Wait Times at EPCOT
The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) was the second theme park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. Known for its World Showcase section, sit-down restaurants, & different festivals, EPCOT also features some of the most popular rides at WDW, including Test Track, Frozen Ever After, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. EPCOT is typically busiest during the spring with lighter crowds during the late summer. Typically, EPCOT is at least open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. See the EPCOT Crowd Calendar for more details. An adult single day ticket ranges in price from $119 to $179.
EPCOT Wait Time Profile
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 9:00 AM, Early Afternoon: 2:05 PM, Late Afternoon: 6:35 PM |
EPCOT Lightning Lane Availability Map
Lightning Lane Minutes to Return Time Map
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EPCOT Wait Times
Weekly Wait Times
EPCOT Wait Time Heat Map
EPCOT Wait Time Calendar
Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the EPCOT Crowd Calendar
- 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.
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User Reported Wait Times
- Soarin' Around the World
- Posted Wait: 25 minutes
- User Reported Wait: 40 minutes
