Sneak Routes from Wyndham Orlando to WDW

[Shifletjl]

I am compiling a list of the "best" driving routes from our hotel, Wyndam Orlando Resort, to WDW. I understand the hotel is located just south of Sand Lake on International Drive.

1. How difficult is it to take I-Drive south from the Wyndam?

2. What about avoiding the I-4 all together. What is the best route without taking the highway?

Your recommendations are appreciated.

Jen

First WDW Trip June '05

 

[spiceycat]

I tried both - believe me I4 is the better route.

that part of ID is always crowded - lots and lots of traffic.

but you can get to WDW using ID - it take about 3 times longer than I4.

 

[Motherfletcher]

The intersection of Sandlake and I-drive will most likely fail during AM peak hours for westbound movements and you will have to sit through 2 signal cycles. Be prepared upon crossing I-drive to be in the right lane and proceed under the overpass on the right side of the raised concrete median and your signage will be for I-4 West (Tampa).

 

[Shifletjl]

Since the intersection of Sand Lake and I-Drive is so terrible. What if I turned East onto Sand Lake from I-Drive then went South on Universal Blvd. to Beeline Exp. and entered I-4 on that interchange.

Is it easier to East onto Sand Lake from I-Dive than West toward I-4?

I know....I'm stuck in the thick of it, but if we could avoid some of the bottlenecks it would save on the Tylenol, you know.

Jen
(trying to make the best of a difficult location )

 

[spiceycat]

no the traffic is pretty bad in the entire area.

besides you are only 2 blocks from I4 - I think that is the best bid.

 

[Motherfletcher]

Since the intersection of Sand Lake and I-Drive is so terrible. What if I turned East onto Sand Lake from I-Drive then went South on Universal Blvd. to Beeline Exp. and entered I-4 on that interchange.

I asked a very similar question of the valets at Peabody and they huddled and still suggested the Sandlake and I-4 interchange.

 

[Shifletjl]

Thanks for the information. Wish me luck! Maybe we will get lucky....probably not. But at least we will not be surprised.

Jen