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How do you get to Epcot from the Dolphin?

A comfortable water taxi offers access from the Disney resorts' dock, running approximately every 20 – 25 minutes to and from Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. * Or you can take a leisurely stroll along a series of walkways that will also lead you to the entrance of these two theme parks.



Getting to Epcot from Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel is one of the most convenient commutes on property. You have three primary options: Walking, which takes about 10–15 minutes along a paved path past the BoardWalk and into Epcot’s "International Gateway" entrance between the UK and France pavilions. Friendship Boats, which depart from the shared dock between the Swan and Dolphin and drop you off at the same International Gateway (a 5-10 minute relaxing ride). Disney Skyliner, which can be accessed by walking to the nearby International Gateway station to head to other parks or resorts, though it doesn't take you "to" Epcot from the Dolphin since the Dolphin is already at Epcot's doorstep. Note that there is no bus service from the Dolphin to Epcot, as the walking/boat distance is considered too short for traditional bus logistics.

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The Friendship Boats also stop at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Villas and the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel. The boat will drop you and other guests off at the International Gateway at Epcot, which is considered the back entrance of the park.

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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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While the EPCOT monorail station is located at the front of the Theme Park, the Disney Skyliner station is located at the International Gateway entrance.

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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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If you are staying the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin Hotel, and you'd like the ultimate splurge, consider upgrading to a Fireworks View Room. These rooms offer nightly fireworks views from either Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios, and there is nothing better than watching them in your pajamas!

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No - although you do get the standard coffeemaker and mini-fridge in your room so you can DIY it. Swan and Dolphin do offer one amenity the Disney hotels don't, though: free bottled water in your room, which they'll replenish daily.

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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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The trams returned to Disney's Animal Kingdom in May 2022, but remained paused at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. With this update, it will be the first time since 2020 that tram service has be offered at all four Disney World theme parks.

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A: Yes. All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.

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The EPCOT Monorail and the Express Monorail originate at the TTC and offer express round-trip service to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom park. The Resort Monorail and Express Monorail begin operating 30 minutes prior to when Magic Kingdom park opens and stop one hour after Magic Kingdom park closes.

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Go under the sea—without getting wet—on this gentle ride based on Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo, which finds Nemo lost again.

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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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