If you stay in a Disney hotel (Florida) and you don't have a car how easy is it to get out of Disney?

Last time we went, we stayed in a hotel in Lake Buena Vista, didn't hire a car (we are from the UK and as I drive a lot in my job I didn't want to drive on holiday as well) but found free buses and the occasional pay bus or cab. Can you get in and out of Disney so easily? Do you have to book cabs to come in from I Drive, get you and drive you back out again?

I don't understand why people are telling you about the complimentary transportation to the theme parks at Walt Disney World when you're clearly asking about transportation to get OUTSIDE of Walt Disney World. Anyway, it's fairly easy to get to the other theme parks and places outside of Walt Disney World. Of course, if you're staying at one of the Walt Disney World Resorts you have complimentary transportation to the four theme parks, two water parks, and Downtown Disney, but remember, you also have complimentary transportation to and from Orlando International Airport via Disney's Magical Express. When I stay at Walt Disney World I rarely leave property, but I've used the cab service before. You don't even have to call the cab company. There are cabs parked outside each of the Walt Disney World Resorts almost always, and if you need to call for one Bell Services at the Resort will do it for you. A cab ride can be a bit expensive, though. I'd also suggest using the Mears shuttle service. Reservations need to be made, but Bell Services can do that for you, too. They can make any reservations for a shuttle or cab to pick you up and bring you back to the Resort as well.

Hope I could help! Have a great time!

Shuttle buses are excellent the hotel that you stay in will have all the times and it's not like you have to leave the park in fear of missing the bus, it's not like that at all, they are very very good!
Around the park you don't need anything whatsoever. The transportation system is extremely useful to and from all parts of the park and hotels. If you are leaving the park it is a little harder, such as going to another park or to Orlando.
It really depends on which hotel you stay in at Disney. Some have more options than others. Such as: Disney's Boardwalk, Yacht and Beach, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Polynesian resorts have the mono-rail, buses, and boat launches to the various parks. The remainder of Disney resorts are strictly shuttle bus transport to the parks and Downtown Disney.

If you are not staying on Disney property it is a little more difficult. Some hotels offer free shuttles to Disney and even Universal Studios. The frequency of those shuttles a far less that those of Disney properties.

Have fun!!
I have never stayed in Disney, but they DO PROVIDE FREE transportation to and from all of their parks..This is included in your nightly stay fee and you should take advantage of it... No need to rent a car.. You WILL need to get a cab to/from the airport I believe.. disney may have shuttles to International drive.. check their website, www.disney.com and you can also email them and get all the right answers directly from disney themselves...So no need to worry, disney can help, have a great trip
Lake Buena Vista Hotls and Disney Hotels all have shuttle buses
I would go to a travel website, look for hotels in the Orlando area and see if they offer free shuttles to and from the major attractions in the area.
There is no rapid transit system in Orlando, other than buses, so getting to either coast (1-2 hours) is going to be a challenge, but you can try.