A transportation service catering to Disneyland Resort visitors has expanded its network, adding two Anaheim hotels and introducing new daily fees for adult guests accessing area theme parks.
The Disneyland shuttle expansion now includes Hotel Lulu and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort, giving more visitors a paid alternative to walking or arranging their own rides to the California theme parks. This change follows months of adjustments to Anaheim’s transportation network, specifically the permanent shutdown of the former Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus system. That organization ceased operations on March 31, 2026, citing its financial position and an unsuccessful effort to identify a sustainable path forward.
The Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle now serves seven participating hotels, according to the transportation operator’s official website. These include Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim Marriott, Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, and Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, in addition to the newly added properties. It is important to note that this is not a complimentary Disney-operated transportation service, and passengers must purchase tickets separately.
While the expansion provides convenience for guests at the participating hotels, it comes with a financial trade-off. According to the operator, adult tickets for passengers ages 11 and older cost $6 per day, plus a processing fee. Seniors ages 65 and older pay $4, while children ages three through 10 pay $3.50. Children ages two and younger ride free with a paying adult.
For a family consisting of two adults and two children between three and 10, the daily cost would be $19 before processing fees. Over five days, this amounts to $95 in base shuttle fares alone. The operator also offers discounted three-day passes, which may reduce expenses for eligible itineraries. These transportation expenses are in addition to theme park admission, accommodations, dining, and other vacation purchases.
Guests comparing their options should also consider the potential impact on travel times. Adding hotel stops and passengers could affect how quickly visitors reach the parks. The operator advertises continuous shuttle loops beginning at 7 a.m., with service continuing until 30 minutes after Disneyland Park closes. However, its website explicitly cautions that arrival times vary depending on traffic, passenger demand, and operating conditions.
While there is no verified evidence that the latest expansion has already increased average journey times or caused widespread overcrowding, visitors should allow extra travel time rather than assuming a direct, uninterrupted trip. The operator identifies Zone 14 in Disneyland’s East Shuttle Area as its designated resort pickup and drop-off location. Guests should verify their hotel’s boarding location before departure and note the final return pickup deadline.
For visitors staying closer to the parks, walking may eliminate shuttle fares and waiting altogether. Other options include driving, though Disney operates separate complimentary buses only between the Toy Story Parking Area and the theme parks, with parking itself carrying a separate charge. Whether the expanded route will require additional vehicles, revised operating patterns, or other service adjustments remains unclear, and no verified updated average travel time has been published for the expanded network. For now, guests should consult the operator’s current route information, confirm pickup arrangements with their hotels, and calculate transportation costs before purchasing passes.
