Epcot: International Gateway Entrance to World Showcase

[treneau]

We are WDW resort guests at Saratoga Springs resort. During vacation we want to drive to Boardwalk Resort and park and access Epcot on a couple of evenings through International Gateway entrance. Is that possible and what is involved? Will we be allowed to park at Boardwalk? Any other options to use this entrance if not allowed to park at Boardwalk?

 

[DHoy]

They might not let you park in the guest lot. However, across the street to the right after passing th Speedway (previously Hess) is the cast member lot. Normally it is un-monitored. Many people I know use that lot to do exactly what you're planning.

 

[sxeensweet]

They might not let you park in the guest lot. However, across the street to the right after passing th Speedway (previously Hess) is the cast member lot. Normally it is un-monitored. Many people I know use that lot to do exactly what you're planning.

That is usually the overflow of the guests lot and can fill also at busy times. We as guests staying at The Boardwalk in the past have had to park there because the main lot was full. They can pay to valet park(which we do sometimes) and you will never get turned away if you valet. But you have to pay the fee which can add up if you do it more than one particular day.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

We are WDW resort guests at Saratoga Springs resort. During vacation we want to drive to Boardwalk Resort and park and access Epcot on a couple of evenings through International Gateway entrance. Is that possible and what is involved? Will we be allowed to park at Boardwalk? Any other options to use this entrance if not allowed to park at Boardwalk?

Take the bus at Disney Springs to the Boardwalk or Yatch & Beach Club to access the walkway
Take the Bus to Hollywood Studios to take a nice 15-20 min boat ride to International Gateway. It's a nice way to take the sights while crusing the rivers of Disney World.