Morning transportation to DTD

[Simba's Mom]

I know DTD stores open at 9:30. I'm thinking of shopping in the morning so that I avoid the crowds later in the day. But does transportation to DTD from the resorts start up (and do buses come regularly) in the morning (say, at least by 10:00). I'm assuming the buses from the resort go directly to DTD. What about from the parks? I was thinking of possibly taking the bus from a theme park to OKW, then walking over if the weather's nice (I'll be solo so can go at my own speed). Otherwise, do the buses from theme parks to DTD all involve transferring at TTC? Trying to figure out the most direct route in the morning.

 

[Andrew Bichard]

Downtown Disney buses were always running in the morning when I wanted to go shopping. The Downtown buses (at least those from the Boardwalk) always stopped off at Typhoon Lagoon on the way there & back until the water park closed.

I don't believe there are any direct buses from Downtown Disney to any of the theme parks - you have to change at one of the resorts. (Disney doesn't want to encourage people to park at Downtown Disney when spending the day at one of the parks)

Andrew

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Downtown Disney buses start service at 8:30am. They run between DTD area and the resorts. No theme park service. To go from a theme park to DTD, one would need to transfer at a Resort. Old Key West usually makes a good transfer point.

AS for routing, prior to Noon, buses stop at Typhoon Lagoon, Marketplace, and Pleasure Island. After noon, Marketplace, PI, Typhoon.