EPCOT Wait Times, Park Hours, Best Days to Visit (2024)

What are wait times typically like at EPCOT each day? The table below shows the recent average of wait times at EPCOT, listed in 5 minute intervals.

How busy is EPCOT? Typically, a higher park average wait time indicates higher crowds and a busier theme park. This graph shows the average wait time across EPCOT as compared to the historical wait profile for the day of the week.

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The availability graph indicates Lightning Lane availability at EPCOT. A non-gray color indicates that Genie+ Lightning Lane or Individual Lightning Lane can be purchased, and represents the earliest available return time. Greener colors indicate return times earlier in the day were available; orange to red indicates return times later in the day were available. Hover over items to see the specific return time. Gaps for every attraction are likely data collection issues on our end. Labeled graphs work best on desktop displays. Press one of the blue buttons below for even more Lightning Lane graph types.

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This graphs shows the amount of minutes from the time of day to the earliest available return time for each EPCOT attraction. Attractions in red have a return at least 2 hours from the time of the capture. Attractions in green have very close return times to the time of capture. This graph is helpful to determine the stacking order of Lightning Lane selections. Gray indicates no availability.

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  • What are the busiest times at EPCOT at Walt Disney World?
    • Spring break, typically the week of Easter, the week of Thanksgiving, and the week after Christmas through New Year's Day.

  • When is the least busy time to visit at EPCOT at Walt Disney World?
    • Typically, EPCOT is busier when there is a festival happening (Festival of the Arts, Flower & Garden Festival, Food & Wine Festival). In-between festivals, often referred to as Diet EPCOT, typically features lighter crowds. During May and September, the park is typically less busy too.

  • What does it mean to drink around the world at EPCOT?
    • A popular activity in the World Showcase for adults is to purchase and consume an unique alcoholic beverage in each of the different countries, referred to as drinking around the world.

  • How much is an EPCOT ticket?
    • EPCOT ticket prices vary based on the date, but, in general, a single day ticket to EPCOT is in the $119 to $179 range. The lowest priced tickets are available in August and September 2024.

  • What is the busiest day to visit EPCOT?

    • The busiest day to visit EPCOT is Monday with a 37 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Sunday with a 30 minute average wait time.

  • What is the best month to visit EPCOT?

    • May, August, & September are the best/least busy months to visit EPCOT with an average wait time of 28 minutes. December is the worst/busiest month to visit the park with an average wait time of 41 minutes.

  • What are the closest hotels to EPCOT?

    • The closest hotels to EPCOT are located on Disney's Boardwalk, including Disney's Beach Club Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and Disney's Boardwalk Resort. Each is within the Deluxe category of Disney hotels. The Beach & Yacht Club share the amazing Stormalong Bay pool. A special entrance to EPCOT exists at the International Gateway that puts you in EPCOT between the United Kingdom and France. The Disney Skyliner can also be asked there. Three non-Disney hotels, the Swan, the Dolphin, & and the Swan Reserve, are also located on the Boardwalk loop.

EPCOT Wait Times, Park Hours, Best Days to Visit (2024)

FAQs

What day of the week is best for EPCOT? ›

The best day of the week to visit EPCOT is Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. We would recommend visiting on a Wednesday during the festivals mentioned above.

What is the least crowded day at EPCOT? ›

When is Disney World the least crowded? Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays tend to be slightly less crowded year-round. July and August can sometimes be good times, MagicGuides said, if you can handle the heat, but overall the summer is full of vacationing Disney fans.

What ride at EPCOT has the longest wait time? ›

Average maximum wait time by ride (all time)
RideAverage maximum wait time, mins
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure115
Test Track103
Frozen Ever After93
Soarin' Around the World80
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How do you avoid long lines at EPCOT? ›

However, there are three keys to avoiding long lines that do not involve spending extra money:
  1. Learn about and use Disney's Genie app – it's free.
  2. Get to the parks well before they open.
  3. Stay in the park as late as possible.
  4. Bonus tip – use Disney's mobile ordering for snacks and meals.
May 23, 2024

What is the busiest day to go to EPCOT? ›

Worst day: Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Epcot sees its crowds massively bottom out mid-week. Weekends are very busy as people enjoy whatever festival is going on and may not be riding any rides, therefore it can be quite crowded around the World Showcase.

How early should I get to EPCOT? ›

On-site guests who want to take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry should arrive 60 minutes before official opening (that is, 30 minutes before Early Entry) on all days. Off-site guests (who aren't eligible for Early Theme Park Entry) should arrive 30 minutes before official opening on all days.

Is EPCOT worth a full day? ›

If you're a thrill seeker and enjoy the rides that a typical amusem*nt park offers, then spending a whole day waiting in lines for Epcot rides on a one-day park ticket probably isn't worth it.

Is EPCOT better in the morning or afternoon? ›

Spending the afternoon and evening at EPCOT is a good idea–not since it's savvy strategy, but because it's an enjoyable time to experience the park. To that point, this is how we most commonly do EPCOT despite the crowds.

How many hours do you need 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.

What is the most intense ride at EPCOT? ›

Hands down Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the most intense ride at the park. Which is why it's ranked number one out of the best rides at Epcot! It's a thrill everyone should enjoy; if you're a Guardians fan, you'll love it, and even if you're not, it is a super fun ride.

How accurate are EPCOT wait times? ›

Often the actual wait time can be less than half of the posted wait time at park closing. Disney can also use the posted wait times for rides to help manage crowd flow around the parks. Guests are more likely to gravitate towards rides with lower wait times rather than long wait times.

How long is Guardians ride in EPCOT? ›

How long is the loop in EPCOT? ›

EPCOT: A full lap around World Showcase = 1.2 miles. Take the walk once during the day and then at night to see the world in a different light!

Can EPCOT be done in one day? ›

Our 1-day EPCOT itinerary has the best order to do everything, including the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster and Frozen Ever After boat ride. This Walt Disney World plan has step-by-step strategy to avoid waiting in long lines, beating crowds, eating and enjoying World Showcase.

How late does monorail run from EPCOT? ›

Hours of Operation

The Resort Monorail and Express Monorail begin operating 30 minutes prior to when Magic Kingdom park opens and stop one hour after Magic Kingdom park closes. The EPCOT Monorail begins operating 30 minutes prior to when EPCOT opens and stops 2 hours after EPCOT closes.

Is EPCOT worth a whole day? ›

If you're a thrill seeker and enjoy the rides that a typical amusem*nt park offers, then spending a whole day waiting in lines for Epcot rides on a one-day park ticket probably isn't worth it.

What is the best day of the week to go to Disney Land? ›

So if you're planning a multi-day Disneyland vacation and want the short and sweet answer about when to visit that will be true more often than not, the answer is to visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Thursdays through Sundays and avoid Mondays through Wednesdays.

How much time do you need at 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.

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