Some quick Transport questions from an Aussie newbie?

[Ms. Shuttergirl]

Hi everyone. I just have a few questions, I hope you experienced WDW people can help. This is my families first time at WDW and I'm trying to plan the transport side of things as much as possible so I would appreciate your help:-

1. How long will it take to get from MCO via ME to WL at approx. 6.30pm at night?

2. Where do you go at WL to catch the boat to MK?

3. Is it best to catch the boat at the end of the evening from MK back to WL or would the bus be the quicker option, in relation to crowds?

4. If we are going to EMH at MK, is the boat going to be running that early?

5. Where in MK do we go to catch the Monorail to the Contemporary?

6. How much time should we allow to catch the Monorail to the Contemporary if we have a 1.30pm ADR at Chef Mickey's?

7. Can we catch the boat back to WL from the Contemporary, or does it need to be a double bus combo?

8. We are doing a split stay, 5 nights at WL, then 6 nights at POP. Will the CM's at WL organise to transport our luggage over to POP or will we need to somehow get it over there?

9. How long does it take to walk from Flying Fish at Boardwalk to the International entry at Epcot?

10. I'm interested in finding out more about the Epcot resorts for a possible future stay. Can anyone tell me how convenient that is to the other parks?

11. How long will it take us in a cab from POP to Islands of Adventure at Universal?

12. What is the best way to get from the POLY to Epcot? How long does the bus take? Would it be best to catch a cab?

13. What is the best way to get from AKL to AK? Can we walk or do we need to take a bus?

14. How much time should we allow from ME pick up to MCO for our return international flight? Is it 3 hours?

I think that is all of my questions, I thank everyone in advance for any help.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

1. estimate 1 hour
2. Head to the lake ... you can't miss the launch
3. Take the boat (for sure)
4. Boat will be running ... no problems there
5. You leave boat head to MK, but take a left before you get there. Lots of signs ... it will be very obvious where you go.
6. I would allow 30 minutes to get there in advance, but it may take you just 5 minutes. Note: you could walk there in 5 minutes.
7. Blue Flag Launch - This boat runs from Ft. Wilderness and the Wilderness Lodge to the Contemporary Resort.
8. CM's should handle this
9. 5 to 10 minutes depending on how you walk.
10. Defer to others on this, but looks fine to me.
11. 20 minutes (approx 20kms)
12. My guess : monorail to ticket centre, then bus. (Or simply take the bus from Poly)
13. 1 bus, fast and simple. distance not walkable in my opinion
14. I believe that 4 hours is the international time.

Boat info ... see http://www.wdwinfo.com/transportation/water.htm

 

[Ms. Shuttergirl]

Thanks so much for the reply. That is really helpful.