Why aren't there park-to-park buses?

[PeterPanic]

Originally Posted by phillymummer

There is?? Holy crap. On my last trip we went from AK ti MK but i think we took a bus to the TC first then hopped on the monorail. You mean i could have taken a bus directly to MK??

I'll be honest here and say that TTC is as much a part of MK as the castle is, as far as I am concerned. That is how I originally entered MK in the days of long ago and that is how I prefer to enter it now. I always feel that something is missing if I don't get to take the Ferry or the Monorail. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry that they actually miss some of the best stuff there?

[lroger01]

Originally Posted by Brian Noble

Funny! I nearly wet my pants on that one.

[Magpie]

Originally Posted by PeterPanic

I'll be honest here and say that TTC is as much a part of MK as the castle is, as far as I am concerned. That is how I originally entered MK in the days of long ago and that is how I prefer to enter it now. I always feel that something is missing if I don't get to take the Ferry or the Monorail. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry that they actually miss some of the best stuff there?

It gets a lot less magical when it's crowded. I remember once getting off at the TTC and being floored by the massive numbers of people trying to get onto the boat and the "Express" monorail to the Magic Kingdom. They had the extended ropes out and there were CMs shouting to people, trying to herd them along.

I almost turned around, but then it occurred to me that I could just take the resort monorail instead. After all, it stops at the Magic Kingdom, too. So I walked up the empty ramp and joined the three people standing there. A father with his small sons asked the CM, "Is this allowed?" The CM grinned, put his finger to his lips, and said, "Shhh, it's a Disney secret."

[Eljay]

Who doesn't love, "The Most Interesting Man In The World".

[ghtx]

Originally Posted by Brian Noble

You win all the points.

[Eljay]

Stay thirsty my friends.

[mesaboy2]

Originally Posted by Eljay

Stay thirsty my friends.

I'm embarrassed I didn't get it now. Your line above was my tag line before I settled on DEI a couple of years ago. I haven't seen TMIMITW for a while either.

[disneymarie]

I just got back, previous I swore we rode a bus from AK to MK or Epcot? This trip we had two options, take bus to Contemporary and walk, or the bus to transportation center and monorail to MK.

[Alesia]

Originally Posted by disneymarie

I just got back, previous I swore we rode a bus from AK to MK or Epcot? This trip we had two options, take bus to Contemporary and walk, or the bus to transportation center and monorail to MK.

There is a direct bus from AK to Epcot. All park to park buses to or from MK transfer through the TTC.

[Pat329]

We have a late dinner ressie at Ohana and are staying at BI. What bus will we take when all the parks are closed?

[siskaren]

Originally Posted by Pat329

We have a late dinner ressie at Ohana and are staying at BI. What bus will we take when all the parks are closed?

If all the parks are closed, you can take a bus to DTD.

[Marshel]

Originally Posted by PeterPanic

I'll be honest here and say that TTC is as much a part of MK as the castle is, as far as I am concerned. That is how I originally entered MK in the days of long ago and that is how I prefer to enter it now. I always feel that something is missing if I don't get to take the Ferry or the Monorail. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry that they actually miss some of the best stuff there?

I'm with you. It was also the way Walt wanted it designed, to ramp up the anticipation as you approach the MK from afar, getting more excited as it comes into view as you approach it.

[Alesia]

Originally Posted by siskaren

If all the parks are closed, you can take a bus to DTD.

Or you could save yourself and take a cab. It should cost around $20, plus tip.

[Brian Noble]

Or you could save yourself and take a cab. It should cost around $20, plus tip.

Yes, this, absolutely. For some reason, the resort-DTD buses are notoriously painful.

[goofy4tink]

Originally Posted by revroy

Their has always been park to park travel, whether bus, boat or monorail. What they need is resort to resort buses. for those that have dinning reservations at other resorts than their own.

Will never happen....not unless guests want to start paying double for their room rates. Each resort pays for it's bus service, out of their budget. There is no way you would be able to run buses, efficiently and cheaply, between resorts.

Originally Posted by PeterPanic

I'll be honest here and say that TTC is as much a part of MK as the castle is, as far as I am concerned. That is how I originally entered MK in the days of long ago and that is how I prefer to enter it now. I always feel that something is missing if I don't get to take the Ferry or the Monorail. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry that they actually miss some of the best stuff there?

I have to agree. It's the parking lot for MK. If you are planning on taking a bus from another park, and it will be a busy time of day, I would suggest just taking the bus to the CR. Then walk over to MK...takes under 10 mins. Or bus to the Polynesian and take the boat or monorail over.