Crystal Palace
  • On Oct 3, 2024
    Don from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Staying at the Dolphin hotel and have a Crystal Palace reservation at 8AM. The park opens at 8:30am. We wont have a rental car. What transportation can we take to get there at 7:45 am for our 8AM reservation. Lyft? Disney Shuttle? Thank you.

    Hi Don!
    Welcome to planDisney.

    I love to start my day at the Magic Kingdom with breakfast at The Crystal Palace - where you'll be greeted at your table by Winnie-the-Pooh and friends - watch out for Tigger!! and give Eeyore a big hug from me.  It's a beautiful setting with delicious food.  Congratulations on securing such a sought-after reservation!

    Transportation to the theme parks is provided by Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel but with this being such an early reservation I would opt for a rideshare with Lyft - I use them regularly and have found them reliable and affordable.  Download the app to your phone, where you'll see a choice of cars and various prices.  The drive itself should take around 10 minutes, traffic permitting. Your Lyft car will drop you at the Transportation and Ticket Center - I would aim to arrive there no later than 7.30am because you will need to take the Express Monorail or the ferryboat across Seven Seas Lagoon to the Magic Kingdom Entrance.  

    The only cars allowed to take you directly to the park entrance are the Disney Minnie Vans, which can also be ordered on the Lyft app.  They offer a premium service, and you'll definitely arrive in style!

    Once you are at the park, head for the entrance signposted for guests with early reservations, and you'll be admitted in good time for your breakfast.

    At the end of your day, buses return to your hotel for approximately 45 minutes after park closing.  Your bus for Walt Disney World Dolphin will depart from the Transportation and Ticket Center.

    Please come back visit us if you have any further questions, and you can send me a direct question if you wish.  We will be happy to help you plan your magical vacation to Walt Disney World.

    Sue

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