How do I get to Beach Club from Epcot?

[michaelnyc]

here's the dilemma

we have been to disney 20+ times and am trying to figure out meals that we have never done

the character breakfast at the Beach Club is one that I would like to try
i know you can walk to the Beach Club from the International Gateway near France but the countries do not open until 11 and the breakfast ends at 1130am

can you walk to the Beach Club from the front entrace of Epcot? or do I have to take the bus from Pop where I am staying to the Transit Station and switch for a Beach Club bus to get there?

 

[jakeman]

Hmm, that is a really good question. You should be able to talk to a cast member at the entrance to the World Showcase and at least get escorted back to the International Gateway. It opens for resort guest at 9 a.m. so I don't see why swimming upstream for two countries would be a problem.

 

[Mystic]

It depends on what time you are planning to do breakfast there. If it is before World Showcase opens then your best bet is probably to hop a taxi from Pop to Beach Club, which will probably run you about $15-$20 and then you can walk from Beach Club back to Epcot. Although if you speak to a CM you may be allowed to walk through World Showcase to the International Gateway and out the entranceway there and then make your way along the walkway towards Beach Club.

 

[partyoffour]

take the boat outside of the back entrance between france and england.

 

[Eeyore]

here's the dilemma

we have been to disney 20+ times and am trying to figure out meals that we have never done

the character breakfast at the Beach Club is one that I would like to try
i know you can walk to the Beach Club from the International Gateway near France but the countries do not open until 11 and the breakfast ends at 1130am

can you walk to the Beach Club from the front entrace of Epcot? or do I have to take the bus from Pop where I am staying to the Transit Station and switch for a Beach Club bus to get there?

The International gateway opens at 9am. You wouldn't have any problem entering the main entrance of Epcot (after 9am) and then walking back to the International Gateway then on to the Beach Club. They station a castmember on the bridge from the UK to France preventing guests from entering, but they allow guests to walk through Canada and the UK. None of the shops or kiosks in those two countries are open though.

The Beach Club breakfast is a lot of fun! You can meet Goofy, Minnie, and Donald in their beachwear. Have a great trip! :wave:

 

[Eeyore]

It depends on what time you are planning to do breakfast there. If it is before World Showcase opens then your best bet is probably to hop a taxi from Pop to Beach Club, which will probably run you about $15-$20 and then you can walk from Beach Club back to Epcot. Although if you speak to a CM you may be allowed to walk through World Showcase to the International Gateway and out the entranceway there and then make your way along the walkway towards Beach Club.

The International Gateway opens at 9am, otherwise the guests staying at the Epcot resorts wouldn't be able to get into the park until the World Showcase opened at 11am.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Yes, World Showcase will not open until 11AM. I'm not sure if they would let you walk from FW to International Gateway. They might but you never know. Also, there is no walkway from Epcot's main entrance to the BEach Club. However, there is a way to get to the Beach Club from Pop Century with plenty of time for breakfast.

1. Take Disney Transportation from Pop Century to Disney's Hollywood Studios (after all, DHS opens at 9 so there won't be a problem getting there).

2. Once at DHS, you have two options:

• Proceed to the Friendship dock to the right of the entrance, which provides transport to the Boardwalk, Swan/Dolphin, and Yacht/Beach Club. Boats depart every 20 mins and the Beach Club will be the second stop you make after boarding at DHS.
• Take the walking path located next to the waterway (located to the right of the Disney resort bus drop-off area) and walk about a mile past the Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin, and Yacht Club to the Beach Club.

After breakfast, yes, you can walk to Epcot and enter through International Gateway. This is your best bet in my opinion so as to get where you want to without going out of your way. :wave:

EDIT: I see others have answered that you can walk through World Showcase. Guess that answers your question. :lol:

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

The International Gateway opens at 9am, otherwise the guests staying at the Epcot resorts wouldn't be able to get into the park until the World Showcase opened at 11am.

Eeyore is correct..... the International gateway opens at 9am. I have entered and exited through the gateway before WS is open.

 

[millercv]

Question answered above but I'll just chime in that it is one of our favorite character meals and a hidden gem.