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Leslie
06-20-2002, 09:10 AM
How long of a walk is it from BWI to MGM? TIA
k9disney
06-20-2002, 09:25 AM
Depending on where your room is and your pace, it can be a 10-15 minute walk. It has never been crowded when we've been there and always seems to be a quicker alternative to the multi-stop boat.
disdaddy
06-20-2002, 10:07 AM
the boat can be really slow because it makes stops at swan/dolphin on the way to mgm
cindym
06-20-2002, 10:44 AM
Take a short cut through the Luna Pool area instead of going out on the boardwalk!
Magic2000
06-20-2002, 11:09 AM
Last summer, we stayed at the Swan and one night, after Fantasmic, we walked back to the hotel. It only took about 10-15 minutes. Its a very nice walk, and I think its quicker than taking the boat.
montessori
06-20-2002, 11:47 AM
We really like taking this walk to the park and back to the BW. It's very pleasant and it's not that far at all.

Enjoy!
CamColt
06-20-2002, 12:27 PM
Can anyone give directions of where to go if walking from BW to MGM? I had planned to take the boat, but a walk sounds like its quicker. Thanks!
PlutoPal
06-20-2002, 12:33 PM
It takes about 13 minutes. I would take the boat, because it only take like 7 minutes!
k9disney
06-20-2002, 12:50 PM
CamColt,

You walk all the way to the end of the BW - just past Atlantic Dance - and go left. I think they do have a directional sign as well. If your room is on that side of the BW you may be able to just go out a side door.

Twice when we did this walk in January, we came down to the BW at the same time that the boat was stopped and picking up passengers. Both times we arrived at MGM just ahead of the boat - and we are average paced walkers - so I think the times are comparable unless the boat doesn't happen to make the stops at the other resorts. Either way it's a nice pleasant walk and a godsend when exiting after Fantasmic at night!
Yachtman
06-20-2002, 02:00 PM
I walked from Yacht Club to MGM several times. It can be done from there in a brisk 15 minute pace. It would probably be a couple minutes shorter from BW. It is a very pleasant walk and beats the heck out of the boat which seems to go in reverse. You could probably swim to MGM faster than the boat ride. Try it and see. Have a great time.
CaliforniaDreaming
06-20-2002, 02:06 PM
Is the walking path to MGM lit at night? I'm thinking about walking it from the BW after dinner one night to go see Fantasmic.

:)

Thanks!
CamColt
06-20-2002, 02:12 PM
Thanks K9disney! We will be at Jellyrolls, and hope to get back to MGM to catch a bus to the Poly. :D
k9disney
06-20-2002, 02:57 PM
CD,

Yes the path is lit at night and is actually very lovely. They have lamposts that have those 100 years of magic banners attached that sparkle for added effect.

CamColt,

Sounds like your plan is a good one to me - have a great time!
CaliforniaDreaming
06-20-2002, 02:58 PM
Thanks, k9disney! ;)
Yachtman
06-20-2002, 03:28 PM
Good Idea Cali Dream --You will save time and aggravation by avoiding the boat and walking back after Fantasmic