We haven't been to EPCOT in about two years, so I was wicked excited to be back! This visit was all…read moreabout the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and after going several different years, I honestly think this might be my favorite one yet! We sampled food from multiple festival booths, and everything we tried was wicked delicious! If you're going, here's my biggest hint: you NEED the Mimosa Flight in your life! The ride wait times weren't too bad during our visit, and I really enjoyed noticing some of the little updates around the park. It was fun seeing some fresh details while still getting that classic EPCOT feeling I love. And I have to give a shoutout to the cast members keeping the magic alive in the most underrated place in the park--the ladies' room! Every time I used the restroom, it was clean and there were lovely staff members working hard to keep everything that way. Thank you for keeping the magic alive one flush at a time! We appreciate you! My absolute favorite festival booth was the Hawaiian booth because EVERYTHING we tried was a 10/10! One of my favorite little details this year was seeing the signs highlighting Living with the Land and showing where you can find some of the greenhouse-grown ingredients being featured in the festival food booths. As a total nerd for that kind of thing, I thought it was super cool! I love when Disney adds those little educational details that make you look at the food and attractions differently. Overall, I absolutely love EPCOT, and if you've never been, GO! There's so much to explore, eat, and discover. We had such a great time, and I'm already looking forward to going back... mostly so I can eat more! Until next time, EPCOT!

EPCOT - Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. (Utopia)…read more This is, by far, my favorite park of all Disney parks. Because this place holds a lot of memories, I'm so happy I made this a solo trip. I grew up at Disney, and it is always rewarding to go back. When visiting the area, I would visit Universal or Hollywood; it was time to finally go back to where it all started for me: Epcot. With the hotel, I had early entry. It said the entry would start at 8:30, but it actually was at 8 a.m. What a bonus! I headed straight to Remy, and within 20 minutes, I rode twice. What a great way to start my day at Epcot; it only got better from there. The park was very clean and was maintained throughout the day, including the bathrooms. I will admit, I researched which bathrooms are the cleanest at Epcot and stuck to that list. Some places were consistently swamped with people (the food court), which slowed down the cleanup, and that is to be understood. The level of hospitality of the staff was exceptional, and that's to say the least. There were several times I stopped to ask questions, and each and every time, the response was appreciated. Also, I was impressed by how they were all well-versed when it came to the park and where everything was, including the best restaurants. I loved this solo visit very much. I look forward to visiting again in the Spring. To note: If you're a solo visitor, you don't need the Lightning Pass for certain rides. Test, Soarin, and Remy all have a solo line. Galaxy, you will need your pass; I refuse to wait 70 - 90 min to ride this ride. Trust me, it's an awesome adventure, but that wait time will getcha.

We went to Disney's Hollywood Studios twice in June. Of all 4 Disney World parks, it has the best…read morerides for grown ups! Our favorite rides were: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Rise of the Resistance, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours, and Slinky Dog Dash. This park also has the only remaining Broadway-like quality show: Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage. The singing, dancing, choreography, and music were all Broadway-like and fantastic! The she is about 30 minutes long. Don't forget, Hollywood Studios has the nighttime show, Fantasmic! My family has Hollywood Studios as the number two Disney World park out of the four (#1 is Magic Kingdom). Overall grade: A

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Disney parks lover, buuuut... I have to be honest…read more What I don't love about this park is the lack of space. Everything feels very "crammed" together--tight, crowded, and packed in. Add the long lines and the lack of shade in this particular park, and at times it can feel almost unbearable. That being said, it's still Disney, and there's really nothing that can compete with that. Personally, I highly recommend Tower of Terror, one of my favorite rides, and the newly revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, now themed to the Muppets. And for Star Wars fans, the Star Wars area is simply incomparable. You really feel like you've been dropped right into the movies. Toy Story Land is a must with little ones, although I still feel like something is missing there. Maybe it's just me... We'll see what happens when the long-awaited Monsters, Inc. area finally opens. As always, my recommendation is to bring your own snacks and something to eat, because food inside the parks is ridiculously expensive. And definitely bring a refillable water bottle! There are several water stations throughout the park with bottle-filling taps, so you can easily refill it instead of buying.

Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios nails the concept it is built around. I walked into an area…read moredesigned to make me feel like I had been shrunk down to toy size and dropped into Andy's backyard, and the execution of that idea was thorough. Giant game pieces, oversized footprints, building blocks used as architecture, and Christmas lights strung overhead as decoration all reinforced the scale in a way that rewarded me for actually looking around rather than just moving from ride to ride. Slinky Dog Dash is the anchor attraction and delivered as a family coaster that works for a wide range of ages. It is smooth, fast enough to feel exciting, and the Toy Story theming throughout the track layout is well integrated. Wait times regularly stretch past an hour, so prioritizing it early in the day or using Lightning Lane is the practical move. Toy Story Mania is an interactive 4D shooting game that holds up across multiple rides and was genuinely competitive and fun for my group. Alien Swirling Saucers is the gentler option that skews younger, but it is an easy yes for anyone who does not mind spinning. Woody's Lunch Box is worth building a meal or snack stop around. The totchos and grilled cheese are the items that keep coming up for good reason, and the Lunch Box Tarts are worth grabbing for dessert if I want something to eat while I keep moving through the land. The one consistent practical note is that the area has very little shade and gets genuinely hot during the middle of the day. Coming in during the early morning or staying into the evening is the right call. At night the land takes on a different quality with the lighting, and it is worth lingering in if my park day extends into the evening hours.

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios was just OK for me. The area is relatively small and…read moregeared mostly toward children; it reminds me of the more whimsical, childlike lands at Universal Orlando, like Seuss Landing. We came here for Toy Story Mania!, which I enjoyed. I reviewed that ride separately here on Yelp and gave it four stars. A popular ride here is Slinky Dog Dash. It looks fun, but I'm not a fan of roller coasters. There's also Alien Swirling Saucers, a spinning ride similar to Mad Tea Party. Unfortunately, I'm not interested in getting motion sickness. My wife thinks Woody's Lunch Box is fun. It's a counter-service restaurant themed after Sheriff Woody, the iconic cowboy from the movies (voiced by Tom Hanks). Toy Story Land at Disney World opened on June 30, 2018. Other versions exist in France (the original), Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The Florida version is the newest of the four and replaced the Studio Backlot Tour, which I visited as a kid circa 1989-1990 (RIP).

First time here in a long time and we had a blast! There was a posted 45 min-1 hour wait time but…read morewe only waited about 20 minutes. There was plenty of seating out in front but we took the opportunity to walk over to the swan reserve and get drinks at their coffee shop upstairs. The only things I can complain about are (1) there is practically no shaded area once you're out mini golfing and (2) the speaker they use to call out the names on the wait list had super low volume so we almost missed our name being called. Keep that in mind if you decide to wander off. Overall, so much fun. Highly recommend!

Very fun time playing on the Fantasia themed course. Very friendly staff. The other course is mor…read morefor pro golfers. If you book directly with Disney chances are that you have free passes as part of your package. You do have to call ahead for a tee time. Worth it even if you have to pay to golf. Reasonably priced.

This was unexpectedly probably my favorite part of Food and Wine last year! I hope they bring it…read moreback! It was inside with some much needed air conditioning! And I liked the black light room and all the cool stuff on the walls. It was just fun! I got the Bleu Spectrum, which was really worth the price just to take a picture of it! The Boba balls were also neat. Definitely worth a stop at Food and Wine!

Five stars for ambiance, creativity, and overall aesthetic. Three stars for wait times, lack of…read moretables. I would say to give this a go if you're at food and wine, but I think now that we've done it once we wouldn't spend the time to do it again. The glow-nut was good. Really sugary, but tasty. The cotton candy and tonic water was super sugary. If you need a sugar high to keep your day going, this is the jam. It's a limited capacity room, so you may have to wait in line outside for people to exit before entering. There are lines inside also for both food and drinks. They make the drinks to order, which is fun to watch. Overall: A Solid place to check out if you're at food and wine!

World Celebration is one of the newest areas in Epcot and you're essentially in World Celebration…read moreafter you check through the theme park gates! World Celebration has some of my favorite rides in Epcot! Spaceship Earth: This ride is a must ride for my family every time we visit! The ride also has some of the lowest wait times in Epcot. Lightning lane pass are usually immediate for Spaceship Earth. The ride is relatively long too. I think it's about 15-20 minutes. The ride takes you through a historical journey of Earth. I love the end of the ride and seeing the stars in the sky! Journey Into Imagination with Figment: The Figment ride is my daughter's favorite ride! This ride usually has a low wait time as well! Sometimes, you can walk onto this ride with low wait times in the morning and evening times! The Figment ride goes through all of your senses like smell and sight! After riding, you get dropped into the Imagination area where you can meet Figment and a Figment themed store as well. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival: This is a film right next to Journey Into Imagination with Figment. You'll see short stories like Piper! It's a great place to take a break during the summer! It's fully air conditioned. If you're looking for quick service dining areas, World Celebration has some locations! Connections Café and Starbucks, Connections Eatery, and Club Cool for Custom Soda Samples are located in World Celebration. The Connections Eatery has a wide range of burgers and sandwiches. There usually is a custom waffle offered during the seasonal offerings! Connections Eatery, with the Starbucks café, offers good options for breakfast! Club Cool for custom soda samples offers a variety of custom sodas that you can choose from! It's a stand near Mission Space Earth and Test Track. There are a few World Celebrations Character Meet and Greet too! You'll find the character's in Epcot's Main Entrance like Pluto. There are also dedicated spaces in World Celebration for the seasonal festivals like the Art Festival, with food stands! World Celebration offers Entertainment. You'll want to use the Disney World Mobile Application to view show times. There is the new Encanto show, Forces of Nature (Inside the Moana's Journey of Water), and JAMMitors! While we were visiting during the Holidays, there were special Holiday shows too. The new Commmunicore Hall and Plaza is located in World Celebration too! This is a great new area inside Epcot!

World Celebration is the newest space at Epcot! This place puts the PARK in theme park. After…read moreconstruction lasted for many, many years, I am happy to see this location finally open. You will find TONS of seating areas and charging ports. There is entertainment walking around, and Custodial Cast Members create water art as well. 4 Stars for now, since the area is still under construction in some areas, resulting in loud noise. But, once it is fully complete, I hope to return for a 5 star offering. I made a full 4K walking tour of this space on the EYNTKinfo YouTube channel if you want to see more.

Disney continues to prove why it's in a league of its own…read more This trip, we opted for the after 2:00 p.m. tickets, and I highly recommend it. We were able to enjoy slow mornings, have a relaxing brunch, skip the early rush, and still enjoy full evenings in the parks. Even in mid-July, the crowds were much lighter than expected. The Florida heat and humidity were no joke, but bringing cooling fans made a huge difference. We also purchased Lightning Passes, and they were worth every penny. Because of the heat, we focused more on indoor attractions and shows, which ended up being a great strategy. My only suggestion? Disney could use a few more water rides across the four main parks, not just at the water parks. The parks were spotless, Cast Members were consistently friendly and helpful, complimentary water cups were easy to find, and somehow Disney's famous mosquito control system really does seem to work. We barely noticed any bugs, which is pretty remarkable for central Florida. A special thank you to Megan from Kansas State, who was working in Frontierland. She spent extra time answering our daughter's questions with so much kindness and patience. Then, completely unexpectedly, she surprised our family with VIP viewing passes for the parade and fireworks in a private viewing area. It turned an already wonderful day into a memory we'll never forget. Even with the scorching heat, the Disney magic never melted. In fact, I'd say the magic was on fire.

It's so expensive, that the first thing. The food is…read moremediocre and the staff seems overwhelmed and crabby. They allow a person to wait in line and then like 40 family members get in front of you and the staff says or does nothing to stop this, this is in all lines including lighting lane/express. The buses from the resort are packed and while families are rude and ill mannered these days, the bus drivers do nothing to seat the elderly who had to stand and hang in for dear life. I think that's sad, people cut in lines, nothing done. It's hard to get reservations unless you make them early so if you have diabetics in your family reserve before you go. The tables in the eatery are filthy, the restrooms are filthy and understandably so with the number coming through all the time so bring Clorox wipes with you and I noticed chairs, rails, etc aren't wiped between shows. It's fun and a nice experience to see it all. We go all the time but they have definitely gone downhill in the last 10 years

Frozen Ever After is such a fun ride @ EPCOT! As a huge Disney fan, I love how it brings the world…read moreof Frozen to life & makes you feel like you're actually in Arendelle. The boat ride takes you through scenes featuring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, and all the familiar Frozen songs. The animatronics, scenery, music, & little details make it really fun to look @, and of course, hearing the songs throughout the ride makes it even better. I also love that it's not just a ride for little kids. There's something about seeing all the characters you know & love come to life that makes it enjoyable for adults too. The ride is relaxing, entertaining, & has just enough excitement to keep it interesting. The big drop was the highlight of the ride for me. I got lucky & was in the 1st row. Frozen Ever After is 1 of those EPCOT attractions I always enjoy doing when I'm @ the park. If you love Frozen, it's def worth riding!

Frozen Ever After is a boat ride that showcases incredible animations, music, and visuals inspired…read moreby the film Frozen Ever After. The boat ride is good for all ages and everyone will enjoy the ride. Since we didn't have the premium pass, we ended up waiting in line for about an hour before we finally got to ride the boat. That boat ride was awesome. It was a really nice break from the hot day and perfect to enjoy with the kids. The animations were totally spot on, and the ride itself was pretty smooth, even with a few backward bits and drops.

This ended up being my favorite part of Epcot. Thinking back, I feel like it's because it's because…read moreit has that Disney magic for both kids and adults. I found myself laughing and I am 39 years old. I like the wet and dry path options but honestly a little spray of water felt pretty good on an August day.

This is a walk-through exhibit and it is a lot of fun. I'm not sure if there's ever a standby…read moreoption because it's short and isn't a ride, just an... experience, I guess, for lack of a better term. Even though this is a walk-through journey, just like the other rides, you cannot take a stroller into this exhibit. There are some really fun elements to this, such as the first water encounter where you can pass hour hand through the strings of water to hear some duvet tones. There's a spot where you can jump and the water will respond, and a section where you can raise your arms for a similar effect. There's a wet and a dry path for folks to choose, though I don't think I got wet almost at all but for the time when I placed my hand in the water, and that was walking the wet path. It can get slick in spots though. And there's a PhotoPass opportunity on the path, so you can get a fun photo with Te Fiti in the background. And interestingly, there's a restroom in the midst of the journey. Across from this exhibit is a spot where Moana does meet-and-greets several times per day. As of May 2026, the last one takes place at 3 p.m. Don't forget your autograph book!

I came to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon after experiencing an actual typhoon in my bathroom. I was…read morepeacefully soaking in the bathtub when the water began to swirl, the porcelain groaned, and I was swept away into the mysterious tropical wilderness of Disney World. There, I encountered a peculiar spirit who led me directly to the wave pool. A tremendous wave crashed over me, releasing the spirit from my body--and, in a touching gesture of supernatural gratitude, he purchased me a cup of Dippin' Dots. In all seriousness, Typhoon Lagoon is one of my favorite water parks. The wave pool is fantastic, and Castaway Creek--the lazy river--is wonderfully relaxing. There are plenty of rides for thrill-seekers, while the entire park is beautifully themed around the aftermath of a tropical storm. Even the walking paths are thoughtfully designed, with little water sprayers keeping the pavement damp so your feet don't feel as though they're marching across the surface of the sun. There are plenty of dining and drinking options throughout the park, and the atmosphere is cheerful, immersive, and unmistakably Disney. The after-hours event is also a tremendous amount of fun, especially with the park illuminated at night. Seeing the slides, palm trees, wave pool, and storm-tossed scenery glowing after sunset gives the place an entirely different personality--almost as if the typhoon itself has returned from beyond the grave. Whether you want to relax, ride some excellent attractions, float along the lazy river, or be spiritually cleansed by a six-foot wave before receiving complimentary Dippin' Dots from a benevolent ghost, Typhoon Lagoon is well worth visiting.

Visiting Typhoon Lagoon was my first time at a Disney water park, and it did not disappoint! It was…read morethe perfect way to beat the Florida heat while still getting that Disney magic. The wave pool was hands down the coolest feature. Watching those giant waves roll in was so much fun and unlike any other wave pool I've experienced. I could have spent hours just hanging out there. The lazy river was nice and relaxing, but be prepared to exercise a little patience if you're hoping to grab a tube since they can be in high demand throughout the day. Pro tip: get there right at opening if you want to snag a lounge chair. They go quickly, especially on busy days. Another perk? Disney provides as many towels as you need, which was a nice touch and one less thing to worry about packing. Overall, Typhoon Lagoon is a great way to cool off, relax, and have some Disney fun.