It is no secret that you do a lot of walking when visiting Disney World.
Walking through EPCOT
While it is good to get those steps in, we like to take shortcuts around the parks to help us save a few steps and also take a break. If you are visiting EPCOT, it can be a long walk to get from Spaceship Earth to the World Showcase, especially if you are visiting a country in the middle like the American Adventure. There is actually a way that you can save some steps between World Showcase, and we feel that not many people realize that they can take this shortcut!
Recently, we talked about the International Gateway Entrance, which is a great way to enter EPCOT and be closer to the World Showcase, but did you know that there is a way to cut down on your walking time between the World Showcase that is located inside of the park?
EPCOT International Gateway
Rather than walking around the entirety of the World Showcase, you can take a Friendship Boat across the World Showcase Lagoon!
World Showcase Lagoon
There are two launches: one in the Canada Pavilion, near the front of the World Showcase, and one in the Morrocco Pavilion, located in the back middle of the World Showcase. The Friendship Boats typically start running around 11 AM and stop running close to 7:15 PM to accommodate Luminous: The Symphony of Us.
FriendShip Boat
It is important to note that the boat will not run during bad weather, meaning you won’t be able to avoid those pesky Florida storms during your walk to the World Showcase.
FriendShip Boat Dock
Regardless, we feel that not many people know about this option. It can be a great way to save some time and enjoy the scenic views of the World Showcase. Plus, this option can be a great way to make it over to the America Gardens Theatre if you plan on seeing the nightly festival entertainment or if you booked a dining package and want to digest it before heading to your reserved seats.
Take the FriendShip Boat!
This can also be a great option if you are looking to make it over to the International Gateway entrance/exit to get back to your EPCOT area hotel or to catch a ride on the Skyliner to a Skyliner hotel or Hollywood Studios.
EPCOT Disney Skyliner Station
The next time you are in EPCOT and looking for something new to do or want to take a break from the walking crowds, head over to one of the boat launches located in either the Canada Pavilion or the Morocco Pavilion.
FriendShip Boat
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