Walking to HS From Beach Club

[gharter]

When we walk from Boardwalk to HS, its under 15 minutes, so maybe 20 minutes at the most. Its a very nice walk. Very flat except for the bridges.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Just for reference, a lot of the pic above of the former special events bus loop is now a construction zone for the future IG Skyliner station.

Photo courtesy of Twitter / @bioreconstruct (https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/987442645717999616?s=21)

 

[Robo]

Just for reference, a lot of the pic above of the former special events bus loop is now a construction zone for the future IG Skyliner station.

Photo courtesy of Twitter / @bioreconstruct (https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/987442645717999616?s=21)

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Yup. I mentioned that when I showed the map in post #20
in the other recent thread about this exact same subject.

But, they still need to bring in (and take out) the high-dollar party-goers for IllumiNations.
If not exactly there, I figure that they have a bus terminal area somewhere not too far away.

 

[kandb]

We are staying at BWI in August, have stayed at BC and YC in the past, HOWEVER, we go in August and walking extra is not on our list of fun things to do. Walking in the heat that feels like a sauna and humidity is just not too fun.

 

[horse11]

I'm going to go against the grain and say I hate that walk. It's the longest 20 min of your trip. I don't know what it is about it, but it goes on and on and on and on. I swear they move the park while I'm walking! And on the way back, after a day at HS, well, that mile becomes about 5 miles.
I have no problems at all with the walk from MK to CR or the walk from IG to BW but never do the walk from BW to HS. The boats are faster without question. We usually take it to Swan/Dolphin and hop off and walk from there.

With the friendship boats not in operation to HS would they still be available to take you to the Swan/Dolphin?

 

[IndyToThere]

Walking to HS isn't too bad if you're not already tired. Walking back after a long day or night at the park can be tiring however and have you wanting to use the boat or bus.

 

[jods]

I was hoping there could be a bus from DHS to IG.

Side story, some years ago we were waiting for a boat at IG to go to DHS. Wait seemed really long. A family start talking among themselves that that are going to miss their ADR at ....wait for it......Cape May. At that moment, about a dozen people told them, IT'S RIGHT THERE. YOU CAN WALK IN 5 MIN. They had no idea.

Ha! My dh was so tired once (had a bad knee, was waiting on surgery) and he made us take the boat to BC for our Cape May dinner. So much longer!

 

[Dan Murphy]

With the friendship boats not in operation to HS would they still be available to take you to the Swan/Dolphin?

Yes. That would be the termination point with a turn around heading back.

Ha! My dh was so tired once (had a bad knee, was waiting on surgery) and he made us take the boat to BC for our Cape May dinner. So much longer!

That is tired!!!!!

 

[tex1989]

Maybe I missed it or maybe it was not said but what is the time frame for the closing?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Maybe I missed it or maybe it was not said but what is the time frame for the closing?

May 7th.

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transporta...llywood-studios-closing-for-refurbishment.htm


Kenny indicates about 6 weeks.

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2018/...os-friendship-boats-to-undergo-refurbishment/

 

[tex1989]

Thanks Dan! We leave May 19th so it will affect our trip.

 

[AngiTN]

With the friendship boats not in operation to HS would they still be available to take you to the Swan/Dolphin?

Yes. That would be the termination point with a turn around heading back.

No, they will not be in this case. I was just mentioning in general, not for a replacement for this particular discussion. Sorry for the confusion.
But the boats can't get from HS to any resort at all, as they can not go under the bridge period. So that means Swan/Dolphin, BC/YC and BWI docks are cut off.

 

[Dan Murphy]

No, they will not be in this case. I was just mentioning in general, not for a replacement for this particular discussion. Sorry for the confusion.
But the boats can't get from HS to any resort at all, as they can not go under the bridge period. So that means Swan/Dolphin, BC/YC and BWI docks are cut off.

I took the question as to whether the boats will run from Epcot>BW>Y&BC>S/D, and back. Yes, no Friendships will go to or come from the HS segment.

 

[AngiTN]

I took the question as to whether the boats will run from Epcot>BW>Y&BC>S/D, and back. Yes, no Friendships will go to or come from the HS segment.

Oh, ok. I think when PP asked if the boats where not in operation to HS it was about going from Swan/Dolphin to HS. But I may be wrong.
Otherwise, you have it right, they can travel freely around the lake on the Epcot side of the bridge so all the resorts are accessible from Epcot.

 

[horse11]

No, they will not be in this case. I was just mentioning in general, not for a replacement for this particular discussion. Sorry for the confusion.
But the boats can't get from HS to any resort at all, as they can not go under the bridge period. So that means Swan/Dolphin, BC/YC and BWI docks are cut off.

BOOOOO was hoping so lol!!

 

[horse11]

Oh, ok. I think when PP asked if the boats where not in operation to HS it was about going from Swan/Dolphin to HS. But I may be wrong.
Otherwise, you have it right, they can travel freely around the lake on the Epcot side of the bridge so all the resorts are accessible from Epcot.

Oh wait so I COULD take the boat from Beach club to the Swan Or Dolphin ? if that is the case it might be worth doing to cut the walk down at least a little bit.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Oh wait so I COULD take the boat from Beach club to the Swan Or Dolphin ? if that is the case it might be worth doing to cut the walk down at least a little bit.

Yes, and walk from the Swan to the Studios, but you could also take a bus from the Beach Club directly to the Studios.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Oh wait so I COULD take the boat from Beach club to the Swan Or Dolphin ? if that is the case it might be worth doing to cut the walk down at least a little bit.

The least walking, if involving the boats from BC, would be to take BC to BW. But that would be little savings. Going to the Swan and then walking to HS is a bit more walking than walking from the BW.

 

[horse11]

Yes, and walk from the Swan to the Studios, but you could also take a bus from the Beach Club directly to the Studios.

I would rather not take the bus if I can help it even if it is quicker. i would rather have scenery but do not want to tire the kids out.

 

[horse11]

The least walking, if involving the boats from BC, would be to take BC to BW. But that would be little savings. Going to the Swan and then walking to HS is a bit more walking than walking from the BW.[/QUOT

The least walking, if involving the boats from BC, would be to take BC to BW. But that would be little savings. Going to the Swan and then walking to HS is a bit more walking than walking from the BW.

Guess I better look at a map to see exactly how to get there.