Illuminations Cruise back to Poly?

[Bildmouse]

We have an Illuminations Cruise booked for our Easter trip. I believe it is leaving from Y/BC (need to double check). What is the easiest way to get back to the Poly afterwards? Will we be able to get back through Epcot or will gates be closed? Do busses from Boardwalk go to Poly or TTC? We won't have a car so that is not an option. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[CarolMN]

I don't think you will be able to walk back through EPCOT. The CMs usually will not allow people back into the park after Illuminations. You might try, though (if you don't mind walking against the crowds leaving the International Gateway). You might get lucky. If not, walk back to the BC or BW and choose one of these options:

From the YC/BC back to the Poly you can either take a bus to DD/PI and transfer there to the Poly bus or you can take a cab. A cab will cost about $10-$15, including tip.

If you end up at the BW, you have the same options. If it were me, I'd ask the driver to drop us off at the BW (ours was happy to do that), enjoy the BW activites for awhile and then take a cab back to the Poly.

Enjoy the cruise!

 

[SamanthaL]

We took a cab back to the OKW. It is the best and quickest option. I hope you get Derrell as your cruise driver. He was the best!!