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Walt Disney World Travel Essential Checklist

9. Backpack Before you can worry about which valuables to bring, you need something to carry all that stuff in. A backpack is the most convenient way to keep everything you need on your person at all times, and it can be taken with you on most rides so you can always keep tabs on it. If you're willing to drop a pretty penny on one, the GO

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Walt Disney World Travel Essential Checklist

Visiting Walt Disney World is one of those things that the most experienced of us can do without lugging too much stuff around, but if you're not quite at that point yet, having a few essentials on hand is key to navigating the parks more smoothly. Now, it goes without saying that every family and situation is different, so this cannot po

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

1. During EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays Mid-November through the month of December sees an increase in park attendance all over Disney World, and at EPCOT, it’s largely related to the Christmas holiday, as well as the International Festival of the Holidays. This is my favorite festival! It is absolutely the most festive e

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

2. During EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival The International Food and Wine Festival takes place in autumn, usually September through mid-November and is very well attended by Guests from all over the world. Enjoy the “Eat to the Beat” concert series, as well as cuisine from all over the globe. There are beverage and cheese sem

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

3. On Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesdays and Thursdays have long been the days of the week when EPCOT hosts Magic hours. That means that there is usually a larger number of Guests at EPCOT on those days, especially non-park hopper ticket holders who are staying in a Disney Resort. Tuesdays and Thursdays during peak seasons are busier than no

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

4. During EPCOT’s summer peak season The summer months of June, July and August are peak season for all of the Walt Disney World Resort. This is largely due to families with school-age children vacationing in the parks because school is out. EPCOT is no stranger to a rise in park attendance during the summer months. Most days during June,

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

5. During EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival The International Flower and Garden Festival takes place in the spring—usually late February or early March through late May. During this festival, Guests can stroll through EPCOT and take in the beauty of gorgeously-landscaped garden areas and wildlife habitats, as well as Disney

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

6. During EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts This festival takes place in winter, from mid-January through mid-February. It is a celebration of world cultures, which makes EPCOT the perfect place to host it. There are musical performances by local musicians and bands, as well as exhibitions by visiting marching bands. The festival

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6 Times a Year When EPCOT is Insanely Busy

The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT, at the Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida is often the most under-appreciated of the four theme parks. Since 1982, the home of Future World and the World Showcase has been welcoming Guests to immerse themselves in interactive exhibits and attractions, as well as in world

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How to Travel to Walt Disney World with a Large Group

1. Remember to have fun. The whole point of taking a big group to Disney is to multiply the fun! Don’t be so intent on having a stress-free, perfection-laced trip that you miss out on the moment-by-moment opportunities to make some wonderful memories in the most magical place on Earth!

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