There is boat transportation at Port Orleans Riverside, but the boat does not travel to Magic Kingdom. You can only take the Sassagoula Boats from Riverside to Disney Springs or Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort.
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The boats run approximately every 20 minutes during the day, and more frequently during the evening. The trip from Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter to Disney Springs takes around 15 minutes.
Just like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner and bus service, whether you want to ride on a Magic Kingdom Ferry or float over to Epcot on a Disney Friendship Boat, all water transportation options at Walt Disney World are completely free.
Complimentary bus transportation to and from all Disney theme parks and water parks is available. Buses also run to Disney Springs and Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. The bus stop at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is located in front of the Colonel's Cotton Mill building.
The Magic Kingdom doesn't actually have a parking lot. Instead, guests can park at the Transportation and Ticket Center. They can then take either the Walt Disney World Monorail or a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to reach the Magic Kingdom. Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom!
Monorail is typically faster however depending on the crowds and if you are close to the dock, a leisurely boat ride early in the morning might be just the right way to go, dropping you off directly in front of the entrance.
Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter are both centrally located on Disney World property. Both are located right behind Epcot and just down the road from Magic Kingdom.
The following tips will help you make the most of Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom. Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.
Michael, if you use Walt Disney World Resort bus transportation from one of the Disney's All-Star Resorts to Magic Kingdom Park, you will be dropped off at the Magic Kingdom Park bus terminal. This bus terminal is a short walk from the Magic Kingdom Park entry and exit points.
As you can guess if Monday is the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Magic Kingdom, with Sunday being a great weekend option.
About This Post and Our RecommendationsPutting together a single, perfect, do-everything day at Magic Kingdom is… probably impossible. It's at least very challenging. There's too much in the park to easily do in a single day.