What should I not miss at Epcot?

What can I skip at Epcot?

Is Epcot worth a full day?

As with all the Disney Parks, Epcot is worth a visit. My favorite experiences: Test Track; Illuminations; and Spaceship Earth. Take some time to properly visit each country's pavilions in World Showcase. Each one is staffed by people native to that country, and the entertainment is also from that land.

What is the least busy day to go to Epcot?

As noted, Mondays and Wednesdays tend to be the quietest days at Epcot with the smallest crowds.

Is Epcot worth it right now?

Any age can go to Epcot and have a great experience. That being said, it definitely helps if your child is older than five years old. Seven and up is ideal so they can really appreciate the educational value of each World Showcase country as well as all the amazing adventures throughout Future World.

The 10 Things You Absolutely Can't Miss in Epcot!

Which Disney park should I skip?

The people most likely to skip EPCOT are the ones who want to experience all of Walt Disney World's most famous rides and don't care as much about food. Conversely, foodies never want to leave EPCOT, as it's a theme park paradise.

Is Epcot boring?

Epcot's World Showcase is often considered boring, unless you like to drink around the world or do some snacking. For its size, it has one of the worst ride distributions in all of Walt Disney World, and more “educational films” than most guests will tolerate.

How long does it take to do EPCOT?

Epcot is at least a 1 and a half day park, but you can easily spend 2 days in Epcot.

How do you avoid lines at EPCOT?

Go Early

If you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.

What time should I get to EPCOT?

What time should I get to Epcot? We recommend arriving at Epcot 30 minutes before you're allowed in the park. That's an hour before the scheduled open if you have Early Entry or 30 minutes before scheduled entry if you don't have Early Entry.

Is Magic Kingdom or Epcot better?

– The Short Answer. Magic Kingdom is best for young children, families, and anyone who wants the full “Disney” theme park experience. Epcot is best for adults, older kids, and anyone who loves great food and international cultures. Both parks are quite large and have a wide variety of attractions.

How long does it take to walk around Epcot?

Epcot's World Showcase is about 115 acres (. 195 square miles) in total area. The distance around the World Showcase is 1.2 miles and will take you about 20 minutes to walk. The total area could be calculated to be slightly more or less, depending on how you factor guest/non-guest areas.

Which is better Epcot or Animal Kingdom?

– The Short Answer. Epcot is best for adults and for guests who love eating, drinking, and experiencing cultures from around the world. Animal Kingdom is best for guests who love animals, rides, and live stage shows. Both Epcot and Animal Kingdom are full-day parks with plenty of things to do.

Can you do Epcot in half a day?

no! Epcot is a large park and there's no way you would manage to fit it all in in half a day!

Is there a lot to do at Epcot?

Epcot has a deceptively high number of “things to do,” even though it's actual attraction count is significantly lower than the Magic Kingdom, so it's quite likely that you'll experience fewer attractions in Epcot than you expect.

How many rides are at Epcot?

There are ten true rides at Epcot.

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

What time of day is Epcot the busiest?

Between 9 and 11 a.m., crowds build in Future World. Even when World Showcase opens (usually 11 a.m.), more people are entering Future World than are leaving for the Showcase. Attendance continues building in Future World between noon and 2 p.m. World Showcase attendance builds rapidly as lunch approaches.

Does Epcot get crowded?

EPCOT can be very crowded during holidays, festivals, and special events, so it is very important to know what's happening before you plan your visit. We track wait times every minute of every day at EPCOT, so we know things like when the line at Soarin' is going to reach 3 hours long.

How do I stop crowding at Epcot?

Disney's Extra Magic Hours are a great way to avoid EPCOT Crowds. Extra Magic Hours allow guests staying in one of the Disney Hotels to get in the park one hour before it opens or two hours after it closes. These hours are prime touring time. There is a drawback to Extra Magic Hours.

What time is Epcot fireworks?

Harmonious fireworks showtime: Nightly at 9:45 PM. Harmonious fireworks duration: 20 minutes. Harmonious fireworks location: World Showcase Lagoon.

Can you do Epcot in 4 hours?

Theme Park Insider's "Four-Hour Tours" are designed to get you and your family to the top attractions in the world's top theme parks... before anyone can get tired and cranky. The attractions and restaurants selected for this tour are those in Epcot most highly rated by Theme Park Insider readers.

What does Epcot stand for?

Epcot, in full Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, formerly called Epcot Center (1982–94), theme park in the Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Fla., that features many attractions centred on the advancement of technology.

Why is Epcot so popular?

On top of the memories that the attraction gave to so many people, EPCOT has also given us the likes of Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, Test Track (later used as a basis for the Cars Land attraction in Disney California Adventure), The Universe of Energy, Wonders of Life, and of course the original Journey into ...

Can you go to all 4 Disney parks in one day?

To start off, you CAN visit more than two parks each day — in fact, you can visit ALL FOUR. We've already visited Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney's Animal Kingdom today.

What do you do Epcot?