Getting from the Swan to the Polynesian without going through Epcot?

[maryj11]

We will need to get from the Swan to the Polynesian without going through Epcot.
Is there a way to get to the monorail at Epcot and go to TTC? Path or bus?
We will not have a park ticket for that day.

 

[mousegear]

Bus MK and than monorail/boat to Poly would be your best option. Or take boat to DHS and than take bus to Poly.

 

[Lynne M]

Other than by taking a cab or Uber, there's no way to get to the Epcot monorail station from the Swan without entering Epcot. There are no paths to the front of the park, and there's no bus service to Epcot from the Swan or neighboring resorts.

 

[maryj11]

Other than by taking a cab or Uber, there's no way to get to the Epcot monorail station from the Swan without entering Epcot. There are no paths to the front of the park, and there's no bus service to Epcot from the Swan or neighboring resorts.

Ok thank you.

 

[maryj11]

Bus MK and than monorail/boat to Poly would be your best option. Or take boat to DHS and than take bus to Poly.

I guess we will just take the MK bus then monorail or boat.
Thanks.

 

[raddisneyfan]

Agree with pp, bus to MK, then resort monorail to Poly or boat.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

If you really want to use Disney transportation, your quickest way would be to boat or walk to DHS and then take a bus directly to Poly. Absolute quickest way is to take Uber. It will cost $5-$10.

 

[maryj11]

If you really want to use Disney transportation, your quickest way would be to boat or walk to DHS and then take a bus directly to Poly. Absolute quickest way is to take Uber. It will cost $5-$10.

Do you think that would be quicker than taking a bus to MK then getting on the boat or monorail?

 

[Kaytie]

Do you think that would be quicker than taking a bus to MK then getting on the boat or monorail?

Yes.
Swan-DHS 10-15 minutes
Wait for bus 0-20 minutes
Bus to Polynesian ~15 minutes

Swan-MK:
wait for bus 0-20 minutes
Bus to MK ~15 minutes
Monorail to Polynesian including walk to monorail and potential wait ~15 minutes
Launch/boat timing similar to monorail, but the dock is closer and only two stops ~15 minutes

Über/Lyft ~15 minutes

If you want to see if the shared ride service is worth spending the money - vs free transportation time - see rideguru.com. See the 'Shipping to Your Resort' thread pinned to the top of this forum.

 

[maxiesmom]

If you really want to use Disney transportation, your quickest way would be to boat or walk to DHS and then take a bus directly to Poly. Absolute quickest way is to take Uber. It will cost $5-$10.

Yes either of these!

 

[happymommy]

I would just take an Uber - it won't cost you more than $10 or so, and you won't waste so much time that way.

 

[Mutant]

Other than by taking a cab or Uber, there's no way to get to the Epcot monorail station from the Swan without entering Epcot. There are no paths to the front of the park, and there's no bus service to Epcot from the Swan or neighboring resorts.

Just want to add; unless things have changed since January, you will need to go through Epcot security to get on the monorail which can take quite a bit of time.

 

[DebbieB]

Other than by taking a cab or Uber, there's no way to get to the Epcot monorail station from the Swan without entering Epcot. There are no paths to the front of the park, and there's no bus service to Epcot from the Swan or neighboring resorts.

There is a way but it's a long way. There is a bus from DHS to the front of Epcot. I used it last October when I was going from DHS to ride Soarin right before park closing. Not advisable though, you would have to go through bag check at Epcot to get to the monorail.

 

[Kaytie]

Just want to add; unless things have changed since January, you will need to go through Epcot security to get on the monorail which can take quite a bit of time.

Do you mean by entering Epcot through the International Gateway? Then yes; but if they somehow - Über? - get to the front entrance to board the monorail, isn't security between the monorail and the tapstiles?

Oh, there is a way to take the monorail free: boat or walk to DHS, bus to front entrance of Epcot, monorail to MK, launch or monorail to Polynesian.

 

[tjmw2727]

Just want to add; unless things have changed since January, you will need to go through Epcot security to get on the monorail which can take quite a bit of time.

Not when you exit Epcot to take the monorail which is what the OP wants to do - but unfortunately can't do!

OP, walk or boat to Studios and bus to Poly, or bus to MK and monorail/boat to Poly. Or use Cab or Uber - and save the time and stress

 

[MichaelWill&Megan'sMom]

Walk to HS and take the bus there

 

[maryj11]

Walk to HS and take the bus there

Well it will be in August so it is going to be pretty hot.

 

[happymommy]

August? I'd Uber, Lyft or taxi. Why waste walking time?

 

[ahutton]

take boat to DHS and than take bus to Poly.

That would be my choice! Walk to boat to DHS and then take the Poly bus.

 

[MichaelWill&Megan'sMom]

Well it will be in August so it is going to be pretty hot.

We always go in the summer, and we always walk to Hollywood studios from BC with three kids. It's not that bad. If you're worried about the heat, you can take the boat.