Start Time Suggestions in July?

[rpmaill]

Hi all.

So im so out of touch with what to do here and am scrambling thru posts to figure it out, BUT if someone has 5 mins and can offer suggestions on this, id appreciate it!

Staying at All Star Sports July 11 to 14.
I will have my own car but I was told the best way to rope drop is using the shuttles.

So if so, what times should I be getting on the bus at All Star? Any extra tips?

Day 1 Epcot
Day 2 MK
Day 3 Hollywood
Day 4 Animal

Thanks!

 

[CarolynFH]

If you want to be near the front of the pack of resort guests going for early entry, it’s recommended that you be at the bus stop 90 minutes before ETPE time. For example, park opens at 9 for everyone, at 8:30 for resort guests, be at bus stop at 7:00 AM so you can be on the first bus (which will probably come around 7:30). Yes, really! Thousands of other guests are going too!

 

[scrappinginontario]

The rule of thumb is to arrive at your resort bus stop 90 mins before ETPE begins.

This thread may be helpful too: Everything Early Theme Park Entry.

 

[nursejackie]

I wouldn't say getting the bus is faster than travelling by car, the only exception may be Magic Kingdom as you can avoid the TTC. We always drive now and rope drop every day. It's too frustrating waiting at bus stops for all the park buses to turn up except the one you want.

 

[TheSouthernBelle]

I agree with nursejackie, the buses leave room for error if you're goal is to be in parks and at the front of the pack. If I need/want to be anywhere by a certain time in WDW, I uber/lyft or now that it's back, I'd do a minnie van for MK so you bypass TTC.

If ride share is not in the cards, then the bus to AK, EP and DHS are your best bets and bus to MK.

 

[rpmaill]

I wouldn't say getting the bus is faster than travelling by car, the only exception may be Magic Kingdom as you can avoid the TTC. We always drive now and rope drop every day. It's too frustrating waiting at bus stops for all the park buses to turn up except the one you want.

So what times do the lots open when you erive? I read that the busses are dropping off when the lots are just opening.