How to get to MK early from Ft Wilderness?

[klam_chowder]

I'd like to arrive at MK around 7:15am to 7:30am for an 8am ADR. I read that the FW boats start half hour before park opening - MK opens at 9am that day - so the boats would start too late for this.

Is there another way to get to MK early? We were hoping to avoid driving as we'll be driving to all the other parks, and wanted to take advantage of the boat ride to MK.

Never driven to MK before...I understand that after parking, we'll then be transported by tram to the TTC, where we catch either a monorail or ferry to MK's entrance: is it better/faster for 2 adults to catch the monorail or ferry?

Any insights much appreciated!

cheers,

 

[joelkfla]

Boats from FtW to CR & WL start at 6:45. Take the boat to the CR & walk to the MK; it's a little over half a mile, so figure 10-15 minutes walk. You could also take the Monorail from CR to MK, but including wait time it's likely to take 5-10 minutes longer.

Ask the bus driver on the bus from your campsite to the Settlement. If it's early enough, they may have time to drop you at TTC or MK. Also, if your campsite is on the Yellow bus route, you could stay on the bus to WL (next stop after Settlement); I think the bus from WL to MK will be running at that hour (if it's not, you could still take the boat from WL to CR and walk to MK.)

From TTC to MK, the Resort Monorail is likely to be your only option at that hour. The Express Monorail & the Ferryboat usually start 30 to 60 minutes before park open.

 

[klam_chowder]

Thx a mint, joelkfla - what spectacularly useful and detailed info...much appreciated!

First time staying at the Ft - your info makes it so much easier - looks like we're all set now!

cheers,