Seeking advice for getting to ADR before RD @ MK when staying off park

[IAtoFL4WDW]

This summer we arrived early to the ticketing center (via the parking lot, obviously) because we stay off property only to find that the direct monorail line and the ferry didn't start running until an hour before park opening. Our ADR was at 8:05 for a 9AM opening. We hoped on the monorail line that ran through the resorts first and then to MK. It stops periodically for a LONG TIME. Does anyone know how early that line starts running before opening or have other advice about how to get to the park earlier than an hour so we might enjoy our jaunt back to BOG?

 

[Alesia]

The resort monorail starts running at 7:00am.

 

[IAtoFL4WDW]

Thank you. The resort monorail stops at the ticketing center, right? because the website says the resort monorail only runs an hour early, too.

 

[maxiesmom]

Taxi to the Contemporary, and then walk to the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Alesia]

Thank you. The resort monorail stops at the ticketing center, right? because the website says the resort monorail only runs an hour early, too.

Yes.

Never trust anything you read on the website.

 

[goofy4tink]

Valet park at the Contemporary. You're paying to park at the TTC anyway....valet at CR and walk to the MK. The walk is under 10 mins.
The resort monorail starts running at 7:00. You can always walk to the Polynesian and hop on there if, for some reason the monorail doesn't stop at the TTC.

 

[IAtoFL4WDW]

I have to consider the Contemporary idea. We have APs this year so TTC parking would be free...

 

[wdwrich]

I have to consider the Contemporary idea. We have APs this year so TTC parking would be free...

In that case, I would park at the TTC and walk next door to the Poly to get the monorail (just in case it isn't stopping at the TTC that early).

 

[goofy4tink]

In that case, I would park at the TTC and walk next door to the Poly to get the monorail (just in case it isn't stopping at the TTC that early).

This.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Remember the parking at the Contempory is reserved for guest staying there and guest with ADR since the parking lot is smaller. The only way you will be able to park at the Contempory is if you valet park. So as others have also mentioned it would be best to park at TTC and walk to the Poly to catch the monorail.