Hello Becky! You are going to LOVE staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins! They are so much fun!
To answer your first question, the boat is scheduled to set sail around 6:45 each morning, so unfortunately, this would not be a transportation option to your Dining reservation. I talked with a Cast Member, and she said to take the bus to Magic Kingdom. Busses begin running two hours before each park opens, so arrive at the bus stop a little before 6:30 AM. Once you get on the bus, tell the bus driver
immediately about your dining reservations at the Contemporary Resort. Sometimes, the bus driver will take you directly to the Contemporary. However, depending on how busy the bus is at that time, you might have to go to the Magic Kingdom and then walk a short distance to the Contemporary Resort.
Your second question is regarding the Disney Photopass Service. If your family uses the Disney Photopass photographers to take
most of your pictures on your vacation, then the Disney Photopass is definitely worth the money. And, if you pre-order, it does save you $50! For more information about the Disney Photopass service, click
HERE for more information.
Thanks so much for asking your questions! If you need anything else, just let us know!