Epcot Bucket List for Beginners

Epcot is one of our favorite places! Whether we’re there trying the food at the International Food and Wine Festival, admiring the flowers at the Flower and Garden Show 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!

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).

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.

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
▢ MouseGear Shop
▢ Soarin’ (FP)
▢ Spaceship Earth
▢ Living with the Land

Restaurants/Snacks
▢ Starbucks/ Fountainview
▢ Taste Track
▢ 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.

World Showcase

Games
▢ Agent P’s World Showcase
▢ 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

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

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) | Moorish Coffee

France

Attractions
▢Serveur Amusant Acrobats
▢Belle and Aurora Character Meet and Greets
▢ La Maison du Vin Shopping

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
▢ O’Canada with Martin Short