Animal kingdom to Polynesian

[classact]

We are going to animal kingdom on June 4. That is the same day we are eating at ohainas at 5:05. If the mickeys jammin jungle parade is at 3:45,will we have enough time to make it to the Polynesian?

[Pirate Granny]

If you take a taxi

[GAN]

It's going to take a little luck with the bus, but if you can get to the stop by 4:30 and the bus shows up in 10 minutes - you could make it. But a cab would be the safest bet.

[VWL Mom]

I would have to agree on taking a taxi. If I remember correctly the bus will stop at CR first then on to Poly so that time would need to be added in also, just too much of a chance IMO.

[CanadianWDWFan]

Another vote for a taxi. We found that if we had to be somewhere at a certain time and time was short, a cab was the only way we were going to make it.

[Polynesian Dweller]

No chance by bus. You won't get out of AK until 4:30 and they want you to check in at the podium 15 min befor your ADR which makes that 4:50. So, you'll have to take a taxi.

[Reedy Creek Buccaneer]

Be on the bus by 4:20 or take a cab.

[BuddyL4]

The time would be to short for my comfort even if I had my own vehicle there.

[wdwnutz]

Take the bus to Poly...personally I would not spend the extra money for a cab (that's why we use the "free" Disney transportation) If you are a Disney resort guest and a little bit late for the reservation they still have to honor your reservation. We have been to Ohana many times and no matter what time your reservation is there is always a wait....so, relax and enjoy the parade....then hop on the bus!

[VWL Mom]

If you are a Disney resort guest and a little bit late for the reservation they still have to honor your reservation.

They will hold your reservation for 10 minutes after your scheduled time, after that it's at their discretion whether or not they can accommodate you. From the mom's panel:

If you arrive late to an Advance Dining Reservation, simply approach the hostess stand and advise them of your late arrival, and original reservation time. They'll be able to check back in the system to confirm your reservation and will then advise you if they are still able to accommodate your party. This will possibly depend on your party size, restaurant's capacity for the evening, and just how late you are.

[Polynesian Dweller]

Take the bus to Poly...personally I would not spend the extra money for a cab (that's why we use the "free" Disney transportation) If you are a Disney resort guest and a little bit late for the reservation they still have to honor your reservation. We have been to Ohana many times and no matter what time your reservation is there is always a wait....so, relax and enjoy the parade....then hop on the bus!

Being a resort guest does not give you any special status for honoring an ADR. The policy is the same for resort and non-resort guests.

Waits also do not equate to how long they will hold a reservation. They only hold for 10-15 minutes after your ADR time. If after that period you haven't checked in at the podium, they can give the time to any walk up party and every night 'O'hana gets lots of walk ups, especially early. They will have little problem filling the ADR slots with walk ups. It's one place I wouldn't risk.

So, OP take a taxi and do not try the bus.