Uh oh. Somebody broke the Epcot parking escape.

Clyde Birdbrain

Clyde Birdbrain

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hollywoodj said:
I honestly don't understand why the park doesn't stay open past the fireworks in these cases. It would seem to me, that keeping the park open to midnight might help alleviate that a a little bit because some people would stay in the park instead of a complete mass exodus.
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I was thinking the same thing last night as we shuffled with a huge crowd from the American Adventure, where we watched the fireworks, back to the entrance. It would spread out the crowd and I'm sure a lot of people would prefer to do some more drinking, eating and shopping when they're all still excited from the fireworks and may want to buy something extra to remember it by. Instead the cast members are just standing there in front of their closed booths waving as the crowd moves by at glacial speed.
 
Lexxweb

Lexxweb

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I got out and home (near Universal) with little problems after Illuminations. After I got out I went towards DTD and then went out to 535 --> Palm Parkway. Made it home in about 25-30 mins.
 
Slowjack

Slowjack

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Sassagoula-Rvr said:
A very wise man once told our group, "If you go to Disney World, stay on property...and do not drive in if you're staying for the Fireworks....I spent 4 hours trying to get out of the MK our first trip"....best advice ever when I hear horror stories like this :)
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On the other hand, my wife doesn't like to stay for Illuminations because of the crushing wait to stand up on a sweaty bus ride. Sometimes there's no way to win...
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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Sassagoula-Rvr said:
A very wise man once told our group, "If you go to Disney World, stay on property...and do not drive in if you're staying for the Fireworks....I spent 4 hours trying to get out of the MK our first trip"....best advice ever when I hear horror stories like this :)
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Sure, then if there is an accident that holds up traffic you will be stuck in a smelly bus for 90 minutes. I don't see the advantage. Buses can't drive over accidents.
 
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Sassagoula-Rvr

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Goofyernmost said:
Sure, then if there is an accident that holds up traffic you will be stuck in a smelly bus for 90 minutes. I don't see the advantage. Buses can't drive over accidents.
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Yeah, for what it's worth...I was talking more about the parking lot problems...I would never drive to the Magic Kingdom...too many steps involved...I've seen the line for the boat/monorail before.

But yeah, unfortunately accidents impact everyone...Although we really shouldn't be worried about that...90 minute wait for us...the people involved are having possibly their entire trip ruined.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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Sassagoula-Rvr said:
Yeah, for what it's worth...I was talking more about the parking lot problems...I would never drive to the Magic Kingdom...too many steps involved...I've seen the line for the boat/monorail before.

But yeah, unfortunately accidents impact everyone...Although we really shouldn't be worried about that...90 minute wait for us...the people involved are having possibly their entire trip ruined.
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The line for the boat is very deceiving. Those boats hold a lot of people and getting out of MK parking lot has always been incredibly easy. On busy nights at MK, I will ride the ferry, take the tram to the parking lot and be in my hotel well before someone on the bus.

If I have a choice, I totally prefer being stuck in my car for 90 minutes to standing on a bus or waiting for one that long. And yes, it is far worse for those in the accident then any of us. It's only time and your going to go through it one way or the other, doesn't really matter what you are doing.
 
bethymouse

bethymouse

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hollywoodj said:
I honestly don't understand why the park doesn't stay open past the fireworks in these cases. It would seem to me, that keeping the park open to midnight might help alleviate that a a little bit because some people would stay in the park instead of a complete mass exodus.
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I don't get that either. It would prevent some problems. They don't have to have rides open, just shops and some food/drink areas to "hang out" for a bit.:)
 
bethymouse

bethymouse

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Sorry, but still just 1 more example of how WDW isn't prepared for the number of folks visiting during this summer season of "new openings" in Fantasyland and such...:(
 
luv

luv

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As I learned the hard way, accidents at WDW can tie up traffic even when it isn't all that busy.

And agree about the bus!! It's not going anywhere, either, and I'd much rather be stuck in a car than on a bus!
 
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goodanu

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I guess choosing to stay at the BCV was a good one! We were back in our room in twenty minutes after the fireworks....which were incredible btw. would not have been happy standing on a bus or even fighting for the monorail. Sorry to hear all the troubles ppl had getting out with cars.
 
Duke of Disney

Duke of Disney

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Unless I lived in FL, I'd be staying off one of the Monorail lines if I was going on a major holiday like July 4th. I've gotten to the point that I like going better in Dec. or Jan. - cooler temps (usually) and lower crowds. Mass confusion and heat is not for this individual. :)
 
JimboJones123

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Duke of Disney said:
Unless I lived in FL, I'd be staying off one of the Monorail lines if I was going on a major holiday like July 4th. I've gotten to the point that I like going better in Dec. or Jan. - cooler temps (usually) and lower crowds. Mass confusion and heat is not for this individual. :)
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At least the monorails have been much more dependable the past 18-24 months.

During busier seasons though, those rooms are nearly $600 a night after all the taxes and fees.
 
montyz81

montyz81

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And this my friends is exactly why buses don't work in the world. More direct lines via monorails or peoplemovers to the resorts would help reduce things like this. I know people will respond with "this only happens a few times a year", but why does it happen at all? I still think it is worth the investment from Disney.
 

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