Grand Floridain Walkway

[Matty B13]

It looks like they are building a security checkpoint at the end of it at MK by the boat ramp and monorail station.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Not 100% sure but I think you can go around the security if you are not going into the park.

They would have security at the GF check point when heading around past MK to CR and at the CR check point when heading back to GF. There's no exceptions.

 

[joyjoy]

So what time of day are y'all talking about having issues getting on the monorail at the Poly? We were just there for 10 days and never had a problem. Granted, we are not rope droppers so the earliest we were at security was probably 9:30 or 10 a.m. and we'd return after MK closed, but we never waited for anyone, anytime. Looking at the MK - GF walkway from the monorail, it looks long and hot, but that's just my uninformed opinion. A mgr at the Poly told me the Epcot line is not running because they simply do not have enough trains. With the very limited capacity per train car right now - they fill a train up fast, so... Anyway, interesting thread. I freaking love the monorail. But guess what? I LOVE THE SKYLINER EVEN MORE! And I agree with a PP - a walkway from AKL to AK makes so much sense. They could nature-fy it to make the transition from resort to park seamless.

 

[Matty B13]

So what time of day are y'all talking about having issues getting on the monorail at the Poly? We were just there for 10 days and never had a problem. Granted, we are not rope droppers so the earliest we were at security was probably 9:30 or 10 a.m. and we'd return after MK closed, but we never waited for anyone, anytime. Looking at the MK - GF walkway from the monorail, it looks long and hot, but that's just my uninformed opinion. A mgr at the Poly told me the Epcot line is not running because they simply do not have enough trains. With the very limited capacity per train car right now - they fill a train up fast, so... Anyway, interesting thread. I freaking love the monorail. But guess what? I LOVE THE SKYLINER EVEN MORE! And I agree with a PP - a walkway from AKL to AK makes so much sense. They could nature-fy it to make the transition from resort to park seamless.

Early morning for rope drop it is crazy and you can't get a ride on the monorail, or after fireworks and it's jammed at MK. It will be much easier and quicker to just walk from MK back to GF when it's done. Plus you won't have to worry about monorail break downs which were happening quite often. The walkway is about 1 mile long from VGF, so that isn't really that far, I do 2 miles every morning for exercise.

Also, the way attendance is right now, I wouldn't put count this as a regular time on monorail usage. Once attendance gets back to normal, things will get worse.

 

[Ms.Minnie]

So what time of day are y'all talking about having issues getting on the monorail at the Poly? We were just there for 10 days and never had a problem. Granted, we are not rope droppers so the earliest we were at security was probably 9:30 or 10 a.m. and we'd return after MK closed, but we never waited for anyone, anytime. Looking at the MK - GF walkway from the monorail, it looks long and hot, but that's just my uninformed opinion. A mgr at the Poly told me the Epcot line is not running because they simply do not have enough trains. With the very limited capacity per train car right now - they fill a train up fast, so... Anyway, interesting thread. I freaking love the monorail. But guess what? I LOVE THE SKYLINER EVEN MORE! And I agree with a PP - a walkway from AKL to AK makes so much sense. They could nature-fy it to make the transition from resort to park seamless.

I saw the problem with boarding the monorail at Poly and GF over the MLK holiday weekend. Not sure of the time but is was sometime in the morning. The parks are usually very busy during MLK holiday and I would imagine the problem may also exist during other peck times.

 

[js]

I like to walk. I would use this walkway even if I was staying at the Poly for MK.

 

[4luv2cdisney]

I like to walk. I would use this walkway even if I was staying at the Poly for MK.

Considering the same. Or a switch to BLT. I actually hate the monorail. lol

 

[Sandisw]

I am really happy about it because when my DH goes with me, he would rather walk...so it’s an option..and It will be nice when other tranportation is crowded.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

Things have been quiet about the GF walkway lately. Does anybody have recent intel on when they'll open it to guests for daily use? The NBA is gone and last pictures I saw showed that some lighting needed to be installed along some of the remaining path. I'm going to be there in a couple of weeks and really hoping to do the whole walk from CR to TTC. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

Here’s the latest info I have...

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...a-information-questions.3814628/post-62360685

 

[TyGuy]

My questions are a) will they allow runners to run along that pathway, it might be like Disney Springs where running isn't allowed and b) would runners have to go through the Contemporary/Grand Floridian MK security checkpoints everytime they make a loop?

The monorail resorts have always had such short jogging paths, it would be nice to have a path from Poly to BLT. Have to burn off those Dole Whips somehow!

Is it possible to run the Poly to BLT route early in the morning before the park opens? If I remember correctly, there is no gate at the BLT path security gate so is the entire walkway open prior to the bag check opening times?

 

[CarolMN]

I don't think so. At the MK, the GF path is funneled into the bag check shared with the boats and I doubt it is open or possible to pass much before an hour or so prior to park opening.

 

[Matty B13]

Now....... they need to add a walking path from AKV to AK. Who do I call to get that going????

 

[The Jackal]

Now....... they need to add a walking path from AKV to AK. Who do I call to get that going????

Webmaster Pete calls him Lex Luther, AKA Bob Chapek. Probably too much wildlife in the area for a path.

 

[Matty B13]

Webmaster Pete calls him Lex Luther, AKA Bob Chapek. Probably too much wildlife in the area for a path.

It's cheaper than a new skyliner.......

 

[SherylLC]

it feels wrong but it's only +50% longer from the Grand Floridian than the walk to the Contemporary; but the Polynesian is +160% ...

measured lobby entrance to Magic Kingdom entrance​

0.8 km (>15 ft) Contemporary to Magic Kingdom​

1.2 km (>35 ft) Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom​

2.1 km (at least a mile) Polynesian to Magic Kingdom (1.2 km + 0.9 km)​

with VGF being a bit south of the main Grand Floridian lobby, it would be a bit longer from there (+200 m); BLT is roughly the same as the Contemporary main lobby; PVB would be a toss-up depending on which building you're in but would generally be another +200 m

Contemporary to Magic Kingdom
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Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom
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Polynesian to Grand Floridian
add to above to get Polynesian to Magic Kingdom

What app is this? Fantastic!

 

[i<3riviera]

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[RebelScum]

The walkway opened on 11/20, from what I can tell

 

[SherylLC]

thanks! I used the measuring tool in Google Maps; go to google.com/maps and then go to where you want to measure and left click; a menu will appear and you can select "Measure Distance" to get started (see below)

you can also use Google Earth to do the same thing, either the online version or a version you can install on your computer or device

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Genius! There used to be one called walkjogrun.com which did same also elevation changes but it was taken down.

Thank you!

 

[sethschroeder]

Now....... they need to add a walking path from AKV to AK. Who do I call to get that going????

Not happening it would be like walking from BC to HS for Jambo and even further for Kidani.