Boat At MGM?

[CamColt]

I have heard there is a boat that will go from MGM to the Boardwalk. Is that true? If so, how often do they run? Is there usually a long wait or a line to get a boat? Does it go straight to BW, or are there other stops? And, about how long does the ride take?

Thanks for any info on this. :)

[CarolMN]

There are boats that go from MGM to EPCOT. They stop at the Swan/Dolphin, the YC/BC and the BW before EPCOT. If I recall correctly, the ride takes about 45 minutes.

The longest waits/lines are usually after Fantasmic. The wait depends on the number of boats and the time of day - more seem to run during busier seasons and park opening/closing times. I do not recall ever waiting more than 10 -15 minutes, but we generally go in the off season, so our experience may not be typical. If we were in a hurry to get back to our hotel (BW), we walked. We could always beat the boat. The ride is quite nice though, especially at night.

[Spectro is #1]

The Friendship boats are vvvvveeeeerrrrryyyyyy sslllooooowwwww. If you have the time it is a nice ride. On our last trip (2 weeks ago) we walked from MGM to Boardwalk and I must say it was a very nice walk. We made the walk in the early evening when it was cool, I don't think it would be as nice mid day because there isn't much shade along the bright white sidewalk.

[hulabird]

we went to the Boardwalk and took a boat to MGM, it took about 8 minutes

Hulabird

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[DebbieB]

Sometimes after Fantasmic they will also run busses if the line is long. There is now a walking path from MGM to Boardwalk along the canal. I've heard the walk is about 15 minutes to the front of Boardwalk.