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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

6. Character Meet Times and Locations Did you know that there are a lot of character meets at Epcot?  In addition to character dining opportunities in Epcot you can meet princesses and film characters in the nations they originate from that are represented in World Showcase. Research character meet times and locations on the app or grab an entertainment guide to ensure you do not miss meeting your

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

5. There is a lot of Ground to Cover Epcot has the most walking ground to cover of any Disney Orlando park.  This means several miles may be covered as you loop around World Showcase to enjoy the fun.  Come prepared with sunscreen and comfy shoes when exploring World Showcase.

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

4. You May Not Want to Make a Dining Reservation I know, I know – I always recommend guests make dining reservations.  However, if there is one park that you may want to save your quick service dining night for during your vacation – its Epcot’s World Showcase in my opinion.  With so many incredible international quick service options available in World Showcase you may choose to sample snacks fro

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

3. Cast Members Work in Their Home Country If you want to learn about the countries represented around World Showcase you are in luck.  Did you know that cast members from each country work, in their homeland represented in World Showcase?  They love teaching guests about their home and answering questions.

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

2. Festival Season Visits are Fun Undoubtedly my favorite time to enjoy World Showcase is during festival season.  The delicious food at popup stands during the Food and Wine Festival and The Flower and Garden Show are so tasty and fun.  Visiting during the Flower and Garden Show also means you will get to enjoy the beautiful themed topiaries in each country.

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

10. What Attractions Are in Each Country World Showcase is a large place that takes a bit of time to explore.  Knowing what attractions are in each country will help you prioritize rides, films, tours and shopping appropriately as you explore the countries.  Pro tip:  you should snag a fast pass to Norway’s Frozen Ever After as soon as your fast pass window opens to ensure you can skip the super l

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10 Things That You Need to Know before Visiting Epcot’s World Showcase

9. Food You Need to Sample Researching favorite foods served in countries around World Showcase is a good idea to ensure you do not miss any incredible food and drink. Disney food blogs, the Disney website dining portal and of course social media are all great places to get a handle on what you hope to snack on while in Epcot. Pro tip: Do not miss Germany’s Caramel Shop or the French Patisserie.

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10 Tips that Help Make Dining at Disney More Affordable

5. No Alcohol and Treat Limits This tip may not be super fun but it is a sure fire way to keep dining costs under control on your vacation.  Treat and alcohol costs add up quickly. If drinks are your thing, feel free to skip this tip.  However, know that by liming treats (ice cream, popcorn etc.) to one or two a day and skipping alcohol you could save a bundle.  My family opts for alcohol only in

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10 Tips that Help Make Dining at Disney More Affordable

4. Annual Pass Discounts Hear me out on this one, yes annual passes are pricey but you get price perks that many do not know about.  Annual pass holders receive 20% off at some Disney restaurants just for being pass holders.  If you live close enough to Walt Disney World to visit more than ten days a year you may want to consider an annual pass as much for the resort and dining discounts as for th

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10 Tips that Help Make Dining at Disney More Affordable

3. Choose Buffets as Your Table Service Restaurant Depending on your travel party and appetite you may be money ahead to dine at a buffet instead of a traditional table service restaurant. Finding a cuisine that everyone in the group loves is often easier at a buffet.  Bonus points for being able to fill up those bottomless pit teenagers for one price!

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