Beach Club: How to get to Future World at opening? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Palm_Tree · 11-14-2009, 02:08 PM

We will be staying at the Beach Club for our first time. I am wondering what is the best way to get to FW so as to be able to be one of the first at Test Track or Soarin.
It seems like guests staying at Epcot resorts can enter International Gateway turnstiles at 9 AM but then it looks to be a bit of a walk to where FW attractions are.
I am wondering if they let Epcot resort guests through tunstiles before 9 AM and allow us to walk to an area much closer to FW where perhaps there is rope drop set up that is similar to the one at main Epcot entrance?

Also, at the end of the day is there one boat that can take us directly from a dock that is closest to where FW is (for example, the dock near Canada) directly to the Beach Club dock?

dismagiclover · 11-14-2009, 02:38 PM

When we were there in June they allowed us to enter the IG early and we walked to the bridge that enters into FW. We waited for rope drop there and headed straight over to Test Track. We weren't the first ones there, but there were still plenty of people from the front that were behind us.
Have a great time at the Beach Club! We loved loved loved it.

Disney Princess · 11-14-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Palm_Tree

Also, at the end of the day is there one boat that can take us directly from a dock that is closest to where FW is (for example, the dock near Canada) directly to the Beach Club dock?

The boats that run internally at Epcot do not leave the park to go to the resorts. You'd have to walk out of international gateway to the boat dock outside the turnstiles to catch the boat.

It is completely my opinion, but I would definitely walk back to BC rather than take the boat. The boat will drop you off at the dock (closer to YC in my opinion) so you end up backtracking to BC anyway. I think it would be faster to just walk to my room.

We love to Epcot resort area; I hope you do too!

vinotinto · 11-14-2009, 03:55 PM

We stayed at the Beach Club last month, and entered Epcot twice at opening time through the International Gateway.

One day (Thursday, not too busy), they did not allow us through the turnstiles until 9 am. We did not get to see rope drop, and it did take a few minutes for guests to go through security and turnstiles. By the time we arrived at Soarin' the folks that had entered through the main gate had already been there. Our wait at Soarin during our first ride was 30 minutes.

The next day was Saturday, and it was predicted to be a popular Epcot day, with many Floridians enjoying the F&W festival. That day, they let us through the turnstiles at International Gateway a little earlier. There were areas roped off, so we could not cut through except for the main paths. We were able to watch rope drop opposite from where the guests coming through the main area watch it.

It seems it depends on how much crowds they expect in determining whether to open Int. entrance early or not.

The boat service only goes as far as the international gateway entrance. From Beach Club, it does not make much sense to wait for the boat, since you can walk the extra distance in only a few minutes.

44disney · 11-15-2009, 10:40 AM

I stayed at the Beach Club Villas in July, and decided to take a cab. I called the front desk the night before to set it up (they may have given me a cab phone # to call -- not quite sure) and my cab was waiting at the right time. I think it cost about $13 with tip.

NJ2Boardwalk · 11-15-2009, 11:07 AM

I agree with the above poster - depends of time of year and cast members at entrance. We've stayed in Epcot area several times and have had several different experiences. We've been allowed through at 8:45 and stoppped at the bridge in UK, we've had to wait until 9 to even get through turnstiles. This past August we were allowed through at 8:45 and were able to go all the way to the rope drop ceremony at Innoventions and there were two ropes one on the park entrance side and one on the other for the people that came through IG. We were right up there to go to Soarin. If you are at the IG you can gently and politely ask CM if they can let you through at 8:45 or so just so you can be at rope drop. Who knows - they may do it? Good Luck!

kabbie · 11-15-2009, 11:26 AM

What about those who are doing one of the Segway tours that start at 8:15am? Are we able to get through with our confirmation numbers?

Palm_Tree · 11-15-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks everyone for the helpful information - very much appreciated!

CAJUNWDWFAN · 11-16-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kabbie

What about those who are doing one of the Segway tours that start at 8:15am? Are we able to get through with our confirmation numbers?

yes I'd like to know the same thing. My dad and I are doing the Nature Inspired Design Segway tour in about two weeks and we are staying at the Beach Club. We have to Report to Innoventions for approximately 8am. Will they let us in the International Gateway at 7:30am? Will there be someone at the gates to let us in?

kabbie · 11-16-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CAJUNWDWFAN

yes I'd like to know the same thing. My dad and I are doing the Nature Inspired Design Segway tour in about two weeks and we are staying at the Beach Club. We have to Report to Innoventions for approximately 8am. Will they let us in the International Gateway at 7:30am? Will there be someone at the gates to let us in?

I hope it's not as inconsistent as people say. Last visit I stayed at the Boardwalk Villas and we were able to get through International Gateway for a 8:15am breakfast at Akershus. I was hoping that it would work again. I am also taking the Nature Inspired tour in Dec. Staying at Beach Club.

CAJUNWDWFAN · 11-16-2009, 10:21 AM

We're doing the tour on December 1st.

CAJUNWDWFAN · 11-18-2009, 08:35 AM

bumping

madalex · 11-18-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kabbie

I hope it's not as inconsistent as people say. Last visit I stayed at the Boardwalk Villas and we were able to get through International Gateway for a 8:15am breakfast at Akershus. I was hoping that it would work again. I am also taking the Nature Inspired tour in Dec. Staying at Beach Club.

There will always be someone at IG to let people in for early tours and breakfasts. The inconsistency arises in the treatment of guests who wish to enter through IG for the purpose of being there for park opening time and "rope drop". When that occurs, sometimes guests are held at the IG turnstiles and sometimes (recently, more frequently in my experience) guests are let into the park and permitted to proceed to FW where the guests entering from the front of the park wait.

BCV23 · 11-18-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kabbie

What about those who are doing one of the Segway tours that start at 8:15am? Are we able to get through with our confirmation numbers?

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Originally Posted by CAJUNWDWFAN

yes I'd like to know the same thing. My dad and I are doing the Nature Inspired Design Segway tour in about two weeks and we are staying at the Beach Club. We have to Report to Innoventions for approximately 8am. Will they let us in the International Gateway at 7:30am? Will there be someone at the gates to let us in?

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Originally Posted by kabbie

I hope it's not as inconsistent as people say. Last visit I stayed at the Boardwalk Villas and we were able to get through International Gateway for a 8:15am breakfast at Akershus. I was hoping that it would work again. I am also taking the Nature Inspired tour in Dec. Staying at Beach Club.

There will be CMs there to admit guests early for tours or the breakfast at Akershus. They have a list of names with reservations for those events.

The inconsistency is only with regard to general park opening.

RMulieri · 11-18-2009, 10:32 AM

We had early adrs for Akershus 2x. They would not let us in till the checked our name off the list they had on the one day.On the 2nd day, we ahad made a last minute ressie and were not on the list.They actually called the restaurant BEFORE letting us in to make sure we were telling the truth.

11-14-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
Palm_Tree Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	Beach Club: How to get to Future World at opening? We will be staying at the Beach Club for our first time. I am wondering what is the best way to get to FW so as to be able to be one of the first at Test Track or Soarin. It seems like guests staying at Epcot resorts can enter International Gateway turnstiles at 9 AM but then it looks to be a bit of a walk to where FW attractions are. I am wondering if they let Epcot resort guests through tunstiles before 9 AM and allow us to walk to an area much closer to FW where perhaps there is rope drop set up that is similar to the one at main Epcot entrance? Also, at the end of the day is there one boat that can take us directly from a dock that is closest to where FW is (for example, the dock near Canada) directly to the Beach Club dock?

11-14-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
dismagiclover aka Mrs. Darling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 859	When we were there in June they allowed us to enter the IG early and we walked to the bridge that enters into FW. We waited for rope drop there and headed straight over to Test Track. We weren't the first ones there, but there were still plenty of people from the front that were behind us. Have a great time at the Beach Club! We loved loved loved it. __________________ Me(Jenny) DH DD9 DS7 DS5 Mrs. Darling's 2010 Half Marathon Trip: Yes, it does snow at Disney World Nov. 06 Shades of Green; Sept. 07 Grand Californian; Jan. 08 Shades of Green; June 09 Beach Club & SSR; Jan. 10 Bay Lake Tower

11-15-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
NJ2Boardwalk DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sparta, NJ Posts: 936	I agree with the above poster - depends of time of year and cast members at entrance. We've stayed in Epcot area several times and have had several different experiences. We've been allowed through at 8:45 and stoppped at the bridge in UK, we've had to wait until 9 to even get through turnstiles. This past August we were allowed through at 8:45 and were able to go all the way to the rope drop ceremony at Innoventions and there were two ropes one on the park entrance side and one on the other for the people that came through IG. We were right up there to go to Soarin. If you are at the IG you can gently and politely ask CM if they can let you through at 8:45 or so just so you can be at rope drop. Who knows - they may do it? Good Luck! __________________ Wilderness Lodge 10/31-11/9/2001~Boardwalk 9/8-9/17/2004~Coronado Springs 7/25-7/31/2005~Boardwalk Villas 10/7-10/14/2005~Swan 7/4/2006 & Grand Floridian, 7/5-7/12/2006~Boardwalk Villas 8/21-8/29/2007~Contemporary MK VIEW 7/31-8/7/2008~7/26-8/1/2009 Polynesian Club Level &-8/1-8/8/2009 Beach Club~Saratoga 2bd Villa 11/4-11/8/09

11-15-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
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11-16-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
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11-14-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
vinotinto Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 98	We stayed at the Beach Club last month, and entered Epcot twice at opening time through the International Gateway. One day (Thursday, not too busy), they did not allow us through the turnstiles until 9 am. We did not get to see rope drop, and it did take a few minutes for guests to go through security and turnstiles. By the time we arrived at Soarin' the folks that had entered through the main gate had already been there. Our wait at Soarin during our first ride was 30 minutes. The next day was Saturday, and it was predicted to be a popular Epcot day, with many Floridians enjoying the F&W festival. That day, they let us through the turnstiles at International Gateway a little earlier. There were areas roped off, so we could not cut through except for the main paths. We were able to watch rope drop opposite from where the guests coming through the main area watch it. It seems it depends on how much crowds they expect in determining whether to open Int. entrance early or not. The boat service only goes as far as the international gateway entrance. From Beach Club, it does not make much sense to wait for the boat, since you can walk the extra distance in only a few minutes.

11-15-2009, 10:40 AM	#5
44disney DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 537	I stayed at the Beach Club Villas in July, and decided to take a cab. I called the front desk the night before to set it up (they may have given me a cab phone # to call -- not quite sure) and my cab was waiting at the right time. I think it cost about $13 with tip.

11-15-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
Palm_Tree Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112	Thanks everyone for the helpful information - very much appreciated!

11-18-2009, 08:35 AM	#12
CAJUNWDWFAN Do or Do Not, There is No Try! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 4,117	bumping __________________ Disney Trips: Beach Club (Stone Harbor Club!)Dec-2009 Polynesian Resort April-2009 (Honeymoon!) Coronado Springs May-2003, Nov.-2006, June-2008 Port Orleans Riverside October-2007 Wilderness Lodge Dec.-2005, Port Orleans 1994 Numerous trips as a kid to (Contemporary/Polynesian) (1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987)

11-18-2009, 10:32 AM	#15
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	We had early adrs for Akershus 2x. They would not let us in till the checked our name off the list they had on the one day.On the 2nd day, we ahad made a last minute ressie and were not on the list.They actually called the restaurant BEFORE letting us in to make sure we were telling the truth. __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

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