Disney Cruise Line offers ground transportation in Fort Lauderdale, but the options are more limited than in some other ports. As of 2026, the only hotel in Fort Lauderdale that participates in Disney Cruise transportation is the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. The Marriott previously offered this service but no longer participates.
One advantage of using Disney transportation is that it sometimes gets you onboard earlier. Disney assigns its own port arrival time (PAT) and boarding group to guests using their buses, and these are typically earlier than the times you receive through standard online check-in. For some families, that earlier boarding window makes the bus appealing.
In addition to the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Disney also offers transportation from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Even if you are staying at a different hotel, you can still take advantage of Disney transportation by traveling back to the airport on embarkation day and joining the buses there.
Pricing as of 2025 is
- $29 per person from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and
- $21 per person from the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina.
- Children under three ride for free, which can make this option more attractive for families with toddlers.
That said, Fort Lauderdale’s cruise port is very close to most hotels. An Uber or taxi ride is often under $20 and only takes a few minutes. Because of that, many cruisers find it easier to stick with their assigned port arrival time and take a quick ride from whatever hotel they prefer, rather than limiting themselves to one specific hotel just for Disney transportation.
