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  • On Sep 14, 2022
    Michael from Hampshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi Michael!

    One of the awesome things about Walt Disney World Resort is the variety of transportation options that Guests can use to travel during their visit. In fact, my boys often feel like the bus ride, boat ride, monorail ride, or Skyliner ride from our Disney Resort hotel to our theme park destination is the first attraction of the day!

    The EPCOT monorail station is located at the EPCOT main entrance at the front of the theme park. The Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT is located at the International Gateway entrance, which is located at the back of the theme park in World Showcase. Unfortunately, there’s no way to walk between these two stations without walking through EPCOT. The only way to travel from the EPCOT monorail station to the EPCOT Skyliner station without entering the theme park would be to use a car service to travel from the front of the theme park to one of the resorts along Disney’s BoardWalk and then walk from the resort to the Skyliner station.

    I’m not sure what the overall route is that you’re trying to take, but considering the difficulty of traveling from the monorail station to the Skyliner station, there’s probably a more efficient way to travel your route. I recommend that you download the My Disney Experience mobile app and use it to get directions for your overall destination. The app provides turn-by-turn navigation for locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort using all of the complimentary transportation options, so it's perfect to help plan your vacation routes. You can also send us another question with more information about your starting point and destination and I or another of my fellow planDisney friends can give you recommendations on your best travel options!

    T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!

    ~Crystal

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How do you get on the monorail EPCOT? ›

When you exit EPCOT, head towards the Disney Monorail station. Once you're on board, please know that the monorail will stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center. This is where you must disembark and transfer to the Disney Monorail that is heading to Magic Kingdom Park.

Where does monorail drop you off at EPCOT? ›

The EPCOT monorail station is located at the EPCOT main entrance at the front of the theme park. The Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT is located at the International Gateway entrance, which is located at the back of the theme park in World Showcase.

Can you get on the monorail at EPCOT without a park ticket? ›

The answer is “absolutely” at Walt Disney World. The monorail is open to all guests, regardless of whether you're staying at a Disney Resort, have a park ticket, or are just visiting for the day. Since the stops are outside of the theme parks, you do not require a ticket to ride.

How long does it take to get from EPCOT to Magic by monorail? ›

How long does the monorail take from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom? The ride from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom on the Walt Disney World monorail takes at longest 20 minutes and the shortest, around 10 minutes.

Which way does the monorail go? ›

The resort monorails that stop at Disney's Contemporary Resort always travel in a clockwise direction around Seven Seas Lagoon.

How does the monorail work? ›

The most common type is the straddle-beam, in which the train straddles a steel or reinforced concrete beam 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) wide. A rubber-tired carriage contacts the beam on the top and both sides for traction and to stabilize the vehicle.

Can you walk to EPCOT monorail? ›

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.

Can anyone ride the monorail at EPCOT? ›

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.

What time does the EPCOT monorail start running? ›

The Epcot Monorail runs from 8am until 2 hours after regular hours park closing. The Express Monorail schedule begins 30 minutes prior to Magic Kingdom opening until 1 hour after regular hours park closing. The Resort Monorail runs from 7am until 1 hour after regular hours park closing at the Magic Kingdom.

How to ride Disney monorail for free? ›

You will be happy to hear that the monorail transportation is complimentary even if you do not have a Walt Disney World theme park ticket. You can drive to the Tickets and Transportation (TTC) and pay to park.

Is it free to walk around EPCOT? ›

You'd need an admission ticket to go into any of the theme parks; however, nothing stopping you from coordinating to meet at their hotel or Disney Springs which is a dining, shopping, and entertainment complex with free parking and free to walk around.

Can you eat at EPCOT without a ticket? ›

Dining at any of the theme park reservations will require a valid theme park ticket and theme park reservation. Thus, you will not be able to dine at EPCOT without those two. However, there are so many fantastic dining options outside of the theme parks.

How long is the EPCOT monorail loop? ›

Typical Monorail ride durations are: Magic Kingdom Express Monorail: under 10 minutes between TTC and Magic Kingdom (under 20 minutes roundtrip) Resort Loop Monorail: 15-20 minutes roundtrip. EPCOT Monorail: 15 minutes between TTC and EPCOT (30 minutes roundtrip)

Is Disney getting rid of the monorail? ›

Unfortunately, the monorails at Disney World are closing permanently and will be replaced with walkways.

What time are EPCOT fireworks? ›

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm or 9:30pm, every night.

Can you ride the monorail at EPCOT? ›

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.

Can you get on the Skyliner at EPCOT without going into the park? ›

You do not need to enter EPCOT when exiting the Disney Skyliner station located near the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT. Here is the route you will take to get to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop from Disney's Hollywood Studios: Board the Disney Skyliner at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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