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• After watching several cycles of the Skyliner Gondoalas and with the skies darkening I decided to set off for Epcot. I wanted to walk to see the Skyliner work along the way. Here is where the walkway starts now next to the new bus stop.
• A look at the bus stops.
• Setting off down the walkway toward the Epcot Resorts and Epcot.
• The Tower of Terror above the tree line to my left.
• Looking back at Disney's Hollywood Studios
• This is the driveway buses use to enter/exit now. Cars are no longer permitted in from Buena Vista Drive.
• Skyliner testing on the Studios line in the distance.
• On the left you can see some of the rock formations from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge towering above the park.
• The Disney Skyliner Epcot line features a turn station on the edger of the Boardwalk parking lot near Buena Vista Drive.
• They are still finishing the area, but landscaping is in and Gondolas are passing through the turn. there is no station here and it is an automated facility.
• Looking toward the Riviera
• Rising up to head toward Epcot after the turn.
• Epcot in the distance.
• A quick video look around the turn area.
• Disney's Yacht Club Resort
• Approaching the International Gateway to Epcot.
• Work continues on the waterfront side of France. This will be how you reach the new Ratatouille attraction.
• Walls and a temporary ticket booth greet you as you approach the gateway.
• The temporary ticket booth was not in use yet.
• A smoking area set up along the waterway.
• You enter through a corridor of walls to the left.
• A look at the Ratatouille Facade taking shape across the water in France.
• Time to head toward the entrance.
• The exit covering looks very similar to how it did back in December. Not a lot of visible progress.
• Bag check was set up under the canopy by the ticket windows. Only a couple windows were accessible.
• After security you go through a narrow two way walkway. The old entry point has been removed off to the right.
• The temporary barrier separates you from being inside the park and outside.
• The tap points to enter the park are under a temporary tent.
• Inside Epcot and going to meet the rest of my group. If you were curious on timing. It is 4:44pm, I started down the walkway at 4:17pm and that included several picture stops along the way.
• A video clip of the Disney Skyliner - Epcot line testing from inside Epcot.
• A look at the Skyliner from within the park.
• A look at the International Gateway from the bridge.
• The skies were getting darker as I passed Japan.
• Stopped by the American Adventure to enjoy a performance by the Voices of Liberty
• Renovation work outside, the brick walkways are being redone.
• Mickey and Minnie Topiaries at the American Adventure.
• The Riviera Resort beyond Germany.
• The rain was coming quickly as we approached Future World. It started to drizzle and we moved quickly toward Innoventions west.
• Made it to cover before the skies opened.
• The storm blew through in about 20 minutes. Figment Topiary.
• Penguins made out of plastic trash.
• Stopped by the Seas with Nemo and Friends since some of our friends had dinner there.
• Made my way over to the Land next. A new film is coming soon called Awesome Planet.
• The wall carpet is still in the queue.
• The Garden Grill was not rotating and plants are up around to give diners some privacy.
• Stopped by Mouse Gear to pick up the free Annual Passholder magnet for the Flower and Garden Festival. They were allowing you to pick up both if you had neither.
• Lightning and Mater topiaries.
• Not a lot of visible progress on this portion of the Guardians project.
• A rabbit hanging out on the hill toward the former Wonders of Life, future Play Pavilion.
• Looks like the exterior renovation work wrapped up, no signs of other work.
• The space restaurant is visible between Mission Space and Test Track.
• The Odyssey Center is the Gardeners Terrace for the Festival, basically a smaller festival center.
• A look around inside. A bar on the left side of the walkway.
• To the right it has been leveled off and features some merchandise.
• Looking across World Showcase lagoon. you can see the top of one of the Skyliner towers over top of France.
• Ready for this evenings Illuminations show.
• Donald Duck topiary.
• Chip topiary.
• Suroit performing in Canada.
• Passing by the International Gateway
• A gondola on the line seen from France.
• Stopped by the Garden Rocks concert.
• A Flock of Seagulls performing.
• The American Adventure this evening.
• Passing by Italy.
• Lady and the Tramp topiaries are on the water side in Italy this year.
• Only Dopey and Snow White in Germany this year.
• Due to the storm the dessert party was moved.
• Used a FastPass+ for Illuminations this evening.
• The finale to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
• One final picture of Spaceship Earth on the way out this evening.