Getting Tables in Wonderland in a hurry

[Brandis]

Hope this is the correct section for this question.

Because of our travel plans, we might arrive as late as 8 PM at Walt Disney World and have a 9 PM reservation at Sanaa. Now, before we go there, I would like to get a new Tables in Wonderland card (as a DVC member). On previous visits, I stopped at Epcot and picked it up there, but it was still quite a walk from the parking lot to Guest Relations. And Downtown Disney probably is a zoo anyway in the evening, so I'd rather not go there

As we are staying at Bay Lake Tower, I thought I might try MK guest relations. So I could pick up the TiW card while the others check-in at the hotel.

On Google Maps, I noticed there is something like a drop-off circle between the bus stops and Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom, perhaps a taxi stand? Would it be possible to get out of the car there, if it drives off right away again? It would save at least a bit of time...

Here is a picture of the area in question, marked by the red square:

 

[Nero the dog]

Walk from Bay lake tower, it is just off the right hand side of that picture.

 

[Tuvalu]

Hope this is the correct section for this question.

Because of our travel plans, we might arrive as late as 8 PM at Walt Disney World and have a 9 PM reservation at Sanaa. Now, before we go there, I would like to get a new Tables in Wonderland card (as a DVC member). On previous visits, I stopped at Epcot and picked it up there, but it was still quite a walk from the parking lot to Guest Relations. And Downtown Disney probably is a zoo anyway in the evening, so I'd rather not go there

As we are staying at Bay Lake Tower, I thought I might try MK guest relations. So I could pick up the TiW card while the others check-in at the hotel.

On Google Maps, I noticed there is something like a drop-off circle between the bus stops and Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom, perhaps a taxi stand? Would it be possible to get out of the car there, if it drives off right away again? It would save at least a bit of time...

Here is a picture of the area in question, marked by the red square:

The area you marked is also for buses, no private vehicles allowed. @Nero the dog is correct, walk over from Bay Lake Tower on the marked path. It will take less than 10 minutes. However, arriving at 8 pm at Bay Lake to check in, obtain a TiW card, then drive to AKL, park, and walk to Sanaa by 9 pm is expecting a lot. You will probably be late for your reservation if you don't arrive earlier than 8 pm.

 

[Brandis]

I know it's cutting it close, that's why I was hoping I could save a few minutes by not having to walk there. I'll probably take my friend's ECV to get over to Guest Relations while the others check-in at BLT. I've done Online Check-In so basically all we have to do is drop off the luggage at the bell desk.

 

[curry767]

You can be up to 15 minutes for your reservation too. That could be delay buffer

I'm getting one to next month too, is it a quick process once at guest services?

 

[epcotisbest]

You can be up to 15 minutes for your reservation too. That could be delay buffer

I'm getting one to next month too, is it a quick process once at guest services?

Totally depends on if there is a line and if you get helped by a fast, knowledgeable cast member. Could take five minutes, could take half an hour or more. You never know how busy guest relations may or may not be.

 

[Innkeeper's Club]

Totally depends on if there is a line and if you get helped by a fast, knowledgeable cast member. Could take five minutes, could take half an hour or more. You never know how busy guest relations may or may not be.

I want to say the Magic Kingdom has at least 5 windows for Guest Relations, although maybe I'm wrong about that. Although I do know they have a lot more compared to the 2 Guest Relations windows at the International Gateway entrance.

 

[epcotisbest]

I want to say the Magic Kingdom has at least 5 windows for Guest Relations, although maybe I'm wrong about that. Although I do know they have a lot more compared to the 2 Guest Relations windows at the International Gateway entrance.

Yes, I think you are right.

 

[Mukta]

Walk to Mk and get the card. Walk back to the Contemporary and grab a cab to AKL. It will be close, but you can make it.

 

[dreamfinder]

Order the TiW card in advance? The website says phone for FlRes and AP only, but it's worth a shot.