When should we take the boats?

[JJsmama]

We'll be there next week. We'll be staying at ASM. Which routes are the best to take the boats instead of the buses or monorails. Kids would think it was neat at least once.

We'll be doing all parks and 'hopping.' Or should we skip the boats altogether?

Thanks

 

[Jillpie]

It really just depends on where you are going. If you are planning a dinner at the monorail resorts, then by all means, take a bus to the MK from the AS and then hop a boat instead of the monorail. Its just a nice and relaxing way to go. If you are going to Hoop de doo or anything at Ft. Wilderness, do the same. Enjoy!

 

[crisi]

You will have no reason to get on a boat, but if you want to:

Take a bus to the TTC and ride the ferry across Bay Lake to get to the MK instead of the monorail.

or park hop to Epcot from MK by taking the ferry and then the monorail

(The MK ferry is huge, but is often faster than the monorail).

Take the boat between Epcot and MGM. Its a slow boat, but its a nice ride and you'll get a peek at the Epcot area resorts. The fastest way between MGM and Epcot is to walk (it is quite a hike, about a mile, but the boats make a lot of stops and the bus has to go the long way around), but if you are near the International Gateway, taking a boat is better than walking to the front of the park for a bus.

Take the resort boats around Bay Lake. If you want to eat at Whispering Canyon or Trails End, this is a great way to get there from the MK.

Go for a ride on the Steamship at the MK.

You may want to note that the Friendship Boats from MGM to Epcot, the big Ferry, and the Resort Ferrys are three very different kind of boats. I think the resort ferrys are the most fun, but they will also be the most out of your way unless you need to visit a MK resort.

 

[BCV23]

You could also take the small resort launch around Seven Seas Lagoon. These boats make a circuit from MK to the Grand Floridian to the Polynesian and back to the Magic Kingdom. A fun way to get to lunch or dinner at one of those resorts.

We love the boats in the MK area.

 

[dgaston]

And I know someone has mentioned it already, but depending on the ages of your party, a trip to FW and the petting zoo and barn, and Trail's End Buffeteria might be a terrific MK break!