Early RoL in AK to HEA at MK? Doable?

DisneyJoe

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I think it would be very tight, and I think the biggest issue would be getting from the MK parking lot to and into the MK.

RoL is 15 minutes, so it's done at 6:35 unless it runs late. You'll need to get to your car (10-15 minutes? so 6:45-6:50) and leave the AK parking lot, drive the 15-20 minutes (7:10) to the MK parking lot. Then getting thru security and then waiting and taking either the ferry or monorail and the transit time and entering the park.

If you hit a bump anywhere along the way that slows you down, you may be late.
 
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cursivesailor

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Gotcha. We go bags free so security is usually a breeze. I figure we would be rolling in right as it starts or a lil late. Thanks for your help.
 
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JillC LI

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I think it would be very tight, and I think the biggest issue would be getting from the MK parking lot to and into the MK.

RoL is 15 minutes, so it's done at 6:35 unless it runs late. You'll need to get to your car (10-15 minutes? so 6:45-6:50) and leave the AK parking lot, drive the 15-20 minutes (7:10) to the MK parking lot. Then getting thru security and then waiting and taking either the ferry or monorail and the transit time and entering the park.

If you hit a bump anywhere along the way that slows you down, you may be late.
Gotcha. We go bags free so security is usually a breeze. I figure we would be rolling in right as it starts or a lil late. Thanks for your help.
But you cannot park at the MK. You will have to park at the TTC and take a monorail or ferry to the MK so that will make you even later. I think you would be lucky to make it.
 
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JohnD

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Anyone think thats doable? 6:20 showing of River of Light then gun it over to MK for Happily

You're pressing your luck. After ROL, you would be walking to the entrance as everyone else fighting the crowds. Plan your route out of AK wisely. For example, duck into the gift shop past the restrooms as soon as you cross the bridge into Discovery Island. Walk through it until you come out of the east entrance south of the TOL. Then you have Oasis and then need to decide on tram or walk to your car. You know everything else about getting to MK. It will be tight. I'd have a backup for HEA on different night if I were you.
 
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cursivesailor

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This would just be a duplicate HEA. Its our first time going to WDW since Wishes finished so Im just trying to cram in as much as possible. We are used to "runnin n gunnin" to some extend.
 
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Dave B

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I would be shocked if you did not make it. Starts at 6:20 ends at 6:40, swift walk to the front 6:50, wait for the tram and ride to the car, 7:05, drive from AK to MK, TTC 7:20, tram to monorail or boat 7:35, enter MK with no security, you mentioned you guys go bag less, in the park by 7:45, still gives you 15 minutes or so to find your viewing spot. I think you will be fine from my past experiences
 
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