Buses and boat

[DisneyMom2000000]

How early do the buses and boats from FW to the parks begin running?

 

[snowmedic]

How early do the buses and boats from FW to the parks begin running?

From what I have read on here, one hour before park opening.

 

[2goofycampers]

Bus = 1 hour before opening. Boat to MK = 1/2 hour before opening. Boat to CR = 6:45 AM daily.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Bus = 1 hour before opening. Boat to MK = 1/2 hour before opening. Boat to CR = 6:45 AM daily.

We were planning to take the boat but we like to be there early. Would driving be a better choice, then?

 

[2goofycampers]

Or you could boat to the CR and take the short walk way to the MK. This is what we have done.

 

[tiggerdad]

Or you could boat to the CR and take the short walk way to the MK. This is what we have done.

The walk is only 10 minutes and super easy. Way faster to take boat to CR and do the short walk.

 

[allaboutthemouse]

Would the 6:45 boat to CR and walk to MK get us to the gate by 7:30 you think? We have EMM scheduled...or should we drive? We will have littles ones, 3, 7, 10, 13...thanks!

 

[2goofycampers]

Would the 6:45 boat to CR and walk to MK get us to the gate by 7:30 you think? We have EMM scheduled...or should we drive? We will have littles ones, 3, 7, 10, 13...thanks!

Yes.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Yes.

OKAy! Awesome! Thank you!

So boat to COntemporary, then walk to MK. Is it obvious where to go to walk when you get off the boat?

 

[2goofycampers]

OKAy! Awesome! Thank you!

So boat to COntemporary, then walk to MK. Is it obvious where to go to walk when you get off the boat?

Go through the lobby out the other side to the right. Follow signs.

 

[PaHunter]

MK boat, larger boat with handicap access. Goes straight to MK dock where you pass thru security.


Two launches running from here. One goes from Fort to Wilderness Lodge then Contemporary. Second goes from the Fort to Contemporary then to Wilderness Lodge. Just ask skipper will tell you where he is going.
Take launch to contemporary walk up dock take a right to end of building take a left around building you will see a sign that says Magic Kingdom walkway it goes to the right. Follow this you will cross at the light. Will pass thru security about halfway up the sidewalk to MK. It is about a 10 min walk from Contemporary to MK.

 

[tiggerdad]

You don't have to walk through the lobby of CR, but it is a cool view.

You can turn right just before you go into building and follow the sidewalk with CR immediately on your left. This sidewalk will lead into the parking lot and makes a gentle turn left leading to the street the CMs use to their parking area. You cross this and walk along the monorail to the gate.

If you take the boat directly to MK you will typically be docking when the gates are opening so you'll still need to go through security.

If you desire to get there as early as possible, the CR boat is still best. We use it when we have early (prior to park opening) dining reservations.

 

[PaHunter]

Red line goes from Dock to MK entrance.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

You are all the best! Thank you so much!

The park is opening at 9 that day, so we would like to arrive at 8 to get on Main Street. Sounds like the CR boat is the best bet.

I'm just curious -- why do they run the boat to CR that early?

 

[PaHunter]

There are tours that start in MK as early as 7am. Steam train tour is one of the earliest. They also have early breakfast reservations.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Also, any tips for getting to AK, Epcot, or HS earlier than what the buses offer? I know they start an hour prior to park opening, but we would like to get to the parks one hour prior to park opening.

 

[PaHunter]

Also, any tips for getting to AK, Epcot, or HS earlier than what the buses offer? I know they start an hour prior to park opening, but we would like to get to the parks one hour prior to park opening.

For those you would need to drive. Parking is free to Disney guests. You could also take a taxi or the new Disney uber (which is 20 dollars each way no matter where you go on property) known as the minnie taxi's.

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Thank you!!!

For those you would need to drive. Parking is free to Disney guests. You could also take a taxi or the new Disney uber (which is 20 dollars each way no matter where you go on property) known as the minnie taxi's.[/QUOTE

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Do the buses run one hour prior to the certain park they go to opening? Or one hour prior to earliest park opening? What about morning extra magic hours?

 

[DisneyMom2000000]

Also, we need to exchange papers for annual passes the day before we go to the parks. Can we ride the CR boat from FW to CR, then hop on the monorail and go to TTC to exchange for annual passes?