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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

11. Hat While those Mickey ears sure are fun, they don’t do much to protect you from the sun. A hat with a brim that covers your ears and neck and shades your eyes is a great choice for a sunny day at Epcot. You’ll be much more comfortable if you aren’t squinting, and you’ll protect your skin as well. Consider a “crushable” hat, so you can toss it into your bag when you’re on a ride or in the even

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

12. Snacks Disney allows food to be brought into the parks, so you can bring snacks or even meals with you to Epcot. You can save a lot of time and money by grabbing some quick snacks from your bag while you’re going from place to place. This is especially good for little ones, who sometimes get hungry RIGHT NOW and may not be happy with the food selections available in a more exotic World Showcas

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

13. FastPass+ reservations There aren’t a ton of experiences you need to FastPass+ at Epcot, but there are a few that can develop very long lines. “Frozen Ever After,” “Soarin’ Around the World,” and “Test Track” routinely post wait times of over an hour. Unfortunately, these three rides are all “top tier” experiences in the tiered FastPass+ system, so you’ll only be able to get a FastPass+ reserv

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

14. Advanced Dining Reservations Eating is a big deal at Epcot. Foodies will delight in the incredible restaurant options in the World Showcase. Whether it’s sushi in Japan or steak in Canada, there’s something for everyone. But many of the most popular restaurants fill up quickly, so you’re going to want to get your advanced dining reservations (ADRs) as soon as possible. Reservations can be made

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

Epcot is an amazing, unique park, with so many different and exciting things to do. It’s a big plance and can be overwhelming, but with a bit of planning and a well-packed bag you’re sure to have a great day.

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

1. Sunscreen Even in the winter months, the Florida sun is intense. Epcot is a big park with not as much shade cover as some of the others, so sunscreen is a must. Don’t forget that it’s still possible to get sunburned on a cloudy day! Nothing ruins your vacation like a miserable sunburn, so be sure to apply sunscreen before you get to the park and to reapply every few hours. Your skin will thank

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

2. Wheelchair or ECV Epcot is a huge park, incredibly spread out with miles of walkways. If anyone in your group has limited mobility, it’s best to get a wheelchair or an ECV (electric convenience vehicle or scooter) to make their trip easier. Scooters and wheelchairs can be rented at the entrance to the park, but you can save some money by renting from one of the many offsite companies, many of w

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

3. Stroller Along the same lines as the ECV, young children may get tired walking around the huge park. Bringing a stroller can save a lot of whining, or having to carry a tired child around. My children are five years old and we still use a stroller for Epcot.  If you don’t want to bring one from home, strollers can be rented from Disney or from an outside company who will deliver directly to you

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

 4. Poncho While Florida is most famous for its sun, it gets its fair share of rain as well. The summer months bring almost daily downpours. Be prepared with a rain poncho. While umbrellas are allowed in the parks, ponchos are lightweight, don’t take up much space, and allow you to have both hands free while you’re wearing them. Ponchos are sold in the parks but they’re expensive, so you can save

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

5. Stroller and/or Wheelchair Rain Cover As I mentioned, most of the Epcot pavilions do not allow strollers to be brought inside, so you’ll be leaving it in one of the many stroller parking areas. Sometimes for convenience you may choose to leave an ECV or wheelchair outside as well. If it should happen to rain while you are inside, your seat will be soaked, which means your previously clothing wi

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