Epcot/Studios Freiendship loop

[Dan Murphy]

I am having a brain freeze, or a senior moment, here and can't recall the timing.

If the Studios close, let's say, at 7, and Epcot at the normal 9, will the Friendship boats still travel to the Studios each trip, even past the one hour after closing for the Studios, which would be 8, for people who may have parked in the Studios?

 

[NancyIL]

It might depend on the time of Fantasmic. If Fantasmic is also at 7, ending at 7:30 - I'll bet the boat would run to the Studios at least an hour after Fantasmic ends. If I'm wrong - it's a nice walk from the S/D to DHS!

 

[joelkfla]

I do believe F! end time is considered park closing time for the boats when it's later than park closing, but I'm not positive about that. But at some point the boats will start turning around at S/D.

The bus from the front of Epcot will continue to run to DHS until Epcot is clear of guests. Or you could walk from the BW dock, which is only about 70feet longer than from the S/D dock. It's a well-lighted path, and you likely won't be the only ones on it.