Transportation & Parking
All the information you need about transportation and parking during the National Convention.
Transportation from Gaylord Palms to Parks
Service from Gaylord Palms to the parks listed below will begin Monday, June 23 – Wednesday, July 2. Service will not be available June 26 and 29. Buses will arrive and depart from the location indicated in red on the map. Below is a list of the designated destinations. Each bus will have signage indicating its destination, and a Mears team member will be on site to assist guests and provide guidance regarding shuttle stops.
Guests staying at Marriott Village hotels should plan to return to the Gaylord Palms with ample time to avoid missing the shuttle service back to the Village.
Shuttle Location
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Shuttle Schedule
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom
- Disney Springs
- Magic Kingdom
- Hollywood Studios
- EPCOT
Frequency: Departures every 30 minutes
Destinations:
- Animal Kingdom
- Disney Springs
- Magic Kingdom
- Hollywood Studios
- EPCOT
Frequency: Departures every 15-20 minutes
Destinations:
- Disney Springs
- Magic Kingdom
- Hollywood Studios
- EPCOT
Frequency: Departures every 30 minutes
Important Information:
- Hotel departures to parks conclude 2 hours prior to each park’s closing time.
- Return service from the parks begins at 7:00 PM and departs on the hour from the designated spaces.
- Final return shuttles depart 30 minutes after park closing.
- For assistance, please see a Mears staff member at the loading zones.
Return Service from Spaces:
- Animal Kingdom (Spaces #11-20)
- Disney Springs (Westside Bus Loop)
- Magic Kingdom (Spaces #30-33)
- Hollywood Studios (Spaces #70-90)
- EPCOT (Spaces #60-100)
Transportation from Marriott Village to Gaylord Palms
Distance/Shuttle to Convention Center (< 4 miles, Approx. 12 minutes)
Transportation from Marriott Village to Gaylord Palms will be provided exclusively for National Convention attendees who booked their Marriott Village accommodations through our official hotel partner, Orchid.
Guests staying at Marriott Village hotels should plan to return to the Gaylord Palms with ample time to avoid missing the shuttle service back to the Village.
Note: The last shuttle will arrive at the Village at the end times listed below. Shuttle service will not run past this time, so please plan accordingly.
| Date | Time |
| June 22, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| June 23, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| June 24, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| June 25, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| June 26, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| June 27, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| June 28, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| June 29, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| June 30, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| July 1, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| July 2, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| July 3, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Shuttle pickup is located in between the Courtyard and Fairfield in the rear of the “Village Green”. See map below.
Transportation from Marriott Village to Parks
While the Marriott Village does provide some transporation to the parks, availability is extremely limited. Transportation from Marriott Village to Gaylord Palms will be provided exclusively for National Convention attendees who booked their Marriott Village accommodations through our official hotel partner, Orchid. This shuttle service is intended to connect attendees to the Gaylord Palms for complimentary access to Disney Park shuttles. Please see section: From Gaylord Palms to Parks for more information on how to reach parks through this service.
Airport Transportation
Click here for shuttle transportation information to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Transportation to Beta Night
Universal Orlando Resort is located at 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819, a short 11-mile drive from the Gaylord Palms and 9 miles from the Marriott Village Orlando. Transportation to and from Universal is not provided by National Beta. More information about Beta Night can be found here.
Parking at Gaylord Palms
Rate: $18.00 + 7.5% tax = $19.35 total
For guests staying at the Gaylord Palms the rate listed above is per night. For guests not staying at the Gaylord Palms, the rate is per entry.
To receive the discounted Beta rate:
- Identify yourself as attending the National Beta Convention to receive the Beta rate
- Parking kiosks will be preset to the Beta rate
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During non-peak hours, a parking attendant will be available—just mention Beta Convention
Complimentary Parking:
- Bus parking is free in designated lots.
- Trailer parking is free in the designated lot.
Car Parking Map
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Bus Parking Map
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Parking at Marriott Village
- $9.50 per day for automobiles
- Bus parking is complimentary
- Trailer parking is not available at the Marriott Village. However, trailers may be parked for free at the Gaylord Palms.
Parking at Holiday Inn Orlando Suites
- Complimentary self parking and bus parking
- Trailer parking is not available at the Holiday Inn. However, trailers may be parked for free at the Gaylord Palms.