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[tarak]

Absolutely agree. we were visiting family in Florida before our Disney portion of the trip so we had a rental car. It was glorious walking straight to the car and going exactly where we wanted to go, when we wanted to go. I would have been so frustrated if we had to deal with some of the bus situations I’ve read here. We also splurged on preferred parking - that was amazing at the end of the day after 10+ hours in the park.

We took a trip to WDW last November and I decided to rent a car to avoid the buses. Hands down the best decision we made - we're going back in June and I'm renting a car again because I can't imagine not having one now. Having the freedom to leave and travel whenever and wherever we chose was worth the extra cost.

 

[maggnanimouse]

It is confusing because even the cast members aren’t clear of the rules. My sister and I had slushees in our hand as we got into line for MMRR and the cast member smiled and said, “You can drink those as long as you aren’t moving. As soon as you start moving again, you have to replace your mask”. I was actually quite shocked to hear that. So that may explain a little bit why people are eating/drinking in line as well as sitting on random benches without a mask.

I'm trying to picture how this would go in my head, and it's actually kind of funny.

 

[Disney0010]

Today was Epcot. We arrived at about 10:30 aboard the SkyLiner. We headed directly to TT. Waited about thirty minutes to ride. Waited five minutes for The Land. Next was Soarin. Sixty minute wait. Finished up the morning with a ride on SE. We had enough with the crowds, heat and dodging electric scooters. Will keep my mouth shut about some of the drivers. We headed back to the Riviera to grab lunch. Future World is a mess. I’m sure it will be nice once complete.

Again mask compliance seemed very good today. I saw a few CM’s remind people to either wear their mask correctly or put it back on. CM’s in Epcot seemed to ensure that everyone was following the proper protocol. Social distancing was much better here today than MK yesterday where it was non existent.

We headed back over to Epcot around 6:00. We had dinner reservations at Chefs de France at 8:00. They worked us in at 7:00 which we appreciated. Epcot was still very crowded and hot. After dinner we headed back to the hotel. Tomorrow is HS. Not sure how long we will stay.

 

[Disney0010]

What was the specific issue with the driver?

Rude. We had the same driver that afternoon from the MK back to the hotel. Same demeanor. Trying to shrug it off as he having to wear a mask all day and deal with people. Uber was just easier.

 

[DCLMP]

We took a trip to WDW last November and I decided to rent a car to avoid the buses. Hands down the best decision we made - we're going back in June and I'm renting a car again because I can't imagine not having one now. Having the freedom to leave and travel whenever and wherever we chose was worth the extra cost.

Were you able to get a car? I can't find one in August. I couldn't find one in California next month either. Rental car shortage is a nightmare.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

There's typically a barrier though while seated right? Plexiglass or something else?

In this case it was Big Thunder, so no plexiglass.

 

[720L]

I know this isn't a viable option for some folks, especially with the difficulty getting rental cars lately, but if you have a car, I HIGHLY recommend driving everywhere and skipping the buses. I've been driving to every park throughout the pandemic and it's quick and easy, with no waiting around for a bus to show up. And with reduced park capacity, there's plenty of parking available.

Now we had a car & decided the buses were better. (Last week) We were getting there before opening & noticed the buses get in before the cars waiting in line.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

Rope dropped today (5/12). Here now. 50th in line at 7DMT. Only rides that seem to be open from my perspective in Fantasyland is Carousel. They’re testing tea cups. 7DMT and Pooh still closed

 

[720L]

It is confusing because even the cast members aren’t clear of the rules. My sister and I had slushees in our hand as we got into line for MMRR and the cast member smiled and said, “You can drink those as long as you aren’t moving. As soon as you start moving again, you have to replace your mask”. I was actually quite shocked to hear that. So that may explain a little bit why people are eating/drinking in line as well as sitting on random benches without a mask.

I thought there was no eating/drinking in line at all? Although tons of people were doing it on our trip last week. I think compliance got worse after they announced they were going to stop temp taking.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

Kicked us out of line for technical issues. I’m a failure as a father and a Disney Dad

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Kicked us out of line for technical issues. I’m a failure as a father and a Disney Dad

What ride?

 

[Elle23]

Now we had a car & decided the buses were better. (Last week) We were getting there before opening & noticed the buses get in before the cars waiting in line.

We definitely had better luck at RD with the buses. There were a couple of times the entrance for the cars was still blocked but they let the buses in. We were the very first people at AK one day!

 

[Makmak]

I thought there was no eating/drinking in line at all? Although tons of people were doing it on our trip last week. I think compliance got worse after they announced they were going to stop temp taking.

We just got back and we saw many of the outside lines (before the actual regular “normal times” que) where people were eating and drinking but then told to finish their snack/drink before entering the regular que. Other lines like haunted mansion and pirates people were eating and drinking the whole way to the building itself. But then at lion king people were told they could not eat or drink in the line outside near the building but others further back were allowed. Last I heard the official rule was no eating and drinking in line but that enforcement changed to “it’s ok in the outside part as long as stationary” but that’s not the consistent rule as we saw people corrected for it. This caused many guests to become upset as they had previously been told they could do it. So what happens is you get people that are miserable because they are hungry/thirsty, then you have people eating an entire lunch and they are all right together waiting two hours for lion king.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

What ride?

Sorry 7DMT.

 

[Donnask8pro]

So... We will be staying S&D and hitting HS next Thursday. I will have a rental car but walking to HS. Hopping to MK. Bus or go back and get the car? Also, Monorail from MK to Epcot isn't running?? If not, best way back to Boardwalk area? Thanks everyone!

 

[scrappinginontario]

This is an FYI. Gas is hard to find in the state of Florida, and other states. Yesterday a state of emergency was declared in Florida. If you’re renting a car or drove to Disney please be aware of this. I’m sure there are posts on the transportation board.

Gas Buddy is a decent app to use. Last night the app was down when we were searching for gas. But came back up after we finally found some.

 

[William B]

So... We will be staying S&D and hitting HS next Thursday. I will have a rental car but walking to HS. Hopping to MK. Bus or go back and get the car? Also, Monorail from MK to Epcot isn't running?? If not, best way back to Boardwalk area? Thanks everyone!

I would definitely just hop the bus from HS to MK instead of taking the time to walk back to S&D and get the car, drive to MK, park and go in through the TTC. When we were there a few weeks back the busses between parks were at most 20 minutes apart. As for getting back to the boardwalk area from MK, I would just take the bus to Boardwalk Resort. We did this from the park as a means of easily getting back to the S&D from MK and not having to deal with getting to the S&D bus. It drops off right in front of the Boardwalk Resort and you can walk down the stairs to the Boardwalk.

 

[PrincessV]

Now we had a car & decided the buses were better. (Last week) We were getting there before opening & noticed the buses get in before the cars waiting in line.

Fair point. I don't do rope drop, so that's non-issue for me.

 

[SarahC97]

We go in two weeks. We have a rental car but I'm really wondering if going to MK would be better on the bus. I hate going through the TTC.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

We go in two weeks. We have a rental car but I'm really wondering if going to MK would be better on the bus. I hate going through the TTC.

IMO MK is always best via bus, while driving is a good option for the other parks.