Distance Between Parks/Resorts

[ronandannette]

Hi Disboard People,

This is my first post here. We a family of 3 going to WDW on August 23 - 27 and will be staying at AKL. We've got the dining package and are trying to pre-plan our meals based on where we intend to be on a given day. Main question is: What kind of travel time are we talking about between parks/resorts using the Disney transportation system? Would it be a big hassle to, say, plan dinner at a resort that's not in the park we'll be at that day?

What about transfer time from the airport to AKL? We'd like a character dinner the evening we arrive, but our flight gets to MCO around 5:00 p.m. Should we even bother trying to reserve something or just write off that first day (9 hours flight & layovers) and just get going early the next morning?

We've never been to Florida or WDW and are taking the Mariner of the Seas Western Caribbean after our Disney package . Really looking forward to any advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[Robo]

Welcome to the DISboards!!

Transportation is always a difficult question for folks new to WDW.
Congrats for planning ahead!

Here's a link to a calculator that will allow you to see how much time to allow between any two points. (It can actually take LESS time than on the calculator, but its designed to allow for any minor "problems".)

www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/twiz.asp


The trip in from the airport will only take about 30-40 minutes.
So you CAN schedule a meal that evening, if you'd like.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip.

 

[minnie61650]

Hi Disboard People,

This is my first post here. We a family of 3 going to WDW on August 23 - 27 and will be staying at AKL. We've got the dining package and are trying to pre-plan our meals based on where we intend to be on a given day. Main question is: What kind of travel time are we talking about between parks/resorts using the Disney transportation system? Would it be a big hassle to, say, plan dinner at a resort that's not in the park we'll be at that day?

What about transfer time from the airport to AKL? We'd like a character dinner the evening we arrive, but our flight gets to MCO around 5:00 p.m. Should we even bother trying to reserve something or just write off that first day (9 hours flight & layovers) and just get going early the next morning?

We've never been to Florida or WDW and are taking the Mariner of the Seas Western Caribbean after our Disney package . Really looking forward to any advice. Thanks in advance.

Bus ride times from AKL according to passporter.com
To the Magic kingdom---20 minutes
To Epcot---------------------15 minutes
To MGM studios------------10 minutes
To Animal Kingdom--------5 minutes

Distances from
ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE: to Parks

Magic Kingdom: 12 miles

Epcot: 8 miles

Disney MGM Studios: 6 miles

Animal Kingdom: 2 miles

Distances from resorts to parks website:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/Resorts/resort-distances.htm

Have fun at Disney!