The boat ride is nowhere near 36 minutes!!! You can also reach MK by bus about a 7-minute trip. As others indicated, there is no boat to Epcot: the only way to get there directly from Wilderness Lodge is via bus.
Heppenheimer Well-Known Member. In my rough estimation and imperfect memory, the boat ride from the Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom takes about minutes from the time the boat leaves the dock, probably no longer than I want to say the trip to Epcot by bus takes about the same amount of time, provided it's a direct bus that doesn't stop at other resort hotels.
Which of course, is not always the case, depending on the time of year. Boat ride comes in closer to 10 minutes 8 is the average timed amount with boats showing up ever minutes or so.
Click to expand COProgressFan said:. We're going to back to WL this year. Last time we stayed there was about 15 years ago. For anyone who's been there more recently -- does anyone know what time boat and bus service starts in the morning?
Just trying to figure out plans for getting to MK as early as possible. In recent trips we've enjoyed getting to Main Street early and wandering around, grabbing coffee, etc. The boat is such a nice ride, but I've read in some places that boats don't start until 8 or after.
I know busses are quicker, but do they start earlier? The lobby is breathtaking and the on-site restaurant Whispering Canyon Cafe is so much fun. You will have a vacation you will never forget. The boat ride is about minutes long and will take you directly to the main entrance of the Magic Kingdom Park, near where the bag check station is located.
It really is a very convenient Resort to stay at, especially if you have little ones with you who will need a midday break. I hope this has helped, Emmalee. Enjoy your vacation planning and please let me know if I can answer any additional questions you may have. Dream as Dreamers Do, Jen. Please Sign In to view your saved answers.
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Learn More About Jennifer. If you're looking for something to kill time, take this route to the campground and back. Look for the bear face built into Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and remember times past or learn about them as you pass the closed Discovery Island attraction and River Country Water Park.
Interested in Disney Cast Member traditions? Near River Country, you can spot a tree with white shoes in it. It's a tradition for watercraft pilots to throw their shoes in the tree when retiring. Epcot - Disney's Hollywood Studios. When using the Friendship Boats, plan on a leisurely s-l-o-w voyage to your destination.
Walking is often faster but after a long day at the parks, a nice, relaxing boat trip can be a welcome change of pace. The last departure for Friendship boat service from Epcot will be at p. After that time, guests may use the pedestrian walkway or bus service to and from Epcot. Or you can continue browsing without updating. You certainly are faced with a tough choice deciding between two incredible resorts.
By the looks of things, I'm guessing you've narrowed down your decision to the transportation difference. If so, I believe the Polynesian wins. You also have the bonus of being able to walk to the Ticket and Transportation Center from the Polynesian to catch the monorail to Epcot about a 10 minute ride.
The boat ride from the Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom is also around 10 minutes, but the wait for the boat can sometimes be long. To get to the other parks, you will need to take a bus.
The bus ride to Epcot is about minutes. If it helps, here are a couple of other little differences between the resorts that you may not be aware of:. WL: The rooms are all within one building; good when raining. It has a jacuzzi while the Polynesian doesn't.
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