Hi Danielle,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is just around the corner! On a recent visit, my husband and I stayed at
Disney's Pop Century Resort and we loved the new layout of the rooms. Plus you are going to be able to take advantage of the
Disney Skyliner transportation. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the Skyliner but I absolutely love how quick and smooth it is. The views from above the parks and resorts are so interesting!
It sounds like you've made some great plans including the delicious and fun Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at
Trattoria al Forno. It would be ideal if you could take the Disney Skyliner to Epcot's International Gateway and simply walk over to Disney's BoardWalk. However, operating hours have varied for the Disney Skyliner so I think it's best to have a back-up plan. First, check with the
Lobby Concierge to see what time the Disney Skyliner will start in the mornings then ask if there is an early bus for dining reservations. Using
Resort Transportation, you could take an early bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park then transfer to a bus going to Disney's BoardWalk. Taking a bus and transferring will take a bit of extra time. If your budget allows and you want a more direct route, you might consider
Disney's Minnie Van Service, a taxi, or a rideshare service. We have chosen to use Lyft or Uber several times because it gave us a few extra minutes to sleep or get ready in the morning.
I'm sending pixie dust your way in the hope the Disney Skyliner will be operating early enough for you. Danielle, thank you for visiting us with another great question. I hope you will let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions.
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Amy H.