Best of three options to get from Swan to Magic Kingdom???

[nowellsl]

While the Boardwalk bus is by far the worst (at least at the resorts I've stayed in) I would still take the bus as opposed to your other options!

 

[travelbug]

Here's another vote for the bus. Least hassle of all the options, IMHO.

 

[erikthewise]

(1) Bus service at the Epcot resorts has been a problem for some time. If in fact the routes have been permanently split, the situation will probably have improved. Give it a try if you're so inclined. It's the simplest alternative. Remember that in a pinch you could take a bus back to any of the Epcot resorts -- it's a short walk.

(2) The advantage of driving is that you control your time of departure. If it's important to you to arrive before park opening, driving gives you that control. MK at park opening is also when the bus system is strained to capacity. Driving is not necessarily slower than the bus; it can actually be faster if you consider the time spent waiting for the bus.

(3) This is an adventure. If you like hiking and you're not looking for the fastest method, go for it! The Epcot monorail should not be missed. You can catch the bus on the way back if you want.

(4) I can't think of any good reason for using this approach.

 

[jasper]

Erik ... I like your detailed review of each option, and thanks for everyone's opinions.

I hadn't thought about how easy it would be to take the bus to any of the boardwalk resorts and walking from there. I should have known that from last year when we walked from the Swan to the Cape May Cafe character breakfast.