Can you prepay for parking at EPCOT?

Can you prepay for parking at EPCOT? Donna, Theme Park parking fees are paid when checking in - and choosing preferred parking - with the Cast Member at the EPCOT parking lot entrance. Although you can not directly pay for parking before your arrival, you can set aside the parking funds with a Disney Gift Card.

Can you reserve preferred parking at Disney World?

Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels and select Annual Passholders receive complimentary standard theme park parking. Guests eligible for standard parking can choose to upgrade to preferred parking. Theme park parking cannot be reserved in advance.

What is the best way to park for EPCOT?

Epcot. Parking for Epcot is located straight out in front of the park. Guests that are parking roughly 45-60 minutes before the park opens can expect to have an easy walk to the gates. In many instances, guests parking that early will not even need to use the tram.

How much is daily parking at Epcot?

It will now cost you more to park your car at Walt Disney World, with new pricing now in effect as of October 11, 2023. Standard parking for a car or motorcycle is now $30 per day, a $5 increase. Preferred parking for a car or motorcycle is now - $45, $50, or $55 per day, depending on season.

How does parking at Epcot work?

Guests pay one fee for a parking pass that is good all day at all 4 theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. Our special preferred parking lots are located conveniently close to the theme park entrances. All parking fees include applicable sales tax.

Can you leave Disney World parking and come back?

So if you'll be leaving a theme park and returning later in the day to the same theme park, you don't need to pay any additional fees. Simply show your parking receipt when you return to the lot and you'll be granted access to enjoy more Disney magic!

Do you need to reserve parking at Epcot?

Guests do not need to reserve parking at the theme parks or water parks. Theme Park Guests pay one fee for a daily parking pass, which is good all day at all four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Standard parking is $25 per day.

How big is Epcot parking lot?

At the time, it was one of the largest paved parking lots in the country with the ability to accommodate a little over 11,000 vehicles. Currently, the Epcot parking lot is 117 acres or 0.18 square miles in area. This equates to Epcot's parking lot being 0.0046% of the total land area of Walt Disney World.

What time should you arrive at EPCOT?

What time should I get to Epcot? We recommend arriving at Epcot 30 minutes before you're allowed in the park. That's an hour before the scheduled open if you have Early Entry or 30 minutes before scheduled entry if you don't have Early Entry.

Is preferred parking at Epcot worth it?

Benefits of a preferred parking pass Being close to the park entrance will benefit you if you don't plan to arrive early to the theme park (e.g., you're planning for a midday or afternoon arrival) or if you'll be bringing along many items inside the park.

Can I drop someone off at Epcot without paying for parking?

Yes. You can definitely drop people off at all the parks without paying a parking fee. When you pull up to the parking attendant, simply tell them you are dropping off and they will direct you where to go.

Can you bring empty water bottle to Epcot?

Guests are welcome to bring bottles, cups and mugs into the theme parks provided that they are not glass containers and they do not bring alcohol into the theme parks.

Is Epcot worth spending a day at?

In general, you should think of Epcot as a two-day park. There's so much to see and do that you really need a couple of days to enjoy everything without feeling like you're rushing through the park. But we recognize that most people can't or won't give two of their precious days at Disney to Epcot.

How long does it take to walk all of Epcot?

If you are able to walk past all of the tempting pavilions, (what willpower!) your trip around World Showcase is about 1.3 miles. Sooo, considering the fact that you may have strollers and other obstacles in your way, I would allow 30 minutes just to be safe.

Does EPCOT always close at 9?

EPCOT most commonly closes at 9:00 pm each night, but will sometimes stay open later on particularly busy days, weekends, or holidays. We saw hours extended quite a bit last year in EPCOT, allowing guests to stay in the park anywhere from 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm, or even 11:00 pm.

Can I bring a backpack into EPCOT?

Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park or water park. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers. Re-usable ice packs are recommended.

Can you bring water into Disney?

Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

What is the Disney 2pm rule?

You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

Is 1 day enough at EPCOT?

The two sections of the park are very different in atmosphere and offerings, so it is like you're visiting two parks in one. Even with so much to see, Epcot can easily be visited during a single day.

How far is the walk from parking lot to Epcot?

Its about a 15 minute walk from the Epcot parking lot to bag check and then the gates. For AK and HS,it is more like 10 minutes. For the MK,we get there early and park up front;then take the ferry from the parking lot to the gate. That takes about 20-30 minutes and is really thrilling.

How many hours should you spend at Epcot?

EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.