slo’s FRIDAY 6/27 poll - WDW Transportation 🚌🚝🚠🛥️

[disneychrista]

I haven’t been to WDW in nearly a quarter century. When we went we took a limo from the airport, went on the monorail, took the buses, and I think the fairy. The skyliner probably wasn’t even thought of at that point.

What is watercraft? Isn’t the fairy a watercraft?

 

[Kae]

I love the Ferry.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

Yes, I've been to WDW and YES I've used every mode of transportation including a renter car and using a "taxi". ( long before Uber and Lyft and Minnie taxis)
I'm not a huge fan of the skyliner simply because I don't like many areas where I could get "stuck" for hours!
My fav choice is WDW buses, then the monorail, then the boats. I actually enjoy sitting back ( LOL lucky if you can sit!) and letting someone else transport me!

 

[soccerdad72]

All of them at some point, although I don't think I've been on the MK Ferry since I was a kid. It seems like the least efficient transportation mode on property (especially given the alternatives these days).

We rented a car for the first time last trip (first time staying off-site) so that was our first experience with WDW parking lots. Not a fan.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

I’ve used all transportation modes except the skyliner, but I hope to some day.

 

[Jasper&Bowie]

I've used them all and love them. Husband will not use the busses and I'm not really sure why.

 

[MGMmjl]

I've used all the transportation, using watercraft for the first time last year (from Port Orleans to Disney Springs), and doing the Skyliner for the first time. We have stayed at the All-Star resorts quite a few times, so we have used buses the most.

 

[AppleDumpling]

Last visit was before the skyliner opened, but have used all other modes of transportation. Only rented a car when we stayed off-site, and on one longer trip with some non-Disney days (Universal, Kennedy Space Center, etc.)

 

[Dan Murphy]

I've used them all other than the Skyliner. It was not complete as of my last trip, 8 years ago. I always had a car rental up through my last 3 visits. I used it mostly for a day trip to USF/IoA, trips to AK and DtD and transportation to and from MCO. Staying at the Swan took care of Epcot and MGM, and Disney transportation is the best to MK. The last 3 trips, with Natalie and her 2 boys, limo from and to MCO, all Disney transportation while onsite and no USF/IoA trip.

I do think that their provided transportation is great. And the coordination of everything is amazing.

 

[Kitty 34]

I've used them all. Loved the boats from the Swan/Dolphin and of course the monorail the best.

Learned over the years to get a rental car.

 

[CynBeth]

We have taken all modes mentioned.

 

[tvguy]

You left out the mode of transportation we enjoyed the most. The Express Bus Service that operated for just 8 months in 2017. Cost $30 per person extra for a week's access. With the service you only had to go thru security at the first park you entered for the day. They had pickup points in every park and the bus made the loop of all the parks, taking you thru back stage areas to get to other parks without having to go thru security again. The buses were mostly empty, so clearly it either wasn't publicized a lot or popular.
Glad we went to WDW once, but we won't be back. Even with the Express bus the parks are too far apart. We are Disneyland lovers with park hopper tickets we spend all day going back and forth. Very handy for timing your water rides in both parks. We got a Fast pass for Splash Mountain in Disneyland and Grizzly River Run in California Adventure back to back. Staying at the Grand Californian we were able to change into our "wet ride" clothes, walk into CA, cross over to DL, ride Splash Mountain, cross over to CA and ride Grizzly River Run, go back to the Grand Californian, change back into dry clothing, and be back in the parks in 45 minutes.

 

[_19disnA]

Skyliner was still under construction during our last Disney trip, so have never used that. I think most people who have complaints about Disney transportation dislike waiting and think it should be their personal valet to instantly get them from one place to the next. I view it as more of an example of mass transportation. We also generally rent a car when at Disney since it makes it more convenient to go to an offsite restaurant or shopping. Online taxis can quickly get costly if you decide to make several trips in addition to the convenience of having your own vehicle.

I view Disney transportation much the same as waiting in line at one of the parks. LOTS of people visit Disney and likely there are MANY others wanting to get to the same place you want to go.