saratoga Springs Resort Only: Take a boat from The Springs boat dock to Disney Springs Marketplace boat dock. Board a boat to Disney’s Old Key West from Disney Springs.
Options 3 for Saratoga Springs Resort Only: You can take a bus from any bus stop at Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs. Exit at Disney Springs, board a bus to Disney’s Old Key West. When you reach the resort, exit at the Hospitality House bus stop. It will be the 1st bus stop.
Option 4 for Saratoga Springs Resort Only: Walk from Saratoga Springs to Disney’s Old Key West. We do not recommend this route unless you enjoy walking long distances. (See How to Walk from Disney Springs to Old Key West for photos and mileage. You can join the path from Saratoga Springs.)
Option 1 for Port Orleans Resorts: Take a boat from Riverside or French Quarter to the Marketplace dock at Disney Springs. Board a boat to Disney’s Old Key West.
Option 2 for Port Orleans Resorts: Take a bus from Riverside or French Quarter to Disney Springs. Exit at the bus stop and board a bus to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.)
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats at Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from the Skyliner Resorts
Resorts: Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, and Riviera Resorts
Option 1 for the Skyliner Resorts: Take the Skyliner from any of these resorts to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Board a bus at Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Old Key West. When you reach the resort, exit at Hospitality House. It will be the 5th bus stop.
Option 2 for the Skyliner Resorts: Take a bus from these resorts to Disney Springs. Walk from Town Center (where the bus drops off) to Disney Springs Marketplace. Board a boat from Disney Springs to Old Key West. (See alternative top this option below.)
- Alternative: If you don’t want to walk to the Marketplace, you can board a bus at Disney Springs Town Center to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.)
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats at Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from the Epcot Resorts
Resorts: Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Beach Club, and Disney’s Yacht Club (and Swan and Dolphin Resorts)
Option 1: Walk or take a FriendShip boat to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Board a bus at Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Old Key West. When you reach the resort, exit at Hospitality House. It will be the 5th bus stop.
Option 2: Take a bus from any of these resorts to Disney Springs. Walk from Town Center (where the bus drops off) to Disney Springs Marketplace. Board a boat from Disney Springs to Old Key West. (See alternative top this option below.)
- Alternative: If you don’t want to walk to the Marketplace, you can board a bus at Disney Springs Town Center to Disney’s Old Key West. (The Disney Springs Resort buses are on the front row.)
Side Note: Transportation is subject to availability and based on hours of operation. The boats at Disney Springs don’t start running until later in the morning.
Getting to Disney’s Old Key West from a Theme Park
If you’re at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can take a bus directly from the park to Disney’s Old Key West. Likewise, if you’re at Disney Springs, you can take a bus or boat to Disney’s Old Key West. Just remember that transportation is always subject to availability and hours of operation.
The Resorts Gal Spin
This directional post is a follow-up to our previous article, A Visit to Hospitality House at Disney’s Old Key West. If you read that article, I thought you might want to know the best way to go about getting to the resort. It details things to do, dining options, and shares photos of what to expect.
A Visit to Hospitality House at Disney’s Old Key West
Final Thoughts
We hope this edition of Resorts Gal Routes helped you figure out the best way to get to Disney’s Old Key West from your origin point. For some of our other popular routes, you might enjoy:
- How to Get to Disney’s BoardWalk Resort When Resort-Hopping
- How to Get to ‘Ohana (with Resort Transfers)
- How to Get to Hoop Dee Doo Revue (with Resort Transfers)
- How to Get to Disney’s Riviera Resort for Dining or Resort-Hopping
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