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Disney's boat transportation service connects Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground with Wilderness Lodge. The service, known as the 'blue' route, resumed in October 2023 after a long hiatus. The journey from the Magic Kingdom to Fort Wilderness takes about 13 minutes, with a waiting time of 10-20 minutes between boats. There are also separate water taxi routes to reach Magic Kingdom park, referred to as the gold, green and red routes.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Route | Blue Flag route |
| Start and end points | Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney's Wilderness Lodge |
| Other routes | Gold, Green and Red Flag routes |
| Other destinations | EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, Swan hotels, Disney Springs, Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa, Disney's Old Key West Resort, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Magic Kingdom |
| Wait time | 10-20 minutes |
| Journey time | 8-13 minutes |
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What You'll Learn
- The Green Flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- The Red Flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- The Blue Flag route ferries guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort
- Watercraft sail between EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels
- Guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa, and Disney's Old Key West Resort
The Green Flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
The Green Flag route is one of several boat transportation services offered by Disney. The Blue Flag route, for example, connects Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground with Disney's Wilderness Lodge. This route resumed operations on 1 October 2023 and comprises two launches that ferry guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort. The two launches operate in opposite directions, meeting at the Contemporary.
The Red Flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge. This route usually operates one cruiser and one launch, which means guests with ECVs may have to wait for the cruiser. The journey from the Magic Kingdom to the resort takes roughly 8 minutes, and the wait time between boats is typically 8-12 minutes.
In addition to these routes, watercraft sail between EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels. This broad network of water transport enhances the connectivity within the EPCOT Resort Area. Guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa, and Disney's Old Key West Resort.
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The Red Flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge
The Red Flag route is one of several boat transportation services offered by Disney. The Green Flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, while the Gold Flag route takes visitors from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, then on to Disney's Polynesian Resort, before returning to the Magic Kingdom.
The Blue Flag route, which resumed operations in October 2023, connects Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds and Disney's Wilderness Lodge. This route had been on a long hiatus but now operates daily from 3:00 p.m. The Blue Flag route comprises two launches that ferry guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort.
In addition to these routes, watercraft also sail between EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels. This broad network of water transport enhances the connectivity within the EPCOT Resort Area. Guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort.
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The Blue Flag route ferries guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort
The Green Flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. This route generally operates two cruisers, both capable of accommodating ECVs and wheelchairs without needing a transfer. The Red Flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge. This route usually operates one cruiser and one launch, which means guests with ECVs may have to wait for the cruiser. The journey from the Magic Kingdom to the resort takes roughly 8 minutes, and the wait time between boats is typically 8-12 minutes.
Watercraft also sail between EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels. This broad network of water transport enhances the connectivity within the EPCOT Resort Area. Guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa, and Disney's Old Key West Resort.
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Watercraft sail between EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels
Watercraft sail between EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Yacht Club, Dolphin, and Swan hotels. This broad network of water transport enhances the connectivity within the EPCOT Resort Area.
The boat transportation service connecting Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney's Wilderness Lodge is known as the 'blue' route. This route had been on a long hiatus but resumed operations on 1 October 2023. The 'blue' route ferries guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort.
The 'green' and 'red' flag routes also offer water taxi services to reach Magic Kingdom Park. The 'red' flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge, while the 'green' flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The 'gold' flag route escorts visitors from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, then on to Disney's Polynesian Resort, before returning to the Magic Kingdom.
In addition to these routes, guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort.
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Guests can also catch boats from Disney Springs to travel to nearby DVC resorts such as Disney's Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa, and Disney's Old Key West Resort
There are also several other boat transportation services available at Disney. The Green Flag route transports guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The Blue Flag route comprises two launches that ferry guests around Bay Lake, stopping at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Contemporary Resort. The Red Flag route carries guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Wilderness Lodge. This route usually operates one cruiser and one launch, which means guests with ECVs may have to wait for the cruiser. The Gold Flag itinerary escorts visitors from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, then on to Disney's Polynesian Resort, before returning to the Magic Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
The boat from Fort Wilderness goes to Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
The journey from the Magic Kingdom to Fort Wilderness takes about 13 minutes once the boat has departed. The waiting time between boats is typically 10-20 minutes.
The route is called the blue route.
