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Can you walk from the dolphin to EPCOT?

From EPCOT to the DOLPHIN is approximately . 7 miles. To the SWAN Resort: There are paved, lighted walkways. From EPCOT to the SWAN is approximately .



Yes, you can absolutely walk from the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel to EPCOT, and it is considered one of the best "perks" of staying in the EPCOT Resort area. The walk is entirely scenic and takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes at a leisurely pace. You simply exit the hotel toward the back (the lake side), walk across the bridge toward Disney's BoardWalk, and follow the paved pathway that runs alongside the water. This path leads you directly to the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT, which is located between the United Kingdom and France pavilions in World Showcase. This entrance is typically much less crowded than the main front entrance of the park. Along the way, you'll pass the BoardWalk's shops and bakeries, making it a very pleasant stroll. This walking path also provides easy access to the Disney Skyliner station, allowing you to quickly travel to Disney's Hollywood Studios or other resorts if you choose. For many guests, the ability to avoid buses and monorails by simply walking to the park is a primary reason for choosing the Dolphin or its sister hotel, the Swan.

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Resort hotels within walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios include Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Resort along with Disney's Beach Club Villas, and Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

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It's also less than 20-30 minute walk from Dolphin to Epcot/Hollywood Studios. For Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom - Walk to the bus stop in front of the Boardwalk hotel, as the Disney buses are quicker than the ones the Dolphin provides.

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The Swan and Dolphin resorts are situated in the same location ? Both nestled between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. The Swan resort is only a few hundred feet from the Dolphin; therefore, you can expect the same kind of travel times and distances from the theme parks.

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Can you see fireworks from the Swan and Dolphin? Yes. The hotels are located about midway between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. All three hotels offer at least a few rooms with views of fireworks.

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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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From the SWAN to the BOARDWALK is approximately . 4 miles. To the DOLPHIN Resort: There are paved, lighted walkways. From the SWAN to the DOLPHIN is approximately .

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However, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve can walk to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. They also have access to the Disney-operated Friendship Boats that serve EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the other Crescent Lake area resorts.

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Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin receive many special Disney benefits, including: Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, including water taxis to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. Just a short walk to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™.

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EPCOT: A full lap around World Showcase = 1.2 miles. Take the walk once during the day and then at night to see the world in a different light!

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If you are able to walk past all of the tempting pavilions, (what willpower!) your trip around World Showcase is about 1.3 miles. Sooo, considering the fact that you may have strollers and other obstacles in your way, I would allow 30 minutes just to be safe.

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EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios These parks are accessible via the FriendShip Boat from the following locations: Disney's BoardWalk Villas. Disney's Beach Club Villas. Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

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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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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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Walt Disney World Dolphin offers a bit more in savings when compared with the Swan, perhaps because of its larger size and many on-site activities. For some people, this can be a benefit, but if you're looking to relax, the more expensive Swan offers more peace and quiet.

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All of these Resorts access Hollywood Studios via a path that runs past the bus stops and Skyliner station en route to the main entrance. BoardWalk Inn is the closest at about 3/4 mile from the entrance of Hollywood Studios. Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin are about a mile away by foot.

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The Swan and Dolphin use the standard Disney bus transportation system, so you should find it to be pretty reliable. The bus ride to the Magic Kingdom should take about 20 to 25 minutes, but remember that the wait time could be up to 20 minutes as well. On the positive side, when you arrive you are a quick walk in.

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It is roughly a 1/2 mile from the WDW Swan/Dolphin Hotels to Hollywood Studios, walking would be a little quicker than the boat, as the boat would make stops at the Yacht/Beach Club, Broadwalk and then the Swan/Dolphin. It's a pleasant walk.

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