To answer the question about participating if you are staying at another resort, they do not advertise it at other hotels, but I am sure if you show up at the time that they have it, it should be ok since it is a free program, and no where does it say only for guests of the Polynesian or the Wilderness Lodge. To answer the question about making it to the WL after an 8am brkfst at the Cape May Cafe, I think you should be able to make it, if you have your own car. I am not sure if you are using Disney transportation, if you would be able to make it in time, since you would probably have to take a bus to the transportation center, and then get a bus there to the WL. That could take a while. If that is the case, you may be better off going to the 11am at the Polynesian to insure that you have enough time.