Hmmm- I didn't see the exit bypass gates. But, I wish I had. Epcot was busier than I have ever seen it. A Saturday night at the Food and Wine Festival is nothing compared to NYE. We saw the midnight fireworks (which were about 5 mintues late!), and it took us to near 1 am to make it from Italy our of the International Gateway. From there we walked to DHS, which was open to 3. Full details and photos will be shared in my next TR, which will begin tomorrow. FWIW- we did see a new exit at the MK on 12/30- they had an exit set up back by where they do the Buzz meet and greets in Tomorrowland. I'