Originally Posted By Labuda "Don't bring up the idea of Boma for lunch or dinner - we were staying at All-Star Sports and without a car, getting to Boma was going to be almost 2 hours of bus rides (All-Star to DTD or one of the parks, then to AKL; then back same way)" When did B oma start serving lunch? And, stuff like that just screams "get in a cab" to me - no way do I want to travel 2 hours to get to dinner! UH UH!
Originally Posted By Indigo Boma doesn't serve lunch, although I do recommend it for a late breakfast or early dinner (5pm is the first seating). As for taking two hours on a bus from All-Stars... save 1 and a half hours off that by taking a bus to Animal Kingdom then to Animal Kingdom Lodge. The trip back may require a cab if you're finished more than 1.5 hours after DAK closes. But up to that point there should be busses at DAK waiting to take you back to All-Stars.
Originally Posted By Indigo The problem with DTD is that it adds 30-60 minutes to the trip. 1) cause you're going in the wrong direction, 2) because during the early evening bus traffic at DTD is spotty at best sometimes.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I understand that it may not be the most time efficient way of transfering depending on which resort you are staying at and where in WDW you are coming from. My point is that there are several places where a quest can "transfer" to get to/from their desired location. Those transfer points are going to include any of the parks, as well as TTC and DTD. DTD provides bus service to/ from the resorts till whatever it is 1 AM? 2 AM? As far as I am aware that is the latest transfer point available at those hours. Furthermore, DTD has Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop yet another "good" reason to use DTD as a transfer point <smile>.
Originally Posted By CMM1 The problem was that the earliest reservation for Boma for dinner was 8:45PM and AK closed at 6PM during our stay (next time we'll stay at AK Lodge or at least make a reservation well in advance). We took the bus to DTD and then to Boardwalk to get to Spoodles and took the same path back again on a Saturday night and it took nearly 2 hours of bus riding (stops at water parks, stops at Swan/Dolphin, slow bus service at Boardwalk, etc.) Agree that taking bus to a park works better - not too many stops along the way. But when parks close earlier, not much you can do. Don't disagree that cab or car is better solution for non-park activites.
Originally Posted By danyoung If I were just going from my hotel to the parks and back, I'd do the bus thing, no problem. But I like to dine in the resorts, and as you've noticed, getting there and back later in the evening can be a real pain on the busses. Rental car is the only way to go (and they're cheap in Orlando!).
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> a real pain on the busses. << What a great phrase. I'm going to have to use that myself sometime.
Originally Posted By Labuda "DTD provides bus service to/ from the resorts till whatever it is 1 AM? 2 AM?" 3 am IIRC - while CW & AC close earlier than 2, most of the "dance" clubs are open until 2, and buses run for an hour after they close to get you back to the resorts.
Originally Posted By danyoung >What a great phrase. I'm going to have to use that myself sometime.< Geez, I was clever without even knowing it. Does that mean that I'm smarter than I really am???
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Does that mean that I'm smarter than I really am??? << I'll have to use this one myself someday too. You're on a roll.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Geez, I was clever without even knowing it. Does that mean that I'm smarter than I really am???>> Sadly ... no, it doesn't.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom You know what I just thought? Since MK has the train going around it. I think its just natural for some of us to expect or consider the same thing at the other parks. I really see nothing wrong with adding a mode of transportation to move people around some of these HUGE parks. Unfortunately, since since many of these parks were not planned with a mode of transportations ( with the exception of EPCOT as it initially had the double decker buses ). I am convinced you would compromise astestics to put in a mode of transportation.
Originally Posted By danyoung >As the Spirit channels TDLFAN...< The difference is that when Spirit takes a shot I see a friend that's engaging in playful banter. With TDLFAN I see a spiteful attack. And I'm not happy that things have developed that way, as I have great respect for both of these guys. I think maybe the difference is that Spirit enjoys a spirited debate, while TDLFAN hates it when someone disagrees with his holy opinion. Just my opinion, of course . . .
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<The difference is that when Spirit takes a shot I see a friend that's engaging in playful banter.>> Everyone likes to have a little banter in their day ... and if you can't get some at a site called the LaughingPlace than something is seriously wrong! <<With TDLFAN I see a spiteful attack.>> I'm not going to defend him because he's a big boy (seriously, he could lose a few!) and can defend himself. But if you actually met him, I think you'd realize he's ... he's ... ...nooooooooo don't shoot!!!!!!!!!!! <<And I'm not happy that things have developed that way, as I have great respect for both of these guys.>> Right back at you, old man! <<I think maybe the difference is that Spirit enjoys a spirited debate, while TDLFAN hates it when someone disagrees with his holy opinion. Just my opinion, of course . . .>> I just find that most folks with a brain (see, a qualifier) can reach a middle ground on most issues if they talk and table most of the emotion. Now, more importantly Epcot needs a whole lot more than a transport system as most visitors can use all the exercise (me included) they can get. No, what Epcot truly needs is a vision for its future. That's something that's been lacking for well over a decade now. Where's the master plan? Oh, yeah, there isn't one anymore.
Originally Posted By MPierce I think Epcot needs a transportation system from some of the bus stops to the main entrance.
Originally Posted By danyoung >But if you actually met him, I think you'd realize he's ... he's ... ...nooooooooo don't shoot!!!!!!!!!!!< It's really interesting to me that many people here have met the lad and have the same reaction as you - he ain't so bad. Perhaps that fateful meeting will occur some day. >I just find that most folks with a brain (see, a qualifier) can reach a middle ground on most issues if they talk and table most of the emotion.< Ahh, there's the rub - that emotion thing. Oh well, I'll keep trying . . .
