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5. Long Walks Between Attractions EPCOT is a deceivingly large park. The attractions in EPCOT are spread out over a very large area and pavilions can be far apart. This means that you will spend a lot of time walking between pavilions. It can seem even longer on a hot summer day, especially since many of the walkways in EPCOT ...

2. Tiered FastPass+ Because Disney has tiered the FastPass+ at EPCOT, it is not possible to get reservations for more than one of the most popular rides. You only get to choose from “Frozen Ever After,” “Soarin’,” “Living with the Land,” “Test Track,” “Illuminations,” and the EPCOT Character Spot.  Yes, this list includes some of the most popular rides in ...

3. Long Lines Because of that tiered FastPass+ system, you’re not going to be able to skip ahead on the most popular rides in the park. If you’re planning to ride “Test Track,” “Soarin’,” and “Frozen Ever After,” expect to wait in some long lines. During the busiest times these standby lines can easily exceed sixty minutes. Be prepared.  

1. Ride Closures While it often can’t be helped, it’s always disappointing to arrive at EPCOT and find that a much-anticipated ride is closed, perhaps even for the duration of your Disney trip. This was probably never truer than the much-awaited opening of “Frozen Ever After,” which experienced numerous breakdowns in its early days. Standby lines were hours long, and ...

EPCOT is one of my favorite places in Walt Disney World. I love the science museum-like qualities of Futureworld, the thrilling rides, the delicious food of the World Showcase, and the beautiful architecture representing the countries of the world. I’ve spent more days in EPCOT than in any other Disney park. But that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Here are ten ...

If you’re planning your first visit to Walt Disney World, you may be a little confused by Epcot. Is it even a theme park? In a way, it’s actually two. The World Showcase gives you a glimpse in the culture of a few of our world neighbors. And Futureworld, as the name suggests, explores science, techology, and their possibilities for ...

Everyone knows about the classic Disney rides, the new thrills, and the exciting shows. But there is so much more at Walt Disney World that you might be missing. Even if you’ve visited again and again, after reading our list you might find yourself saying, “You can do WHAT at Disney World?” 1. A Haircut While the princess makeovers at ...

You’re making your first visit to Walt Disney World and you couldn’t be more excited! Avoid these ten rookie pitfalls to make the most of your magical trip. 10. Trying to Do it All Walt Disney World is mind-blowingly big. You simply cannot do it all in one trip. The sooner you make peace with this idea, the happier your ...