{"id":23622,"date":"2022-04-20T12:23:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T16:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=23622"},"modified":"2025-07-13T08:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T12:26:30","slug":"epcot-international-gateway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">20 April 2022<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span>  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOTs_International_Gateway_Entrance_is_just_a_short_few-minute_walk_from_EPCOTs_Resorts\" >EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway Entrance is just a short few-minute walk from EPCOT&#8217;s Resorts!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#International_Gateway_General_Info\" >International Gateway General Info<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#The_International_Gateway_is_a_Transportation_Hub\" >The International Gateway is a\u00a0Transportation Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOT_International_Gateway_Restrooms\" >EPCOT International Gateway Restrooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOT_International_Gateway_Locker_Rental\" >EPCOT International Gateway Locker Rental<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#International_Gateway_Ticket_and_Guest_Relations_Locations\" >International Gateway\u00a0Ticket and Guest Relations Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#International_Gateway_Security_Checkpoint\" >International Gateway Security Checkpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOT_International_Gateway_Entrance\" >EPCOT International Gateway Entrance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#International_Gateway_Merchandise_Shop\" >International Gateway\u00a0Merchandise Shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOT_International_Gateway_Rentals\" >EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Rentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#On_to_EPCOT\" >On to EPCOT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#EPCOT_International_Gateway_History\" >EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOTs_International_Gateway_Entrance_is_just_a_short_few-minute_walk_from_EPCOTs_Resorts\"><\/span>EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway Entrance is just a short few-minute walk from EPCOT&#8217;s Resorts!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#x1f4cd;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/\">EPCOT<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-showcase\/\">World Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This back entrance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/\">EPCOT<\/a> is located between EPCOT&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/united-kingdom-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">United Kingdom Pavilion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/france-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">France Pavilion<\/a> in the World Showcase, it is so convenient for guests staying at EPCOT&#8217;s Resort Area.<\/p>\n<p>The International Gateway has all of the same features and conveniences that you&#8217;ll find at the EPCOT Main Entrance, but they are much less busy!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Gateway_General_Info\"><\/span>International Gateway General Info<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The International Gateway opened in 1990 as a park entrance for those staying in the Disney Resorts around Crescent Lake, collectively known as the EPCOT Resort Area.<\/p>\n<p>Those are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-beach-club-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Beach Club Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-yacht-club-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Yacht Club Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-boardwalk-inn\/\">Disney&#8217;s BoardWalk Inn<\/a>, as well as the non-Disney <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/the-walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-resorts\/\">Swan and Dolphin Resorts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The International Gateway sits between the EPCOT Resort Area and EPCOT&#8217;s World Showcase.<\/p>\n<p>For those guests who choose to walk to the International Gateway from their resort, it takes about 15-20 minutes from the Swan &amp; Dolphin and 10-15 minutes from the Boardwalk, Yacht, and Beach Resorts. Part of the Beach Club is just 5 minutes away!<\/p>\n<p>Also, Disney&#8217;s Friendship Boats will transport you from docks at the BoardWalk, Yacht Club, and between the Swan and Dolphin to the EPCOT International Gateway and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/\">Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At the International Gateway you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation Options<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom Facilities<\/li>\n<li>Ticket Sales Windows<\/li>\n<li>A Guest Relations Guest Services Station<\/li>\n<li>A Security Checkpoint<\/li>\n<li>The Park Entrance Turnstiles \/ Touchpoints<\/li>\n<li>A Merchandise Location<\/li>\n<li>Stroller, Scooter, and Wheel Chair Rentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_23657\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23657\" class=\"wp-image-23657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway.jpg\" alt=\"The Epcot International Gateway\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The EPCOT International Gateway<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_International_Gateway_is_a_Transportation_Hub\"><\/span>The International Gateway is a\u00a0Transportation Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you walk down the slight hill from the promenade around Crescent Lake towards the International Gateway, you&#8217;ll immediately spot the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-skyliner\/\">Disney Skyliner<\/a> Station on your left. Gondolas arrive and depart the station from\/for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-disney-vacation-club-resorts\/disneys-riviera-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Riviera Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-caribbean-beach-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Caribbean Beach Resort<\/a>, Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-pop-century-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Pop Century Resort<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-art-of-animation-resort\/\">Disney&#8217;s Art of Animation Resort<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23665\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23665\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot International Gateway\u00a0Skyliner Station\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Skyliner Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-transportation-overview\/set-sail-with-walt-disney-worlds-friendships-a-guide-to-scenic-water-transport\/\">Disney&#8217;s\u00a0Friendship Boats<\/a> have a dock here for the boats that serve the EPCOT Resort Area and Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. The waterway they travel on starts to the south at Hollywood Studios, runs north to the Swan and Dolphin entering Crescent Lake there, and then runs from the lake east to the International Gateway and then into World Showcase Lagoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23664\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Water-Taxi-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot International Gateway\u00a0Friendship Dock\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Water-Taxi-Station.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Water-Taxi-Station-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Water-Taxi-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Water-Taxi-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Friendship Dock (Green awning on left) with Skyliner overhead<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The boat dock is just past the Skyliner station on your right and has a large green awning to wait under to get away from the sun and rain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_International_Gateway_Restrooms\"><\/span>EPCOT International Gateway Restrooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Past your transportation options on the left will be the sole building in the International Gateway. It is a long building that straddles the park line, placing it both in the International Gateway and in EPCOT proper.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23660\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23660\" class=\"wp-image-23660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot\u00a0International Gateway\u00a0Restrooms\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Main-Building-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Restrooms to left<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The restrooms are the first part of the building that you&#8217;ll come to. These are great Restrooms! They are some of the least used and cleanest ones on property.<\/p>\n<p>You can make a pit stop before entering the park or after exiting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_International_Gateway_Locker_Rental\"><\/span>EPCOT International Gateway Locker Rental<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adjacent to the restrooms a limited number of lockers can be rented. There are quite a few, but it&#8217;s small in comparison to the main entrance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Gateway_Ticket_and_Guest_Relations_Locations\"><\/span>International Gateway\u00a0Ticket and Guest Relations Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next in the building, you&#8217;ll come to the Ticket Windows and Guest Relations location.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23684\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23684\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Guest-Relations-and-Tickets.jpg\" alt=\"International Gateway\u00a0Ticket and Guest Relations Locations\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Guest-Relations-and-Tickets.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Guest-Relations-and-Tickets-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Guest-Relations-and-Tickets-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Guest-Relations-and-Tickets-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">International Gateway\u00a0Ticket and Guest Relations Locations &#8211; Near park close (Tickets closed\/GR Open)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the ticket center windows, you can purchase any general public Walt Disney World Resort ticket, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/a> Tickets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/how-to-activate-your-disney-armed-forces-salute-theme-park-tickets\/\">activate<\/a> your Salute Tickets, and upgrade all tickets.<\/p>\n<p>At Guest Relations, you can do all of the above as well as deal with any concern that you might have.<\/p>\n<p>Ticket and Guest Relations locations are normally open during normal park hours, however, the ticket windows are lightly trafficked and usually only 1 or 2 windows are open and they may close early before park close. Guest Relations, however, does stay open through park close!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23662\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23662\" class=\"wp-image-23662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"International Gateway\u00a0Ticket Windows\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Ticket-Windows-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">International Gateway\u00a0Ticket Windows<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Gateway_Security_Checkpoint\"><\/span>International Gateway Security Checkpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The International Gateway has your standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/your-introduction-to-disney-resort-destination-security-plus-some-tips\/\">Disney Security Checkpoint<\/a>. You come to it after passing the Skyliner Station and Boat dock.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23659\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23659\" class=\"wp-image-23659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security.jpg\" alt=\"International Gateway Security Checkpoint\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Security-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">International Gateway Security Checkpoint<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This checkpoint handles traffic walking from the EPCOT Resorts, the Friendship boats, and Skyliner Station. But wait times are never very long.<\/p>\n<p>Security Cast Members will get you right through as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/your-introduction-to-disney-resort-destination-security-plus-some-tips\/\">Disney Security Primer<\/a>\u00a0for more info and tips on security.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_International_Gateway_Entrance\"><\/span>EPCOT International Gateway Entrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just past Security is the International Gateway entrance, featuring Disney World&#8217;s TouchPoints. These touch points long ago replaced the old-fashioned turnstiles.<\/p>\n<p>Each touch point has 2 Mickey heads on each side. If the person in front of you stops to use the first one (a bad natural habit), step around them if you can and use the second to keep the line moving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13691\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13691\" class=\"wp-image-13691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-540x372.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Touchpoints replace Turnstiles\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-540x372.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-600x413.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance-800x550.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DIsney-Military-Ticket-Entrance.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walt Disney World Touchpoints<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After passing through the entrance you&#8217;ll be in EPCOT, but still in the International Gateway area.<\/p>\n<p>Here you&#8217;ll see that the Gateway still has a little more to offer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Gateway_Merchandise_Shop\"><\/span>International Gateway\u00a0Merchandise Shop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23663\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23663\" class=\"wp-image-23663 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler.jpg\" alt=\"World Traveler Gift Shop\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Traveler Gift Shop<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The World Traveler Gift Shop is the Gateway&#8217;s merchandise shop. It&#8217;s on the smaller size but offers a nice variety of Disney and EPCOT merch. It&#8217;s one of the very few spots where you can find Skyliner clothing and merch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23685\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23685\" class=\"wp-image-23685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Skyliner-T-Shirt.jpg\" alt=\"Skyliner T-Shirt at the World Traveler Gift Shop\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Skyliner-T-Shirt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-Skyliner-T-Shirt-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skyliner T-Shirt at the World Traveler Gift Shop<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_International_Gateway_Rentals\"><\/span>EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Rentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outside the World Traveler, you&#8217;ll also be able to rent strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters from the kiosk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23666\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23666\" class=\"wp-image-23666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-Merchandise.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot International Gateway\u00a0Rentals\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-Merchandise.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-Merchandise-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-Merchandise-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-World-Traveler-Merchandise-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway Rental Kiosk by the doorway<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_to_EPCOT\"><\/span>On to EPCOT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>just past the World Traveler Gift Shop, the pathway goes up a short hill to meet the promenade around the World Showcase. The UK will be to the left and France to the right.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out the great view of the France Pavilion to the right as you head up the hill. It&#8217;s a great spot for a pic!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_International_Gateway_History\"><\/span>EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23656\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\"wp-image-23656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot International Gateway\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As I mentioned above the\u00a0International Gateway opened on 12 January 1990 as part of Disney World&#8217;s early 90s hotel expansion under CEO Michael Eisner.<\/p>\n<p>The EPCOT area Resorts and their opening dates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walt Disney World Swan \u2013 January 13, 1990<\/li>\n<li>Walt Disney World Dolphin \u2013 June 1, 1990<\/li>\n<li>Yacht Club \u2013 November 5, 1990<\/li>\n<li>Beach Club \u2013 November 19, 1990<\/li>\n<li>Boardwalk \u2013 July 1, 1996<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over the years the International Gateway has changed just a little.<\/p>\n<p>Originally Tickets and Guest Relations were housed in individual small kiosks but the new bank of windows in the main building and Guest Relations Office were added as part of the Skyliner remodel of the Gateway.<\/p>\n<p>The Skyliner Station itself began construction in 2018 and it was opened at the very end of 2019.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23658\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23658\" class=\"wp-image-23658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway.jpg\" alt=\"France from the Epcot International Gateway\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-France-from-the-International-Gateway-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">France from the EPCOT International Gateway<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I hope that you&#8217;ve enjoyed this intro to EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway! I had fun putting it together.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know if you have any questions or comments in the Comments Section below!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Get Your EPCOT Bearings (what&#8217;s next to what?):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/france-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">France<\/a> | International Gateway | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/united-kingdom-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"milit-4240926520\" class=\"milit-after-content milit-entity-placement\"><br>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/4V6YWP2M2DNAU\">Send Steve a Tip<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway Entrance is just a short few-minute walk from EPCOT&#8217;s Resorts! &#x1f4cd;EPCOT | World Showcase This back entrance to EPCOT is located between EPCOT&#8217;s United Kingdom Pavilion and France Pavilion in the World Showcase, it is so convenient for guests staying at EPCOT&#8217;s Resort Area. 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