Epcot Early Entry/International Gateway fastest way to Frozen Ever After?

[g-dad66]

What is the fastest way to Frozen Ever After when doing Early Entry from the International Gateway Entrance?

Is it faster to go counterclockwise (through the countries) or clockwise (through UK, Canada, and then on to Mexico, Norway)?

Is the counterclockwise route even open during Early Entry?

 

[EmilyGahr]

If I recall correctly, you have to go towards UK and head that way - I don't think the other direction is open during early entry.

 

[Jonfw2]

Absolutely go right- counterclockwise. Not sure why it wouldn't be open. Some of the World Showcase stuff may not be open but the walking paths will be.

 

[Robo]

 

[DisneyKidds]

Every time we have entered International Gateway before World Showcase was open (which has been often, including Early Entry) the only option is to go left……and that’s definitely quicker anyway. So, left!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

They might actually let you enter IG a little bit before Early Entry time, and when that happens they were letting everyone inside the park and then holding them with a rope at the Canada pavilion. When the EE time comes up, they let the group go through. This is what they did in late September.

 

[PurplePigment]

Added tip: Norway is divided into two "streets", so to speak. If you want the ride and you come from Mexico, into the segment with the Wandering Reindeer, you are on the wrong side. Walk past the stave church and you'll be on the side the ride is on. There is a path around the bakery a little ways in that bridges the two sides, or, of course, just continuing to walk the outer circle.

Just mentioning that because I've seen a surprising amount of people have trouble finding the ride.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Absolutely go right- counterclockwise. Not sure why it wouldn't be open. Some of the World Showcase stuff may not be open but the walking paths will be.

Sometimes it is roped off after France. Either way, going left is a little bit shorter than going right.

 

[disney-inspired]

Thanks for the tips - This a must do ride for my nieces but we'll be entering through the main entrance so we'll hustle over.

 

[g-dad66]

Thanks for the tips - This a must do ride for my nieces but we'll be entering through the main entrance so we'll hustle over.

From the main entrance, you'll definitely be going left (clockwise) to get to Norway. You don't want to go all around the world to get there!