Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 This diagram makes it crystal clear which bus to take.It's not an official WDW Transportation document. It's a sad attempt by some guy, Arthur Dewolf, who became a transportation expert probably because he'd been to WDW a couple of dozen times.Nice try, but no cigar Artie.The correct diagram would be much, much, more complicated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 that hurts my head...It's easy... Bus to EPCOT, AK, DHS and DTD. Boat to Contemporary and MK. Bus from any park to a resort.... I can muddle my way thru the rest... I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ooooooh, it's so pretty with all those colored lines. Props to Arthur for just getting this together, even if it's not quite complete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Who needs a map? There are about a billion CM's to ask. Sure, you might get a wrong answer now and then, but that only adds interest to the vacation experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's easy... Bus to EPCOT, AK, DHS and DTD. Boat to Contemporary and MK. Bus from any park to a resort.It's even easier than that. Drive everywhere except MK, but I wouldn't take the boat. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's even easier than that. Drive everywhere except MK, but I wouldn't take the boat.Not Epcot. There is simply too much to drink there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's based on Harry Beck's London Tube Map. Not sure why anyone would need it. It wouldn't help me drive and if I take a bus, I just look at the sign on the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's even easier than that. Drive everywhere except MK, but I wouldn't take the boat.If I can't drive to MK, can't to the bus, and now no boat. Any suggestions on how to get there? :rofl3: :rofl3: :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Mo... I don't know how to repel and I can't see landing that thing at MK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 yellow bus to last stop - WL - then MK bus is fastest... but that blimp would be much more fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 If I can't drive to MK, can't to the bus, and now no boat. Any suggestions on how to get there? Drive to the WL and take the bus to MK from there.It will take an average of 25 minutes, don't doubt me, from your site to MK as compared to a total of 45 minutes by boat.This works only because due to operational needs, buses are dispatched to the WL from MK much more frequently than just about any other bus on property. AK to AKL being the other one.The other way is to drive and park at the CR and walk over to MK. This is trickier because sometimes Security is stricter at the CR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 yellow bus to last stop - WL - then MK bus is fastest... but that blimp would be much more fun.Nope, time to walk to the bus stop, bus wait time, bus ride to WL, is more than the 8 minute drive to the WL.But I agree, the blimp would be a lot more fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 ... as compared to a total of 45 minutes by boat.It's rare it's ever taken us that long to get to MK by boat. Does happen on those occasions when they're short on boats, or parties are going on, but not often.But then again, we're not typically there when it's very busy and we usually head to the park during off times (i.e., not right at open)We enjoy the boat ride anyway. I think I've only driven to MK once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 It's rare it's ever taken us that long to get to MK by boat. Yes, if you're close to the marina, have a GC and catch the boat right away, you'll make it in less time, but if you're in the 1700 loop, have to take the bus and the boat just left MK, it's much longer.Do it 10 times from different loops by bus and GC and let me know.45 minutes is what's recommended to allow for just about any single leg of any trip using WDW transportation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 The kids love the boat ride though and by kids I mean the kids , DW, and I. We take the boat for "fun." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Not recommending you use the buses. I keep telling you people to "stay off the damn buses", but if speed is most important, and it is to a lot of people, gutta do this, gutta do that, then IMO that's the quickest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Personally I find every excuse I can to ride the monorail. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 We have been to WDW twice with the kids. We no longer have the "gotta do this" feeling. I have thrown out the spreadsheets for our personal trip (can't do that for the rally stuff). We are going TCD style... aka going with the flow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 We have been to WDW twice with the kids. We no longer have the "gotta do this" feeling. I have thrown out the spreadsheets for our personal trip (can't do that for the rally stuff). We are going TCD style... aka going with the flow.That's the nice thing about having at least one or two trips under your belt...you learn these things. I don't know how many people I've heard say they hate Disney World, cause they went one time and came home exhausted. They tried to get it all in, which of course is impossible. Our trips in the past few years have been much more relaxed. And I have also ditched the spreadsheets....well, except for my meal one. I love planning meals, and it helps with shopping. Although even that gets tossed aside more and more for impromptu trips to the Poly or WL for a snack, leaving us too full for our planned dinner. That's why I plan fewer meals than I used to. Why have I started rambling on about meals in a thread about transportation? :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Having 2563 WDW trips under my belt, I decided recently not to use a spreadsheet.But I never used one anyways, so it wasn't a big decision. Besides, I couldn't make one if my life depended on it. Nicki aka Rebelstand and mouseketab.....Carol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Yes, if you're close to the marina, have a GC and catch the boat right away, you'll make it in less time, but if you're in the 1700 loop, have to take the bus and the boat just left MK, it's much longer.Fair enough!Personally I find every excuse I can to ride the monorail.Hehe... me too.... I don't know how many people I've heard say they hate Disney World, cause they went one time and came home exhausted. They tried to get it all in, which of course is impossible. My brother and SIL just did this. They were on a cruise that stopped for the day at Canaveral, so they rented a car took their 3yo to MK... for the afternoon!Mind you, I'd actually given them a touring plan that would have at least allowed them to get a few of the toddler faves done, but they decided they'd just wing it and let my nephew "decide" where they should go. Huh?! Was he there in a past life?I'd also told them that several attractions were going to be closed - like Dumbo, BTMR - and that they would have to take the tram from the parking lot and would have to fold up any stroller they took.Apparently they got there at 2pm. They'd brought one of those hummer-sized strollers that Lou loves so much (ha!) with a huge cooler bag underneath, so right off the bat they were struggling just to get all their crap in the tram.Once they got inside they had no idea what to do so they wandered around, rode the train, got a photo with Mickey, and hit the gift shop, and that was it.Then they complained because it was too hectic and Dumbo was closed, and said they probably won't go back for a long time. :banghead: I love planning meals, and it helps with shopping. Although even that gets tossed aside more and more for impromptu trips to the Poly or WL for a snack, leaving us too full for our planned dinner. That's why I plan fewer meals than I used to.Ditto! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's the nice thing about having at least one or two trips under your belt...you learn these things. I don't know how many people I've heard say they hate Disney World, cause they went one time and came home exhausted. They tried to get it all in, which of course is impossible. Our trips in the past few years have been much more relaxed. And I have also ditched the spreadsheets....well, except for my meal one. I love planning meals, and it helps with shopping. Although even that gets tossed aside more and more for impromptu trips to the Poly or WL for a snack, leaving us too full for our planned dinner. That's why I plan fewer meals than I used to. Why have I started rambling on about meals in a thread about transportation? :rofl3:Did INC win you by feeding you great food? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I had the sheets and note cards and we got most of it done. However we missed those nice things like slow strolls up main street and the flexibility to stop and see something unexpected. Not this time, as we know which rises we like and don't like so I hope for airs relaxing trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 as we know which rises we like and don't like so I hope for airs relaxing trip.Rises and airs, are you channeling Todd? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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