The park for the food lover! Come on one of their several events throughout the year. The events last a good number of days so there is a lot of flexibility on timing. Yes, you need to pay for the event food. You also need to spot the outdoor stands that are serving the event food as opposed to the fixed locations that generally have the same menus all the time. There are enough choices where there is simply no way for you to try everything. Also, it is easy to miss an event stand so... on both counts, go online and read the menus and see the food photos. Make a hit list, and it will make your day all that more happy. The food seems to be pretty reliably there all the time during the event. However, if you are looking for a specific country brew or wine you might be out of luck if they run out towards the end of the event calendar. read more

See all

At 35, I finally had my Epcot Moment that I have been waiting for since I saw Full House Episode as a kid where they went to Disneyworld. We did Epcot on our 3rd day - unfortunately it was the hottest and most humid day of the days we went. I have been waiting for this moment since I was a child and though everything was new and there were so many things that they have in the Florida parks that they do not have in the California parks. We did not drink around the world - because it was just too hot and miserable to spend our day drinking. We luckily visited during the Flower & Garden Festival and there were so many Disney characters made out of Flowers or Shrubs. It was really cool to see. We walked through the different towns from around the world. We went into the aquarium portion, watched them feed the manatees and saw the large tank with sharks, large fish, huge manta rays as well as sea turtles. We rode the the Finding Nemo ride that goes through an under portion of that aquarium that you can see from the viewing platform. We were unable to get on Guardians of the Galaxy ride sadly, but the wait time was over 2 hours and for some reason my single ride fast pass did not work when purchasing. We really enjoyed the Ratatouille ride and France town within Epcot. I would love to check out Epcot when it is less hot and humid to full enjoy it. After 3 days of walking and 92+ with 50% humidity we were both dying and wanting to go relax. read more

See all

Flower and garden festival is always a beautiful time to be out and about at Epcot. Such a beautiful craftsmanship of the flowers and plants. We came during the week and the crowds were not too bad. So that was nice. Shout out to Samantha at the creations shop for assisting us when our magic band was not working for us to get our annual pass magnet read more

See all

I am an EPCOT girl for life. I have loved it ever since I was a little kid and it just continues to keep me amazed every time I am there. I love all of the festivals but by far flower and garden and Food and Wine are my favorites. I was lucky enough to be there this year during flower and garden and it was absolutely mezmorizing as always to see how they can create these amazing art pieces with nature. They have been adding so many things and building EPCOT up a lot. I did not get to try their new 21 and over bar (GEO-82) but to be honest on hot days the last thing I want to do is dehydrate. I love the Creations shop and the Connections eatery area that was a great addtion. They have added so much to the park over the years that it's now even better than it was before. The World Showcase continues to of course be the top area for most people as the "drinking around the world" trend continues to be a popular trend for many people. To me I just love going there and experienceing just a small bit of other cultures and learning things about other countries. I highly recommend EPCOT to anyone who wants to experience a little bit of magic and knowledge in their day when they decide to visit WDW. read more

See all

I have not had the opportunities to be back here in quite some time and I was thrilled for the chance to come during the annual flower and garden festival. I enjoy all the flowers and floral attractions that are set up. Epcot like all of Disney has so much to offer. They have attractions, rides, and lots of food offerings as well as shopping. We took the time to see most of the topiaries and floral offerings and tried some food along the way as well. There have been a lot of updates and changes here since I was last able to visit, but everything still felt familiar and we had a very good visit. It was a very hot day while we were here so we didn't get to spend as much time as we might have liked, but it was a worthwhile trip. read more

See all

The Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow (EPCOT) is Walt Disney's dream for a city of tomorrow. There are so many amazing rides here. You cannot miss the new Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind which we did twice and is absolutely amazing! Definitely a thrill ride with some amazing technology. You can easily reach Epcot via the monorail from the ticket and transportation center. There are other amazing rides here as well including Soarin' and Test Track. There are also tons of dining options ranging from snacks to quick service to table service. Definitely visit Epcot on your next Disney vacation! read more

See all

My boys are older and this was an even more amazing visit to Epcot. I am confident we were able to visit most of the shops, quick service restaurants, and attractions in the park. Our latest visit was in April and we loved the festival of flowers, which meant even more small bites in the World Showcase. Food-wise, we loved everything we purchased: margarita, Chinese quick service, funnel cake, iced coffee, soft serve ice cream, burgers and fries. The new Ratatouille attraction was so much fun and Paris seemed more full with shops and food. The app was helpful to guide us to attractions with a shorter wait. A few offer single rider seats and the wait is much, much shorter. This park provides a good balance of things for all ages. read more

See all

800th review, might as well make it epic, about a epic place at EPCOT. Review for the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival (March 4 - June 1, 2026). We visited on 3/10/26. While I am not one for spending $413.22 for two people just on admission, I am a big fan of flowers and botanicals, and it seemed really fabulous on the previous year looking at content creators showcasing the Flower and Garden festival from 2025. PARKING: $35 a day in the regular parking (you can pay more and park closer). Remember where you parked, but even better, remember which direction you are walking, huge open air lot, easy to get lost. ENTRANCE: We just walked through xray machines, no more opening of the bags and inspecting everything inside like the good old days. Lines moved quickly to get everyone inside. LINES/RIDES: We got there a half-hour after it opened and the waits were already 70 minutes for the more popular rides, like Guardians of the Galaxy. We only went on one ride in Mexico, on a lazy-river type, for little kids, which had no lines when we got there. I was a bit disappointed with the ride, though, mostly projected images of Disney characters singing, hardly any real figures. CROWDS: It wasn't spring break yet, and it was very, very crowded, but we did go on a Saturday, so that didn't help. WEATHER IN MARCH: Very warm, almost hot. Two weeks prior, Florida got hit with a freeze which killed a lot of palm trees and plants all over parts of Florida (we saw a lot of dead palms and plants in Cocoa Beach) but when we visited, it was uncomfortably warm; I thought it was 90 deg but it was apparenly only 82 degrees, but humid, that made it feel worse. Very strange weather. FOOD/DRINK: As to be expected, mostly over-priced, especially the alcoholic stuff ($15.00 for a violet sake slushy in a plastic cup). I did appreciate the vegetarian and vegan food choices, so I had a good time eating those. Be prepared to stand in a long line to get your food, which moves pretty quickly, but still, long lines in the hot sun in most places. The app was helpful as it listed what locations had which foods and drinks, and each place had their own specialty plant-based or floral-based foods/drinks. We enjoyed the plant based lumpia and poke bowls. One tip is to take a small tray that will fit in your backpack (we got ours from IKEA, Tillgang tray for 99 cents) - it was super helpful as I was not one of those trying to juggle drinks and food and appetizers. PIN TRADING: I forgot my lanyard at the hotel, was mad at myself for days after. There are not as many pin traders at EPCOT but I did manage to see several cast members with pin books at entrances to attractions. SHOPS: Everything I saw that I wanted was either 1) too expensive 2) unable to bring home - plant material, cannot bring back to Hawaii 3) no more room in suitcase. Expensive is an understatement. I took photos of things I wanted so I could remember them. FLORA/GARDEN: I was disappointed. I thought I would see a lot more flowers but nothing stood out except the dragon in China covered with bromeliads, and the butterflies in one of the World areas. I remember days at Disneyland where I saw a lot more varied and unusual plants and flowers in the fall than I did here. AQUARIUM: Missed it, which was really a shame, as we thought it was a kid's Nemo ride. I was mad for days after about this too - missed out on seeing the world's largest aquarium!! RETURN FACTOR: NO. Not worth the money. $448.22 for two adults, for one day, for just admission and parking. By the time we walked out of the park, we probably spent $550 on just drinks, food, and one souvenir. We didn't do any rides as we didn't want to wait. read more

See all

What can I say about Disney that isn't already obvious? I'm completely in love with the parks, to be honest. But EPCOT holds a very special place in my heart. To me, it's one of the most beautiful ones. You can walk around enjoying the scenery -- yes, the lines can be long, but overall it's still very comfortable to explore. The Flower & Garden Festival is one of the most beautiful events to experience the park, along with Food & Wine, which is also one of my favorites . The food around the World is amazing, and the drinks are incredible. Specially Germany, France and Japan. Ho try the crepes, OMG The decorations for the Flower & Garden Festival are stunning. Butterfly Landing is absolutely magical this time of year. And overall... it's Disney. It's almost impossible not to have a great time here. read more

See all

It's impossible to cover everything in a day but that's all the time our spring break road trip would allow. Always nice to walk through the World Showcase. Our family favorite is Morocco. Hubs and I have been on a tour there years back. My favorite restaurant here, all the way in the back is open only for dinner now so we ate at another restaurant near its entrance. When my grandfather brought 22 of us here we dined in Japan. Today we rode Figment(my personal favorite),Frozen, Rattatouie, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Time ran out so we didn't go on Soarin. Sun was out big time so many guests were having a beverage, ice cream or something cold plus a dessert or cookies. At night the Epcot Ball transforms to a colorful sphere while fireworks burst in the sky. You can make reservations on the app for a sit down meal. We visited while their Flower Festival was on exhibit. Lots of characters made of flowers from Bambi to Buzz Light Year. read more

See all

We went here on our second day at Disney World. The highlight of the Epcot park is the villages from different countries. I will try to remember most of them: Norway, China, UK, Germany, France, Morocco, and Africa (which is not a country), and Mexico. Oh, and Japan. Almost forget Japan. My favorites were Norway, Germany, France, UK, and China since I had been those places. I've been to Mexico many times and Japan once but those replicas did not make a big impression on me. Each village has a representation of cultures and food. There are, of course, stores to buy country-themed products. In Epcot, we had Mexican at La Cantina. It was not bad at all and actually very flavorful chicken tacos for me and rice bowls with barbacoa for the wife and kid. I tried a Nigerian meat pie at the African Outpost which was very good quality and flavor. And I tried a Moroccan wrap with chicken at the Tangerine Cafe. It tasted like smoked chicken and was good although I was hoping for more spices. The Epcot is not the park for lots of rides like Animal Kingdom. There are somewhat fewer people but it is still crowded. read more

See all

I can't believe my first time going to Disney World and fulfilling my childhood dream was with 9 other grown dudes (worth every cent). We did "Around the World": every drink and food item did not disappoint (China and France carried). The rides were fun and engaging (looking at you, Remy), and the nighttime fireworks show was beautiful. 5/5 recommend. read more

EPCOT - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

We've been Passholders for many years now! I love Epcot the best because every time we come it always looks different with flowers and food! The best thing about it my wife and I will go to various food vendor sections and will get a variety of food and share. At the end of the day we are full and won't spend more than $60 to $80 at the most! Everyone is always super friendly at each section as well as each ride. We've learned over the years to don't get in a rush and to just take our time walking around. If we don't visit that area during this visit we just make a note of it and make sure we do it on our next visit. * Our travel Disney plans are to visit each park at least 4 to 5 times each year to make sure we get our money worth vs passholders! We only live 2.5 hours away from Disney.... So far Epcot and Animal Kingdom is my favorite! read more

EPCOT - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

See all

I visited EPCOT as a solo adult on an off-day following a work conference. I wasn't sure if it would be a great experience as a solo visitor. It turned out to be a magical day, and now I can't stop thinking about going back! I didn't love the rides. I had no chance to ride the Guardians rollercoaster due to ridiculous lines. A few "dark rides" (Caballeros, Nemo, and Ratatouille), weren't bad as shelter from the scorching Florida heat. The real magic is in entering "flow state" and wandering the world showcase areas. The architecture and atmosphere draws you in and scratches that international travel itch. There are so many nooks, crannies, and hidden treasures to explore - from unique shops to themed restaurants. The real stars were the excellent food and drink options. The food from the numerous themed stands and stalls is ridiculously good and priced fairly. Drinks are very expensive but a memorable part of the visit. My favorites were the cajun food (poboy and gumbo) and the famous fish and chips. The margaritas at La Cava de Tequila were astoundingly good (with a pricetag to match). For adults who don't need a ton of high-G roller coasters, EPCOT is just about perfect. I can't wait to return. read more

We recently knocked out a bucket list item at EPCOT--Drinking Around the World--and let me tell you... it's every bit as fun (and dangerous ) as it sounds. For those who don't know, World Showcase features 11 countries, and the goal is simple: grab a drink in each one. Sounds easy... until you're about 6 countries in and questioning your life choices. Each pavilion really brings its own vibe, and that's what makes this so much fun. You're not just drinking--you're kind of "traveling" as you go. Some drinks were amazing, some were just okay, but the experience as a whole is what makes it worth it. About halfway through, we slowed things down and had lunch at the San Angel Inn Restaurante inside the Mexico Pavilion. This place is always a win. The atmosphere alone is worth it--dim lighting, the indoor "nighttime" setting, and views of the boat ride make it feel like you're sitting in a quiet little Mexican village. The food hit the spot too, especially as a much-needed break from all the drinks. It's the perfect place to reset, cool off, and recharge before continuing your journey around the world. Pro tip: pace yourself, drink water (seriously), and don't skip the food stops. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Overall, this was one of the most fun experiences we've had at Disney. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and a perfect mix of adventure and chaos. We'd absolutely do it again--maybe just a little slower next time! read more

See all

Loved this park! We recently went to Epcot (unknown to us, it was smack in the middle of the garden and flower festival) and had a blast. As a child, I never appreciated Epcot. As an adult, I have quite the different opinion. We went here (all adults, no kids) and had so much fun. We tried a ton of the food stands for the festival, saw all the pavilions and just explored the park! Id say fitting the ENTIRE park in one day is HARD. I'd recommend atleast 1.5-2 days...our feet were hurting (and we were there from open to close) and we didn't get to do all the rides we wanted. The firework show in the evening is spectacular. It's been a long time since I've been to magic kingdom, but from what I remember of that show (from 10+ years ago) the Epcot show is definitely the winner. The entire story, music, lights, and fireworks are breathtaking. If you're going to Disney make sure you don't skip Epcot! read more

Epcot was recently on one of Yelp's most photographed lists, and made me even more excited for my first trip to Walt Disney World. After visiting, I absolutely see why! Spaceship Earth isn't just a giant golf ball that I've jokingly said. Favorites: Ride - Cosmic Rewind and Living with the Land Food - Chefs de France (Fruits de la Mer) Drink - Chefs de France (St Germaine Cocktail) Atmosphere - Space 220 Overall, one of the better parks as I didn't care for Magic Kingdom (Disneyland is far superior) or Hollywood Studios (prefer Disney California Adventure). However, it is absolutely unnecessarily spread out with lots of unused space. Perhaps due to being there between festivals? I didn't care for the journey to go to the world showcase to other areas. Plus, there's virtually no shade or seating in a lot of areas. Definitely a park I would try to only do at rope drop or evenings as we did early entry to park close, which was far too much for me. Definitely a place worth seeing and photographing in your lifetime! read more

See all

Been coming to Epcot since I was a kid, but I don't appreciate this park until I got older. I guess you can think why We always start with Mexico, I personally love going into the temple to order my drink at their indoor bar. Don't be weirded-out, but the Avocado margarita is spectacular. I get champagne in Italy. The Milky sake in Japan. And the orange fro-se in France read more

EPCOT - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Epcot is such an amazing place. I was truly happy and excited to visit this place for the first time, as I had only seen Epcot on TV or in pictures in a book or magazine. Epcot is a HUGE place with so much to see and do. There are rides for all to enjoy; however, this place is geared more toward adults, with many restaurants, gift shops, and places to grab a cold one. What's unique about Epcot, especially around the huge lake, is that walking into different areas of the park takes you to another part of the world. You can be enjoying lunch at a Mexican-themed restaurant, walk fifty or so steps, and suddenly you are enjoying a German beverage. Walk another 30 to 40 steps, and suddenly you are having candy from another European country. Replicated buildings and decor from various parts of the world were absolutely AMAZING! The free boat ride around the entire lake was so relaxing and allowed you to see the many buildings around the lake. This place offers great food, fun vibes, and memorable experiences. read more

See all

How can you not love Disney? I went back for the second time to try the flower and garden festival, and it was amazing! The characters that were made out of flowers, the foods, the drinks, the rides. It was all just so great. I got my button as well, and my hard ticket for safe keeping. Epcot has become one of my favorite parks, and the rides were amazing! Test track was fun and unexpected. The guardians of the galaxy ride had to be the best ride in the entire park! Omg! It was so fun! Would i go back again, yes!! I can't wait either. I was Pooh this time and i ran into them as flowers. My trip was made. See pics below read more

See all

EPCOT is my favorite of the four Disney World theme parks. My ranking: 1. EPCOT (opened Oct. 1, 1982) 2. Magic Kingdom (opened Oct. 1, 1971) 3. Hollywood Studios (opened May 1, 1989) 4. Animal Kingdom (opened Apr. 22, 1998) And here's my EPCOT top 10: 1. Takumi-Tei (Japanese restaurant) 1a. Horizons (RIP: Oct. 1, 1983 - Jan. 9, 1999) 2. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros 3. Test Track 4. Spaceship Earth 5. World Showcase (walking around) 6. Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion) 7. Living with the Land 8. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana 9. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure 10. Soarin' Around the World I've reviewed most of these individually here on Yelp if you want to know my specific thoughts on each. Transportation: On our recent trip, we took three modes of transportation to and from EPCOT: Friendship boats, the Monorail, and the Skyliner. They were all safe, efficient, and reliable. Note that the boats and Skyliner are located at EPCOT's "back" entrance: International Gateway. As for the Monorail, it gives you a great view of Spaceship Earth and World Celebration on the way in (so grab a window seat). Extras: We found the Lightning Lane passes and the Disney PhotoPass Service's Memory Maker all-inclusive photo package both worth it. When using the Lightning Lanes, we experienced little to no wait at most attractions (significant time savings). read more

See all

What an experience. So much to see and do. We didn't have time to do and see everything. Out of all this was my least favorite park as everything was so spread out and we had to keep cross crossing to get to everything. If we had less sit down dining reservations it would have been less walking, but I really enjoyed our restaurants. We started our day off at around 9:30am. We had the Premier Lightening lane passes so we didn't have to worry about time slots and we had a leisurely time getting around the park. We started off with Spaceship Earth. That was fun innovative ride. They gave us free pictures they took during the ride, but ours got messed up. So disappointed as it was a cute concept. Next we ordered a custom ring in Mexico with the word love cut out in Sterling Silver. It took a bit of time and we came back later for it. It turned out great. I love it. It's now my travel wedding band so I can keep the real thing at home and not worry about loosing it. Next we Rode Grand Fiesta Tour starring the 3 Caballeros. I love the ambiance of the ride and later loved having dinner at San Angel Inn Ristorante. The ride goes through the Restaurant and the ambiance is magnificent. I highly reccomend it. Next we did the frozen ride. There were signs posted that it's a wet ride. And the cast members said you'd get soaked in the front row. With that we requested to sit in the last row. Our boat must have been an anomaly as no one got wet. It had been raining off and on so we had our rain coats on and were ready to take in some water, but nothing, which was good as we really didn't want to get wet. Next we had Lunch at Space 220. I highly reccomend it. The ambiance was out of this world. The food was average for a theme park, but it's all about the ambiance. Next we did the Visa Card Member Meet and Greet. We met Goofy and Mickey, Perfect as my aunt loves Goofy so I got a picture with him for here. The line was really long and wrapped around a corner. It was one of the longest lines we stood in throughout the parks. And the longest lines of the day. It was probably 30 minutes. Next we rode Living in the Land in World Nature. It was a very educational ride. We loved seeing the green houses and all that they were growing. Next we rode Journey with Figment and Soarin'. My husband's all time favorite ride in Disneyland and this one just didn't measure up. He was a bit disappointed, good thing we didn't stand in line forever. For me it was better than I expected. I'm not a fan of heights so I wasn't sure of this ride. I only closed my eyes a couple of times. Next we tried to ride Remy's Ratatouille and I should of checked if it was running before we hoofed it way over there, it was broken with no ETA. After all that walking we didn't bother to go back after dinner, it was just too much. Lastly we ate dinner at San Angel Inn Ristorante. We were full from lunch so we just ordered appetizers and dessert. I'm so glad I didn't cancel our reservations because the ambiance was phenomenal. It was as good as Space 220 for ambiance. You are taken away to a small village in Mexico. We had a fabulous view of erupting Volcano and the pyramid. We were surrounded by a Mexican village and little shops when you walk into the restaurant. I loved it and highly recommend it. After dinner we went home tired of walking for the day. We left early compared to most around 7pm. We did make one stop after searching around to the general store to buy a calendar. We checked in the different countries, but calendars aren't a big thing for them. This was our last park before going home and we wanted a calendar of Disney World as a gift .We were able to find a 2026 Calendar thankfully as in Hollywood Studio had mostly 2027 stuff out for purchase. read more

See all

Epcot is a wonderful Walt Disney World Park. We especially enjoy their various festivals like the Flower and Garden Festival. Midweek is the best time to go. Avoid weekends when locals are off work. The food kiosks offer great variety all around the park. If you like to ride, they have those too -- though no where near as many as at the Magic Kingdom park. read more

See all

EPCOT was absolutely amazing and easily deserves five stars. There is just so much to do, see, and experience, and it truly feels like a park you can enjoy at any pace. The rides were incredible. I rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and so much more. Guardians in particular completely lived up to the hype and was one of the most fun rides I have ever been on. The Lorcana event was an awesome bonus and added an extra layer of fun to the day. It was really cool to see something unique happening in the park and it made the experience feel even more special. One of the most precious moments of our entire trip happened here too. My daughter was randomly picked to make her own waffle, and that experience alone meant so much to us. It was such a sweet, unexpected moment and something we will always remember. The food at Epcot is pretty great overall, which is one of the main reasons we love this park. We visited Teppan Edo and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was immersive, and the experience felt both fun and relaxing. Japan is hands down our favorite area of the park. Between the beautiful pavilion, the vibe, and the dining options, it never disappoints. Between the rides, special events, food, and those little magical moments that Disney does so well, Epcot continues to be one of my favorite parks and a highlight of our trip every time. read more

See all

Annual Flower and Garden show is great along with some very tasty food offerings. Disney gardeners are truly amazing. read more

See all

If you're NOT a frequent visitor or annual passholder, and you're planning a trip to EPCOT, do yourself a favor--start researching at least two months in advance! My husband and I first returned in 2021, thinking it would feel similar to when we brought our boys back in 1998... not even close. Technology has completely transformed the experience. Not in a bad way--but if you're not prepared, it can be overwhelming and honestly a little frustrating. After that visit, I knew I needed a better game plan. This time, I booked early--about six months ahead--directly through Walt Disney World and bundled our hotel and park tickets, saving around $1,600. I also spent time watching YouTube vlogs to relearn the park layout and get Park tips, which made everything so much easier. NOTE: Disney is extremely app-driven. I highly recommend pre-purchasing a MagicBand. It acts as your room key, park ticket, Lightning Lane access, and even your credit card. Having everything on your wrist is incredibly convenient. Speaking of time-saving-- we splurged and purchased the Lightning Lane Premier Pass. In 2021, we waited in lines up to two hours and barely got on rides. This time, with the Premier Pass, our waits were typically 5-20 minutes. As a Baby Boomer, I can confidently say--it was absolutely worth the splurge. BTW, there are single rider lines which are complimentary. Another small but "You'll Thank Me Later" tip: cushioned sneaker inserts. You can easily walk 8+ hours a day, and your tootsies will thank you. We visited the week before Easter during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and it was stunning. The flowers and topiaries were incredible, and the outdoor kitchens added a fun (and delicious) touch. Being able to simply tap my MagicBand to pay for food made everything seamless. Bottom line: taking the time to plan ahead completely changed our experience. We rode everything we wanted, avoided long lines, and truly enjoyed the park. If you're heading to EPCOT--go in prepared, and you'll have an amazing time. read more

See all

I visited the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT and kept it fairly simple this time around. First up: the gluten-free chocolate cake. It was extremely rich--heavy, indulgent, and definitely filling. Almost too rich. It checked the indulgence box, but didn't quite hit the satisfaction mark for me. The cookie crumble on top reminded me of the base layer of an ice cream cake. It added texture, but didn't really elevate the dessert. The raspberries, however, were a smart addition--they helped cut through the richness. The whipped topping also balanced things nicely. Pro tip: if you ask for extra raspberries and whipped cream, they'll accommodate you. I also grabbed the Dole Whip sampler, which is honestly a better value than buying a single Dole Whip. You get multiple flavors and three candies included. The sampler itself is worth it. The candies... not so much. Specifically, the freeze-dried Skittles. It felt like the festival was aggressively pushing them--they were on everything. At $9.99 a bag, I personally don't get the hype. They taste like candy dust with commitment issues. Now for the unofficial festival strategy: if you're hanging around while booths are closing, it doesn't hurt to politely ask if they have leftovers they'd otherwise toss. I managed to score two ham and cheese sandwiches that way. It took a little persistence (and a bit of charm), but it worked. No shame in the game. I didn't say this, but I laughed in my head at the absurdity... "hey doesn't this come with tomato soup? How you think I'm gonna eat this dry ass sandwich?" Overall, I wasn't super adventurous with my choices, but I also didn't feel like Disney completely emptied my wallet--which, honestly, is a win. Not every dish was life-changing, but there were solid moments, and with the right picks (and maybe a little strategy), you can enjoy the festival without overcommitting. read more

See all

I have always liked Epcot and seeing it as an adult with no kids along is a completely different experience. Booking times on the app to show up at different attractions is a good idea but still frustrating when no times are available and wait times are over 90 minutes. We were there during the Flower and Garden Festival which showcased beautiful displays of Disney characters and scenes made of flowers and plants. There were also bigger crowds than typically are there before Spring Break. We can never go to Epcot without eating in the German Pavilion - the food and entertainment are always good. There were new rides that we had never seen and the old standbys that we love - there's something for all ages. We especially enjoyed the Land pavilion with the Nemo ride and the live aquarium area. Soarin' is definitely not to be missed. Epcot is a fun, educational, experience and I highly recommend it! read more

See all

Holy moly, I just hit a major milestone here on Yelp: MY 1,000TH REVIEW! Of course I would like to review a place that brings me a tremendous amount of happiness. I still remember my first Epcot visit when I was a little girl. My dad chose this park for 'edutainment'. I thought it was ehhhh....like where's all the Disney characters? Where's the fun? Where's all the rides? Now as an adult, I have a new fond love and appreciation for this park. It's not all about rides (but Cosmic Rewind and Living with the Land will always be a must). I enjoy walking through each country to take it the sights, sounds, pop into a shop or appreciate the food they have to offer. Each country has so much to offer and plentyyyyyy of photo opportunities here. This park has both quick service and waiter-service dining available. With sit down restaurants, reservations are a must especially if you go during the more busier periods (ie. spring break, holidays etc). A few of my favorite places to dine at are: -Les Halles Boulangerie in France Pavilion -Katsura Grill in Japan Pavilion -Space 220 Speaking of food, the best time to visit Epcot is when they have their seasonal festivites like Flower Garden Festival or International Festival of the Holidays. So many different food stands you can try! And what's a Disney park without some rides and attractions! Everything is based off of your own preferences but for me, Cosmic Rewind and Living with the Land are MUST DOS! I have separate reviews on both of these. I'd advise you to book your rides in advance by securing some Lightning Lanes on the My Disney Experience app. I'm counting down the months/year until I can come back to Epcot again. Miss it so much already! read more

See all

Amazing! I think Epcot was my second favorite Disney park (just behind Magic Kingdom, respectfully)! I truly love how the park is separated into different countries and that the majority of cast members who are staffed there are from the area! My favorite ride was Ratatouille! I'm glad they did away with the 3D glasses dog this particular ride. It made "being a rat" so much cooler! My daughter loved how many princesses were available to meet. We we unfortunately visiting during one of the many cold snaps and the wind blowing over the water was pretty chilly. read more

See all

This may be an unpopular review, but Epcot is boring. It is the worst of the parks. We went New Years Day. It wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be or as crowded as the other parks were the whole week. The park was still decorated for Christmas which was nice. We payed for preferred parking because it was our last day. I wouldn't recommend it. This park had a quick security line and fast entry. Much better than the other Disney parks. I would pre buy your tickets to avoid waiting on an extra line. Deals are available online. Use the Disney World app for maps and ride wait times. I found it helpful. There aren't many rides in Epcot, however the entry price is the same as the other Disney parks. The park is very clean and looks cool, but for me is a waste of time and money. As it was explained to me, you can eat and drink around the world. Why? You are paying $150 plus parking to go somewhere to pay inflated prices to eat and drink food from other countries. I didn't get to go on the only ride I wanted to go on. Test Track consistently had a 2 hour wait for the entire day. As bored as I was, I couldn't wait on a line for 2 hours. It was cool that after dark, the dome changes colors. We got a few pics as the dome colors changed which was cool. I personally feel no need to come back. read more

See all

I love this place come here often and enjoy it each time specially spring season when flowers are blooming everywhere. EPCOT FLOWER FESTIVAL is for me a dream came true location to be. read more

See all

OK, I highly recommend staying at a Disney resort or Disney adjacent property so you can do the early entry. Keep in mind that if early entry starts at 8:30. You can start lining up for the rides at 7:45. We came with the four day military salute Park copper, which is a great deal for retirees and military. Although the first day didn't work out because of the weather, we went to Disney Springs and enjoyed the Disney adjacent property. Epcot is very futuristic in my kids words and we're super excited to explore. We use the early entry to come to the guardians of the Galaxy and then we have some lightning passes for a few other popular rides. Mostly we are excited to try all the food using the culinary passport in the international garden festival. read more

EPCOT - Guardians of the Galaxy - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

See all

The impossible becomes possible at EPCOT. It's home to educational exhibits, interactive areas, family-friendly activities, thrill rides, dazzling fireworks, talented musicians, Annual festivals and beloved characters that bring this park to life in a special way. My favorite festival is the International Food & Wine, where you can embark on a culinary adventure across 6 different continents & sample a global array of food, wine and desserts. And don't miss out on the most heart-stopping attraction...Soarin' Around the World-hang glide in a flight simulator & get a breathtaking aerial view and tour across the globe. Family EPCOT adventures captured forever. read more

EPCOT - Eat, drink and be merry. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

See all

Epcot is a fun park, filled with rides, experiences, restaurants, shops and of course the popular world showcase section. The park really takes whole day to explore. The express pass is a life saver, totally saves several hours of waiting across multiple rides. Yet some popular rides need their individual fast pass. Associates were available all around the park, all super friendly, courteous, and welcoming, something Disney does so well. There were several kids friendly rides and experiences like Moana's water garden, nemo, turtle talk with crush, frozen, boat ride, glider and so much more. All sections are within walkable distance. Along the way there were several merchandise store, restrooms, small gift shops. First half of the day we spent just going around the rides and experiences. Finally around afternoon we were free to walk towards the world showcase section. Norway, Germany, Italy, UK were the most popular ones. Japan and China had really big gift shops. All the restaurants had had super long lines. We realized we should have come to this arrangement first during the day. But we got to shop some cool items from Norwegian and Italian stores. We al so got so several meet and greets with characters too. Overall we had a thrilling day here. We stayed until it was closing time. There's just so much to see and do. The space 220 restaurant is an experience itself. Parking was easy to enter and exit. But despite all the amazing experience, I would still rank Epcot after Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. read more

See all

How can you not love Epcot! Something fun for everyone. The world Showcase is great place to try different food and experiences . Soo fun! Great rides! They offer seasonal festivals, which is a great way to try different things. Really you can't go wrong here. read more

See all

With regards for the rides - I do enjoy Guardians probably the most of the parks (a mini rollercoaster feel with giant screens, cool stories and music). But it does come with a long line if you don't buy the lightning lane passes and can break down (the line was sometimes more than 2hr long). In the evening was better - if you're at the entry it took about 60-75min total of waiting to get on assuming not too many LL passholders ahead of you. Soar is the non-Avatar, real-Earth version of hanging out and looking at nature - very cool experience. Remy's adventure in the French pavilion was a fun little ride that put you in a rat's viewpoint. The Spaceship Earth ride at the start into the geodesic dome (talking about history and future of the world) was slow and iconic when the park first opened, but I wouldn't wait the hour or so I saw the line get to in the middle of the day... it is a bit dated. Living with the land takes you on a boat ride through a Disney greenhouse - lots of fun little facts for those arborists and farm aficionados in the family. GM test track in the back area I didn't get to try (line was too long) but the area around the lake has a lot of adult drinking spots, regional/global food stops, some great snacks (maple popcorn in the Canada area!) and the Nine Dragon's restaurant reminded us of a slightly more authentic version of PF Changs. And they are very busy during the food & wine festival, so make a note. read more

See all

Absolutely a fun park with rides and food. Once you enter, you will see the iconic globe. Everyone tries to take pictures but you can pay picture access for the whole park. They usually have the best spot. We went on couple rides. Efficient and the flow is smooth. It helps to have a fast pass. There are many things to explore, such as Moana garden, the turtle talk and different countries setup in the international village. Overall it's a great park for family or just for adults. read more

See all

We've come a few times to EPCOT. I really enjoy it mostly but for some reason it seems to be super busy with not many options for shade. It feels like this park manages to become overcrowded with nowhere for the crowd to flow but we still love it. I've come a few times and still feel like there's so much left to see. I think this park deserves a good two full days if you're really trying to see it all and taste it all. Great ride options with lots of delicious treats to choose from. We've enjoyed all employees we've come across so far. Always ready to come back! Definitely a yes from me! read more

EPCOT - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Been 20 years since I've been here. What an amazing place to bring your family Forget about your wallet if you can. Bring the family and experience this wonderful place read more