Probably been mentioned but wondering if there is a new estimated date for when the boat service will be restored completely.
From what I understand, the only stop not ready yet is HS, correct? Unfortunately, from the Swan/Dolphin, that's the only one we'd use (we're there in mid-July). Easier to walk to Epcot / YC-BC / BW.
HS is a bit further than Epcot and in July the boat is a better choice imo.
The boat is far more pleasant and scenic, but the bus ride is pretty quick.
One thing I want to warn folks about tho—the bus stop at the Studios is marked for the Crescent Lake resorts, meaning Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan/Dolphin and Boardwalk.
When you are returning from the Studios and you get to the bus stop and see a line, always tap on the bus door and ask which resort it’s going to.
We got on a huge line at DHS. The bus itself was marked “Hollywood Studios.” We assumed it was full even though it was parked there for a few minutes.
After it left, we found out it was going to the Swan, Dolphin and Boardwalk. The people in front of us were waiting for a Yacht and Beach Club. It was raining, and we had to schlepp from the YC to the Swan because we didn’t want to wait another 20 minutes for the next Swan bus. I was so mad!
We had a similar experience at AK late one night, but that time I knew to ask the driver. You never know when they’re going to combine resorts, and they’re not always clearly marked. I think in both cases (DHS and AK), the driver announced where he was going when he arrived, but we got there after that.