How to get to AKL from SSR for 8:15 am ADR?

disney-super-mom

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We have an 8:15 am ADR at Boma (at the AKL) for breakfast. The busses going to DTD don't start running until 8:30 am, so we can't go that route.

So, is a taxi cab the only choice we have to get there? If that's the case, how much do you think it will cost? How early would we have to leave SSR if going to AKL by cab? Do we have any other options?

Thanks. :sunny:
 
disney-super-mom said:
We have an 8:15 am ADR at Boma (at the AKL) for breakfast. The busses going to DTD don't start running until 8:30 am, so we can't go that route.

So, is a taxi cab the only choice we have to get there? If that's the case, how much do you think it will cost? How early would we have to leave SSR if going to AKL by cab? Do we have any other options?

Thanks. :sunny:
Taxi or rental car would be the best options.
 
Bus stop about 7 take first park bus that comes and then transfer to AKL bus at the park.
 
I remember reading somewhere that someone had a similar situation and the front desk called a taxi and it was covered by Disney because the buses were not running that early. I found that really hard to believe, but maybe it is a searchable thread. Otherwise, I would call a cab or rent a car, depending if you have other needs for a vehicle.
 

If you are definitely going to take the bus and not a cab, you could take the first park bus that comes and transfer to AK from there - you will minimize the wait time at your resort, but may have some wait time at the park you are transferring from.

Another option would be to hold out for the Animal Kingdom bus, since it will take you closest to your actual destination (and therefore least out of the way) and then transfer to AKL from there.

I do agree with byoung that you will probably want to be out there right at 7am to be sure you will be on time for your ADR. If you get to Animal Kingdom lodge early, I imagine it is a very interesting resort to explore in the morning.

My main concern on your behalf is that I have never done this exact trick and the busses for character breakfasts are said to start an hour before the first seating , while regular bus service doesn't start until 30 minutes before park opening - again, according to wdwinfo.com. This says to me that just because the busses are taking people to the theme park for character breakfasts, doesn't necessarily mean that they are picking people up at the parks until 30 minutes prior to park opening - does that make any sense or am I misinterpreting? It wouldn't be a problem if you were traveling at a peak time of year when the parks open early, early. However, if the park opens at 9 and the busses aren't picking up yet, it could be an issue for your ADR. Probably a question for the good people at the transportation forum, really!

Your safest, surest bet would be a cab, but if you do decide to try this bus trick that early in the morning, I would love to hear how it goes for you! :)

Sorry I have no guess on cost of a cab for you. I think it would be a good idea to be getting into the cab by 7:30, though. Better early than late to an ADR!
 
We took a cab from OKW to AKL and it was about $20. Like you, it was our only real option.
Have a great time!
 
My advice is to take a cab - who wants to start out the day stressing over getting to breakfast on time (and you will be stressing if you depend on Disney transportation to get ot the AKL early in the morning). Seems like it would be well worth the price of the cab!
 
Thanks for the replies. :thumbsup2

I'll think we'll take a cab. It's seems the least complicated and most reliable choice for us to get to AKL on time for our ADR.

Boy, that breakfast at Boma better be GOOD! :rolleyes: :goodvibes
 
















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