Is preferred parking at Epcot worth it?

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 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.

How big is the parking lot at Epcot?

Epcot's Parking Lot is 141 acres including the bus loading areas. This is room for 11,211 vehicles. This parking lot is divided into two tram line sections.

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 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.

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.

Can you leave Epcot parking and come back?

Yes any Disney park has in and out privileges, you just keep your receipt (you can go to one of them in morning, leave and go back to a different if you want also).

Are there a lot of rides at Epcot?

There are eleven true rides at Epcot. There are more “attractions” that don't involve moving vehicles, but there are eleven actual rides with moving vehicles.

What is the difference between standard and preferred parking at Disney?

Preferred parking is located closer to the park entrances than standard parking. Although it is possible to walk, trams do run from the standard parking lots to the park entrances. Sometimes we choose to walk, but often, we take the tram to save our energy for walking around and exploring the theme parks!

How do you not pay for parking at Disney?

Disney World Resort Hotel guests get FREE standard parking at all Disney World theme parks. Another group that gets to park for free is Annual Passholders. While all Annual Pass sales, except for the Pixie Pass, are paused right now, those with a pass get free standard parking at the theme parks.

How does preferred parking work at Disney World?

Preferred Parking is generally closer to the theme park entrances, and it provides a shorter walk to the park gates as well as a quicker entry at the beginning of your Disney day and exit after your Disney day is complete.

Should you go left or right at Epcot?

Going left is, according to DVC Shop, the most popular way to go, so if you want to potentially counter the crowds, go right.

Can an Uber drop you off at Epcot?

The Epcot Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located in the main parking lot near the electric charging stations. You'll walk out towards the parking lot through the main exit and the rideshare location for Uber or Lyft at Epcot will be on the left-hand side.

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 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.

How to get discount parking at Disney?

The best way to get the cheapest parking at Disneyland is with a Magic Key. The top tier Magic Key, the Inspire Key, includes FREE parking while the Believe Key includes 50% off parking. The Enchant Key and the Imagine Key both include 25% off parking. All of these discounts exclude each passes blockout dates.

Where is the best place to watch the light show at Epcot?

#1 – Front of the House: The best view of the show is known informally as the “Front of the House,” and is located between the two gift shops at the entrance to World Showcase. Supposedly, this is the view around which the show was designed.