Best way to get to various dining reservations from MK?

[Cherrychip]

I am trying to figure out the best (i.e. fastest) routes to get from Magic Kingdom to some meals we have booked for our upcoming trip. I know we need to allow at least 90 minutes for Disney transportation. We have the option to drive if that would be faster or less stressful for any of these locations (will have a 2 year old with a stroller to deal with): Any recommendations? Should we allow longer than 90 minutes for any of these?
MK to Topolinos
MK to Storybook Dining at Artist Point
MK to Hoop De Doo Review

 

[CarolynFH]

I am trying to figure out the best (i.e. fastest) routes to get from Magic Kingdom to some meals we have booked for our upcoming trip. I know we need to allow at least 90 minutes for Disney transportation. We have the option to drive if that would be faster or less stressful for any of these locations (will have a 2 year old with a stroller to deal with): Any recommendations? Should we allow longer than 90 minutes for any of these?
MK to Topolinos

We would probably drive to this one, although it would mean crossing the lagoon (via ferryboat or monorail) to the TTC then making your way to your car. Disney transportation would mean taking the bus from MK to Riviera. What's your destination after Topolino's? If you're returning to MK, then the bus makes sense, but if you're going elsewhere, having your car might be more convenient.

MK to Storybook Dining at Artist Point
MK to Hoop De Doo Review

We would take the boat to each of these - they leave from the same dock, but there are separate boats. For Storybook Dining you want the boat to Wilderness Lodge. For Hoop Dee Doo Revue you want the boat to Ft. Wilderness Campground. The boat rides themselves aren't very long - 20-30 minutes, I think - but sometimes the wait for a boat can add a lot of time. Both Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness are worth wandering around a bit if you get there early, even with a 2 year old. There's a playground at Ft. Wilderness for them to burn off some steam!

 

[Betty Rohrer]

We would probably drive to this one, although it would mean crossing the lagoon (via ferryboat or monorail) to the TTC then making your way to your car. Disney transportation would mean taking the bus from MK to Riviera. What's your destination after Topolino's? If you're returning to MK, then the bus makes sense, but if you're going elsewhere, having your car might be more convenient.

We would take the boat to each of these - they leave from the same dock, but there are separate boats. For Storybook Dining you want the boat to Wilderness Lodge. For Hoop Dee Doo Revue you want the boat to Ft. Wilderness Campground. The boat rides themselves aren't very long - 20-30 minutes, I think - but sometimes the wait for a boat can add a lot of time. Both Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness are worth wandering around a bit if you get there early, even with a 2 year old. There's a playground at Ft. Wilderness for them to burn off some steam!

if you drive to Fort Wilderness you will have to take an internal bus from parking to Hoop Dee Doo Review unless you plan to walk about a mile. boat dock from MK is much closer and a short walk. the playground is like a city park playground. and yes I would allow 90 minutes from boat dock at MK there in case you just miss boat and have to wait

 

[KrazeeK120]

if you drive to Fort Wilderness you will have to take an internal bus from parking to Hoop Dee Doo Review unless you plan to walk about a mile. boat dock from MK is much closer and a short walk. the playground is like a city park playground. and yes I would allow 90 minutes from boat dock at MK there in case you just miss boat and have to wait

I think that person meant drive to Topolino’s since they recommended boat for the other 2.

 

[Cherrychip]

We would probably drive to this one, although it would mean crossing the lagoon (via ferryboat or monorail) to the TTC then making your way to your car. Disney transportation would mean taking the bus from MK to Riviera. What's your destination after Topolino's? If you're returning to MK, then the bus makes sense, but if you're going elsewhere, having your car might be more convenient.

We would take the boat to each of these - they leave from the same dock, but there are separate boats. For Storybook Dining you want the boat to Wilderness Lodge. For Hoop Dee Doo Revue you want the boat to Ft. Wilderness Campground. The boat rides themselves aren't very long - 20-30 minutes, I think - but sometimes the wait for a boat can add a lot of time. Both Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness are worth wandering around a bit if you get there early, even with a 2 year old. There's a playground at Ft. Wilderness for them to burn off some steam!

Thank you, this is very helpful! I'm not sure yet whether we will be returning to MK from Topolinos or going back to our resort for a break after brunch-still trying to figure out our schedule for the day!

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I think that person meant drive to Topolino’s since they recommended boat for the other 2.

I was saying why you would want to boat to Hoop as driving is the long way

 

[KrazeeK120]

I was saying why you would want to boat to Hoop as driving is the long way

Right, and that’s what that poster said. Drive to Topolino’s and boat to the others.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Right, and that’s what that poster said. Drive to Topolino’s and boat to the others.

a lot of people think driving to the fort and Hoop will be faster not understanding you have to park in the front and bus back to Hoop. some people think it should be a short walk not knowing how far it really is.

 

[DeeBee3]

If you have your car already at the MK parking lot, then drive to Topolino's. Otherwise, I personally would take the bus straight to Riviera. (I have 2 kids and a stroller still.)

Definitely boat to Story Book - the easiest option and we love it. The boat is a ride in itself! My kids love it and we love Wilderness Lodge.

Can someone just confirm the boat is actively going to the Fort? We were there at Christmas and it did not seem to be going, or if it was, it was not regularly scheduled. I will say I wasn't paying too much attention to the other boat line when at MK.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

If you have your car already at the MK parking lot, then drive to Topolino's. Otherwise, I personally would take the bus straight to Riviera. (I have 2 kids and a stroller still.)

Definitely boat to Story Book - the easiest option and we love it. The boat is a ride in itself! My kids love it and we love Wilderness Lodge.

Can someone just confirm the boat is actively going to the Fort? We were there at Christmas and it did not seem to be going, or if it was, it was not regularly scheduled. I will say I wasn't paying too much attention to the other boat line when at MK.

from MK yes but as of now the one that goes from resorts to Fort no

 

[DeeBee3]

from MK yes but as of now the one that goes from resorts to Fort no

Ok that makes sense because it was never at WL when we lined up for MK boat so I was a little confused.