Departure times for parks to make RD?

[lilasmom]

What time would you be at the bus stop at BC to make rd at MK?

What time would you be at the boat dock (I know you can walk, but I don't want to) to make it to DS by 8:30am?

What time do they let you in the backside of Epcot?

Thank you, these are the last little things I need to plan for our trip THIS week!!

 

[Robo]

1- What time would you be at the bus stop at BC to make rd at MK?

2- What time would you be at the boat dock (I know you can walk, but I don't want to) to make it to DS by 8:30am?

3- What time do they let you in the backside of Epcot?

1- About an hour before MK opening time.

2- 7:45-7:50-ish. (You might just miss a boat.)

3- Varies. Be there by 8:30 for a 9AM open. Be there by 7:45 for an 8AM EMH open.

 

[morethananyonex]

What time would you be at the bus stop at BC to make rd at MK? What time would you be at the boat dock (I know you can walk, but I don't want to) to make it to DS by 8:30am? What time do they let you in the backside of Epcot? Thank you, these are the last little things I need to plan for our trip THIS week!!

For the MK, to be safe I would be there around 8 for a 9 AM opening. Buses could be coming frequently, or they could be spaced out by as much as 20 minutes, and that would suck to miss one and wait 20 minutes if you get to the stop much later than 8. For the record, we have experienced 20 minute waits at multiple resorts even the hour before park opening.

The boat is a fairly slow ride, to make it to DHS by 830 I would arrive no later than 8, but maybe 750 to be safe. If you just miss a boat with no others in sight, walk quickly to Swan/Dolphin and you may be able to beat the boat there and get on, or worst case walk to DHS.

We haven't done Epcot opening from International Gateway in a long time, but when we did it was enough time to make it to the fountain area to see the opening show when it existed. Not sure what they do now.

 

[jdrais]

..., or worst case walk to DHS.

It's about a 20 - 25 minute walk from BC to DHS at a relaxed pace. So walking is actually an acceptable option for DHS.

 

[morethananyonex]

It's about a 20 - 25 minute walk from BC to DHS at a relaxed pace. So walking is actually an acceptable option for DHS.

I know, that's what we do, but OP specified they didn't want to walk.

 

[juliebug1997]

We've had fairly good experiences with the MK buses, but I would be out there by 7:45 AM to be sure.

We got let in the back side of Epcot around 8:45/8:50ish the last time we were there. We were trying to make it to Norway to be in the first group for Anna and Elsa. We just made it--we were people #77 and 78 and they were typically taking about 80 or so in each set.

PS: I don't blame you for not wanting to walk to the Studios. Walking under that bridge can be a little scary, tbh.

 

[jdrais]

I know, that's what we do, but OP specified they didn't want to walk.

Yes, I was trying to think of a better word than acceptable. Just trying to say it's not too bad of a walk. OP has their reason for not wanting to walk it.