Monorail vs Ferry

[lisa cameron]

We arrive next weekend and are staying at Shades of Green so we can walk to the TTC. We know the monorail stop at the poly is closed. We plan to rope drop SDMT. Which is faster to get to MK? They start running around 7:15am? If so, we would aim to leave our room at 6:45am and be in line for temp checks by 7:00am.
I saw you tube reviews this last week that resort guests were getting dropped off before monorail or boat guest?

We had a breakfast reservation at The Wave to help get us closer but cancelled or when the park hours were extended.

Any other SDMT tips?

 

[MrsPrice]

You can walk to MK from Shades. We did this last month leisurely to see how it was and really enjoyed it. It would probably take about 30 min but then you are not wondering about the transportation.

 

[lisa cameron]

Yes, we have stayed at SOG before. Took us 15 min to walk but we are speed walkers .
More curious of current advantages/strategies to get to the gate quickly to rope drop SDMT. If not at the beginning of the line, seems to make more sense to skip it and do other rides first and then so SDMT in the afternoon?

 

[Cheburashka]

Which is faster to get to MK?

The monorail is faster than the ferry boat.

 

[Ed J]

If it’s your first trip Walt intended on you to see the Magic Kingdom for the first time from the boat. I recommend it. If you’ve been there before, depending on your timing walking will probably be faster.

 

[lisa cameron]

If it’s your first trip Walt intended on you to see the Magic Kingdom for the first time from the boat. I recommend it. If you’ve been there before, depending on your timing walking will probably be faster.

Thanks! Been there before. Plus, I was thinking we could at least enjoy our morning Starbucks on the walk since cannot drink or eat once in line or on the ferry or monorail. Coffee is important!