Traveling between Sea World and WDW

[JenNel85]

Hi everyone! We're staying at a condo-style hotel for our 10 day trip this August, which is practically right across the street from Sea World.

I've been reading lots of travel tips as far as getting around the Orlando area, and I'm already pretty confused about which highways are especially congested, shortcuts to take, etc. The goal, of course, is to minimize our time in traffic and get to the WDW and the Universal parks in time for rope drop.

So, I was wondering if anybody had any tips or travel routes to get from the Sea World area to Disney in the least amount of time? And, all things considered, roughly what time would you advise we leave in the AM to arrive at the turnstiles of a WDW park by 8:30am or so?

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! THANKS!

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

The quickest way from Seaworld to Disney would be via I-4 ... it takes approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively you could take International Drive to Disney which would take slightly longer, mostly because of lights.

As for Seaworld to Universal - the best way would be via Universal Blvd which should take you about 20 minutes.

I would allow at least an hour to get from your hotel to the turnstiles.

 

[NJRRK]

I would allow at least an hour to get from your hotel to the turnstiles.

Add 15-20 minutes for the MK, since you have to park, take the tram, then the monorail or ferry.

 

[JenNel85]

Got it - this is a huge help. Thank you both!

 

[GoofyNewfie]

I live in a place with hardly any real traffic. I really expected Orlando to be a driver's nightmare, but it felt so easy to get around and traffic wasn't too bad at any time of the day.

My first two trips were with paper maps, this time I've got a GPS. I should be able to have a nap on the way this time.

 

[JenNel85]

I live in a place with hardly any real traffic. I really expected Orlando to be a driver's nightmare, but it felt so easy to get around and traffic wasn't too bad at any time of the day.

My first two trips were with paper maps, this time I've got a GPS. I should be able to have a nap on the way this time.

This is really good to hear!