Guardians of the Galaxy at Night; EPCOT
  • On Aug 6, 2025
    Maria renée from Guatemala Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! Can you use the International Gateway entrance for the Epcot After Hours Event? The event page just lists the Main Entrance for Epcot and we have a dinner reservation on the Boardwalk prior to the After Hours Event.

    Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Maria Renee!

    Welcome to planDisney! We are DELIGHTED you stopped by and honored to help you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World! It looks like you will be arriving in a few weeks, so that means that you will soon be trading your everyday routine for castle views, Dole Whips, and MAGICAL moments around every corner. Just know we can't WAIT to "See You Real Soon!"

    So, are you ready for some TIGGER-ific news?! I am very happy to share with you that you can absolutely stroll right into Disney After Hours at EPCOT through the International Gateway entrance! This is perfect since you’ll already be enjoying a BoardWalk dinner beforehand. (I must give you an A+ for planning!) After your AH-mazing dinner, you can simply head over to the Gateway between the France and the United Kingdom pavilions and check in there. Another great perk is that After Hours guests can enter as early as 7 p.m., even though the official event runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Just look for the special After Hours signage at International Gateway, tap in with your ticket, and a friendly Cast Member will give you your wristband for the night.

    Once 10 p.m. hits, the MAGIC really begins because many guests have gone home, the complimentary snacks and drinks are available, and attraction lines are low. In fact, it will be the perfect time to hop on Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with a significantly reduced wait time! Just keep in mind that some parts of World Showcase close during After Hours, so enjoy those areas earlier in the evening if you can. All we know is that you are going to have the BEST night ever!

    If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help in any way!

    Have a MAGICAL day!

    Wes
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