Car Vs. Disney Transport.

[danielle916]

Can you all give me your opinions on this, i have three breakfast planned, one is CRT at MK, the next morning is in Epcot for the Princess Storybook, and another is in AK for donalds breakfast.

they are all for 9am...i was advised that I might be better off using my car to get to these breakfast as opposed to the trams and buses, etc.
I was hoping we wouldn't have to use our car period but some people advised me it might be a better way to get around.....another perk is not paying for parking...

OPINIONS!!!!!!!!!!
also consider i am traveling with three toddlers, ages 4, 2.5 and 14 months

TIA

 

[clonetothebone]

Bus Should Be Fine For 0900

I don't see any reason why you couldn't use the bus for an 0900 ADR. The buses start running a couple of hours before the parks open so I don't see a problem as long as you allow enough time. Personally, we like using a car instead of the buses because we don't like to wait except for going to MK. If you don't feel like driving I saw take the bus.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

I would have suggested a car if your breakfasts were in various resorts, because "resort to resort" transportation is hardly ever a direct route. But since all 3 of your breakfasts are at theme parks, I would agree that you will be fine with Disney Transportation.

 

[EjandMD]

Depends, if you are running late or if the kids are fussy drive. After my last trip over Pres Day weekend I will never be without a car! We wasted sooo much time waiting for buses it was crazy, then when someone would come on with a wheelchair (which is fine..no need to flame) we would have to wait an additional 10 minuites for the driver to secure everything. I will NEVER be without a car again!

 

[Perdygirl]

On our last trip to the world, we used Disney busses on all but one day, and never had any trouble getting to where we wanted to be on time. We stayed at POR, which is pretty centrally located, so I guess the resort could have an impact. The one day that we drove turned out to be a pain, because one member of our party left somthing important in the car, and then we had to split up while it was retrieved. I also find driving around DW to be kinda confusing.

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

We love Disney Buses. My husband likes to park the car and not see it again until we leave. You mentioned Disney parking. If you are staying on grounds you will not have to pay for parking at the parks.

 

[cvjw]

Our last trip, we decided to drive to AK from BWV. I kid you not, we were there in like 10 minutes - all the way to the turnstile. I hate riding the buses because there are always at least 2 stops after you get on the bus and your ride to the park is 30 minutes. I would not drive to MK though, since you have to park at the TTC.

 

[Robo]

Our last trip, we decided to drive to AK from BWV. I kid you not, we were there in like 10 minutes - all the way to the turnstile.

Be sure to warn us the next time you will be driving in WDW.

I want to stay OUT OF YOUR WAY!

 

[drogerstn]

The one day that we drove turned out to be a pain, because one member of our party left somthing important in the car, and then we had to split up while it was retrieved.

Are you saying it would be better to leave something important on a WDW bus than in your own car?

 

[drogerstn]

...I was hoping we wouldn't have to use our car period.....

You shouldn't use your car if you don't want to, especially if you are staying at a WDW resort. If you are staying offsite, relying on some hotel shuttles can get you off to a bad start.

We drive most of the time when getting from our WDW resort to all of the parks except MK and to any resorts. We find driving around WDW to be very easy and like having a cooler with snacks and drinks in the car as well as any other items that we might need during the day but not necessarily in the parks.

...another perk is not paying for parking...

Are you staying at a WDW resort? If so, you won't have to pay for parking.

 

[richard_andmel]

We use a mixture of rental car and WDW transport.

 

[TSR6]

If you know Disney property - then feel free to use a car. If you don't - Take the bus!

If only I had a dollar for every time I gave a guest directions at a stop light, I'd probably be able to buy lunch on disney property!

 

[clonetothebone]

Be sure to warn us the next time you will be driving in WDW.

I want to stay OUT OF YOUR WAY!

LOL