HIFS & peak travel times

[CDisney]

For those who have stayed at HIFS, how was the traffic during peak travel times to and from the parks?

 

[tink2dw]

Easy as pie!! Traffic is good!! You are just one mile from the WDW gate that enters on to Epcot Road!

Just get good Directions for the return trip as you have the choose of 3 immedate exits,2 onto toll rodes!![we always followed a HIFS shuttle back[by chance!!]

 

[verycool]

Traffic not a problem. You will be surprised to see how close you are to Disney. 10-15 minutes at the most. Not bad at all.

 

[Claudine]

Traffic was not a problem for us at all. You are at the parks in a matter of minutes. The only problem we had was going back to the hotel somehow we always ended up coming out of WDW from a different exit and it would take a few mintues longer to get back but I think that was just us.

 

[CDisney]

Thanks for the feedback on traffic. Now, my only concern is getting the kids away from this hotel so we can see Disney's attractions. With the pool, playground and miniature golf, they won't want to leave.

 

[mbkbdad]

Just came back last Tuesday from a stay at HIFS. Traffic from the hotel into WDW on route 536 was extremely light every day we went to the parks. It took us about 10 to 15 minutes to reach all areas.

When leaving WDW follow signs to Downtown Disney. You will eventually see signs for Route 536 East. Follow the signs to this road which passes right past the hotel.

 

[JackCV]

To CDisney:
Perhaps taking a few days off from the parks is not a bad idea. Don't forget, the Disney passes you purchase in advance (3-day/4-day/5-day, etc), don't expire. If you only use 1 day, you still can use the passes, even 15 years later! But only valid at parks that were "available" at time of purchase! What an investment that is! Especially if the children are very young; needing naps, etc.

HIFS is a great hotel for families (hence the name!), with young kids. But if your "kids" are older (teens), there might be way too many "children" for your family. Try another suite property in the area.

Enjoy!