Fastest way from AK to Epcot?

[jrandtysmom]

What is the fastest way to get from AK to Epcot? We have a 5:45pm ADR at Epcot and want to see the Jammin Jungle Parade at 4pm so we have to leave right after to get to Epcot correct?

 

[mattsdragon]

Thou'st should charter a ship, and then head for the coast. From there, you must sail 'round the world. Take the canals if you'st must take shortcuts. When thou arrive'st in Los Angeles, rent a car and get on Interstate 10. From there, travel east till'st thou'st hit I-75 south. Then get'st on the Florida Turnpike until thou'st hit Orlando, take the I-4 exit West, you'll see signs.

Or just take the bus from park to park. Robo probably has a map.

 

[wilde_oscar]

catapult

 

[jrandtysmom]

Wow Friendly!

 

[Robo]

What is the fastest way to get from AK to Epcot? We have a 5:45pm ADR at Epcot and want to see the Jammin Jungle Parade at 4pm so we have to leave right after to get to Epcot correct?

Watch Jammin' Jungle Parade from near the bridge to Oasis ("Rope Drop Area.")
When you see Mickey Mouse high atop his parade float, turn and make your way quickly to the bus loading and be on your way.

You didn't say WHERE in Epcot.

If its near Future World take the bus to Epcot.
If its in World Showcase, you might want to take the bus to Beach Club or Boardwalk (likely the same bus) and go into WS thru Epcot's International Gateway.

There is "direct" transportation between all the WDW theme-parks.

Most routes are via Disney Buses.

Here are the "park-to-park" Disney Transportation direct connections:

>Note: The MK buses connections arrive and depart only at TTC.<

MK/TTC> Epcot = Monorail
MK/TTC> DHS = Bus
MK/TTC> AK= Bus

AK> DHS= Direct Bus
AK> Epcot= Direct Bus
AK> TTC/MK= Bus

DHS> TTC/MK= Bus
DHS> AK= Direct Bus
DHS> Epcot= Direct Bus (Epcot Front Gate) or Boat (Epcot Intl. Gateway)
......Boats ("Friendships") make 3 interim stops at the Epcot area resorts.)

Epcot > TTC/MK= Monorail
Epcot > AK= Direct Bus
Epcot> DHS= Direct Bus (Epcot Front Gate) or Boat (Epcot Intl. Gateway)
......Boats ("Friendships") make 3 interim stops at the Epcot area resorts.)

The buses have their destinations shown on them on illuminated signs.
The bus stops are also marked with signage.

As a rule-of-thumb, allow 40-60 minutes to get from the gates of one park to the gates of another park.

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/twiz.aspx

The above link will give you connections and approximate travel times.
And I have found that these times are a bit over-stated.
On many days, you can make the trip much faster than stated.

Here's a (rather "un-beautiful") satellite view of the actual layout of the locations of the parks, relative to each other.

 

[Dolce27]

I think that your only option is the bus .. unless you are driving yourself. I think the bus *should* be faster because driving would require all the parking time it takes.

For the parade, choose your location with the fact that you need to rush out of the park once it's over in mind. I've never stayed for the AK parade so I don't have a location that I can recommend.

 

[jrandtysmom]

Thanks Robo for your great info!

 

[Robo]

Thanks Robo for your great info!

I added a lot more specifics.

 

[mattsdragon]

I told you Robo probably had a map.

For what it's worth, my way would be a lot more adventurous.

 

[jrandtysmom]

Thanks again Robo! We are eating at Coral Reef in Future World. Any idea what time the parade is over or to get to the Mickey part in the parade? Should I change my ADR or anyone think the parade is not really worth watching?

 

[Robo]

I told you Robo probably had a map.

For what it's worth, my way would be a lot more adventurous.

One of these days, I'll make a map with your "special" route.

 

[mattsdragon]

One of these days, I'll make a map with your "special" route.

Make it like 20,000 Leagues maps, and say "Here, there be Monsters" on it.

 

[Robo]

Make it like 20,000 Leagues maps, and say "Here, there be Monsters" on it.

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!