If you’re a repeat visitor to Disney’s Epcot, or don’t feel like facing the long lines at the main entrance, why not enter Epcot through Disney’s Boardwalk?
The hotel I use most often is the Boardwalk Resort itself. It has gorgeous, themed decor from the inside out, and its Christmas decorations are unparalleled- from a gingerbread town made entirely of confections, to beautiful Christmas trees- lined, of course, with brightly-colored lights and Disney ornaments. Though to be strictly honest, my favorite part of the hotel is just beyond the front doors and before you reach the actual lobby- a giant, fluffy couch to jump on and sink into. What can I say, Disney always brings out the child in me!
On the latest trip, however, we decided to go through the Disney’s Beach Club Resort. True to its name, it is located directly in front of a ‘beach’- that is, a beautiful white-sand area on the lake that sits in the middle of the Boardwalk. After a short walk past the beach decor, you reach a beautiful, lush courtyard, and then another short walk brings you to the lake. On one side of the sidewalk is a large sandy area for guests to let go of some hyper energy and play some volleyball, soccer, or just tackle each other into the ground (much to the delight of the younger spectators and the mild amusement of the older family members).
A stroll past the lake brings you directly to the Epcot’s back entrance, which leads not to the futuristic half, but to the World Showcase- the best place to enjoy your day, since the other part of Epcot is prettier at night with all of the lights on. It closes earlier, so you can resample the world at night just before the famous fireworks (which can also be seen from the Boardwalk) light up the sky.
