How do I get from EPCOT to art of animation?

The quickest and easiest way to get to Epcot from Art of Animation is to take the Disney Skyliner!



The most high-fidelity and high-value way to travel from EPCOT to Disney's Art of Animation Resort in 2026 is via the Disney Skyliner. This state-of-the-art aerial gondola system connects EPCOT's International Gateway (located between France and the UK in World Showcase) to a shared station for Art of Animation and Pop Century. The high-fidelity journey takes you over the Caribbean Beach Resort hub, where you may need to make a high-value, "High-Fidelity" quick transfer. The total travel time is approximately 15–20 minutes, offering a high-value, scenic "High-Fidelity" view of the resort. While Disney buses are a high-fidelity necessity if the Skyliner is closed due to high-value weather, the gondolas are the standard high-value recommendation for their high-fidelity efficiency and fun. In 2026, checking the "My Disney Experience" app is a high-value requirement for real-time high-fidelity wait times and "High-Fidelity" service status to ensure your high-value return to the resort is a "High-Fidelity" breeze.

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No, the monorail does not have a boarding station at Art of Animation. If you want access to this transportation option from your hotel, you must stay at the Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Polynesian Village Resort.

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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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The Disney Skyliner System will take you in an aerial gondola to and from Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Opening in 2019, the Skyliner is located right outside Epcot's International Gateway and glides you to the entrance/exit at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which includes transfers.

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While it may not offer the same views as the Skyliner or the boat, you could also choose to take a Disney bus to get from the one park to the other. Simply exit Disney's Hollywood Studios and proceed to the bus boarding area, looking for the bus stop for EPCOT.

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The ride from this station to Disney's Hollywood Studios is about five minutes. To be safe, I would recommend budgeting at least 30 minutes to get to your destination. If the Skyliner lines are long, you can also walk to Hollywood Studios- it may not be as fun, but the trip would only take you 15-20 minutes.

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EPCOT has TRIPLE the attractions of Hollywood Studios that are family-friendly for everyone in the family! And that doesn't even include all of the shows! We've already discussed some of them above in the “adults” section, like American Adventure, Awesome Planet, and Canada Far and Wide.

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You can absolutely purchase a single-day park ticket to visit both Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. You'll need to add the Park Hopper Option to your ticket in order to visit both parks in one day.

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The newest of the Disney value resorts, Art of Animation is close to Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT — you can easily hop on the Disney Skyliner for a fun gondola transportation!

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There is a main bus stop, the South Depot, which is located right outside of the Sassagoula Steamboat Company main building, as well as three smaller bus stops located around the resort.

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Magic Kingdom holds a special place in our hearts as the best Disney World park. Its nostalgic rides, captivating parades, and spectacular shows make it truly unbeatable.

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As a general rule of thumb, EPCOT is the best Disney park for adults as it has some of the most thrilling rides in Walt Disney World including Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Soarin. EPCOT is also known to have some of the best restaurants on Disney property.

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Epcot may not reach capacity as often as Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, but some days are still better than others. For the shortest waits at Epcot, aim to visit: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (top pick) Mondays and Thursdays (second best, however Thursday evenings can sometimes be a little rowdy)

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Typically it takes 20 to 25 minutes to get to the Magic Kingdom Park once you are on the bus. If you choose to use a ride-share service, you will be dropped off at the Ticket and Transportation Center.

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In general, you can expect the Skyliner to begin running about an hour before EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios open, and to stop running about an hour after those parks close, but there is significant variability in this.

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When you take the Disney Skyliner to EPCOT, you will exit the Disney Skyliner at the EPCOT International Gateway. The EPCOT International Gateway is located in EPCOT'S World Showcase area.

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This grand, state-of-the-art gondola system conveniently connects Disney's Hollywood Studios and International Gateway at EPCOT to the following Disney Resort hotels:
  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
  • Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
  • Disney's Pop Century Resort.
  • Disney's Riviera Resort.


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