Epcot EEH when do they block off World Showcase?

[MamaKate]

We've done extended evening hours before but focused mainly on the front part of the park, so we've never been in World Showcase after hours.

I read that you can't walk from Frozen to Remy and vice versa during EEH because they rope off World Showcase so you can't go past Norway or France.

Is this true? If so, what time do they rope it off? I'm assuming it's open for a little bit to let regular guests.

We are staying at Riviera, and I was hoping to ride Frozen when the line calmed down a bit and then head over to Remy. I'd rather not backtrack, but if they close World Showcase, I guess that's our only option .

 

[elvispursley]

Pretty sure they rope it off once the fireworks are done. They need to let the guests in those countries out to be able to exit the park.