About this Plan
This touring plan is carefully crafted to optimize your time experiencing EPCOT’s rides and attractions. This plan can be used by travelers visiting the park for a single day or multiple days. It’s also suitable for those with a Park Hopper ticket, which permits access to more than one Walt Disney World theme park within the same day.
Download the App
Before visiting Walt Disney World, we recommend downloading the My Disney Experience app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
Entering the Park
We suggest arriving at the park entrance at least 35 minutes before the park opens, particularly during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other busy periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 30 minutes to reach the front gates from the parking booth if you’re driving. Once inside, you can grab a map to help you navigate the park. Downloading the official My Disney Experience app allows you to view attraction wait times, check showtimes, navigate the park using GPS, and much more, all on your smartphone.
Attractions Utilizing a Virtual Queue
The following attractions use a virtual queue; a standard standby line is not available. To experience the following attractions, you must join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at designated times or when slots are available. The virtual queue system assigns a boarding group, and you are notified via the app when it’s your turn to experience the attraction. Alternatively, if offered, Lightning Lane passes that include the following attractions as an eligible offering can be purchased to bypass the virtual queue.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically have the longest wait times. To avoid lengthy queues, you should visit them as soon as the park opens or a few hours before the park closes as the wait times are generally shorter. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Test Track
This attraction is being reimagined and is currently closed. It will reopen in late 2025.
Attraction type: High-speed car ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Soarin’ Around the World
Attraction type: Flying theater simulator ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Attraction type: Family-friendly trackless dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section can have lengthy wait times, but they are generally more manageable. It’s best to visit them after noon. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Attraction type: Family-friendly boat ride
Height requirement: Any height
Mission: SPACE
Attraction type: Interactive motion simulator ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Experience at Dusk
The experiences in this section are nighttime shows, viewable only after dark. Remember to consider showtimes when visiting other attractions in the park.
Luminous The Symphony of Us
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Nighttime show featuring pyrotechnics, fountains, lights, and more
Height requirement: Any height
Experience at Any Time
The attractions below usually have low wait times, making them accessible most times of the day compared to the park’s other attractions. Please note that although listed in the “Experience at Any Time” section, some of these attractions may close before the park does; they are included here because of their minimal wait times. The list below is not in any specific order; prioritize the attractions based on your interests and their proximity.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Attraction type: Kid-friendly dark ride
Height requirement: Any height
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Attraction type: Self-guided outdoor trail
Height requirement: Any height
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Attraction type: Interactive kids' play area
Height requirement: Any height
Impressions de France
Attraction type: Educational and scenic views film
Height requirement: Any height
Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future
Attraction type: Educational interactive exhibit
Height requirement: Any height
Reflections of China
Attraction type: Educational and scenic views film
Height requirement: Any height
Dining
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite dining locations for lunch and dinner that you might enjoy. However, for lunchtime, you can also opt to pack snacks or buy some from the many concession stands in the park if you prefer to minimize your time dining.
Connections Eatery
Connections Eatery is a quick service restaurant situated near the front of the park in the World Celebration area. This contemporary eatery offers a variety of burgers, pizzas, a chicken sandwich, and more.
Sunshine Seasons
Sunshine Seasons is a quick service dining location in the World Nature area of the park. The restaurant offers a diverse range of food options, including Mongolian beef, rotisserie chicken, stir-fried shrimp, pizza rolls, salmon, roast beef, and more, making it an excellent choice for both adventurous and selective eaters.
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
This table service restaurant, located in the park’s Italy pavilion, serves pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh salads. If you wish to dine here, it’s recommended that you make a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
If you’re craving a quick service barbecue meal, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse in The American Adventure pavilion. You can choose from dry-rubbed ribs, smoked chicken, burgers, pulled pork, beef brisket, and more.
Katsura Grill
Nestled in the Japan pavilion, Katsura Grill is a quick service restaurant serving noodle and salad dishes, sushi, teriyaki, and more.
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Located in EPCOT’s Canada pavilion, this table service restaurant serves exquisite steaks and seafood specialities. If you’re interested in dining here, you should consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, EPCOT offers a wide variety of meals for you. Click here to view our Walt Disney World vegetarian and vegan guide. This guide highlights various dining locations throughout the park with meals that cater to your dietary needs.
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Additional Information
Tips
- If you’re visiting the park for just one day, we recommend having breakfast before you arrive to maximize your time for enjoying the attractions.
- To reduce your wait times, consider purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Lightning Lane Single Pass. For more information on these services, click here. When using your Lightning Lane Multi Pass, we recommend choosing attractions from the “Experience Within First or Last Few Hours” section as these typically have the longest wait times. This approach will help you maximize your time by enjoying the park’s top attractions with minimal waiting.
- If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World on-site hotel, take advantage of early theme park entry. This gives you a head start, allowing you to experience more attractions throughout the day. Select non-Disney hotels also offer this benefit. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about early entry, click here. If you’re staying at a deluxe Walt Disney World hotel or another qualifying hotel, you can also enjoy extended evening theme park hours on select nights in select theme parks. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about extended evening hours, click here.
- At select quick-service restaurants throughout the park, you can use the My Disney Experience app‘s mobile ordering service. This feature allows you to order your meal in advance, so when you arrive at the restaurant, you can quickly pick up your food and avoid long lines at the ordering counter.
- Don’t rush from one attraction to another. Take your time to explore the different themed areas of the park.
- Remember to capture your memories by taking photographs with characters and in the various themed areas.
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Note
This touring plan includes most rides and attractions at EPCOT, so visiting them all in a single day may not be feasible if crowd levels are high. It’s best to choose the attractions that interest you the most.
