getting from Epcot to MGM

ssn · 06-21-2008

What's the easiest (and quickest) way to get from World Showcase to HS?

Do you walk over to BW or BC and take the boat? Or is there a boat launch at Epcot? or is it a short walk? I am drawing a blank on this!

ranedrops · 06-21-2008

We take the boat which picks you up at the International Gateway at Epcot to DHS. There are 2 stops in between at BW & BC but it still seems to be the quickest route.

babets · 06-21-2008

Where is the International Gateway in Epcot?

timsha · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by babets

Where is the International Gateway in Epcot?

It is over by England, it is the back entrance to the park, which will lead you to the BWI and the Y&B. The boat will continue on to DHS (it also stops at the Swan & Dolphin). It is a nice break between parks. It takes about 20 minutes by boat to get there.

ssn · 06-21-2008

Oh good! We have to make a quick get-away after the Candlelight Processional over to HS for the Osborne Lights!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-21-2008

The boats run a big loop from HS, to Swan/Dolphin, BC, BW, Epcot and back to HS. The boat stops at the resorts on the way back to HS too so it's a 20 minute ride from park to park.

dznylvr · 06-21-2008

We have also done the boat. It is quite a walk once you get off the boat, to the front entrance to HS, but nothing terrible. It is a nice break between parks and the boat captains are usually a lot of fun to talk to, and chock full of information about the parks and the history of WDW.

**ddoll** · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by dznylvr

It is quite a walk once you get off the boat, to the front entrance to HS, but nothing terrible.

What??

It must have been quite a while since you made that walk, or you must have been exceptionally tired, because that's not a long walk AT ALL.
In fact, by WDW standards, that's a SHORTCUT!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by ddoll

What??

It must have been quite a while since you made that walk, or you must have been exceptionally tired, because that's not a long walk AT ALL.
In fact, by WDW standards, that's a SHORTCUT!!

I agree, it's not much of a walk but where you're tired it may seem longer.

**ddoll** · 06-21-2008

Definitely! There have been many nights when I looked down that long parking lot row to my car in the furthest spot and wished for a moving sidewalk to get me there. LOL

mickeysgirlz · 06-21-2008

This sounds great! We'll have to try it! Good to know about the 20 minute ride, since we drive to the parks, I'll have to make sure I have a way to get back to the park I'm parked at!

OH . . . another question: Where do you pick it up at HS?

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

OH . . . another question: Where do you pick it up at HS?

When you leave the park got to the very left and you'll see the boat dock.

mickeysgirlz · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

When you leave the park got to the very left and you'll see the boat dock.

Thanks! Right, now that you mention it I can see in my head right where it is! COOL! I wanna do this next visit . . . will be fun!

Best bet would be to park at HS . . . go right to Epcot then take the boat back to HS . . . I'll have to check the boat schedule!

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A Goofy Family · 06-21-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

Best bet would be to park at HS . . . go right to Epcot then take the boat back to HS . . . I'll have to check the boat schedule!

That's what I would do! That way you also have a feel for how long it takes to get from one park to another so you'll know how much time to allow when you're in a hurry to get back to DHS.

ranedrops · 06-21-2008

Like other posts said it is a short walk to DHS once you dock. The captains usually have a good sense of humor too on the boat. I believe last time we rode the captain & co-captain were retired naval officers. They were very nice, funny & great with the passengers.

Also, you can catch the boat at Epcot right over the bridge in WS by France. There is a gift sop on the way down the walkway to your right. The boat dock is a short walk fromt here.

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,224	getting from Epcot to MGM What's the easiest (and quickest) way to get from World Showcase to HS? Do you walk over to BW or BC and take the boat? Or is there a boat launch at Epcot? or is it a short walk? I am drawing a blank on this! __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 134 days 9 hours 28 minutes

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM We take the boat which picks you up at the International Gateway at Epcot to DHS. There are 2 stops in between at BW & BC but it still seems to be the quickest route.

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,224	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM Oh good! We have to make a quick get-away after the Candlelight Processional over to HS for the Osborne Lights!! __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 134 days 9 hours 28 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM The boats run a big loop from HS, to Swan/Dolphin, BC, BW, Epcot and back to HS. The boat stops at the resorts on the way back to HS too so it's a 20 minute ride from park to park. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 11 hours 27 minutes

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM We have also done the boat. It is quite a walk once you get off the boat, to the front entrance to HS, but nothing terrible. It is a nice break between parks and the boat captains are usually a lot of fun to talk to, and chock full of information about the parks and the history of WDW. __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM Definitely! There have been many nights when I looked down that long parking lot row to my car in the furthest spot and wished for a moving sidewalk to get me there. LOL __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 13 hours 27 minutes

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,321	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM This sounds great! We'll have to try it! Good to know about the 20 minute ride, since we drive to the parks, I'll have to make sure I have a way to get back to the park I'm parked at! OH . . . another question: Where do you pick it up at HS? __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 20 days 6 hours 27 minutes

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: getting from Epcot to MGM Like other posts said it is a short walk to DHS once you dock. The captains usually have a good sense of humor too on the boat. I believe last time we rode the captain & co-captain were retired naval officers. They were very nice, funny & great with the passengers. Also, you can catch the boat at Epcot right over the bridge in WS by France. There is a gift sop on the way down the walkway to your right. The boat dock is a short walk fromt here.

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