How far from the Swan - The DIS Discussion Forums

goof13 · 11-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Hi all,

I had a quick question...how far is the Swan in walking distance from the Boardwalk, MGM, and Epcot?

Are they all in the same direction (and it's just one after the other), or are they in different directions.

Thanks!!

llqool · 11-08-2009, 09:36 PM

DHS is in one direction, Boardwalk and EPCOT in the other.

We just stayed at the Dolphin in September, right across from the Swan. It was about a ten to fifteen minute walk to EPCOT for us, and the Boardwalk was a bit closer. It was VERY hot and muggy, otherwise we might have gone faster (we were each pushing a child in a stroller)! We started out walking to DHS, but the boat came so we hopped on board.

The boats are kind of slow, and stop at the Beach Club and Boardwalk inbetween, so many times people who are walking can beat the boat to EPCOT/DHS.

abubu919 · 11-08-2009, 09:42 PM

Yah from the Swan to the BW is a quick walk..not too bad at all! I would have to say it is one of the closest to MGM/HS..but you have to go by the BW to get there. Then Epcot is in the other direction where you can go by the YC/BC and then head right into the World Showcase part of Epcot...But all in all not too far at all

goof13 · 11-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Great! Thanks for the info!

Does anyone know the simplest way to get from the Swan to Grand Floridian? Would I need to get to a park and take the monorail, or is there a direct route?

Thanks again!

shmedly123 · 11-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goof13

Great! Thanks for the info!

Does anyone know the simplest way to get from the Swan to Grand Floridian? Would I need to get to a park and take the monorail, or is there a direct route?

Thanks again!

Take the bus to MK then the monorail to the Grand Floridian.

As far as the Swan to the boardwalk it is very very close. A bit further to DHS.

goof13 · 11-08-2009, 10:06 PM

Great...thanks!

When you say very close for Boardwalk, and a bit further to DHS...do you mean like 10-20 mins, or longer?

Thanks!

shmedly123 · 11-08-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goof13

Great...thanks!

When you say very close for Boardwalk, and a bit further to DHS...do you mean like 10-20 mins, or longer?

Thanks!

judging by what I read above I have a feeling we might walk a bit faster than some...for us it was probably a 5 minute walk tops to boardwalk, you could hit a golf ball from the swan and hit the boardwalk.

For the DHS i would say close to 15mins if you are taking your time 10 if you "powerwalk".

flynnmnstr · 11-08-2009, 10:18 PM

I would say once your outside your hotel-- its a 5 min walk to the boardwalk and about 15 (in different directions) to both Epcot and Studios.

We have stayed at the Swan or Dolphin every trip for the past 10 years. Except for our August trips we pretty much always walked to both Epcot and Studios. If the boat is there when we are ready to leave we will always hop on it; tired by then. We always can "beat" the boat to or from Epcot because it stops at BC/YC and Boardwalk before the Swan. Studios is about and even match because the Swan is the first stop.

Another way to get to the Grand Floridian is walk over to the bus stops at Studios and hop on a GF bus.

anne930 · 11-08-2009, 11:22 PM

You can also do the bus to MK and take one of the small boats over to Grand Floridian. We did that last trip and thought it was fun!

Redbudlover · 11-08-2009, 11:29 PM

The most direct route - and fastest - from the Swan, one of my most favorite resorts - to GF is by taxi!!!

goofy4tink · 11-09-2009, 07:57 AM

If the Swan is at 6:00 on the clock face, then BW is about 2:00, Epcot is noon, BC is maybe 11. DHS is 3:00 but off in the distance a bit.
It takes about 5 mins to walk to BW from the S/D, depending on where you're going. It's actually about 3 mins to the back entrance to BW.
To Epcot, you can walk and it will take you about 15 mins, with the lake on your left, BW on the right. Or you can take the boat, which will take about 15 mins as well, not including any wait times for it to arrive.
To DHS, it's about an 18-20 min walk. Just exit the S/D towards the boat docks, cross the bridge heading over to BW. When you get to the back entrance to BW, hang an immediate right, and walk along the canal (on your right, with the backside of BW to your left),on the nice sidewalk. I believe there is actually a sign there, but it's very easy to see. If you take the boat, it will be about 15 mins, again not including any wait times.

goof13 · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

Thank you everybody for your input! I appreciate the advice!

How much would a taxi typically cost from Swan to Grand Floridian?

mickeyluv'r · 11-09-2009, 01:21 PM

I think a taxi is about $20, give or take. WE once did a taxi from AKL or POR - which is about as far as you can go on property, and it was about $35 for a group of six. The Swan is not particualrly close to GF.

The Swan is pretty close to HS via boat. That's probablythe way I'd go. It is worht taking the boat formthe Swan to HS because it's teh next stop. It is not generally a timesaver to take the boat to Epcot as it stops at both Bwk and BC along the way,unless someoen in your group has trouble walking.

There are almost always taxi's parked at the SWan...but - since you can't use ME to get to the Swan - you will need to pay for transportation from the airport...combine with the cost of ataxi - and a retnal car probably makes sense. That's what we've pretty much alwasy done when staying at the Swan. Then you could simply drive to GF.

Savikins · 11-09-2009, 01:28 PM

MGM is a pretty far walk, at least in my opinion. It seems like walking to and from Epcot for just a one way trip to MGM.

BW is VERY close, maybe a 3 minute walk at most. Epcot is maybe a 8-10 minute walk.

goof13 · 11-09-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv'r

I think a taxi is about $20, give or take. WE once did a taxi from AKL or POR - which is about as far as you can go on property, and it was about $35 for a group of six. The Swan is not particualrly close to GF.

The Swan is pretty close to HS via boat. That's probablythe way I'd go. It is worht taking the boat formthe Swan to HS because it's teh next stop. It is not generally a timesaver to take the boat to Epcot as it stops at both Bwk and BC along the way,unless someoen in your group has trouble walking.

There are almost always taxi's parked at the SWan...but - since you can't use ME to get to the Swan - you will need to pay for transportation from the airport...combine with the cost of ataxi - and a retnal car probably makes sense. That's what we've pretty much alwasy done when staying at the Swan. Then you could simply drive to GF.

Thanks for the info! Sorry but a lot of these acronyms are still new ot me...what is HS?

We were going to be eating at the Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert's, so I thought it'd be nicer if we took something quicker to get to GF from the Swan, rather than sitting on the bus...since we'll be all dressed up! Maybe a cab or limo would be nicer for that evening

11-08-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
goof13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	How far from the Swan Hi all, I had a quick question...how far is the Swan in walking distance from the Boardwalk, MGM, and Epcot? Are they all in the same direction (and it's just one after the other), or are they in different directions. Thanks!!

11-08-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
abubu919 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 429	Yah from the Swan to the BW is a quick walk..not too bad at all! I would have to say it is one of the closest to MGM/HS..but you have to go by the BW to get there. Then Epcot is in the other direction where you can go by the YC/BC and then head right into the World Showcase part of Epcot...But all in all not too far at all __________________ Me DBF Our Trips-Countdown to Staying at All Disney Resorts Oct. 2008-Swan, Dec. 2008-Dolphin, May 2009-DCL Western Caribbean, May 2009-POP, Aug. 2009-All Star Sports, Oct. 2009-BW Villas

11-08-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
flynnmnstr Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cranford, NJ Posts: 424	Depends on how fast you walk.... I would say once your outside your hotel-- its a 5 min walk to the boardwalk and about 15 (in different directions) to both Epcot and Studios. We have stayed at the Swan or Dolphin every trip for the past 10 years. Except for our August trips we pretty much always walked to both Epcot and Studios. If the boat is there when we are ready to leave we will always hop on it; tired by then. We always can "beat" the boat to or from Epcot because it stops at BC/YC and Boardwalk before the Swan. Studios is about and even match because the Swan is the first stop. Another way to get to the Grand Floridian is walk over to the bus stops at Studios and hop on a GF bus. __________________ 85 & 86 DTD; 87 Poly; Dec. 88, 89, 90 & 91; Feb 91--CBR; December 92, 93 & 94-- BC; December 2000-- Swan; March & August 2003-- Dolphin; Jan 2004-- Gaylord Palms & Dolphin; March 05, April/May 06--Aug 07--May 08 Dolphin, March/Apr 09 Swan; Next Trip-- Feb 5-13 Dolphin!!

11-08-2009, 11:22 PM	#9
anne930 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Woodstock, GA, USA Posts: 704	Swan to Grand Floridian You can also do the bus to MK and take one of the small boats over to Grand Floridian. We did that last trip and thought it was fun! __________________

11-08-2009, 11:29 PM	#10
Redbudlover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,027	The most direct route - and fastest - from the Swan, one of my most favorite resorts - to GF is by taxi!!! __________________ 1992 First Disney Visit - off site. Fell in love with all things Disney. 1997 POFQ First visit on site 2001 POR just after 9/11 - park was empty 2005 POLY 1st deluxe 2006 CSR/BWI Sept.2007 First Trip with DGD. Beach Club - Finally! 12/19 - 12/26/2007 AKL First Christmas trip 5/12/2008 Solo trip to POR for Flower and Garden Festival9/08WL with DGD by ourselves12/2008BC first trip with disser friend!5/09 OKW rained entire time 8/09 Kidani Village with disser friend9/09 BWV with dgd3 - great trip!

11-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#2
llqool DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL - now I'm a FL resident!!!! Posts: 639	DHS is in one direction, Boardwalk and EPCOT in the other. We just stayed at the Dolphin in September, right across from the Swan. It was about a ten to fifteen minute walk to EPCOT for us, and the Boardwalk was a bit closer. It was VERY hot and muggy, otherwise we might have gone faster (we were each pushing a child in a stroller)! We started out walking to DHS, but the boat came so we hopped on board. The boats are kind of slow, and stop at the Beach Club and Boardwalk inbetween, so many times people who are walking can beat the boat to EPCOT/DHS.

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11-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
goof13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	Great! Thanks for the info! Does anyone know the simplest way to get from the Swan to Grand Floridian? Would I need to get to a park and take the monorail, or is there a direct route? Thanks again!

11-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
goof13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	Great...thanks! When you say very close for Boardwalk, and a bit further to DHS...do you mean like 10-20 mins, or longer? Thanks!

11-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#11
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 31,217	If the Swan is at 6:00 on the clock face, then BW is about 2:00, Epcot is noon, BC is maybe 11. DHS is 3:00 but off in the distance a bit. It takes about 5 mins to walk to BW from the S/D, depending on where you're going. It's actually about 3 mins to the back entrance to BW. To Epcot, you can walk and it will take you about 15 mins, with the lake on your left, BW on the right. Or you can take the boat, which will take about 15 mins as well, not including any wait times for it to arrive. To DHS, it's about an 18-20 min walk. Just exit the S/D towards the boat docks, cross the bridge heading over to BW. When you get to the back entrance to BW, hang an immediate right, and walk along the canal (on your right, with the backside of BW to your left),on the nice sidewalk. I believe there is actually a sign there, but it's very easy to see. If you take the boat, it will be about 15 mins, again not including any wait times. __________________ Diane

11-09-2009, 09:32 AM	#12
goof13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	Thank you everybody for your input! I appreciate the advice! How much would a taxi typically cost from Swan to Grand Floridian?

11-09-2009, 01:21 PM	#13
mickeyluv'r DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,882	I think a taxi is about $20, give or take. WE once did a taxi from AKL or POR - which is about as far as you can go on property, and it was about $35 for a group of six. The Swan is not particualrly close to GF. The Swan is pretty close to HS via boat. That's probablythe way I'd go. It is worht taking the boat formthe Swan to HS because it's teh next stop. It is not generally a timesaver to take the boat to Epcot as it stops at both Bwk and BC along the way,unless someoen in your group has trouble walking. There are almost always taxi's parked at the SWan...but - since you can't use ME to get to the Swan - you will need to pay for transportation from the airport...combine with the cost of ataxi - and a retnal car probably makes sense. That's what we've pretty much alwasy done when staying at the Swan. Then you could simply drive to GF.

11-09-2009, 01:28 PM	#14
Savikins Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 463	MGM is a pretty far walk, at least in my opinion. It seems like walking to and from Epcot for just a one way trip to MGM. BW is VERY close, maybe a 3 minute walk at most. Epcot is maybe a 8-10 minute walk. __________________ ~ Savi ~

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