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Can you enter Epcot from the back entrance?

Yes, it is possible to access the World Showcase via a back entrance which brings you in between UK and France a short walk to Japan; however, Epcot parking is at the front of the park.



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This entrance opens each day at the same time the front entrance of Epcot opens. Those guests with early dining reservations are allowed entry early just as they would in the front.

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Returning to EPCOT After Leaving. Wondering if you can return to EPCOT after leaving? Yes, you can leave Epcot and come back... here's what we did during our afternoon break from Epcot to watch football, eat lunch, and let our kiddo rest with a nap during a recent Disney World Vacation.

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Thank you for stopping by with an excellent question. Nothing makes us happier than helping fellow Guests plan a magical visit to the Walt Disney World Resort! All Guests ages 3 and up are required to have valid theme park tickets to enter a theme park.

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Even with so much to see, Epcot can easily be visited during a single day.

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You don't want to miss it! Renee, all Guests must currently make park reservations when visiting a Disney theme park. The only exception to this is if you're an Annual Passholder. Guests with annual passes may enter any theme park after 2:00 PM without having to make a theme park reservation.

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The International Gateway is known to some as EPCOT's “back door” and it's located right near the France Pavilion.

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At one point during the attraction, Figment brings guests to his own house that has been turned upside down. Guests looking closely can spot a classic Hidden Mickey formed by three onion rings in Figment's kitchen.

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What time should I get to Epcot? We recommend arriving at Epcot 30 minutes before you're allowed in the park. That's an hour before the scheduled open if you have Early Entry or 30 minutes before scheduled entry if you don't have Early Entry.

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Going left is, according to DVC Shop, the most popular way to go, so if you want to potentially counter the crowds, go right.

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The monorail station is located outside of the theme park entrance, so you don't need to worry about theme park tickets. If you would like to make a complete loop back to the Transportation and Ticket center, you aren't required to exit at the Epcot station and you can just stay on the monorail for your return trip.

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You are welcome to purchase your Theme Park Tickets at the gate when you arrive at your first theme park.

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Yes, you may walk around Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park with your adult beverage of choice purchased in the park, provided you are doing so respectfully and responsibly.

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Epcot. Parking for Epcot is located straight out in front of the park. Guests that are parking roughly 45-60 minutes before the park opens can expect to have an easy walk to the gates. In many instances, guests parking that early will not even need to use the tram.

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Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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What time of day is best for Epcot? The parks tend to reach their highest capacity in mid-afternoon. The crowds will start going down around dinnertime. That means the best time to get through the lines is early in the morning, so come on, get out of bed and let's have some Fun.

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Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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