World Showcase is an amazing cultural experience in EPCOT. Eleven different countries are represented with detailed architecture, food, retail stores, rides, films and galleries. Arranged in a large circle around a lagoon, how you experience World Showcase depends on where you enter the theme park (there are two entrances) and in which direction you walk.
International Gateway Entrance
The International Gateway Entrance is next to the Skyliner and the Friendship Boats that travel to and from Hollywood Studios (with stops at several resorts along the way). We highly recommend using this entrance for World Showcase to reduce walking time.
To get there, travel to Hollywood Studios and get on the Skyliner or boat, stay at a Skyliner resort, or stay at a resort on or near Disney’s Boardwalk (Swan, Swan Reserve, Dolphin, Boardwalk, Yacht Club and Beach Club).
When you enter the park at this location, you’ll be in between France and UK (pictured above). Turn right and cross the bridge to reach France (including Les Halles bakery, one of the few places to get food in the morning) and the concert stage in America. Or walk straight ahead to enter UK.
| Clockwise | Counter-Clockwise |
|---|---|
| UK | France |
| Canada | Morocco |
| Mexico | Japan |
| Norway | United States |
| China | Italy |
| Germany | Germany |
| Italy | China |
| United States | Norway |
| Japan | Mexico |
| Morocco | Canada |
| France | UK |
Main Epcot Entrance
The other EPCOT entrance is next to the parking lot and monorail station. You’ll have to walk further to reach the World Showcase from this location and you’ll end up in between Mexico and Canada when you get there. Turn left to quickly reach the Frozen Ever After ride and Mexico. Turn right for Canada and UK.
| Clockwise | Counter-Clockwise |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Canada |
| Norway | UK |
| China | France |
| Germany | Morocco |
| Italy | Japan |
| United States | United States |
| Japan | Italy |
| Morocco | Germany |
| France | China |
| UK | Norway |
| Canada | Mexico |
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