If you’re trying to learn all the hacks before your Disney World trip, we’re here to help!
Seriously, there are SO many ways to make your trip just a little bit easier, from discounts to ride tips to in-park shortcuts. And speaking of shortcuts, today we’re sharing the ones that we hardly EVER see people use!
Adventureland to Liberty Square
First up, we’ve got to mention the pathway between Adventureland and Liberty Square! Located just outside the entrance to either land, this walkway connects the two areas via bridge — and there are hardly ever people taking that path.
The pathway between the two lands comes out behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe near the Liberty Square Gazebo. You may see this walkway used more frequently when character meets are happening back there, especially during the holiday season.
Other than that, it’s a nice little walkway that’s usually pretty calm. We love taking this path to bypass the crowds in the castle hub area.
Odyssey Bridges
The Odyssey Pavilion is a building you may not know by name, but you’ve probably visited a few times. It’s in EPCOT, sandwiched between World Discovery and World Showcase. And it has a shortcut that will take you all the way from Test Track to the Mexico Pavilion!
The Odyssey Pavilion is typically home to different festival booths throughout the year, and you can use its many bridges to take shortcuts from the front of the park back to World Showcase. No need to walk around the long way!
Skipping Part of Asia
One of our favorite shortcuts here at AllEars is the pathway that cuts off part of the walk to Asia from Africa in Animal Kingdom! Once you leave the Harambe Village and start heading for Asia, look for a small path off to the left hand side — it’ll take you past a beautiful stream and a seating area to drop you off by Caravan Road.
It’s not really a shortcut per se, but it does eliminate some of the “walking with the crowds.” Plus, you get some really stunning views!
The New TRON Walkway
Finally, we’ve got to mention one of the newer additions to this list, the pathway that connects TRON Lightcycle / Run to Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom. This walkway was added when TRON opened in 2023, and it’s great for those hopping between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland.
Plus, if you want to ride the Walt Disney World Railroad, this path lets out right next to the Fantasyland station. Very convenient! This means that Space Mountain and TRON Lightcycle / Run are actually more easily accessible by train than some of the further parts of Fantasyland.
So there you have it — some of the best and least-used shortcuts in Disney World! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more park secrets or tips you need to know before your trip. Stay tuned to AllEars!
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The Tron pathway has been there since the parks opened. There used to be a small smoking area there, too.