What is the best time to go to EPCOT?


What is the best time to go to EPCOT? September is typically a slower time at Disney World, but since the International Food and Wine Festival kicks off this month, Epcot is quite crowded this time of year. If you genuinely want to avoid a packed park, January and February are the best times to visit.


Why is EPCOT so popular?

Disney's Epcot theme park is an excellent place for family fun. The rides they have added to the park recently are particularly enticing. Other Disneyland parks are often crowded, and most rides are geared toward children. However, at Epcot, teenagers and adults can enjoy the rides.


Is EPCOT better in the morning or Evening?

Suffice to say, EPCOT attendance increases throughout the day because more people arrive than leave, and wait times remain fairly steady for a lot of attractions. From a strategic perspective, the best time to do EPCOT is before noon, not in the afternoon or at night.


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.


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.


What time is EPCOT the least busy?

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.


What show does EPCOT do at night?

'Luminous: Symphony of Us' New Nighttime Spectacular to Debut at EPCOT in Late 2023. Walt Disney World has shared details about Luminous: The Symphony of Us, which is the all-new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT in December 2023 for the Disney100 festivities in Florida.


What is the quietest day at Epcot?

Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.


How long should you stay in Epcot?

Of course, with so much to ride, eat, see, and do, you could spend at least one full day at Epcot, and some guests staying for a week opt to visit more than once, coming back another afternoon to take advantage of the restaurants and entertainment.


Is Epcot a lot of walking?

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 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 better than Magic Kingdom?

To be honest, both parks have some amazing rides and fan-favorite rides, but Epcot does have a few more recent rides and high-quality rides with more advanced technology. As you'll see in the list below, a lot of the popular Magic Kingdom rides are classics, which means they aren't the most advanced.


How much does it cost to spend a day at Epcot?

Single-day, single-park Disney World ticket prices vary by park starting on Dec. 8, 2022: Magic Kingdom tickets cost between $124 and $189. EPCOT tickets cost between $114 and $179.


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.


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.


Will Epcot let you in early?

What Is Early Entry at Epcot? Guests of Disney hotels and select partner hotels have access to each of the four Disney theme parks—including Epcot—every day, 30 minutes before the scheduled opening.


Can you finish Epcot in half a day?

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 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.


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.


Is EPCOT more walking than Magic Kingdom?

Epcot has the most walking paths (measured by miles) and is the second-largest park by acreage. The park has two distinct sections: World Showcase and Future World. The layout of the larger section, World Showcase, is really simple.


Which Disney park requires the most walking?

EPCOT is Disney World's theme park at which you will do the most walking! For example, it is roughly 0.85 miles from the front entrance of EPCOT to the rear of the park.