WL/GF bus question - The DIS Discussion Forums

bellebride116 · 10-25-2009, 05:01 PM

We are staying at WL but have dinner reservations two nights at GF, since they share a bus is there a way we'd be able to hop on our WL bus and get off at GL or do we have to do what we normally have done and get off at DTD and switch buses?

DisMaven · 10-25-2009, 05:10 PM

If it were me, I'd take the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF.

GoofyforDisney3 · 10-25-2009, 05:11 PM

You might be able to, but I'm not 100% sure. I know when we stayed at GF last year, on the way back from DTD on night, we stopped at WL to pick up people to go back to DTD. I'm just not sure it was at the actual lodge or the camp ground since I think most people that got on had been to the HDR that night.

The only thing is the bus was very crowded and not everyone that wanted to get on was able to. Just something to keep in mind. If you dinner plans are early enough, you may want to take a bus to MK or EP and then take the monarail over to GF.

bellebride116 · 10-25-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DisMaven

If it were me, I'd take the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF.

Oooh I didn't realize you could do that!

DizOz · 10-25-2009, 05:29 PM

Belle,

When we were there in Dec 2007 the DTD bus from WL always stopped at GF. Not sure if it still does that. But as a fall back the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF is one option or a bus to MK (short trip less than 5 minutes) and then Monorail/bus to GF.

DizneyNutz · 10-25-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DisMaven

If it were me, I'd take the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF.

I would highly recommend this suggestion.

Do not even bother with buses. catch the boat over to the CR and then catch the monorail to the GF. Just make sure to allow time for this because, the monorail will first stop at the TTC and then the POLY after leaving the CR. (combined after leaving the CR around 15 minutes tops)

MissionMouse · 10-25-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bellebride116

Oooh I didn't realize you could do that!

OR take the boat to the MK and then take the water launch (1st stop is GF) or monorail to the GF. I believe the boats to the MK are more frequent then the one to the CR.

ktlm · 10-25-2009, 09:12 PM

In May we stayed at WL and went to 1900 Park Fare at GF for dinner. We took the boat from WL to MK and then the boat from MK to GF. We got there much quicker than I thought we would. It was really fast and the boat rides were fun.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 10-25-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DisMaven

If it were me, I'd take the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF.

I would also do that.

CyndieGrams · 10-25-2009, 11:55 PM

We just stayed at WL last weekend for MNSSHP. Take the bus to Downtown Disney...it stops at GF first! It only took a few minutes to get there..okay maybe 5-10 minutes, but it didn't seem long at all!! Have fun!

matthew_hull · 10-26-2009, 10:20 AM

If you are doing anything "creative" with the bus routes, be absolutely sure to speak with the bus driver before boarding to verify your assumptions. A quick question asking if he is stopping at the GF will be well worth the effort, because they do not always follow the normal plan.

Piglets Mommy · 10-26-2009, 10:40 AM

I agree with the boat option. I'd get on either the MK or CR boat, whichever comes first. From CR, you can hop on the monorail. and from MK, you'll have another boat or monorail. You COULD take a bus, but there did not seem to be a whole lot of consistency as to when WL shared with GF, or which hotel was picked up first.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 10-26-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Piglets Mommy

You COULD take a bus, but there did not seem to be a whole lot of consistency as to when WL shared with GF, or which hotel was picked up first.

If the Wilderness Lodge ever shares the same bus route with the Grand Floridian it would be during the morning only.

10-25-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
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10-25-2009, 05:10 PM	#2
DisMaven Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 58	If it were me, I'd take the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF. __________________ Wilderness Lodge 2010 , Disney Wonder 2009 , Grand Floridian 2008 , Polynesian 2007 , Grand Floridian 2006 , Sheraton Vistana 2005 , Yacht Club 1997 , 1979 - 1981: Orlando Resident -Too many times to count!

10-25-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
DizOz Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 262	Belle, When we were there in Dec 2007 the DTD bus from WL always stopped at GF. Not sure if it still does that. But as a fall back the boat to CR and grab Monorail to GF is one option or a bus to MK (short trip less than 5 minutes) and then Monorail/bus to GF. __________________ DLR 2003 WL 2004 AKL 2004 DLHK 2006 DLR 2007 WL 2007 See our PTR at: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2307165

10-25-2009, 11:55 PM	#10
CyndieGrams Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 45	We just stayed at WL last weekend for MNSSHP. Take the bus to Downtown Disney...it stops at GF first! It only took a few minutes to get there..okay maybe 5-10 minutes, but it didn't seem long at all!! Have fun! __________________ Cyndie aka Grams (me) Butch aka PopPop(DH) Stac (DD) Hunter (grandson) POR August 2006(Hunter's 1st Disney Trip) AKL June 15-22, 2009(It was hot!) WL Oct 16-20, 2009

10-26-2009, 10:20 AM	#11
matthew_hull The Once and Future Disney Fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,150	Buses If you are doing anything "creative" with the bus routes, be absolutely sure to speak with the bus driver before boarding to verify your assumptions. A quick question asking if he is stopping at the GF will be well worth the effort, because they do not always follow the normal plan. __________________ DIS Community Photo album: http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/member....3222&protype=1 "Speak softly, and carry a big lens."

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10-25-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
GoofyforDisney3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 1,005	You might be able to, but I'm not 100% sure. I know when we stayed at GF last year, on the way back from DTD on night, we stopped at WL to pick up people to go back to DTD. I'm just not sure it was at the actual lodge or the camp ground since I think most people that got on had been to the HDR that night. The only thing is the bus was very crowded and not everyone that wanted to get on was able to. Just something to keep in mind. If you dinner plans are early enough, you may want to take a bus to MK or EP and then take the monarail over to GF.

10-25-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
ktlm DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,341	In May we stayed at WL and went to 1900 Park Fare at GF for dinner. We took the boat from WL to MK and then the boat from MK to GF. We got there much quicker than I thought we would. It was really fast and the boat rides were fun.

10-26-2009, 10:40 AM	#12
Piglets Mommy New Rule: The first person to reply on any thread needs to quote the OP. That way when someone does the delete of nevermind edit we know what was there. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania....way too far north of the Mouse! Posts: 5,573	I agree with the boat option. I'd get on either the MK or CR boat, whichever comes first. From CR, you can hop on the monorail. and from MK, you'll have another boat or monorail. You COULD take a bus, but there did not seem to be a whole lot of consistency as to when WL shared with GF, or which hotel was picked up first. __________________ DH Me DS ,10 DD,6Thanks, Grumpy Pirate! Thanks, Minnie&Nana!!!

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