Disney on 12/27 - do I have enough time to make it to the Biergarten?

[ChipandDaleFan16]

Hi everyone, I'm arriving at MCO on 12/27 at 11:44pm. I'm taking the Magical Express to the Contemporary. I have a 2:20pm Candlelight Processional dining package for the Biegarten. Does this sound too tight? I'm worried the crowds might make it difficult to get to Epcot.

 

[siskaren]

I think it's a bit tight. Taking ME, you should get to your resort 70-90 minutes after landing, which would mean arriving between 12:55 and 1:15. I would imagine that especially on a Saturday, a lot of people are going to be arriving around the same time, which could mean long lines at check-in. I think you would need to be at the bus stop no later than 1:20 to allow time for waiting.

 

[minnie mum]

IF your flight arrives ON TIME at 11:44 AM (not pm) IF Magic express is running on time and you don't have to stop at 3 other resorts first, IF there isn't a long line at reception when you check in, IF the monorails are running on time and the lines for the monorail aren't long, then you should make it.

Personally, I never risk a. ADR less than 6 hours after an estimated arrival time on arrival day. But that's just me.

 

[themouseforme]

besides, Christmas is over by then, (so what does CP matter)

 

[karenklo]

That seems tight to me! But if you do make it we will be there at 345pm for the CP package too!

 

[ChipandDaleFan16]

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! It does seem very tight. I'll choose another CP reservation for the sake of my sanity. I've never been to Disney during Christmas week. My brother is a teacher and we are bracing the masses so he can finally see Disney during the holidays.