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EPCOT is BIG. It’s so big, you’ll be halfway through the World Showcase saying, “How long does this keep on going?”
EPCOT
To help you navigate EPCOT, we compiled our favorite shortcuts, which will help you get from point A to point B much faster.
It is no secret that you do a lot of walking when visiting Disney World.
Walking through EPCOT
While it is good to get those steps in, we like to take shortcuts around the parks to help us save a few steps and also take a break. If you are visiting EPCOT, it can be a long walk to get from Spaceship Earth to the World Showcase, especially if you are visiting a country in the middle like the American Adventure. There is actually a way that you can save some steps between World Showcase, and we feel that not many people realize that they can take this shortcut!
We know that transportation to the parks can sometimes be a pain.
Disney Bus
This is especially the case when you are trying to get to the Magic Kingdom but need to make it through the Transportation and Ticket Center first. It can also be challenging to get to EPCOT, especially when you are trying to Rope Drop attractions in the World Showcase, but did you know that EPCOT has two entrances?
When it comes to Disney World, there are a few things that fans argue about.
EPCOT
Which Magic Kingdom fireworks show is best? What’s the proper order to do the Disney World parks? Monorail or ferry boat? But by far the most popular debate we’ve heard over the years has to do with EPCOT. Should you start your World Showcase trip in Canada or Mexico?
Did you know that there are TWO ways to get into EPCOT?
Mickey Head art in EPCOT
There’s the main entrance where the buses, monorails, and parking your cars will bring you, but over at the back of the park, near World Showcase, there’s a second entrance. And if you can enter through this International Gateway, you’ll get into EPCOT a LOT faster.
Meeting favorite characters can be some guests’ favorite part of their Disney vacation.
Chip and Dale!
We’ve got a list of where to find ALL the character meet and greets in Disney World, but sometimes characters surprise us and say hello in unexpected areas. While we were walking around EPCOT today, we noticed that a very popular yet rare princess was greeting guests near the International Gateway!
Are you looking forward to “Walkin’ Right Down the Middle of Main Street, U.S.A.“ on your Disney World vacation? Well, certain Disney World visitors — babies, toddlers, and little ones — might be more into the idea of strollin’ down Main Street…
Main Street. U.S.A in Magic Kingdom
That’s right! We’re talking about STROLLERS in Disney World… more specifically, we’re discussing the best options for renting strollers, including renting directly from Disney World and also local Orlando stroller rental companies. We’ll also share some pros and cons of each as well as some factors you may want to consider in your choice. [Read more…]
When you visit Disney World, there are probably a few major things you’ll want to check off your to-do list!
EPCOT’s World Showcase
Obviously, you’ll want to do a few rides, and you’ll probably want to see at least one fireworks show. For many guests, character meet and greets are also a priority, and you’ll likely have a list of your must-meet friends. But sometimes, random characters pop up in the parks and surprise us…like what happened today!
Has anyone else been following the very strange prizes that EPCOT is offering to guests who complete the Olaf’s Holiday Tradition scavenger hunt?
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Map
In case you’re new to this strange saga, there’s a holiday scavenger hunt happening in EPCOT that guests can complete to win a prize. That prize keeps changing, and we’ve seen some very interesting options available to guests. But today we FINALLY found the official prize for this scavenger hunt! And it makes way more sense than any of the other prizes. [Read more…]
Did you know that there are TWO entrances to EPCOT? One way in, of course, is at the main entrance by Spaceship Earth that most guests are familiar with. The other entrance is way in the back of World Showcase called International Gateway!
Welcome to EPCOT!
Both of these entrances are available to guests each morning, so today we thought we would start our day from the back of the park!
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