Getting to Disneyland has never been as simple as booking a flight and figuring out the rest when you land. Between parking costs, hotel proximity, and the logistics of moving a family across Anaheim with bags and strollers and tired legs, ground transportation has always been its own planning chapter for a Disney vacation. For years, the Anaheim Resort Transportation shuttle system handled most of that burden quietly and reliably, connecting dozens of nearby hotels to the resort for millions of guests annually. That system shut down on March 31, 2026, and the gap it left has not been fully filled.Credit: Anaheim Resort Transportation ServiceWhich makes the timing of Disneyland’s new Lyft partnership worth paying attention to.Disneyland Resort has announced a partnership with Lyft offering discounted rides to and from Good Neighbor Hotels through early September 2026. It is a practical, if modest, answer to a transportation situation that has been in flux since the ART shutdown, and for guests staying off-property this summer, it is worth knowing about before you arrive.What the Lyft Partnership Actually OffersThe deal is straightforward. Guests staying at Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotels can use Lyft for on-demand rides between their hotel and the resort area at a discount. Two separate promo codes are available depending on your history with the app.New Lyft users can use code 50MAGIC for 50 percent off two rides. Existing Lyft users can use code XL10 for 10 percent off one XL ride to the parks. Both codes are valid from May 28 through September 8, 2026.Before you arrive, it is worth checking your Lyft account status so you know which code applies to you. The difference in savings is significant enough that it matters which one you use.The partnership is positioned as a convenient alternative to parking or other ground transportation, which is a polite way of acknowledging that the options that used to exist are no longer all available.Why This Matters: The ART Shutdown Is Still Affecting GuestsCredit: Norm Lanier / FlickrTo understand why a Lyft promo code is newsworthy, you have to understand what disappeared in March.The Anaheim Resort Transportation system served over 8 million riders annually, connecting Disneyland Resort, the Toy Story Parking Area, and dozens of nearby hotels around the clock. For guests without rental cars, for international travelers, for families navigating an unfamiliar city, ART was not a perk. It was the plan. About 83 percent of its ridership, roughly 7 million people this fiscal year, came from the Toy Story Parking Area shuttle route alone.The Anaheim Transportation Network shut down on March 31, 2026 after an extended period of financial instability that the organization could not reverse. The city began looking for a replacement in February, but no successor system is in place yet.Disney confirmed to the OC Register that shuttle service for its guests would continue, but details remain limited. Garden Grove launched its own shuttle service between the resort transit hub and about 10 nearby hotels, funded through hotel assessments and rider fees. The Orange County Transportation Authority has noted that existing OC Bus routes cover some of what ART provided. A group of major hotels is working on an independent shuttle network, though representatives have acknowledged that replicating what ART offered will cost considerably more.The longer-term picture involves DisneylandForward, Disney’s expansion plan that includes a new 6,000-space parking structure, a transportation hub, and security screening on the east side of the resort. A demolition permit filed recently signals that early work on the parking structure is underway. But that future infrastructure does not solve this summer’s transportation puzzle for guests arriving at Good Neighbor Hotels without a rental car.The Lyft partnership is a real, usable option right now. It is not a replacement for a coordinated transit system, but for a family needing a reliable ride from their hotel to the park and back, it is a better answer than most of what currently exists in the gap.What This All Means for a Disney Vacation Right NowCredit: ART Bus ServiceTransportation has always required planning on a Disney trip, but both coasts are asking guests to think harder about it than usual this summer.For Disneyland visitors staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel, the Lyft partnership is the most concrete option available right now for getting between your hotel and the resort without a rental car or the full cost of a rideshare. Use 50MAGIC if you are new to Lyft. Use XL10 if you already have an account. Both codes expire September 8.On both coasts, building your transportation plan before you leave home has never been more important. The systems guests relied on for years are shifting, and the guests who will feel it least are the ones who knew going in.Planning a Disneyland or Disney World trip this summer and trying to figure out how to get around? Drop your questions in the comments. We are happy to help you sort through the options before you go.The post NEWS: Disneyland Cuts Transportation Fees by 50% for Guests appeared first on Inside the Magic.