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BEST and WORST Walt Disney World Transportation | Best and Worst | 07/18/18

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Editorial Summary

The creators evaluate various on-property transportation methods at Walt Disney World, categorizing them as either the best or the worst based on their personal experiences. They begin by discussing the Lyft minivan service, noting its benefits for families due to available car seats and accessibility, though they acknowledge the higher cost compared to standard rideshare options. The discussion moves to the Disney bus system, which the hosts view with mixed feelings; while one host appreciates the free service and ease of use, the other finds the scheduling unreliable and frustrating. When discussing Magic Kingdom access, the ferry boat is praised for its relaxing, immersive atmosphere, whereas the monorail is criticized for being unreliable, dirty, and overcrowded. The conversation concludes with an analysis of Disney's watercraft. The hosts highly recommend the resort boats for their magical, attraction-like quality and unique perspectives of the man-made waterways. However, they note that the friendship boats between Epcot and Hollywood Studios can be quite slow due to multiple stops, making walking a more efficient alternative for some travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Magic
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Disney Magic
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the minivan service is run by lyft and so basically if you are anywhere on Disney property and you open up your lyft app it'll be one of the options

the bus system just it's it is frustrating because so you want to get up and you know take advantage of being in the park at rope drop

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use Minnie Van service for a personalized, themed trip, especially for special occasions.
Consider renting a car if you want to avoid bus system frustrations and save time.
Use resort boats for a magical, immersive experience, even if not staying at the resort.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Waiting for buses during peak timesAccount for extra wait time, especially at rope drop, and be strategic with resort hopping.
Monorail discomfort and reliabilityConsider using the resort monorail or ferry boat for a more comfortable experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best and worst transportation options at Walt Disney World?
QHow does the Minnie Van service compare to other ride-share options?
QWhat are the pros and cons of using Disney buses?

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