Getting from GFL to WL? - The DIS Discussion Forums

koquinn · 02-01-2013, 03:23 PM

We're staying at GFL, going to dinner at Artist Point at WL. Do we take 2 friendships, or is there a direct one? I can't remember. Any idea how long to plan on? It should be a quiet time, a random Tues in Feb (26th). Thanks!

outahere · 02-01-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by koquinn

We're staying at GFL, going to dinner at Artist Point at WL. Do we take 2 friendships, or is there a direct one? I can't remember. Any idea how long to plan on? It should be a quiet time, a random Tues in Feb (26th). Thanks!

Unfortunately, there is no direct service from GF to WL. You would need to get to the Magic Kindgom, either by boat or monorail, then take either a boat or bus from there to WL. Disney usually recommends that you plan on an hour if using Disney transportation. Or.... if you will have a car you could drive over in far less time.

koquinn · 02-01-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by outahere

Unfortunately, there is no direct service from GF to WL. You would need to get to the Magic Kindgom, either by boat or monorail, then take either a boat or bus from there to WL. Disney usually recommends that you plan on an hour if using Disney transportation. Or.... if you will have a car you could drive over in far less time.

Assuming that it's not busy at all though, and we do 2 boats, how long should we plan? I assume the boat is faster than the bus?

ColoradoDisney · 02-01-2013, 04:02 PM

I would allow 45 minutes. You will need to take two forms of transportation. We were late to our ADR at the Poly because it took almost an hour. We just had bad luck on waiting for transportation that day.

koquinn · 02-01-2013, 04:03 PM

Ah, this is why I find it so much easier to go to DLR!! All I have to depend on is my own two feet.

willeve · 02-01-2013, 04:18 PM

Or get the monorail to the Contempory and from their dock get the launch to WL.

elaw · 02-01-2013, 04:18 PM

I suggest a cab ... It's about a 5 min ride

ColoradoDisney · 02-01-2013, 04:36 PM

While my previous post stating 45 minutes is accurate via WDW transportation, I would follow the other suggestion of taking a cab. A small price to pay for the time savings.

When we travel to WDW, we do not rent a car. I am pretty happy and content to use WDW transportation to/from the parks. However, I find the WDW transportation between resorts to be hit or miss. Sometimes good, sometimes very slow.

Specific to the MK resorts, I would really like to see a walking path from the GF all the way to WL. It is only about 1.5-2.0 miles. It would be great for runners, walkers, etc. While I may not choose to walk all the way to GF from WL, It would be less than a mile to the TTC from the WL. I would be willing to walk 10-15 minutes to catch the monorail from the WL.

mouselike-harrier · 02-01-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by willeve

Or get the monorail to the Contempory and from their dock get the launch to WL.

This is the quickest and direct way!

mslhb · 02-01-2013, 05:43 PM

I agree take a cab. We took one from the GF to the WL and it was quick and cheap. To go from the WL to GF we took the AK bus. It stopped at the GF 1st which we verified with the driver before getting on.

elaw · 02-01-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mslhb

To go from the WL to GF we took the AK bus. It stopped at the GF 1st which we verified with the driver before getting on.

We've done the exact same thing before many times

koquinn · 02-01-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mslhb

I agree take a cab. We took one from the GF to the WL and it was quick and cheap. To go from the WL to GF we took the AK bus. It stopped at the GF 1st which we verified with the driver before getting on.

How much is a cab? Any tips on getting one?

Does the bus thing work if AK is already closed? I imagine it'll be after 8 when we're done with dinner as our ressie is at 6.

Is the boat to & from Contemporary faster than the one to & from MK?

Thanks all!

Mike&AllisMom · 02-01-2013, 08:04 PM

I would take the monoral to MK & then the boat to WL. We did this on our last trip without any problems. I am too cheap to pay for a cab and enjoy the monorail / boat though

ColoradoDisney · 02-01-2013, 09:56 PM

I can't imagine the cab being more than $10 each way.

Our challenge with doing the boat to Contemporary and then the monorail to GF was schedule. We were trying to make it for an early ADR and the boats/buses had not started running.

I enjoy the leisurely boat ride but if you have an ADR before or after the WDW transportation begins/ends, you may find yourself in a bind.

elaw · 02-02-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoDisney

I can't imagine the cab being more than $10 each way.

Last time we took the cab from GF to WL, I think it was about $7 .... As I recall we just gave the driver a $10 bill

02-01-2013, 03:23 PM	#1
koquinn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 322	Getting from GFL to WL? We're staying at GFL, going to dinner at Artist Point at WL. Do we take 2 friendships, or is there a direct one? I can't remember. Any idea how long to plan on? It should be a quiet time, a random Tues in Feb (26th). Thanks!

02-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#7
elaw DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,207	I suggest a cab ... It's about a 5 min ride __________________

02-01-2013, 05:43 PM	#10
mslhb Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 129	I agree take a cab. We took one from the GF to the WL and it was quick and cheap. To go from the WL to GF we took the AK bus. It stopped at the GF 1st which we verified with the driver before getting on. __________________ (me) (DH) (DD4)

02-01-2013, 08:04 PM	#13
Mike&AllisMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 155	I would take the monoral to MK & then the boat to WL. We did this on our last trip without any problems. I am too cheap to pay for a cab and enjoy the monorail / boat though __________________ ________________________________ Wilderness Lodge May 2009 Grand Floridian May 2011 Grand Floridian October 2013

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02-01-2013, 04:02 PM	#4
ColoradoDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 86	I would allow 45 minutes. You will need to take two forms of transportation. We were late to our ADR at the Poly because it took almost an hour. We just had bad luck on waiting for transportation that day.

02-01-2013, 04:03 PM	#5
koquinn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 322	Ah, this is why I find it so much easier to go to DLR!! All I have to depend on is my own two feet.

02-01-2013, 04:18 PM	#6
willeve Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 94	Or get the monorail to the Contempory and from their dock get the launch to WL.

02-01-2013, 04:36 PM	#8
ColoradoDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 86	While my previous post stating 45 minutes is accurate via WDW transportation, I would follow the other suggestion of taking a cab. A small price to pay for the time savings. When we travel to WDW, we do not rent a car. I am pretty happy and content to use WDW transportation to/from the parks. However, I find the WDW transportation between resorts to be hit or miss. Sometimes good, sometimes very slow. Specific to the MK resorts, I would really like to see a walking path from the GF all the way to WL. It is only about 1.5-2.0 miles. It would be great for runners, walkers, etc. While I may not choose to walk all the way to GF from WL, It would be less than a mile to the TTC from the WL. I would be willing to walk 10-15 minutes to catch the monorail from the WL.

02-01-2013, 09:56 PM	#14
ColoradoDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 86	I can't imagine the cab being more than $10 each way. Our challenge with doing the boat to Contemporary and then the monorail to GF was schedule. We were trying to make it for an early ADR and the boats/buses had not started running. I enjoy the leisurely boat ride but if you have an ADR before or after the WDW transportation begins/ends, you may find yourself in a bind.