I've looked at recent comments and searched but can't quite find the answers: How much is the bus right now? Does it arrive at the parks before rope drop? Is Uber/lyft really better for only 1 person? Is the time that going to a nearby resort/park and using Disney transport to get to a further park "worth" the cost difference? Also, best method to get from airport-->hotel?
I'm staying a Bonnet Creek one-bedroom through a friend who is an owner, but my sister and her family (2 kids, her husband and his parents) will be at French Quarter. I'm trying to figure out if it's easiest to meet them at the park or uber/lyft over to their resort and use the Disney transport with them. I'm also open to walking somewhere and using Disney transport but I've been told there's no good walking paths for that and I'd rather not be hit by a car.
I had to choose between a cheaper hotel than the others with a couple extra days for just me (which will help keep the peace, haha, and I have friends in the area) or staying with them but getting a shorter trip (although even then, it was tight math and a small budget!) or not going at all(I just couldn't justify the value resort costs based on the reviews and amenities), but when my friend heard about my plight, she offered the use of some of her points for a fair price. I'm really looking forward to this, but know there's going to be some hurdles!
In the past, I've always stayed on site, but I'm currently living and working in China, so this is also my one trip to the US for a good amount of time and I look forward to the suite-style with a real kitchen! Even eating leftover pizza for a late-night snack for a week sounds like a dream!