Transportation – Doug Travels Orlando

Ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom

Published on January 21, 2017 in Walt Disney World by Doug Wilcoxon

Entrance to the Ferryboat at Transportation Ticket Center.

To me… the Ferryboats are an underrated form of transportation to the Magic Kingdom. Not only can it efficiently move a lot of happy and excited guests across the Seven Seas Lagoon in the morning, but it can take those same tired, irritable and short tempered guests home in the evening (not saying it wasn’t fun, but hanging with the masses sometimes may test one’s patience). The benefit for the evening guests ride back being that the Ferryboat has a bit more room than the bus and monorail and allows one to spread out and relax a bit in the dark of the evening while enjoying the lights of the surrounding resort areas. Maybe even take a few deep breaths and recall the fun moments of the day.

Efficiency isn’t the only thing to make the Ferryboat special. The sweeping views are something to take in and enjoy. Each resort scene changing as you make your way across the lagoon. Where finally to the excitement to all who visit the Magic Kingdom, from just beyond the docks, the park itself provides a glimpse of the adventures to come.

Great views of the Polynesian, The Grand Floridian, The Contemporary and of course the Magic Kingdom are there for the taking along the route across the Seven Seas Lagoon. On those busy days you may have to stake claim to railing space if you want to gaze unhindered.

You may ask… “why no photos of these great resort views?” I don’t have any photos. Many times after we do something I will turn to my wife and say “I should have taken some photos. That would be a great post.” Live and Learn.

The Ferryboat route can be seen here.

Magic Kingdom on the horizon. Other forms of boat transportation arriving at the Magic Kingdom from other Disney Resorts with access to the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake.

Just a bit closer. Another Ferryboat (right) sits at the dock. The monorail about to arrive at the Magic Kingdom Station. A water launch in the foreground returning for more guests possibly at Fort Wilderness Campground, Wilderness Lodge or the Contemporary.

I admit this photo has been edited a bit to add a dash of color. Usually I post them as taken, but it seemed to be awash in gray. Which is something I don’t recall at the Magic Kingdom. Even on the most overcast days.