What time should you arrive at EPCOT?

People will start to arrive around 45 minutes to one hour before the park opens so that they can be some of the closest people to the gates when guests are allowed in and the rope drop experience starts! EPCOT usually opens between 9am and 11am, depending on the time of year your visit.

How early should you get to Epcot?

EPCOT is typically open from 8:30 am to 9 pm, But hours vary. There are some times throughout the year when EPCOT does not open until 11 am, and stays open until 11 pm, so keep an eye on park hours. Be sure to arrive at EPCOT at least 30 minutes prior to opening.

What is the best time of day to go to Epcot?

Since many guests head here first, try to wait until mid-afternoon or evening when the line has usually died down a bit. But there is a popular EPCOT attraction that we do suggest heading to as soon as the park opens. Soarin' usually has a fairly short wait in the morning, with wait times spiking in the afternoon.

How early should you arrive at Disney parks?

It is so much better to arrive early and take a mid-day break than to arrive late and get in line behind everyone else. During summer months, it is great if you can get to the parks at least 30 minutes prior to park opening, though 45 minutes is better.

What time does Epcot open for resort guests?

This means that Magic Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios opens daily to resort guests at 8:30 am, Animal Kingdom opens at 7:30 am, and Epcot opens at 9:30 am.

The 2022 Ultimate Guide to EPCOT

What time is rope drop?

Everyone has different priorities. If you prioritize watching the Welcome Show from directly in front of Cinderella Castle or you stroll up to the Fantasyland rope drop spot at 8:55 a.m., don't plan on doing Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

What day is the least busy at EPCOT?

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

Is it better to go to EPCOT at night?

The atmosphere at Epcot after sunset sparks the imagination, making a tour through the park a must-do at night. The buildings assume an almost magical quality as colorful lights tint their walls. In particular, dazzling colors illuminate Spaceship Earth and the Mexico Pavilion wonderfully.

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.

How late can you enter Epcot?

Usually, EPCOT has 9:00 am openings and 9:00 pm closing times, with the park staying open even later on days with Extra Magic Hours or during the busy season.

Are there 2 Entrances to Epcot?

There are two main entrances to Epcot - one at the front of the park and the International Gateway entrance at the back. You'll find Guest Relations, stroller and wheelchair rentals, and locker rentals located near both entrances, however, there is no Guest parking located at the International Gateway entrance.

What time does the World Showcase open at Epcot?

Future World (the section at the front of the park) would almost always open at 9 am and the World Showcase (the place where all the countries are) would open at 11 am. But, that has changed since the reopening and now the entire park is opening at the same time – usually around 8:30 or 9 am.

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.

Is Epcot bigger than Magic Kingdom?

Epcot is 305 acres, which is almost three times the size of the Magic Kingdom. Epcot is the second largest park at Disney World, falling behind Animal Kingdom, who is actually 508 acres due to its large savannah with the animals.

Can you wear flip flops to Epcot?

Yes, you can wear flip flops on most all of the rides in Walt Disney World.

What time do the fireworks start at Epcot?

Firework shows at EPCOT run nightly but can vary based on the park's operating hours or special events happening on a given day. Under normal circumstances, Disney Harmonious runs between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm nightly. From now through the end of 2021, Disney Harmonious is scheduled to start at 9:45 pm each night.

What days are busiest at Epcot?

EPCOT's busiest days tend to be Tuesday and Thursday as that is when Disney hosts extra magic hour. We would also suggest avoiding EPCOT on Saturday and Sundays during Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden, and Food and Wine Festival season.

Are Epcot fireworks every night?

The nightly fireworks show at Epcot is currently called IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and starts nightly at 9:00 PM and lasts 12 minutes, subject to the weather conditions or course.

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.

How do you avoid lines at EPCOT?

If possible, try to avoid popular times of the year like school vacations, spring breaks, around the holidays, during the height of the summer, and when Disney hosts special events like runDisney marathon weekends and the Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival.

Does EPCOT take a whole day?

Epcot is NOT a half a day park. Epcot is at least a 1 and a half day park, but you can easily spend 2 days in Epcot. We have gone to Epcot many times now, and we've never managed to see and do EVERYTHING we wanted to do in one day.

What rides should you rope drop?

What is ill at Disney?

Individual Lightning Lanes are pay-per-ride access at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, and Animal Kingdom. Guests can buy line-skipping privileges at the most popular attractions in each park.

What time should we get to Magic Kingdom?

Two good examples we have are arrivals at 7AM (90 minutes before the start of Early Entry) and 8:10AM (20 minutes before the start of Early Entry). Personally I'd always aim to arrive 60 minutes before Early Entry in hopes of getting done with Mine Train quickly and fitting a second ride in.

What should I not miss at Epcot?