Cabius
More Disney-obsessed than is healthy.
- Joined
- Nov 22, 2017
1. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quiet area somewhere in/around the Poly if our room isn't ready on arrival day and I need to try to get my toddler to nap in a stroller/on me?
The whole resort is reasonably quiet during the day, and you may find that the lobby works well for you, especially if it's hot and you need AC. 'Ohana doesn't serve lunch, so the whole upper area there is reasonably quiet from about noon to three.
If you want a spot outside, I like the little hill overlooking the bungalows. You will hear the occasional horn from the TTC ferries though.
Honestly, I prefer to walk to the TTC for both Epcot and MK. If you're in Pago Pago or Moorea it's probably closer than the Great Ceremonial House anyway.2. How long does the monorail realistically take to MK in the morning around 7:45/8am? Is it super crowded?
3. I'm staying DVC side so is the best way to get to Epcot walking directly to the TTC?
Crowds will vary wildly depending on time of day/year, but you'll have people loading onto the resort monorail from the TTC so it can get somewhat backed up, and you may have to fold a stroller to cram in. I prefer to walk to the TTC and roll my stroller onto the ferry.
4. For the bus parks (HS and AK), I understand the Poly shares with GF. Which resort is first and how long should I allot in the morning to get to both parks for early entry? We are aiming to hit early entry for both but in a super laidback way/not aiming for any of the headliners where everyone else is headed, so I just want to be there by the start of EE and don't have to be at the front of the pack
I think busses usually go to the Poly first, then GF, but that only adds a few minutes (maybe on the longer end if there are ECVs to load on). The challenge is that while busses come every 20 minutes or so on average, they aren't totally predictable, and you may find yourself waiting 3 minutes, or 30. I personally would allow 40-60 minutes, just because I'd rather be earlier than later.
Monorails should be coming every few minutes, so if it takes 10 minutes to get to the Contemporary and 5 minutes to make it downstairs and to Chef Mickey's that seems reasonable. Depending on when the park opens, you may not get on the first monorail (e.g for a 9AM opening that may be the peak rush hour). I would personally aim for another 5-10 minutes, just to allow more time for a stoppage or something, but realistically I doubt it matters if you're a few minutes late getting to the restaurant anyway.5. How long should I leave myself to get from Poly to the Contemporary for a Chef Mickeys' breakfast at 8:45am on our rest? Would being on the monorail platform at 8:30 be reasonable?
Have fun!!!