Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom are absolutely breathtaking and magical! But as soon as the last mortar is shot into the sky…you and a sea of guests surrounding you on Main Street USA go from dreams into reality.
How are you going to get from the park to your hotel room?
After years of dealing with the struggle, we’ve come up with a bunch of ideas on how to skip the stress.
LEAVE DURING THE FIREWORKS
Do you really want to see the fireworks? Maybe it’s worth heading out before the crowds to hit the buses.
I’ve tried this before and it may seem like you’re ahead of the rest, but then you get stuck because the buses aren’t on a regular schedule.
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TAKE THE MONORAIL RIGHT AFTER THE FIREWORKS
The only time that this actually makes sense is when you’re staying at a Disney Monorail Resort, like the Polynesian Village, Contemporary or Grand Floridian.
Outside of that, you’re just taking the monorail to the Transportation & Ticket Center in order to take additional transportation.
WALK OVER TO DISNEY’S CONTEMPORARY TO CATCH A DISNEY SPRINGS BUS
If you’re heading to Disney Springs, it could make sense for you to walk over to the Contemporary and wait for a bus.
After many experiences, this has become the most unpredictable due to the traffic issues that come from thousands of people leaving a specific park at the same time.
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HANG OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM UNTIL THE CROWDS THIN OUT
Everyone wants to get their last minute shopping done, so if you wanted to chill in the Magic Kingdom while everyone is in The Emporium…do it! It’ll give you the opportunity to get some great photos and the park is incredible after dark.
As soon as you’re ushered to Main Street USA, take your time and go through the shops and do some last minute souveniring! There’s no rush because as soon as you head out of the turnstiles, you’ll make your next decision.
DO YOU UBER OR BUS?
Depending on the lines, you may want to give the direct bus route a chance. If you’re going to Pop Century, remember to also check out the Art of Animation route….pretty much going to the same place!
If the lines are still too crazy, just walk over to the Contemporary Resort and order an UBER to your final destination.
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FINAL SUMMARY OF IDEAS
- Never take the Ferry Boat
- Only take the monorail if you’re staying on the Monorail Loop
- Don’t be in a hurry to leave the most Magical Place on Earth
- If the lines are too crazy long, don’t be afraid to walk to the Contemporary and order an UBER
Hope this was helpful! I’ve spent a ton of time waiting for buses after the fireworks and wondered whether there was a better way. As a whole, it’s all about your tolerance for crowds and which resort you’re heading to.
After that, it’s about knowing that you’re still at the Magic Kingdom and there’s always time to wander around the park before having to go back to reality:)