4 Things EPCOT Experts Do Differently

Ready for your next trip to EPCOT?

We know that EPCOT is home to some fantastic attractions and incredible festivals, and all of that can leave you feeling like, “Where do I start?” Well, never fear. We’ve got some experience with this. Let’s go over some of the tips and tricks that the savvy EPCOT expert uses!

With so many options to choose from, how do you REALLY know you’re making the “right” choices on your EPCOT trip? We go to Disney World every day, so we’ve got a little experience with planning a day in EPCOT. One of our EPCOT experts — Fry Bucket — is sharing her best tips, and you can watch her video right here!

Let’s talk about the things that EPCOT experts do differently than the rest!

Strategic Planners

EPCOT experts are meticulous planners, and they carefully craft their itinerary to make the most of their visit. They consider park hours, strategically plan which attractions to conquer, make their advanced dining reservations at the most coveted restaurants, and even time their visit around the fireworks show.

Thinking about the park hours, these savvy planners make sure to rope drop Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to make the most of their day.

They’re also park-hopping masters and can efficiently hop on and off the Skyliner loop to save valuable transportation time.

International Cuisine Masters

EPCOT is a haven for food enthusiasts, and EPCOT experts are no exception. These culinary connoisseurs explore all the diverse cuisines offered in the different pavilions and carefully select their favorite dishes from each.

Whether it’s indulging in the artistry of Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya in Japan, savoring the flavors of La Cava del Tequila in Mexico, or relishing the authentic taste of Italy at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, EPCOT experts know just how to curate a dining experience that’s nothing short of magical.

FIRST LOOK! Go Inside the NEW Shiki-Sai Restaurant in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion

Take Advantage of Educational Experiences

EPCOT is not just a theme park and the experts know this. It’s an educational journey. What the experts do to dive deeper into the magic is participating in behind-the-scenes tours like the “Behind the Seeds” tour.

These educational experiences provide a unique perspective and offer insights into the inner workings of the park’s attractions, greenhouses, and more. If you want to know more about the “Behind the Seeds” tour, check out our post on it.

Come With Us To Go Behind the Scenes of a Popular Ride in EPCOT!

Festival Masters

EPCOT’s festivals are definitively the highlight throughout the year, and EPCOT experts know how to make the most of them.

From the International Food and Wine Festival to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, these seasoned visitors plan their visits to coincide with these different festivals and know exactly what they want to eat from what booth.

Be sure to keep checking back in with us for the latest on EPCOT’s festivals. Oh! And by the way, don’t forget to note that this year’s Flower and Garden Festival is a bit shorter, so plan accordingly.

END DATE REVEALED for the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival in Disney World

Those are just a couple of the things that EPCOT experts to do make the most of their trips, so take notes and conquer your next vacation to EPCOT! Until then, keep checking back in with us for all the latest Disney updates and more.