Just watched an allears vlog where they compared types of transportation between the parks. Between HS and EP, walking turned out to be the fastest (about 15 minutes). Boats were next (18 minutes), followed by buses (30 minutes). Skyliner was the worst time both at RD and throughout the day - 45-60 minutes between EP and HS due to the long waits at Caribbean Beach.
The skyliner part surprises me. We often hopped midday between DHS and Epcot and never experienced anything close to 45-60 minutes. And that was over spring break.
I was surprised by that, too. It was filmed this past week. They showed the lines at Caribbean Beach and they were enormous.
If you approach the line from the direction you will be walking once you are in the line (except for rope drop) you will come upon the end of the line before the actual ride entrance. For example, I would approach Expedition Everest from Dino Land since I have usually seen the line start around the Nemo theater rather than coming from the Yak and Yeti area. For those of us for whom walking is a bit difficult (I use a rollator in the parks) saving these extra steps can make a difference. I appreciate those detailed maps.
The Skyliner nearly always has short lines midday.
Was this for rope drop?
I also watched that video. They did it at rope drop and then again later in the day around 10:30. Skylines line was pretty much the same both times.
Please take into consideration the 10:30 is still prime time for those going to Epcot for 11AM opening. The majority of guests are not aware that the parks open 45 mins before scheduled opening.
Car is nearly always faster.
I would take the bus. The parking lots have been opening later and it seems people arriving by Disney transportation get in earlier. Also I like to have a few drinks at Epcot, so don’t like to drive
I was there from 4/21-4/29 ..the splash pads were not on.
While true, you're probably only getting 2 buses per resort to the park before cars are let in, so if you're not among the first 20 groups or so lined up for the bus, car will most likely be faster. If you have people who need extra time getting ready in the morning, car would be best plan.I would take the bus. The parking lots have been opening later and it seems people arriving by Disney transportation get in earlier. Also I like to have a few drinks at Epcot, so don’t like to drive
You'd be surprised how many buses of people leave each resort well before opening. I've left for a park around 7:30 for a 9am opening and not even been on the first bus, and they come pretty frequently in the morning. Usually when we got in the park the lots weren't even open yet. We thought about driving several times, but soon realized that it would never allow us to get as many rides in.
These are helpful. Pretty sure Frozen winds into China now rather than across the walkways into Germany. Maybe it changes based on the day.
They tested it out both at rope drop (8am for a 9am HS opening) and later in the day. Huge lines both times.
