Disney Water Transportation

[jknicholas]

What is the average commute using the Disney Water Taxi? Looking at using it mainly to go from POR to DS and then back on our last day. Want to make sure I'll be able to get there and back before jumping on the Magical Depress to go back home to hopefully no snow!!!

How is the scenary? Worth the free ride or better off walking?

 

[dansdad]

The boat ride from POR To DS is very pretty and relaxing. I wish every resort had a water taxi to DS as the buses in general to and from DS are terrible.

FYI, there is no way to walk from POR to DS.

 

[jknicholas]

roughly how long is the ride would you say? does it stop at other docks on its way to DS?

 

[dansdad]

roughly how long is the ride would you say? does it stop at other docks on its way to DS?

About 20 minutes from POR to DS. Before 5PM the boat will leave POR and stop at POFQ to pick up. The ride between the 2 resorts is 5 minutes.

 

[jknicholas]

About 20 minutes from POR to DS. Before 5PM the boat will leave POR and stop at POFQ to pick up. The ride between the 2 resorts is 5 minutes.

thanks!!! i spoke with someone over the weekend and they tried telling me it was an hour! i knew something sounded wrong there

 

[JCornell]

20 minutes is about right but do factor in that you aren't going to walk up and hop on a boat. There's a wait, just like with the buses. We've waited anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes.

 

[purple figment]

I would allow at least 45 minutes because you also need to allow wait time, especially if you just miss a boat and the next one doesn't show up for 20 minutes. You will need to be waiting at the ME bus stop 15 minutes before the time on the paperwork you receive the day before because the time listed is when the bus is due to leave your resort. Also allow time to retrieve any carry ons from bell services and a last bathroom stop.

Because you are returning to take DME, 60 minutes isn't unrealistic. It's better to be back at your resort a little early, rather than a minute late because then you'll have to arrange your own transportation back to the airport.

 

[Nancyg56]

The boat ride is really nice, and to me well worth the time. I would allow at least 60 minutes if you are using it to return in time for DME. That is 60 minutes before your check in time, and that is 15 minutes before the time on your DME tag.

If you are going to DS in the evening during your trip, I would suggest that you use the water taxi. It is a lovely ride at night, and one of our favorites. I miss the old tree houses. They were all lit up and looked so Disney from the boat, but the new ones are also petty to see as you float by.