Hey there, Diana, and welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by the panel with your question! Your trip is just around the corner — you’ll be snacking on Mickey Bars and all the popcorn your heart desires before you know it!
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Swan and Dolphin hotels are fantastic resort options for any Walt Disney World Vacation. And I think the great transportation options available to resort guests just sweeten the deal! We love that we can travel by water via the Friendship Boats to
EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios. But to be honest, I particularly love that you can grab your Theme Park bag and walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in less time than it takes to eat a quick meal! If you walk at a leisurely pace, you can make it to Hollywood Studios in under 20 min. EPCOT is slightly closer and takes less than 15 minutes, from my experience. The walking paths are flat and pretty scenic as they border the waterway. I have walked the path a few times with my wife (who was pregnant at the time), small kids, and a double stroller in tow. We found it to be a fun, simple way to travel to those two Theme Parks. And if you are a brisk walker and/or traveling with no children, you could likely shave a few minutes off the trip time!
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Friendship Boats typically begin running 45 minutes to an hour before the park opens to Resort Guests. We are early birds who like to rope drop every park, so you can typically find us in line waiting for park transportation at least an hour before our chosen Theme Park is scheduled to open for the day. Diana, don’t forget that complimentary bus transportation is also provided to Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. But if you’re anything like me, that easy walk for snacks at E
PCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival will win the draw most of the time!
I hope this helps, Diana! If you have more questions while planning your Disney Vacation,
stop back by and let me know!
You’ve got a friend in me,
PG