MGM to Epcot How long?

[Maureen Edwards]

We are using a one day park hopper for MGM and are staying for the Fantasmic display which is due to start at 7pm. Does anyone know if it would be possible to have enough time to drive to Epcot, after leaving MGM after Fantasmic and still be in time to see the Illuminations show there, which is due to start at 9.30pm?
We are not sure what the traffic will be like (30th Nov) and actually how far Epcot is from MGM. Also taking into account parking and the walk to a spot to see the illuminations.

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

I'd say it was a definite possibility Maureen - Epcot is almost right next door to MGM.

[wilfy]

Maureen,
been there, done that as they say . We got to our car at 8:15, and as we were heading in (sort of) the other direction, we were into epcot by 8.40pm. All the best spots will have been taken, but i would recommend going left when you hit world showcase.

[chrisj]

We went from MGM to Epcot and it wasnt that far away, so im sure its possible.

[Maureen Edwards]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Doesn't sound too difficult, so will give it a try and let you all know how it goes.

[tinkerbell]

Hi Maureen, I'd be interested to know how you managed to get hold of 1 day park hoppers?! Is there such a thing or are you usingleft over tickets?

Our party of 8 is going to prove tricky at xmas for park hopping, two are using left over tickets, two have to buy single day entry and the rest will have new 5 day park hoppers. To have park hopper access would make our holiday planning much more stright forward!

[Maureen Edwards]

Hi Tink,
I have a friend in Florida who is an official Disney ticket agent and she has offered me these. (I think they may be a perk she gets[msnwink])

[tinkerbell]

Thanks Maureen! That makes sense now! Does your friend sell these tickets? If not does she know anywhere that I could buy them?? I would want 4/6. Thanks!

[SunLover]

Maureen

It's definitely possible, although I would check the time of illuminations, as I believe it is 9pm and not 9.30 as you mentioned. However, even if it is 9pm, it will be a breeze getting there.

Several years back when the park's firework displays were a lot more staggered, we used to do the "Disney Trinity" on Fridays and Saturdays, which invloved taking in the fireworks at M.K, M.G.M & Epcot all on the same night.

I know a lot of people will think we were mad, but we are HUGE firework fans

[Maureen Edwards]

Thanks Sunlover, Just checked the Epcot schedule again and most nights are 9pm, but on the night we want to go it is 9.30pm,so gives us a bit more time phew.... it will be a bit mad, dashing here and there, but will be worth it. Our family who are coming with us haven't seen Illuminations, so thought it would be a nice end to the day. We have booked the Dinner Package at Hollywood and Vine for MGM/Fantasmic and then after Fantasmic, will make the dash to Epcot. It is my nieces birthday so we wanted to make the day special.[msnsmile]