How does parking at Epcot work?


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.


Is parking at Epcot easy?

EPCOT is really easy. There is a large parking lot and you walk to the entrance.


How much is parking at Epcot 2023?

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.


Can I bring a Hydro Flask to Epcot?

So, are you ready for some MAGICAL news?! I am very happy to inform you that you most definitely CAN bring a hydro flask inside the Disney Theme Parks! All water bottles are allowed, with the exception of any glass containers. For convenience, there are water fountains available to fill up your bottles.


What is EPCOT entry fee?

EPCOT tickets cost between $114 and $179. Disney's Hollywood Studios tickets cost between $124 and $179. Disney's Animal Kingdom tickets cost between $109 and $159.


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.


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.


How much does it cost to park your car at Epcot?

The parking fees for the parks (as of October 2023) are: Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45-$55 per day (varies by season) Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $30 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer - $35 per day.


Where is the best place to park at 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 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.


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.


Can I bring snacks to Epcot?

A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.


What time of day is best for EPCOT?

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.


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.


What is the least crowded day at EPCOT?

In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.


How to get free parking at Disney?

If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.