Feb 9 @ rope drop for Anna and Elsa

[km3jones]

Wish us luck...got to Epcot at 8:10 in hopes of seeing Anna and Elsa before we fly out today. Of course everyone around me is here for the same reason. We'll see how the 9 am start works out.

 

[bjakmom]

Good luck! let us know how it goes. There was no way I could do a 2-3 hour wait with a 2.5 yo and a 7 mos preg DD last week. Hopefully this will get more people through at least.

 

[km3jones]

Gates opened at 8:50. DD12 took off and made it back by 8:54. The rest of us made it by 8:58. We were about 6th family in line. DD said only one gate person beat her, the rest were already in line. Anna and Elsa doors opened about 9:03. We were done at 9:16. I did a video and the interaction was at least 1.5 minutes; then we did kids in a pic and then a family pic. They had a little bit of tshirts and dolls in store (there were none in there a few days ago.) Once we were out the lines were crazy long. At least at a 2 hr wait by 9:20.

 

[PrincessCooper's Mom]

Thanks for update!!! That is our plan for this Saturday.
Where exactly in Norway are they meeting???

Thanks again!!!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Thanks for update!!! That is our plan for this Saturday.
Where exactly in Norway are they meeting???

Thanks again!!!

They're across from Akershus and directly next to the little Bakery. If you head out to Norway (and happen to be in the lead) go just past the small church - make an immediate LEFT go just past the bakery - the line is right there! (on your left)

 

[shefrn1]

can you get in the world showcase in the morning from boardwalk or can you only get in the main gate early in the morning

 

[Itinkso]

can you get in the world showcase in the morning from boardwalk or can you only get in the main gate early in the morning

Yes, but you do have to walk around the U.K., Canada, across the front of the lagoon over to Mexico and then Norway.

 

[DVCFan1994]

Thanks for the info on how this worked for you. I am heading there next Thursday, and have 9:50 TT fast passes. I was hoping that if I can get right to line and have DH catch up with kids we can get this done and still make our Test Track FP! Sounds like it should work. Enjoy your trip!

 

[shefrn1]

ty...so are you saying it's easier to go to the main entrance or the same to get to anna and elsa??? we are staying at boardwalk that's why i ask LOL

 

[Itinkso]

ty...so are you saying it's easier to go to the main entrance or the same to get to anna and elsa??? we are staying at boardwalk that's why i ask LOL

International Gateway is really your only option and it is a little closer than the front gates to Norway. There is no way for you to get to the front gates of Epcot unless you take a taxi.

 

[JimmyV]

ty...so are you saying it's easier to go to the main entrance or the same to get to anna and elsa??? we are staying at boardwalk that's why i ask LOL

The distance would be almost identical. (And to make sure, I checked Google Maps and did a "walking trip" both ways, and lo and behold, they were identical). Coming from the BW, there would be no good reason to try to go to the main gate. Unless you drive, it would be a PITA.

 

[kennythepirate]

We arrived at the gates that day at 8:20 that same day and met them at 9:45 that day.

 

[shefrn1]

International Gateway is really your only option and it is a little closer than the front gates to Norway. There is no way for you to get to the front gates of Epcot unless you take a taxi.

The distance would be almost identical. (And to make sure, I checked Google Maps and did a "walking trip" both ways, and lo and behold, they were identical). Coming from the BW, there would be no good reason to try to go to the main gate. Unless you drive, it would be a PITA.

thank you and thank you

I never stayed onsite before and i have a very hard time picturing things geographically until i'm actually there.....lol...thank you

 

[Itinkso]

thank you and thank you I never stayed onsite before and i have a very hard time picturing things geographically until i'm actually there.....lol...thank you

Have a good time! I didn't want you to think you could veer to the right towards France and get to Norway that way.

That's good to know its equal distance from either entrance.