Does EPCOT close early?

Does EPCOT close early? Usually EPCOT will close at 9PM but for nights it offers Extended Evening Hours it will stay open until 11PM. Extended Evening Hours isn't offered daily but on a sporadic schedule set by Disney. These hours will be offered more frequently during peak travel times like holidays, summer, etc.

How many hours can you spend at EPCOT?

We always allow ourselves 2 days for Epcot. It's so big, you really need time. It really depends on what those 8 rides are. For example, you will only be able to FastPass either Soarin or Test Track because they are both Tier 1 FastPasses.

What time does EPCOT shut down?

The current typical hours at Epcot are 9AM to 9PM. Hours can vary beyond that—for example, there are some dates with 10AM openings or 9:30PM closes. You can view the official Disney hours for Epcot by clicking this link.

How long is Epcot to walk?

Walking Distances at EPCOT EPCOT is more than two times the size of Magic Kingdom, coming in at 300 acres total. Just the walk around World Showcase alone is 1.2 miles. If you walk completely around Future World and World Showcase, you'll be at 3 miles easily.

What time does Epcot kick you out?

Regardless of the time the parks close, you will not be asked to leave any attraction as long as you are already in line. For example, if the park closes at 10pm, you will not be turned away from any queue as long as you are in line by 9:59pm.

What rides to hit first at Epcot?

Ideally these are two of Test Track, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After, by far the three most popular rides in the park. Soarin' is the next highest priority after these, so if you can do two of these and Soarin' to start your day, you're in fantastic shape.

Can you go to EPCOT at night?

Discover a world of possibilities at EPCOT—after the gates close! Experience an evening of magic and thrills with a ticket to Disney After Hours event at EPCOT.

Can you finish Epcot in one day?

While you might not be able to get absolutely everything in the park done in a day (with the near-constant stream of Epcot festivals, there's often just too much to see, do, and eat), you will certainly be able to accomplish most or all of the rides, plus make a dent in whatever else strikes your fancy around World ...

Which Epcot attraction is closing permanently?

Aerial look at the demolition of the “stargate” or center ring of the former Harmonious show. With Harmonious gone, Disney World Guests have been enjoying EPCOT Forever.

Which Disney park takes the least time?

As a general matter, Animal Kingdom is the park that requires the least strategy and is the easiest place to beat the crowds in all of Walt Disney World. It doesn't require Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes, and is pretty easy to knock out everything–and then some–if you stay for a full day.

What are the longest wait times at EPCOT?

However, a NEW ride has taken the spot of highest average wait time — it's Test Track at 69 minutes. Next up is Soarin' at 34 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 20 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 16 minutes.

What day of the week is slowest at EPCOT?

So when should you visit for the lowest crowds, generally? Go on a Wednesday! Fewer guests head to EPCOT mid-week and you can hopefully then walk up to the festival booths without having to wait in long lines. As a bonus tip — make sure to visit the festival booths early in the day.

Does EPCOT have after hours?

The Disney After Hours at EPCOT event takes place from 10.00pm to 1.00am. You can get a head start on the fun by entering EPCOT at 7.00pm. You do not need a Disney park reservation or additional ticket to enter EPCOT after 7.00pm. Parking is not included in the ticket price.

Can you leave EPCOT and then come back?

Wondering if you can return to EPCOT after leaving? Yes, you can leave Epcot and come back... here's what we did during our afternoon break from Epcot to watch football, eat lunch, and let our kiddo rest with a nap during a recent Disney World Vacation.

What time of day is EPCOT least busy?

The parks tend to reach their highest capacity in mid-afternoon. The crowds will start going down around dinnertime. That means the best time to get through the lines is early in the morning, so come on, get out of bed and let's have some Fun.

Is Disney World free after 7pm?

Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

Should you skip Epcot?

Is Epcot fun? For the right visitor, yes. If you're into rides more than general theme park merriment and atmosphere, we suggest skipping Epcot, as it doesn't offer as many thrills. However, families, foodies and world's fair enthusiasts will likely enjoy their time at this concept park.

What day is best for Epcot?

Another one of the most popular questions we receive on this topic is, what is the best day of the week to go to EPCOT? As a general rule of thumb the best day of the week to visit EPCOT typically tends to be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Is Epcot worth a whole day?

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.

Does everything in EPCOT close at 9?

EPCOT is open from 9 am until 9 pm daily, which includes both the new neighborhoods at the front of the park that were formerly Future World and World Showcase. On some busy weekends and holidays, expect EPCOT to extend its closing time to 10 pm.

What time are the fireworks at Epcot?

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm, every night. Epcot Forever is a temporary show, they run it while they are doing lagoon work so it's short and to the point.