Bus Hours?--help please!

[goofy&tigger2]

Staying at Port Orleans. What is the earliest bus I can take for my reservations at Kona's Breakfast at 8:35.

Does anyone have any suggestions as what to eat for B/fast there?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Buses start running from the resorts to the Magic Kingdom about 6:30.
Buses start running from the resorts to the other parks around 7.
The monorail starts later than this, but I don't know what time exactly.
For an 8:35 reservation, you should probably start at 7:45 (if not 7:35). Bus to MK, monorail or launch to Polynesian.

No suggestions, except, whatever on the menu appeals to YOU.

 

[gigi1313]

an additional suggestion... we have been very fortunate when we have morning ADRs at monorail resorts in telling the bus driver that we are actually headed to a b'fast... both times we've gotten the bus directly to the resort we wanted, no changing from bus to monorail (or launch) at MK... quite often the buses are prepared for b'fast patrons

 

[kaytieeldr]

I thought about that... but the OP's reservation is so close to park opening, it's unlikely but not impossible that the driver won't be able to provide door-to-door service; there'll be other, MK-bound Guests on the bus by then.

 

[gigi1313]

yes, there will be MK bound guests on the bus... but the two times we had monorail resort b'fast ressies we told the driver when getting on, he said nothing... as we approached the MK he made an announcement to the tune of "if you are going to the GF, Poly or CR for b'fast, please stay on the bus for drop-off at those resorts" and off we went... i don't recall the order of the resorts, just know i was pleasantly surprised both times

(i guess the use of the word "directly" was misleading... sorry! it wasn't 'direct' in that we made a stop but we were not required to change transportation modes! LOL!)

 

[goofy&tigger2]

yes, there will be MK bound guests on the bus... but the two times we had monorail resort b'fast ressies we told the driver when getting on, he said nothing... as we approached the MK he made an announcement to the tune of "if you are going to the GF, Poly or CR for b'fast, please stay on the bus for drop-off at those resorts" and off we went... i don't recall the order of the resorts, just know i was pleasantly surprised both times

(i guess the use of the word "directly" was misleading... sorry! it wasn't 'direct' in that we made a stop but we were not required to change transportation modes! LOL!)

WOW you know your stuff. We would of never thought to inform the driver. Thank You!!!!

 

[goofy&tigger2]

Buses start running from the resorts to the Magic Kingdom about 6:30.
Buses start running from the resorts to the other parks around 7.
The monorail starts later than this, but I don't know what time exactly.
For an 8:35 reservation, you should probably start at 7:45 (if not 7:35). Bus to MK, monorail or launch to Polynesian.

No suggestions, except, whatever on the menu appeals to YOU.

Thank you for the info. on the times & means of transportation! Much appreciated.

 

[goofy4tink]

When I need to get to the CR to eat at Chef Mickeys or over to the Polynesian or GF for early ADRs, this is how I handle it. I get to the bus stop for MK at least an hour, a bit more usually, before my ADR. Then, when I get on the bus, I ask the driver what the quickest way to 'xyz' is (Chef Mickey's, 'Ohana..wherever it is I need to be). If he/she is able to do it, they will usually offer to just drop me there on the way, or after stopping at MK. Doing it that way allows the driver to 'give out some magic'.
I usually get on the bus, and ask...'Which is faster to CM's, walking or the monorail?? We have a 7:10 ADR and don't want to be late.' Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.