Welcome to planDisney, Elizabeth!
I'm excited for you to be planning a wonderful evening at EPCOT, by attending the
Disney After Hours event. Sounds like you've done your homework, and plan to maximize your magical adventure by entering the park at 7:00 pm. Well done, you!
I checked in with a Cast Member, and I'm happy to confirm that "Yes!" you will be able to enter EPCOT that evening at 7:00 pm with your special event ticket by using the International Gateway entrance. Riding the
Disney Skyliner has become my family's favorite means of Disney transportation, so this sounds like an excellent plan to me! Plus by arriving early, you'll get in on viewing the "Luminous The Symphony of Us" fireworks, which are as moving as they are beautiful.
Do you have any tasty
advance dining reservations in mind for this same evening? Another option to extend the Disney fun that day would be to spend your early evening in the fun "stroll and dine" Disney Boardwalk area, and then walk over to EPCOT once your event time begins. Maybe check out the gorgeous new
Cake Bake Shop? I've seen my friend's breathtaking photos of this amazing place, and can't wait to check it out.
No matter what you decide, you're sure to have a magical evening at EPCOT!
Please ride Soarin' for me. Twice.
Tami