Is half a day enough for Epcot?


Is half a day enough for 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.


What time do they stop letting people in EPCOT?

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.


How accurate are EPCOT wait times?

Actual vs Posted – Park Averages On average over the last 3 months, actual wait times have only been 60% of posted wait times. That means if you're walking around EPCOT and see a 60 minute posted wait time, chances are that if you hop into line you'll only wait about 36 minutes.


What is the best age to go to Epcot?

Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14 It's a great theme park for intellectually curious kids (and adults) but not the best for little kids under the age of 8. Older kids will enjoy some of the major thrill rides (like Test Track and Mission: SPACE) and may really enjoy World Showcase.


Is Epcot fun for older kids?

Now, no matter what age your child is, they're sure to find something to do in EPCOT. Think thrill rides and attractions starring characters like Guardians of the Galaxy for your older kids and even Remy from Ratatouille for your littles.


Which Disney park is best for half day?

Hollywood Studios, like Animal Kingdom, is often considered a “half day Park,” meaning that Guests can-in theory-do everything in the Park in about half a day.


How long does it take to walk 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.


What day is Epcot less crowded?

As a general rule of thumb the best day of the week to visit EPCOT typically tends to be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.


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.


Is Epcot worth it for families?

Our family loves Epcot and finds there's so much to do for both adults and children. On our last family trip, we spent a full day in the park and had a wonderful time. One-day, one-park tickets cost my family of four about $500. We also purchased Genie+ for about $20 a person so we could ride more attractions.


Which Disney park is best for a short day?

Well, our readers were overwhelmingly in favor of spending half a day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. In fact, 55% of you voted for this park. There aren't too many attractions here, and wait times are usually low (with the exception of Flight of Passage!), so we totally get why this may be your pick.


Are Epcot after hours worth it?

Overall, EPCOT's After Hours event is a great way to see the park in a new way, enjoy rides without huge waits, and avoid the bright sun!


Can you spend half a day at a Disney park?

I've done Magic Kingdom and Epcot in half days. The key is to hit up the park either first thing for early magic hours or later for late magic hours...otherwise you risk the possibility of crowds. And you would need to see which park offers it.


Are there any rides at EPCOT?

Epcot has a total of 20 rides and shows: Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. Frozen Ever After. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.


What is the most crowded day at EPCOT?

We've noticed a slight uptick in crowds on Thursdays, and a more significant one on Fridays. Still, not nearly as bad as Saturday or Sunday. Even though the impact on wait times isn't terrible, Epcot is the one park we try to avoid on Saturday and Sunday if at all possible.


Are EPCOT fireworks every night?

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.


Is EPCOT free after 7pm?

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.


What is the best Disney park to visit if you only have one day?

A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World.


Do you have to pay for all the food at EPCOT?

Your ticket price pays only for admission into the park. There are some free displays to see at Epcot without going on rides, but FOOD? That is somethig you will need to budget extra for. I must tell you though that like Everything that Disney does, any food will be new, different, and delicious.