traveling with my bwuhs

One of our favorite adventures while staying at Walt Disney World is resort hopping. There’s something so fun about hopping on a bus, the monorail, or the Skyliner and seeing where the day takes you. You can map out a detailed itinerary—or just go where the next ride leads. We’ve done both, and honestly, there’s magic in each approach.

On our most recent trip, we did a little bit of both—and this time, we got to share the experience with family who had never done it before.

We started at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with a loose plan: head to a park or Disney Springs and transfer from there. The first bus that arrived was headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we took it as our sign and hopped on. From Animal Kingdom, we found a bus loading for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort—perfect, since that’s a Skyliner hub.

Riding Disney transportation is half the fun for us. The buses are wrapped in different characters, and we’ve turned it into a game—guessing which character we’ll see next. It’s simple, but it keeps the excitement going between stops.

Once we arrived at Caribbean Beach, we made our way to the Skyliner station. The gondolas are just as fun as the buses, with colorful character wraps gliding through the sky. The boys’ cousins especially loved this part—spotting characters, taking in the views, and watching Walt Disney World stretch out beneath them.

We rode the Skyliner all the way to EPCOT’s International Gateway—famous (or maybe infamous!) for its quick, slightly thrilling descent into the station.

From there, we took a walk along the canal toward Disney’s Beach Club Resort. We had dinner reservations at Cape May Café, and I was especially excited to see the Easter egg displays the resort is known for this time of year. Pictures truly don’t do them justice—they are intricate, creative, and absolutely stunning. It honestly just gave me another reason to plan a return trip next spring to see even more.

Dinner at Cape May Café did not disappoint. I’ve found that meals at Disney’s deluxe resorts are consistently excellent, and this one was no exception. The buffet leans heavily into seafood, which I loved—but if seafood isn’t your thing, you may find fewer favorites.

The fried scallops and peel-and-eat shrimp were standouts, and the New England clam chowder was incredible (Disney soups really are next level). There was also a creamy pasta primavera loaded with vegetables that was just as delicious. And of course, Cape May’s famous Oreo bonbon dessert lived up to the hype—I would go back for that alone.

After dinner, we stepped out to the beach to catch a glimpse of the EPCOT fireworks. While our view was partially blocked by trees, we could still see the bursts lighting up the sky. Across Crescent Lake, Disney’s BoardWalk was glowing, adding even more magic to the moment.

On our way out, we walked through Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to check out their Easter egg displays as well. The lighting made photos tricky, but honestly, this is one of those things you just have to experience in person.

We wrapped up the night with a bus to Disney Springs, then transferred back to Coronado Springs. It wasn’t a long day—but it was full in the best way. That’s the beauty of resort hopping: it doesn’t have to be complicated to be memorable.

If you could build your own resort hopping route, where would you start and end?

❤ Jen