Lou... 3,118 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 You could always say "I'm not getting off this bus until you take me to Epcot" Gosh, what would happen if someone did? I would say, have a magical day, and leave.Of course they would get a visit from security within 10 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Our other speedy route is take the Fort boat to Contemporary then take the monorail to MK then take the Ferry to the TTC then the bus to EPCOT Very fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Seems to be a common question.Yet another person asking "what would be the best way to get from the back of Fort Wilderness to HS". There are a lot of stops, and it can be a little confusing. You might do better to take the boat (very close to Trail's End) over to WL and catch a bus there. What's so confusing? From the Settlement, get on the bus that says "Outpost" and don't get off until it gets there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 For some reason people think the internal bus system is some crazy maze of confusion on the scale of the NYC subway system. I'm still sticking with my opinion that all this wacky advice is being given by people that have never actually stayed at the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Oh and in the time it takes to catch the boat to WL (assuming you get on the one that goes there first and not to the Contemporary first), and then walk through the entire pool area/lobby to the bus stop, and then wait while that bus stops AT THE FORT... you could have been sitting by the bar near the Backlot Tour enjoying a beverage and your 2nd carrot cake cookie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think I finally understand what Lou means when he says "stay off the buses" ( correct me if I'm wrong. I know you will). The buses and all Dosney transportation is a great, free way to get around the World. It's a system created by man and run by man and therefore imperfect. For most people it works well. For others it doesn't. If it doesn't... Stay off the buses. There other alternatives. I.e. private vehicle or taxis. According to posted taxi rates it would cost you approx $16 to get from TE to HS. If you use a taxi to get to a park use Mears taxi. All other taxis have to pay the parking fee which means you'll have to pay it. This is what the front desk at Wyndham bonnet creek told me. Can someone confirm this please? If you use Disney transportation plan on each leg taking you 45 min. If this doesn't work for you. Again stay off of the buses. That's my 2 cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think I finally understand what Lou means when he says "stay off the buses" ( correct me if I'm wrong. I know you will). Ok, I will.The reason I say that is because I don't want to have to defend it.The complete statement is "if you can't deal with the bus system as it exists, stay of the damn buses". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok, I will.The reason I say that is because I don't want to have to defend it.The complete statement is "if you can't deal with the bus system as it exists, stay of the damn buses".I don't think I've read the complete statement before. And I hate to admit it but I agree with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The complete statement is "if you can't deal with the bus system as it exists, stay of the damn buses". Totally agree. We have no problem dealing with them the majority of the time. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 According to posted taxi rates it would cost you approx $16 to get from TE to HS. If you use a taxi to get to a park use Mears taxi FYI, cabs aren't supposed to pick-up or drop-off at TE- they're supposed to pick-up and drop-off at the Outpost. I've seen cabs use the bus circle at the Settlement, but that brings the wrath of the Rangers. I don't think you'd have much luck getting a cab to pick you up at the Settlement (which is where TE is). By the time you ride the bus to the Outpost, you may as well just wait there for a DHS bus. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 We've all had bad experiences with Disney transportation. Heck our last trip it took 1.5 hours to get from AKL to Ohana. It was due to the monorail breakdown. And since Lou doesn't want to defend it I will. Tell me a vacation that you can take and have that kind of service? I know for my family taking the boat to the MK is part of the fun. Also there's nothing like getting off the plane and skipping baggage claim or waking out of your resort and getting right on a bus or a boat. And keys not forget about doing a Monirail resort bar crawl. Imagine Disneyworld with Disney transportation. Driving to the parks, DTD, etc. parking is $17 and a taxi about the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 FYI, cabs aren't supposed to pick-up or drop-off at TE- they're supposed to pick-up and drop-off at the Outpost. I've seen cabs use the bus circle at the Settlement, but that brings the wrath of the Rangers.I don't think you'd have much luck getting a cab to pick you up at the Settlement (which is where TE is). By the time you ride the bus to the Outpost, you may as well just wait there for a DHS bus.TCDThanks I didn't know that. I guess we just got lucky. After HDDR it was raining cats and dogs and there was a taxi there. We took it instead of waiting for the bus. That SMB that they can't drop you off at your site especially if you had a bunch of groceries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The one time we had to take a taxi from shades of green to pop century it was the worst ride ever. $20 and i almost needed an air sick bag. Give me the busses any time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks I didn't know that. I guess we just got lucky. After HDDR it was raining cats and dogs and there was a taxi there. We took it instead of waiting for the bus.That SMB that they can't drop you off at your site especially if you had a bunch of groceries. They may make an exception for after the HDDR. They also have buses there that will take guests back to their resorts. That's the only time of day that happens. As for being dropped off at your site, I'm sure that rule is easily bent. That's how the cabs end up in the Settlement in the first place. Once they're past the rent-a-cop in the box, there's nobody to stop them. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 the rent-a-cop in the box, TCDLOL!Is that the new toy by Mattel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I manage so far to keep it all in perspective by admitting that my worst day at FW/WDW has my best day working beat! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I manage so far to keep it all in perspective by admitting that my worst day at FW/WDW has my best day working beat! Agreed X100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 but that brings the wrath of the Rangers. They're shaking in their boots. i almost needed an air sick bag. Give me the busses any time. I see you've never ridden on my bus. my worst day at FW/WDW has my best day working beat! Hmm, my brain is having a heck of a time applying that to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 For some reason people think the internal bus system is some crazy maze of confusion on the scale of the NYC subway system. I'm still sticking with my opinion that all this wacky advice is being given by people that have never actually stayed at the Fort. In this case that is true. Oh and in the time it takes to catch the boat to WL (assuming you get on the one that goes there first and not to the Contemporary first), and then walk through the entire pool area/lobby to the bus stop, and then wait while that bus stops AT THE FORT... you could have been sitting by the bar near the Backlot Tour enjoying a beverage and your 2nd carrot cake cookie. Details, details, details. The next response to that post about getting to HS from the Settlement agreed that they should take the boat to the WL, wow.But the next person said, that same bus will stop at FW afterwards anyway. I bet they'll disregard that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 ...But the next person said, that same bus will stop at FW afterwards anyway. I bet they'll disregard that one. Most likely. It seems some people just want to make things more complicated. You also have to factor in the post count. People on forums tend to believe that someone will thousands of posts knows more than someone with a couple dozen, without bothering to look and see if those thousands of posts are full of baloney. Heck, most of mine are... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Seems to be a common question.Yet another person asking "what would be the best way to get from the back of Fort Wilderness to HS". There are a lot of stops, and it can be a little confusing. You might do better to take the boat (very close to Trail's End) over to WL and catch a bus there. What's so confusing? From the Settlement, get on the bus that says "Outpost" and don't get off until it gets there. To me the back of Fort Wilderness is the Outpost. The front is the Settlement. Am I alone in thinking that way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 To me the back of Fort Wilderness is the Outpost. The front is the Settlement. Am I alone in thinking that way? Probably not.I consider the Outpost to be at the front and the Settlement in the back, but I guess it can be the other way around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 To me the back of Fort Wilderness is the Outpost. The front is the Settlement. Am I alone in thinking that way? The Reception Outpost (aka the front desk) is at the Outpost, so that's the front for me. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 To me the back of Fort Wilderness is the Outpost. The front is the Settlement. Am I alone in thinking that way? I tend to think of it that way too. Not sure why, really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I tend to think of it that way too. Not sure why, really. Aha! I'm not alone! Thanks, Mo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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