Walks to DHS

[pluto13]

Hi! Are he walks from the BCV to DHS worth it? Or should I take the Friendship Boat?

 

[Tuvalu]

It's a pretty good hike. Definitely would not do it during the warmer months.

 

[fbp]

IMO It's not an exciting or particularly picturesque walk. I'd (and I will) boat it.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

I enjoy the walk, and have walked to DHS from stays at BC & BW. I'm a walker though, I live by a park at home and could walk miles & miles.

 

[disneyfan1995]

Personally I would not to do the walk. It's farther than it seems it is so the best bet is to take the friendship boats.

The walk from BCV to Epcot is fine though.

 

[RedDad]

We're planning to walk from BCV early in the morning, but then take the boats back during the afternoon. It seems silly to drive to DHS from there, but also don't really want to wait on the boats in the morning when we're trying to get there early.

 

[DisDadWoz]

The walk isn't that bad from BCV. We do it every time we stay there or BWV no matter if its hot, cold or anywhere in between. For the most part it's quicker than the boats both there and back. You can also get a few different angles for pics of the Studios, Swan & Dolphin, and BWV. If you want to walk off your meal (or drinks) from DHS the walk back will help!

 

[coachwnh]

Hi! Are he walks from the BCV to DHS worth it? Or should I take the Friendship Boat?

WALK!!!! We have stayed at the YC, BC, and BW multiple times and have taken the boat less than 5 total times. Its an easy 15 minute walk. And we have kids that are 10 and 8 now. They have made the walk easily too!! Its a nice, relaxing walk.

 

[disney4life2008]

OMG this is a great question. I just returned from HS yesterday. In all honesty - I would do neither, lol. The friendship boat took forever to come then forever to get from point A to point B. The walk (from the basis from others) looks long, boring, and hot. But if you cant take the bus. Take the boat

 

[wdwmagic]

If you like to walk (or run), definitely take the walk. I much prefer getting to places under my own steam, so that is my preference.

 

[danpam1024]

We walk- and usually beat the boats I'd say 15-20 minutes at a leisurely pace. And if the line is crazy at night, we'll walk back too! I don't mind it at all- it's quiet.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

I enjoy the walk especially after park close. I don't feel the need to rush out of the parks to catch the boat. I can wander through HS when it's relatively deserted and get some cool photos and then walk back to the resort. I don't enjoy the walk to HS when it's really hot out because I can get overheated easily so I don't want to expend a lot of my energy just getting to the parks - I would rather spend my energy IN the park.

 

[Tiggerish]

Not sure how you define "worth it", but I definitely find value in the walks between DHS, Epcot and around Crescent Lake--it's exercise and fresh air, and I'm very fond of both!

 

[Foolish Mortal]

Haven't stayed at any of the Epcot resorts, but I like the idea of at least walking in the morning. Especially if you see a boat that just left. By the time you wait for the next boat and the time it takes to get to HS, you can probably get there quicker. If you stay at park all day, boat might be the option. Keep in mind, the boats supposedly have air conditioning but it doesn't feel like it. Boats get extremely stuffy. Been times where I think walking would've been better.

 

[RonAnnArbor]

Absolutely do not recommend the walk -- long, boring, hot. The Friendship boats are great -- they arrive relatively frequently.