Epcot

Epcot

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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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One of 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot theme park sprawls across 300 acres.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, Minnesota7,920 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Guardians of the Galaxy is the Best Ride at Disney
    Future World is getting a facelift and has a new ride, Guardians of the Galaxy which is arguably the best ride in all of the Disney Parks. It is operating with a virtual queue so do your homework and understand the system. Other favorite standouts including Test Track, Soarin, Mission Space and Spaceship Earth should be experienced. World Showcase remains a unique experience and for me is a highlight of a visit to Disneyworld. Each of the country pavilions around the lagoon offer architecture, music, food, shopping and entertainment unique to the country represented. It is also fun that all of the pavilions are staffed by young adults from those countries adding a bit of authenticity to the experience. Make sure to make a dinner reservation in one of the table service restaurants and stay for the fireworks at the end of the night. There is a relatively new ride at the France Pavilion, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. This is a fun and fast 4D ride that uses high tech trackless technology and should not be missed. Obtain a Lightening Lane Pass early in the day. Although Epcot is more geared to adults (including the notorious "drinking around the world" that is frequently attempted), children can have a terrific time here too. There are many opportunities to meet the Disney characters and usually with a much shorter wait than at the other parks. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and company along with Mary Poppins or Alice in Wonderland can be found in England, Belle and the Beast are in France and Aladin and Jasmine are usually in Morocco as examples. Make note that there is a back entrance/exit to Epcot in the World Showcase located between France and England and if you planning to visit the park often, staying at the Beach and Yacht Clubs or at The Boardwalk Villas, or at the Dolphin and Swan might make sense.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 11 February 2024
  • michelegreen74
    505 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been many times...and then there was The Festival of the Arts!
    We’ve been to Epcot many times. However, seeing the park celebrate the Festival of the Arts was a truly new experience! During the week, we wandered the stalls and saw many beautiful works of art and sampled food from Japan, Canada Mexico and Germany. Everything was delicious. The food was well priced and this allowed us to sample items from different regions, which was really fun. It was rather like sampling from an elaborate appetizer menu. We loved the chalk drawings on the walkways, the paint by number mural and the storybooks that you could become a part of. I would suggest, if it all possible, to go during the week. The festival became very crowded on Saturday with long lines at all the food stalls.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled on business
    Written 15 February 2024
  • Baker
    Blakely, Georgia549 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My Favorite Park
    EPCOT was more of a sightseeing and exploration park visit. The Disney app can help determine the many adventures to choose from. The food spots are plenty and delicious. The Connections Cafe was great. Definitely recommend reserving dining seating far in advance to ensure availability. There’s a great deal of walking at this park, but it comes with unforgettable moments. It was a thrilling experience to travel “Around the World 🌎. “ Exploring the myriad of cultures and their restaurants and infrastructure. Norway and Canada are my favorites. The Great American Adventure was great. There are great rides and shows with reasonable wait times. We had an absolute blast.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 February 2024
  • KJTD123
    Hoddesdon, United Kingdom115 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    JUST OK
    Had a lovely day in Epcot but not sure if I would recommend. Not many rides just a few and a couple of these were not working when we visited. Highlight of our day was meeting Mickey & Minnie..... Food and drink, again expensive but a good variety from various countries around the world.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 March 2024
  • Nick W
    Tell City, Indiana728 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful
    The park is great! There is so much to do and see. The festival was great, including the special food booths. We went here on a Wednesday and a Saturday, and the weekend was more crowded, but the wait times weren’t always what they had posted, usually a little shorter.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 March 2024
  • sweetgems
    United Kingdom237 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots to do and enjoy!
    Visited mid-week, arrived for rope drop, easy parking, went straight to Test Track - as did a lot of the early crowd! Although they opened slightly late, we did not have to wait long to join the ride, which was fun. We were fortunate to go then, as it closed later in the day. We also enjoyed Remy's adventure and the creperie next to it, fish and chips in World Showcase, pizza in Italy, Guardians of the Galaxy was fantastic, Frozen Ever After lots of fun. Soar was okay, wouldn't ride again. Mission Space Green was intense - once was plenty. Lots to see and do here including wonderful artists displaying their work. We found it worthwhile arriving for opening and leaving late pm early evening when we were tired. Slightly different shops here too including one with great homewear souvenirs. Not our favourite park compared with AK and HS, but would return just for Guardians (reviewed separately) and the Italian pizzeria.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 April 2024
  • Judith D
    25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful park
    We visited all 4 Disney parks early April and this was my favourite. The flowers are just beautiful to look at, and the displays with Disney characters are just amazing. We didn’t go on any of the rides but instead just walked around with a coffee. Loved it.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 April 2024
  • Cynthanny
    28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice but not as good as expected
    1st time in Disney in 29 years! Choose Epcot because of the flower show. It was nice but not as spectacular as I hoped. We have great flower shows in Boston and Newport that far exceed Epcot. Wish we had gone to Hollywood Studios or the Magic Kingdom instead....disappointed
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 April 2024
  • papsj
    Massachusetts382 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    International Flower Festival
    We planned to just hang out by the pool while staying at Disney for 2 days before a cruise. When we found out about the International Flower Festival, we cut our pool day short. The flowers displayed were visually stunning! We had a great day walking around, so much to see, incredible food and drinks. Every time we go to Epcot, we always head to the German Pavilion for the beer. We also love the ice cream in France.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 April 2024
  • Stephen T
    Preston, United Kingdom20,039 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    World class venue.
    Outstanding location for guaranteed family fun ! Lots of wide ranging entertainment. Lots of concerts - check the itinerary on the app beforehand. Lots of themed eateries with associated entertainment but not cheap ! UK fish and chips is first class in all respects. Photo opps galore.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 April 2024
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Friends
Had not been to Disney World since childhood and don't consider myself anywhere near a Disney adult but I felt transported back in time by my most recent visit to Epcot with friends. Yes, the prices across Disney World are out of control and I didn't come home with much merchandise after the food and drinks ate up most of my budget - but the experience was overall healing to my inner-child and my face hurt from smiling by the end of the day. I definitely will be returning once I financially recover.

I would say that if rides are your focus, you would be best off at one of the other parks, as the star of the show at Epcot is exploring the World Showcase with its many galleries, museums, shops, and street performances. The attention to detail at every turn was astounding to me.

I expected the shops to be filled with chintzy Disney IP merch but that was only a small part, with the majority themed as souvenirs from those countries, many of the souvenirs being made by non-disney companies. There were cheap (or as cheap as it gets at Disney) items such as snacks, toys, and plushies; middle range items such as clothing, puzzles, and stationery ;and luxury items such as fine jewelry, vases from china, cuckoo clocks from germany.

Wait times were overwhelming at some restaurants and rides and fairly brief at others. Time of travel at Disney is crucial - I was there over a long weekend in January during the Art festival and I would say it was medium level crowds. It is a lot of walking, so definitely take frequent breaks and wear supportive shoes.

PROS:
- Staff were always cheery and helpful
- Organized and easy to find where you need to get to. Bathrooms very clean and pathways free of trash.
- Drinks are strong
- Rides that we WERE able to go on were entertaining and lines included ample signage with information about any unexpected drops, motion sickness, etc that occur during the ride.
- Great park for adults with much lighter Disney movie branding and more of a focus on food, drinks, art, and cultural appreciation.

CONS:
- Not that many rides for people looking for that sort of experience
- Some older rides, such as Spaceship Earth would pause for delay a few times during the ride, which disturbed the immersion.
- The app-based e-queue system neglects people attending on a guest pass, locking many of the most popular rides such as Guardians away from my friends and I.
- Expensive.
Written 20 January 2025
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yss97
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,938 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
The most popular ride Guardians of the Galaxy operates a Virtual Queue. Some people can get on it in the morning, but usually, the queue opens again at 1pm. If you don’t get on it by 1.05pm, there are no more slots! And they don’t have a stand-by line.
The other rides have the usual lightning lane or stand-by. Test Track was closed -disappointing. Soaring was great as usual. Ratatouille good. Frozen over-rated.
Food was unfortunately very average at not average prices, but guess that is expected at Disney.
The fireworks at the end was spectacular, so worth staying for.
Written 27 December 2024
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Robin B
Issaquah, WA362 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
One of my favorite Disney parks. It has a more laid back feel that the other parks. Epcot’s World Showcase area has by far the best food of the four Disney parks. I recommend staying at a deluxe resort when visiting Epcot so you can take advantage of the late night option. When we visited, the late night for Epcot was a Monday. You’re only in the park for an additional 2 hours after it officially closes, but you’d be amazed by how much you can do in those 2 hours. We hit all the rides with normally very long waits. The only ride not available after hours was the new Guardians of the Galaxy Ride. What I don’t recommend is going to Epcot the first week of a festival. We didn’t realize the Festival of the Arts was beginning during our visit and it was noticeably more crowded once that festival started. Although the festival meant there were many more new food booths to try, the lines for them were so long that we didn’t even bother. If you can, wait until mid-way through a festival before you visit.
Written 23 January 2023
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ronnyp645
Oberwang, Austria9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
It's best to start with the
positive, the design of the park. It's really quite nice to look at.

Then the attractions, we can only really say something about the ball with the world trip, it's nice, as our little one was just doing it at school when he was 11, it was a really good fit, the facts you get are nothing you wouldn't already know, the ride isn't one that gets your pulse racing, on the contrary. Nicely done, but that's about it.

The next attractions were a trip to Mars and across the earth. Both the same. The long procedure is also part of the show, conclusion: it's also quite nice, one ride is definitely enough.

Then we start with the negative, because we couldn't ride any more without waiting somewhere for more than 70 minutes. More like longer.

The virtual queue at Guardians didn't work several times. You probably won't ever get a chance to ride it.

We could have done Anna and Elsa but that would have been going in the wrong direction, for 8-year-old girls that would have been the best thing.

What can you do after that or in the middle of it? Only food stands and shops. It feels like that makes up over 80% of the park.

Long queues there too, not a single stand without a minimum 15-minute wait.

As a restaurateur, it's very hard to have to watch something like that. With such mechanized, clumsy work processes, you lose the desire to work.

Unfortunately, the quality is also so-so or typical fast food with little to no individuality.

After 2.5 hours of touring, we unfortunately headed back towards the exit and first went to the guest relations building to raise our concerns about the price and what was on offer. They had probably seen that before.

Unfortunately, we didn't find a goodwill solution. We could have done the other parks with an upgrade, but no, not another $170

As the park had already charged us over $500 before. (Without food and drinks)

Unfortunately the park was also completely overcrowded, but that was probably due to the
Saturday because on the Friday before we were at Universal Adventure Park and it was
really great. By the way.

Conclusion: with smaller children and maybe girls it is definitely an alternative during the week and or as part of the park hopping tickets. Otherwise it is rather overrated.

As a family with 11 year old teenager and modern parents we were rather disappointed and after 2.5 hours we were exhausted and unfortunately ready to move on.
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Written 7 November 2023
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Jill H
Bedford, UK86 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
This was not what I expected at all. Very little evidence of anything Disney except a lot of visitors wearing Mickey Mouse ears. Each of the mini countries had very little of interest just a souvenir shop, restaurant and a food and drink stall. The whole place was just a money making machine. Fortunately we paid a reduced price for entry after 1pm or we would have felt really robbed. It is shockingly overpriced.
Written 29 January 2025
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S-MJF1206
Livingston, UK50 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
We have been to Epcot more than 30 occasions in the past 20 years and this last visit was without doubt the worst experience we have had. Disney has definitely taken a turn from providing a fun experience to a more money orientated style. I alway knew that they were in the business of making money but they managed to still made you enjoy your time in theirs parks. Now they couldn’t care less, it’s all about the money. Buying a park ticket isn’t enough to get you access onto the rides and attractions, they have introduced Lighting Lanes. For an additional $11 to $14 you can walk on, but only to two rides per day and not the same one twice. The queue lengths are artificially increased in time to encourage you to buy the Lighting Lane. I went standby on a few rides that stated over 100 mins and managed to get to ride in 60 to 70 mins. However that’s not the most annoying part, we went on Remmy’s ratatouille adventure ride. We waited over an hour and it broke down 4 times while we were on it. The cars stopped at scenes and were obviously stuck as the scene repeated itself over and over again. Then sat us in the dark facing a wall for another 30 secs stuck again, missing out a complete scene, before bringing us to the end. The whole thing made No sense.
Now to my biggest disappointment, the Guardian of the Galaxy, the big new ride. I refused to go for the Lighting Lane and opted for the Virtual Queuing system. It allows you to book a place at 7am then 1pm for a specific ride. What it doesn’t tell you is that their system will fail at 7am and that the parks Wi-Fi will loose all internet connection at 2 mins to 1pm, but magically reconnect 2mins after 1pm and tell you that there are no places left on the big ride.
I had to go to guest relations and complain. My suspicion is that the places on this ride are reserved for people that are guests in the Disney resorts and those that have paid $18 for the Genie plus service. I managed to get the last group on the ride that night at 20:59hrs. The ride was obviously running late and so we were pushed through the queuing system missing out the pre-show and onto the ride. So we had no idea what the characters were talking about and it was just another roller coaster in the dark. Wow.. what a disappointing experience. We won’t be coming back to Epcot.
Written 21 October 2022
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HadesTC
Wakefield8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Visited in the middle of the week so hoped it wouldn’t be too busy. Wrong.

The food festival is running until November there, and the park was so busy that it was pretty impossible to go into any of the world shops and do any of the rides without waiting at least an hour. There were long queues up to each of the food stalls. And this is after Disney make you reserve a park so they can control numbers.

This is another Orlando park that’s become pointless to visit on your standard ticket, unless you fork out hundreds more for express/lightening tickets. Queues that say 20 minutes suddenly become an hour because a large number of lightening ticket holders turn up (happened on every ride) and they’re prioritised so you end up waiting much longer than indicated.

The standard ticket for Disney, Universal, and Seaworld basically allows the operators to fill the park with people who will buy food or merchandise. You’re definitely a second class citizen when it comes to getting on rides unless you get there early and stay late, as there seems to be a LOT of express/lightening ticket holders, or you pay out for the fast pass tickets (for us while we were here, it would have been another $900 for 4 people for one day). Obviously more expensive to buy on the day so buy in advance if you’re going to.

Visitor experience has been sacrificed for revenue.
Written 20 October 2023
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Nischal P
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
The Disney parks were overall underwhelming. Be prepared for long lines(several hours — We spent 90% of our time in parks standing in lines), even if you have a Lightning Lane pass. For most rides, you do not get many opportunities to use the pass. If you're set on visiting, I strongly recommend going during the off-season to get little better experience. And strongly advise against visiting during Summer and vacation season.

Regarding the staff, our experience was mixed. While we encountered some helpful and friendly employees, majority of them clearly lacked proper training in customer service. I empathize with the challenges they face, but consistency in service quality is an area Disney could improve.

In comparison, I would rank Universal Studios much higher than Disney parks, as our experience there was far more enjoyable during the same trip.

I wouldn’t recommend spending your money on a Disney vacation unless it’s your only option. There are better alternatives out there that offer more value for your time and money
Written 28 December 2024
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john.B
Quebec City, Canada16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Friends
Epcot has always been a park that mixes fun with innovation, but with the addition of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it’s on a whole new level. If you haven’t been to Epcot recently, now is the perfect time to rediscover it.

Let’s start with the star of the show: Cosmic Rewind. This ride is absolutely mind-blowing! It’s a rollercoaster, but not like anything I’ve ever experienced before. The way the cars rotate during the ride makes you feel like you’re flying through space alongside the Guardians. Plus, the music! The soundtrack changes each time you ride, and the energy it brings is off the charts. It’s pure adrenaline and fun, and honestly, I couldn’t stop laughing and cheering the whole time.

Beyond the ride, Epcot continues to shine with its unique mix of attractions, food, and culture. The World Showcase is still one of my favorite places to walk around, with amazing food and drinks from around the world (I highly recommend stopping in Mexico or France). And the futuristic vibe of Spaceship Earth and the new attractions at World Discovery make the park feel fresh and exciting.

Epcot has always been a park for those who love to explore and learn, but with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it’s now also a place for thrill-seekers. It’s the perfect mix of innovation, fun, and adventure.

If you’re planning a trip, make sure to prioritize a ride on Cosmic Rewind – it’s an absolute game-changer and worth every minute of the wait. Epcot just keeps getting better and better, and I can’t wait to go back!
Written 30 December 2024
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Katie NZ
Auckland, New Zealand380 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
We thoroughly enjoyed our day at EPCOT. We visited twice, on a Monday and a Friday of the same week. On our first visit, we bought a lightning lane ticket for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and this ride did not disappoint! If you buy at 7am, you have your choice of ride times throughout the day. Try to get on this ride! It’s a fast and fun coaster.
We did not opt for Genie+ on this day, as early in the day the ride times are relatively short, all under 30mins (apart from Ratatouille, Test Track and Guardians). If you get all the rides done early in the morning, you can spend a relaxing afternoon walking “around the world” in the World Showcase. There is so much to see and do within the showcase, the food festival had great small snack options available in every country. Price range is between $6 and $17 for different options.
On our second visit on Friday, we did buy the Genie+ for the day. We booked the Ratatouille ride (book early!!). The Genie+ worked well for us as we visited multiple parks and were able to book rides for the second park while still at EPCOT. I would only get the Genie+ for this park if your heart is set on Ratatouille & Test Track and don’t want to wait in the general queue. Otherwise, it’s not really needed for this park.

Make sure you download and use the Disney app! It’s helpful with ride times, maps, Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. There is also a second app for entertainment while at the parks (great for kids while waiting in line).

Pro: the staff are all so helpful and pleasant. Most go above and beyond which is very nice.
Con: it can be very busy! Expect wait times for popular rides and attractions.
Tip: if you’re staying at a Disney Hotel, buy your Genie+ BEFORE 7am and then book your first attraction AT 7am. You can purchase lightning lanes separately from Genie+ from 7am as well. The earlier you book the better! Non-Disney hotels can book rides from 9am.

Take away: something for everyone. Recommend!
Written 9 July 2023
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