woodardfamily 0 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Heading up to the Fort for the first time next month...I noticed when my family and I were there last weekend that the FW directional signs take you through the MK parking turnstiles. Is that the way most folks go? Seems to me that the preferred way towing a large trailer would be to take Bonnet Creek Pkwy to Vista Blvd. Suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 The issue with that route is the hard right turn to get into the Fort guard shack. It is close to a 180 degree turn. I prefer to go through the MK booths just for the visual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I broke out TCD's purple crayon the illustrate the tight turn. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 My son has no problem with that turn with his 35' 5th wheel and crew cab truck. It is a very wide road you are turning into. It is easier than going through the main narrow gates and having to get over to the very right lane in a short distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 That brings up another question. Has anyone tried using the back gate with their Magic Bands before going to the check in booths? Perhaps with online checkin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 The issue with that route is the hard right turn to get into the Fort guard shack. It is close to a 180 degree turn. I prefer to go through the MK booths just for the visual. Ditto. For us that turn is problematic unless we swing super wide into the oncoming traffic lane. (33' TT behind a Ford Excursion) We don't find the MK turnstiles a problem. I think they're wider than some of toll booths we come through along 95. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 That brings up another question. Has anyone tried using the back gate with their Magic Bands before going to the check in booths? Perhaps with online checkin? Do you mean go through the back gate, park in the overflow lot and check in at the Outpost building? May be easier, especially if there is a line of campers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I always come in threw the main magic kingdom gate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Do you mean go through the back gate, park in the overflow lot and check in at the Outpost building? May be easier, especially if there is a line of campers. It wouldn't be very magical to pull up to that gate and find out that your MB doesn't work. Especially if there's a bus pulled up behind you. TCD djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 My son has no problem with that turn with his 35' 5th wheel and crew cab truck. It is a very wide road you are turning into. It is easier than going through the main narrow gates and having to get over to the very right lane in a short distance. If you stay to the right as you approach the booths, you only have to deal with the bus lane when you take the right turn to the Fort. We hadn't been thru the toll booths for years until we got the PUP. We always came in the back way to the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Coming in via the 429 route, we always come through the main entrance and make the right turn across the bus lane....37 foot MH, 12 foot trailer, sometimes a van. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WalkerFiend 22 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 We're about 56 feet long camper and truck. Both times we've went through the main gate, mostly for the "visual" for the kids benefit (all of us kids!) :) I think that 180 turn coming the other way is easily doable with a little caution and a wide swing though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Another vote for main entrance, I want to get the big welcome when pulling in :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm not crazy about the narrow parking plaza, but the magic-factor usually wins out. Just stay in the rightmost open lane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 60 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 We always to through the main gate. I like the warm and fuzzy feeling of going through the gates!!!! Yes, some people think I'm nuts!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 We always to through the main gate. I like the warm and fuzzy feeling of going through the gates!!!! Yes, some people think I'm nuts!!!!!I with you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodardfamily 0 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Great advice from both sides. Guess I'll flip a coin to decide our route...although I am quite sure that the kids would love going through the gate. Kinda funny though, in our 20+ trips over the last several years, I have never recalled seeing any RV's going through the gate. I have seen them parked in the MK lot, so they had to come through there. Here is another question...how many of ya'll take the 417 toll route to bypass Orlando downtown (we already have Sunpass) or do you still prefer to take I-4 all the way? We will be traveling to FW on a Sunday afternoon and I am thinking of driving straight through. Although it has been my experience though that I-4 can be very busy at any time on any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 how many of ya'll take the 417 toll route to bypass Orlando downtown (we already have Sunpass) or do you still prefer to take I-4 all the way? As long as we're not coming through Orlando at rush hour we go I-4 all the way. When we drove down in April we kept tabs on Google Maps and it was showing clear sailing right through, so we stayed on I-4. Now that's a handy app! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 With the construction ramping up on I-4, I would take 417. I avoid I-4 driving to work every day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 You could do 417 to the Beachline (528) toll. That drops you back on I-4 around SeaWorld. Unless there's an accident it's usually pretty clear from there to Disney. It just seems like 417 goes out of the way after it crosses the Beachline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I did the main gate this time for the "wow" factor of getting to Disney (though, the "Walt Disney World" sign was probably sufficient for the kids). I think I'll pass it next time- with the dually and wide trailer- I felt really cramped in the lane I was in. I've chuckled at the idea of just straddling 2 lanes and the cement barrier next time. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodardfamily 0 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 You could do 417 to the Beachline (528) toll. That drops you back on I-4 around SeaWorld. Unless there's an accident it's usually pretty clear from there to Disney. It just seems like 417 goes out of the way after it crosses the Beachline. A while back, I used the path tool on Google Earth to determine the difference in mileage of I-4 and 417 from Sanford to the World Center Dr. exit. It was only a 15 mile difference....I know that sounds like alot, but I have sat still in traffic on I-4 long enough to go 30 miles sometimes! Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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