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2. Headliner Attractions Since Epcot utilizes the tiered FastPass distribution system, guests are forced to choose if they want to experience Frozen Ever After, Test Track, or Soarin’ Around the World. So, savvy guests at the park should arrive at rope drop and head to the attractions that they do not have FastPasses for – doing so will allow you ...

1. Sunshine Seasons Breakfast One of the most underrated and under appreciated counter service restaurants in all of Disney World is located in the Land Pavilion at Epcot. Sunshine Seasons shares the ground level of the pavilion and offers some fantastic food options for guests looking for a great meal at a great value. Currently, guests can choose from a ...

Epcot is unique amongst the four theme parks at Walt Disney World because it houses two distinctly separate lands – Future World features wonders from the natural world and allows guests to explore and learn more about them.  World Showcase invites guests to discover the culture, food, and drink of countries from around the globe.  However, when the park opens ...

9. Find Unusual Viewing Locations If you are one of the many people who wants to see as much as possible during their Magic Kingdom day, you may find it sickening to learn that people begin staking out parade and fireworks viewing locations as much as 90 minutes early. After all, who wants to waste precious Magic Kingdom time sitting ...

8. Carry Snacks Any visit to Disney World is going to include some time waiting in lines. Take advantage of the time spent queuing up by using it to fuel up. Carrying snacks and water in your bag means you are always prepared for a quick bite, saving you time and money that would have otherwise been spent waiting in ...

7. Stay Until Closing Remember that rest you had earlier? There was a good reason for that! As the evening sets in, you will begin to see the crowds thin out. Many families with younger children will head out in order to get their crabby kids in bed, while some others may feel too tired to carry on themselves. Luckily, ...

6. Take a Break As morning becomes afternoon, you will likely notice a huge increase in the number of people around you. This hot and busy part of the day is the perfect time to take a break. Head back to your hotel room for a nap or a swim. This gets you out of the park when the crowds ...

5. Arrive at Rope Drop Speaking of early morning, arriving at the park 30–45 minutes before park opening is a perfect way to squeeze in some extra E-Ticket attractions. Crowds right at opening are much lower than they are later in the day, meaning the hours between opening and 10am or 11am are ideal for riding popular attractions that you ...

4. Schedule FastPasses Strategically In addition to ensuring you have FastPasses, you’ll also want to schedule those FastPasses strategically in order to get the most out of them. For this reason, it is best to make your FastPass reservations in the late morning and early afternoon when crowd levels tend to pick up, using that early morning time to ride ...

3. FastPass the Must-Dos There is nothing quite so frustrating as waiting in a two-hour line when you could be off doing other things. Therefore, we highly recommend scheduling FastPasses for those attractions you simply must see that tend to have long lines. Since Magic Kingdom FastPasses are not tiered, you can pick and choose any three you like, making ...