Here on Disney for Seniors the article what the Walk is Like to Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park started us thinking. What about walking to EPCOT? This article will describe what the walk to Disney’s EPCOT theme park is really like for seniors and guests of any age. If you are staying at one of the Crescent Lake hotels or Disney resorts, this article and acompanying video are for you.
Nancy and I are passionate about relaxing, memorable vacations for older adults and seniors, especially at Disney Parks and Resorts. That was the primary reason why we started the Disney for Seniors Facebook Group in 2024. Other seniors seem to be agreeing. This, the original online community of Disney luvin’ seniors, has now grown to over 71,000 members in less than a year.
This article will summarize the key aspects to the brief journey to the International Gateway entrace to EPCOT. It is also known affectionately by many as the ‘back’ entrance to EPCOT. From this entrance you will walk out onto the World Showcase area of Disney’s EPCOT. To the left will be the Rose & Crown pub within the United Kingdom area. To the right will be the bridge to the France area.
Here is the link to the video we created earlier on our YouTube Disney travel channel for older adults and seniors to see it for yourself:
Where to Begin Our Walk to Disney’s EPCOT
The walk to Disney’s EPCOT can begin from any number of places. Many guests staying at their Crescent Lake hotel or Disney resort will simply start from there.
You can also begin your walk, although it is a much longer walk, from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
To began our journey from Disney’s BoardWalk resort, at the back portion at Promenade Pier which overlooks Crescent Lake.
Per Google Maps it is approximately a 1/2 a mile (don’t worry, you will walk or use your scooter for between 5 and 10 miles in no time at EPCOT) or about 9 minutes depending on your gate.
Along the way you have beautiful views of Crescent Lake. Across Crescent Lake you will see Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resort. And you will even see the Villas side of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort as shown in the picture below.
You will on the right of course pass by all the restaurants and retail stores on the BoardWalk’s Promonade. This includes the new
Do be aware that there is a rise of about, oh, I’d say 6 to 7 feet as you approach the bridge which crosses Crescent Lake. Then there is about a slightly higher, or so it seems, 7 to 8 foot drop back down again once you cross over the bridge.
Alternate Transportation Is Of Course Available
This bridge allows Disney’s Friendship Boats to pass underneath. They take guests from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and all Crescent Lake hotels and resorts, including Disney’s BoardWalk, over to EPCOT.
As you approach the security back check at the entrance to EPCOT you will see on yourleft the EPCOT station for Disney’s Skyliner.
From this station, which is just outside of EPCOT proper, guests can access several other Disney resorts. These resorts inclde Disney’s Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century and Art of Animation resorts.
And of course, making a connect guests can also access Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Let us know in the comments if you yourself, on foot or on a scooter, use this transportation approach to Disney’s EPCOT.
