From Hollywood to Epcot for Reservation?

[AngieInOH]

What's the best way to get from Hollywood Studios to Epcot for a reservation at Chefs de France? What time should I make my reservation for if we're leaving Hollywood after Fantasmic which starts at 6:30?

 

[Silver Queen]

I'd take the boat to the Boardwalk resorts. It's an easy walk from there and France is right next to the International Gateway. This route won't set any speed records, but it's nice and relaxing. You could take the bus to Epcot but then you're let off in front of the park and you half to walk all the way to the back.

 

[cmspacca]

Definitely the boat. It drops off at the international gateway which is right next to France. You probabaly want an 8pm reservation or even a little later if possible. I think the boat stops at all of the resorts on the way to Epcot so the ride is a good 1/2 hour.

or you could get off at whichever Epcot resort is the first stop. The walk to gateway is only about 5 minutes.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

F! takes about a half hour, so it will be over about 7:00. If you are seated near the back center you should be able to be able to be back out on Sunset Blvd within ten minutes and out of the Park in another ten. If way off to the sides or toward the front it can take an extra 10-20 minutes.

Once out of the Park you have three choices. A lot will depend on the crowds.

You can take a bus that will get you to the Epcot Front Gate. This will take however long it takes to get on the bus and then add about 20 minutes. You may have to wait for more than one bus due to the crowds.

You can take the FriendShip to the International Gateway, which will put you right next to France. However, again it depends on how long you have to wait for a boat and the boat does make three stops (Swolphin, Y&B, Boardwalk) before getting to Epcot. It takes 20-25 minutes for the boat to get from DHS to Epcot.

Last (and probably fastest) is to take the walkway past Swolphin and Boardwalk to International Gateway. Note that if there is a boat at the Boardwalk dock as you are passing the dock, it may be a little faster (and easier) at this point to hop on the boat as the next stop is Epcot.

But I would think that having the reservation at about 8:15 would be most reasonable. And don't worry, they will not push you out at Park closing.