WDW Trekker

Whether with your own car or a rental, at one point you most likely will drive to Walt Disney World. Personally, I’ve driven from then airport both during the day and at night and using both major highways I-4 and SR-417. Which one you choose depends on your origin.

From the Airport

The ride from the airport takes approximately 30 minutes. There are two ways to travel from the airport to the Disney, SR528 West to I-4 West. The good part about this option is there are no tolls to pay, but requires watching signs. Once you’ve gotten onto I-4, just follow signs for Disney World and your resort.

The second and most direct way of getting from the airport to Disney is by taking the Greenway (SR417). This is the most direct, but will cost you a little over $2 in tolls. To get to 417, follow the signs at the airport for the South exit and 417. This road leading in and out of the airport from the south is called Boggy Creek Road. From Boggy Creek Road, follow signs for SR-417 West. There will be two tolls between this ramp and Disney.

The Disney Resort encompasses two exits off 417, 6 and 3 (exits decline as you travel west). Most of the resort is off Exit 6. Take Exit 6 to the junction of SR-536 West. Route 536 goes straight into the main gates of Disney World. Once you’ve entered the Disney property begin to observe signs for your destination.

If your destination happens to be Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Pop Century Resort or Coronado Springs Resort, Exit 3 is a better choice. This exit will put you onto Osceola Parkway which leads right to these three resorts.

From other points…

If your driving in from the north, most likely you will be entering the property via I-4. From I-4 follow signs for SR 536. Once on 536, follow signs for your desired location.

Note: All the signs for Disney refer to the Next Left or Next Right. This actually means the immediate next turn off, not the one after the approaching exit. I have thought this many times and have ended up in many places other than my desired destination. Most signs mention a place once and that is it rather than guiding you in, so be careful.