well if you get there early you don't have to wait - you just walk into Epcot and Studios - now AK is quite a bit further than Epcot and Studios - it is still not a real long walk. you only have to use the tramp if you arrive later.
I guess it depends on the day because the days I was talking about were those when we arrived before rope drop and had to take the tram. It isn't a huge deal but just wanted to suggest a cab as an alternative. We like taking them-no muss, no fuss.