Called The Most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World Resort spans almost 25,000 acres. Within its borders are amusement parks, roller coasters, and even an African safari.
But today, we’re all about the resort’s most unique park.
Epcot ranks as one of the most popular and influential parks within the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This appealing park offers a family-friendly escape from the rides. This can make Epcot a very busy place, especially during peak times of the year. But what are the best days of the week to go to Epcot?
Continue reading to learn more about the famous Epcot park and the best days to experience its many wonders. We will also share the worst days to visit the park and how to avoid crowds any day of the week.
Best Days To Visit Epcot
A weekday early in the week ranks as the best day to visit Epcot. If we had to choose one day to visit, Wednesday is the best day. Often, visitors hold their weekend vacations over to Monday or Tuesday, so by Wednesday, most of the exhausted weekend warriors have left the resort. Most new tourists do not arrive until Thursday or Friday, so Wednesday nestled in the middle of the week works perfectly.
We recommend hopping on to your favorite rides at the two extremes of the day. If you are traveling without kids or with older children and teens, consider hitting the high-traffic areas of the park when the resort opens or as it closes. Epcot is typically open between 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week.
Special Events
This park hosts various Epcot special events during the year. If one of these events appeals to you, these elaborate celebrations add a layer of wonder to Epcot center.
Many of these festivals last several weeks or months, meaning these celebrations are easier to enjoy than many one-day-only experiences like specific holidays or musical acts. Try pairing a visit to Epcot on a Wednesday or Tuesday during one of these spectacular festivals for an unforgettable Disney and Epcot visit.
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival hosts amazing topiaries and other garden specialties with Disney themes. This festival lasts for the height of the growing season. Expect to see these wonderful creations from early March to mid-May.
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival attracts professional and amateur foodies to Epcot. Be sure to check the Epcot event schedule for this event, as this festival can span 50 to 80 days.
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts celebrates culinary, visual, and performing arts. This event typically lasts for around six weeks, from mid-January to late February.
Of course, Epcot delivers a memorable holiday celebration with their delightful Epcot International Festival of the Holidays throughout December. Another elaborate gathering rings in the New Year in Epcot, as well.
Weather
The most pleasant weather for travel to South Florida’s Walt Disney World is early spring and early fall. The months of March, April, September, and October deliver little rain and a break from the relentless heat and humidity.
Temperatures during the spring and fall months at Walt Disney World can reach between 75 and 85 degrees. While not a raging hot day for a water park visit, these mild temperatures are delightful for a long day of walking and riding coasters.
Worst Days To Visit Epcot
Because of the cultural attractions within Epcot, every festival and holiday presents an irresistible appeal for Walt Disney World visitors. Who wouldn’t want to see authentic German Christmas traditions in the same building as fascinating dark rides and wild roller coasters?
Visiting Epcot feels like you are experiencing so many fantastic amusement park attractions gathered in one place. Festivals and holidays also experience a high volume of local visitors, which adds to the massive, impatient crowds.
This means holidays and festivals represent an extremely high-traffic time to visit Epcot. Unless you are willing to fight through crowds to experience New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, we suggest visiting during a different time. Especially if you think this visit to Walt Disney World may be your one and only, choosing a time outside of holidays and festivals is recommended.
Weekends throughout the year also present a less attractive time to visit Walt Disney World and Epcot. Locals, college students, and other frequent visitors add to the crowds who flock to Epcot center for a weekend binge on delicious foods and drinks.
If possible, avoid high-traffic times of the day, as well. Most visitors stroll the Disney parks between 10 a.m. and sundown, which, depending on the time of day, is between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Since this is a family destination, take advantage of the times when young kids may be grabbing a nap or eating an early dinner!
How To Avoid Crowds at Epcot
Crowds at Walt Disney World Resort and the Epcot park are bustling all year round. Savvy visitors know to schedule well ahead of their visit and use the tools Disney provides to help you plan a successful vacation.
Scheduling a Visit
The Walt Disney World Resort is well-known for its high standards of customer service. Take advantage of their proprietary apps to help you schedule a visit. Look into programs like Fast Passes, annual memberships, the Genie+ app, and more to reserve spots in line and help forecast the next rollercoaster you want to ride.
Using these tools is not required when visiting Disney parks. However, these planning apps and reservation tools help cut line times considerably, making your vacation more efficient. The average wait times for Disney park rides range from around an hour to several hours, depending on the time of day and individual park traffic. Reservations and other insider tools can cut this wait time into minutes.
Choosing Lower-Traffic Activities
Another guaranteed way to avoid higher traffic at Epcot is to not eat or drink within this park. The World Showcase is undoubtedly the most popular area of Epcot, namely for its abundance of delicious international food treats and availability of alcoholic beverages. If you choose to visit the exhibits, ride the rides, and explore other areas of the park, you will encounter smaller crowds.
Conclusion
Almost 12.5 million guests visited Epcot in 2019, making Epcot the seventh most popular theme park attraction in the world. Both locals and tourists cannot resist the rides, food, drinks, and good times guaranteed by a visit to Epcot.
If you want to visit Epcot at Walt Disney World, go on a Wednesday for the best day of the week. Avoid weekends and days with scheduled Epcot festivals and celebrations for the lightest crowd during your family getaway.
Walt Disney World is truly the Most Magical Place on Earth. Guarantee the magic by visiting on Wednesday, the best day of the week to go to Epcot. Be sure to use Disney tools to plan ahead to get the most out of your Disney visit.
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