Theme Park Shuttle Service Complimentary Transportation
Encore Resort offers complimentary transportation from your resort home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando attractions. For an additional cost, we can also arrange transportation to local destinations including shopping, dining, airports and more. It’s all part of the Encore Resort & Water Park’s dedication to first-class service.
Shuttle Departure Times
Updated January 2026
Reservations are required at least 24 hours before departure time.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
9:20 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
5:15 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Lane 10
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
10:40 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
5:30 PM, 7:45 PM, 9:45 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Lane 65
EPCOT
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
9:20 AM, 10:40 AM, 12:50 PM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Transportation and Ticket Center:
5:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Transportation and Ticket Center, Lane 35*
* Guests returning from EPCOT must take the monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center to meet the shuttle.
Magic Kingdom
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
9:20 AM, 10:40 AM, 12:50 PM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Transportation and Ticket Center:
5:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Transportation and Ticket Center, Lane 35
SeaWorld Orlando
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
7:30 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
6:45 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Green Canopy
Universal Epic Universe
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
7:30 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
7:00 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Lane 35
Universal Islands of Adventure
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
7:30 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
7:15 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Lane 81
Universal Studios Florida
Depart Time from Encore Resort:
7:30 AM
Return Shuttle Depart Time from Theme Park:
7:15 PM
Dropoff/Pickup Location at Theme Park:
Charter Bus Parking, Lane 81
Scheduled times are departure times. Shuttle times are subject to capacity, traffic and weather conditions and may occasionally run late. Be at designated area 10 minutes prior to departure. Please note that capacity is limited and services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Your Resort and/or Firefighters All Services will not provide reimbursement for transportation service due to missed shuttles. Groups of 10 or more may not use the courtesy shuttle. There is no smoking, eating, drinking, or luggage permitted on the shuttle. Strollers must be closed. For riders with disabilities and wheelchairs, please make a reservation online 24 hours prior to boarding. Maximum capacity is two (2) wheelchairs/scooters per bus.