Epcot is one of our favorite places! Whether we’re trying the food at the International Food and Wine Festival, admiring the flowers at the Flower and Garden Festival or watching the artists at the International Festival of the Arts there is always something to do! So much so, that even though we’ve been to Epcot oh so many times, we still have not seen it all. Things we absolutely love ( so far) are below and we can’t emphasize the fun that comes from taking a mini-break over at the Boardwalk accessible at the International Gateway between France and the U.K. Be sure to check it out!
Epcot Bucket List
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Best Day to Visit Epcot?
Weekdays are usually safe. Since this is one of the food and drink meccas in Orlando, Florida, you can bet that weekends and evenings get pretty packed, and if you’re there during a festival of any kind avoid the weekends completely.
Epcot Transportation
If Driving: Just park! While Epcot’s parking lot is no where as big as Magic Kingdom’s it’s still quite a hike to the main gates, so be ready to hike it, or grab a tram from your car.
From the Monorail: Epcot is available on the monorail that attaches to the TTC (which attaches to the rail serving the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary Resorts and also the Magic Kingdom). But make sure you’re on the Epcot monorail and not the Magic Kingdom one.
From the Boat: Epcot can be reached by a small ferry if you’re staying at the Swan and Dolphin or any of the Boardwalk resorts. You can also grab the boat back to the Boardwalk area and the International Gateway if you take the ferry from Hollywood Studios.
By Bus: Every resort bus goes to Epcot, but you can also catch a bus from Disney Springs to any resort and then transfer to an Epcot bus, if you’re not staying on site.
Epcot Park Areas
(FP) means you’ll need to fast pass this ride or attraction because lines could be long. You can read up on how Fast Passes work here. (TS)= Table Service, Reservations Recommended,(QS)= Quick Service, Walk Up Counter, No Reservations Needed (S)= Snack
Future World
Attractions
▢ The Seas with Nemo and Friends
▢ Soarin’ (FP)
▢ Spaceship Earth
▢ Living with the Land
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Starbucks/ Fountainview ( relocating during construction)
▢ Taste Track (S)
▢ Sunshine Seasons (QS)
▢ Garden Grill (TS)
Photo Ops
▢Bubble Gum Wall at the exits of Spaceship Earth. Check out our Instagram Wall post to see them all.
Shopping
▢ MouseGear Shop
World Showcase
Games
▢ Agent P’s World Showcase soon to be Ducktales World Showcase Adventure
▢ KidCot Fun Stops
Mexico
Attractions
▢ Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ La Hacienda de Angel ( TS)
▢ La Cantina de San Angel | Mexico Pavilion ( S) | Churros
▢ Choza de Margarita | Guacamole and Chips
Norway
Attractions
▢ Frozen Ever After (FP)
▢ Meet Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus
Restaurants/ Snacks
▢ Akershus ( TS)
▢ Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe ( S)
China
Attractions
▢Mulan and Mushu Character Meet N Greet
▢Dragon Legend Acrobats
▢Yong Feng Shangdian Shop
▢China Circlevision 360
Restaurants/Snacks
▢Lotus Blossom Cafe (QS)
▢Nine Dragons ( TS)
Germany
Attractions
▢ die Weihnachts Ecke Christmas Shoppe
▢ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Meet and Greet
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Biergarten (TS)
▢ Karamelle-Kushe ( S) | we love everything here
Italy
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Gelati ( S)
▢ Via Nappoli Pizzeria ( TS)
▢ Pizza Window (QS)
America
Attractions
▢ The American Adventure
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Fife and Drum ( S) | American Dream
Japan
Attractions
▢ Matsuriza Japanese Drummers
▢ Mitsukoshi Department Store
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Teppan Edo ( TS)
▢ Tokyo Dining ( TS)
Morocco
Attractions
▢ Aladdin and Jasmine Character Meet and Greet
▢ Matboukha Groove Live Music
Restaurants/Snacks
▢Tangierine Cafe ( S)
France
Attractions
▢Serveur Amusant Acrobats
▢Belle and Aurora Character Meet and Greets
▢ La Maison du Vin Shopping
▢ Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Les Chefs de France ( TS) | Dinner
▢ Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie ( QS) | Breakfast
▢ L’Artisan des Glaces ( S) | Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwiches
United Kingdom
Attractions
▢ Mary Poppins, Alice, and Winnie the Pooh Meet and Greets
▢ The Tea Caddy Tea Shop
Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Rose and Crown Pub
Canada
Attractions
▢ Northwest Mercantile Canada Shop
▢ Waterfall and Garden Walk
▢ Canada Far and Wide
Epcot Studios Shows, Festivals and Parades
▢ Epcot Forever | World Showcase Lagoon
▢ Harmonious | World Showcase Lagoon ( Begins October 2020)
Check out all our Disney Bucket Lists!
- Animal Kingdom Bucket List
- Disney Foodie Vacation Bucket List
- Epcot Bucket List
- Fort Wilderness Resort Bucket List
- Hollywood Studios Bucket List
- Magic Kingdom Bucket List
- The Ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket List Challenge
- Walt Disney World Bucket Lists for All 4 Disney Parks
This is a great post! I have been to Epcot once, but it was when I was 12, so I’m sure many things have changed since then! I’d love to go again and I hope I’ll be able to within the next few years, but until then Disneyland is a much easier and affordable trip for me since I live in California.
Thanks Sarena! We’re hoping it will help others get the most out of their Epcot day. Epcot can be crazy overwhelming because there is so so much to do. And yes, a lot has changed. In fact we’re slowly watching some new construction go up over there! A new country could be added to the world showcase any day now. Bets have been on Brazil:) popping up between Germany and Italy. Chances are if you wait a few years you’ll get there right when everything is new again! Yay!