Getting from park to park at Walt Disney World often comes down to the bus system, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom just made that process a little smoother. An extension to the park’s bus depot is now complete and open to guests. Work on the addition started in late 2025, and the finished result adds capacity to one of the busiest transportation hubs on property. Here is a look at what is new and how it affects your travel plans.
More Room at the Depot
The extension adds four new bus stops to the depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rather than building in a separate location, crews placed the new stops at the end of the existing row, keeping everything lined up in one continuous stretch.
That layout matters for guests trying to find their bus quickly. With the additional stops flowing directly off the current row, you can walk the same path you already know and reach the new positions without backtracking or searching a different part of the depot.
Where the New Stops Take You
Each of the four new stops handles a specific destination, which helps spread out the crowds waiting for popular routes. The stops serve transfers to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.
The fourth stop covers resort transportation, serving Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Grouping these frequent destinations into dedicated stops can make it easier to line up in the right spot, especially during park closing when many guests head out at once.
Final Thoughts
The completed bus depot extension at Disney’s Animal Kingdom brings four new stops to the end of the existing row, serving Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and the Art of Animation and Pop Century resorts. With themed signage, ceiling fans, queue railings, fresh paving, and new lampposts, the space fits right in with the rest of the depot. If you use the buses on your next trip, the added room should make park hopping and resort transfers a bit easier to manage.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
