Transportation to Winter Summerland when Blizzard Beach is closed?

[gonetowdw]

Can someone help me with how to get to Winter Summerland when Blizzard Beach is closed? We plan to go in the early evening and we will not have a car. We would prefer to go to this one over Fantasia. Thanks!

 

[Chape19714]

Well, BB has re-opened this season, so it won't be closed until next year (late 2009). If that's when you are going, just go to the front desk and inquire. Busses will run a special trip (probally the ones running to Animal Kingdom).

 

[gonetowdw]

Thanks for the information. We are actually going in a couple of weeks! I know that Blizzard Beach closes at 5 but Winter Summerland is open until 11. We wanted to go in the early evening (6-7).

 

[IneedaWDWfix]

You stated that you are not renting a car, so you must be staying on property. Disney transportation is quite adequate. I suggest checking with bell services at your resort.

 

[Rob562]

And as an emergency last-resort option, if you're up for a nice stroll, the bus stop at Coronado Springs is about a 0.9 mile walk from Winter Summerland down a paved sidewalk along Buena Vista Blvd...

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2372921

And actually, All-Star Sports' bus stop is ever-so-slightly closer at 0.88 miles, and has the McDonald's along the way as a rest-stop, if necessary:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2372924


-Rob

 

[MichWolv]

There are no scheduled buses to Winter/Summerland after BB closes for the day. But I am told (by bus drivers, but we can probably trust them on this one!) that the DAK buses will stop at BB for Winter/Summerland upon request. Wouldn't surprise if a bus to AKL, CS, or ASSports would do so as well, but you'd need to ask.

Finally, if the weather is nice, I can recommend the path from CS to BB. Pleasant and easy to follow.

 

[luckyeye13]

There are no scheduled buses to Winter/Summerland after BB closes for the day. But I am told (by bus drivers, but we can probably trust them on this one!) that the DAK buses will stop at BB for Winter/Summerland upon request. Wouldn't surprise if a bus to AKL, CS, or ASSports would do so as well, but you'd need to ask.

Finally, if the weather is nice, I can recommend the path from CS to BB. Pleasant and easy to follow.

Actually, I am pretty sure that an Epcot bus that I hopped on from Coronado Springs late one November or December evening last year made a stop at Blizzard Beach specifically to pick up and drop off Guests who were playing at Winter/Summerland. I believe that this was around 8:30 PM or so. Depending on the resort, Blizzard Beach may be served by an Animal Kingdom, Epcot, or a separate bus. So, when in doubt, it is always best to ask a Cast Member.

 

[Philo]

That's a bit of an assumption. I've stayed on and offsite and never hired a car. It maybe makes things a little time consuming but I'm glad to get away from having to drive around for a couple of weeks.

 

[Philo]

^^^^
hmmmm, it seems I can't quote from a mobile phone. Anyway. The above quote was directed at the "You must have a car comment"