Can you get into Epcot from the Boardwalk?

Walk from Disney's Boardwalk to Epcot! Finding the walkway that leads you to Epcot is incredibly easy to find. First, you will walk out the back of the resort onto the wooden boardwalk next to Crescent Lake. Once there, turn right and start walking.



Yes, you can enter EPCOT from Disney’s BoardWalk via the International Gateway entrance, which is often referred to as the park's "back door." This entrance is located between the United Kingdom and France pavilions in the World Showcase. For guests staying at the BoardWalk Inn or Villas, it is a convenient 5-to-10-minute walk along a scenic paved path that crosses a small bridge near the Yacht & Beach Club. This entrance is also the primary hub for the Disney Skyliner, connecting EPCOT to several other resorts and Hollywood Studios. Entering through the International Gateway is often much faster and quieter than the main front entrance near the "Spaceship Earth" ball, though it does require a valid park admission and reservation. In 2026, this remains a favorite "insider" perk for guests who want to enjoy a morning pastry in France or be among the first to reach the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction.

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However, EPCOT is unique in that it has two entrances – one at the front of the park, and the other in the back at the International Gateway. Therefore, you'll also need to determine which entrance you'll use, as it will dictate where you begin your park touring for the day.

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Guests will be able to enjoy easy access to Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district and a fun way to travel between International Gateway at EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Disney's BoardWalk Resort is a hotel and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida. First opened in 1996, the BoardWalk Resort is located in the Epcot Resort Area, alongside Crescent Lake, and is situated between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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If you've never walked along Disney's BoardWalk before, you are in for a treat. EPCOT's International Gateway entrance is just a five to ten-minute walk to Disney's Boardwalk. Along the BoardWalk, you'll find shops, dining, classic arcade games, and Surrey bikes for rent.

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If you want to take the monorail, you need to walk from the Boardwalk to the back entrance of EPCOT. You have to walk to the front entrance of EPCOT and take the monorail there. That is sbout 20 minutes. You do not need to use the monorail if you do not want too.

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The Walt Disney World resort in Florida has four theme parks, two water parks, a handful of hotels and a golf course. A little-known secret also worth visiting is Disney's BoardWalk. Filled with restaurants, hotels and a dueling piano bar, Disney's BoardWalk offers ticket-free entry and plenty of things to do.

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Once you are on Disney Property, transportation is complimentary on buses, monorails, boats, and of course the Disney Skyliner. If staying on property, feel free to hop on transportation and make any needed transfers to get to a resort on the Skyliner route to start your adventure.

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The International Gateway entrance to Epcot is located between Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Disney's Beach Club Resort. Any Guest who has a valid theme park admission to Epcot can use this entrance. This will also be the entrance you would use if you were to take the water taxi to Epcot from Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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The difference is that Guests who are not staying at this resort have a limited parking time, usually three hours or less, that can be used to explore the gorgeous BoardWalk area. This means that you can park there to check out the BoardWalk, but you cannot leave your car there while you spend the day in EPCOT.

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Walking Distances at EPCOT EPCOT is more than two times the size of Magic Kingdom, coming in at 300 acres total. Just the walk around World Showcase alone is 1.2 miles. If you walk completely around Future World and World Showcase, you'll be at 3 miles easily.

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The Boardwalk also provides the best location from the standpoint of getting to the parks. While the Beach Club is marginally closer to Epcot, the difference is negligible, but it is MUCH closer to the Studios.

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If you're looking for a more low key place to spend an evening, Disney's BoardWalk might just be the place to go. You don't need a park ticket or dining reservation to enjoy this charming spot. While there aren't nearly as many dining or shopping options, it's perfect for some relaxing family fun.

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It is so relaxing and peaceful to travel by an aerial gondola and the views from above are spectacular! You do not need to enter EPCOT when exiting the Disney Skyliner station located near the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT.

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Thanks for asking your question to planDisney! Because the EPCOT station of the Disney Skyliner is located outside of the park's turnstiles, you absolutely can ride the Skyliner to Disney's Hollywood Studios without having to enter EPCOT, or having a theme park reservation there.

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Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at this Disney Resort hotel.

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From Magic Kingdom or Disney's Animal Kingdom, you can catch a bus to Disney's BoardWalk Inn or Villas. However, if you are at EPCOT or Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk is accessible via boat or walking!

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