From MK to Epcot

[ktlie88]

Please help, we are driving and park at TTC for Magic Kingdom in the morning, evening we are planning to go to Epcot, since there will be Night of Joy in MK, now, which one better leave the car at TTC and take monorail to epcot or drive from TTC and park at Epcot? at what time TTC will be close?

To make it worse, actually we will stay in Wilderness Lodge, do you think better to just leave the car at the WL and take the boat?

Thank you

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Take the boat to MK
Monorail to Epcot
Bus to WL

Driving from WL to TTC and then tram to monorail/ferry is really a pain.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Take the boat to MK
Monorail to Epcot
Bus to WL

Driving from WL to TTC and then tram to monorail/ferry is really a pain.

I agree with your suggestion.

 

[ktlie88]

Thank you, that is really excellent idea

 

[Magicbus]

The boat ride to MK is a nicer experience than the bus. And the Monorail ride is more fun than driving. But if making it to both parks in the least amount of time is the goal, there is a Plan B.
Bus it to MK from WL. Bus back from MK to WL. It's a five minute ride not including the wait.
Then drive to and park at the BWR . It's a nice walk thru the BW to Epcot via the IGW.
I'm guessing that if you're going to Epcot after MK, it's for the fireworks. The IGW puts you at the World Showcase. After the fireworks you won't have to battle the crowds to the front of Epcot to get to the buses, not to mention waiting for the bus to the WL. Just make the short walk out thru the IGW and drive back to the WL. Less walking, no wait. Except for leaving Epcot by bus, which you'll have to, I would go with the original suggestion.

 

[lorac4disney]

I would definitely leave your vehicle at WL.

Take the boat from WL to MK. When you are ready to go to Epcot, take the monorail. Then from Epcot, take the bus back to WL when you are done.

 

[CarolMN]

....(snip)....Then drive to and park at the BWR . It's a nice walk thru the BW to Epcot via the IGW.
I'm guessing that if you're going to Epcot after MK, it's for the fireworks. The IGW puts you at the World Showcase. After the fireworks you won't have to battle the crowds to the front of Epcot to get to the buses, not to mention waiting for the bus to the WL. Just make the short walk out thru the IGW and drive back to the WL. Less walking, no wait. Except for leaving Epcot by bus, which you'll have to, I would go with the original suggestion.

Disney asks that you NOT park at a resort to go to a theme park. There is a sign to that effect at the entrance to the BWI/BWV self-parking lots. Depending on the time of the year, the CMs in the kiosk will refuse entrance if you do not have a resort parking pass from either the BWI or BWV.

Parking at the BWI/BWV is for guests actually STAYING at one of those resorts or for those who plan to patronize one of the Boardwalk restaurants or shops. As one who often stays at the BWV, it is absolutely infuriating to have no place to park and then see the lot empty out after IllumiNations. If you want the benefit of getting out after the fireworks quickly, you should stay at one of the EPCOT resorts.

For those who are OK with ignoring the parking rule, please either pay to valet park or self-park in the lot across the street behind the Hess gas station. This is where the guards at the entrance will direct you if they are actively turning away cars. It is also used by those CMs who work at the BWI/BWV/Boardwalk restaurants & shops. Those who stay at the BWI & BWV will thank you for your consideration.