food IS a theme park
It’s the first day of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and we’re here for a full day of fun!
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
We’re here to eat our way through the Outdoor Kitchens, shop all the new merchandise, and check out the fun entertainment and activities. But we’re not the only ones! Some crowds have gathered on the opening day of the festival.
It’s that time again! Festival of the Arts has officially arrived in EPCOT, and we’re here to see everything on opening day!
Time for Festival of the Arts!
With tons of new menu items, live entertainment, a stunning Disney on Broadway exhibit, concerts, and interactive experiences, it’s no surprise that this festival is a popular one. It only lasts from January 16th to February 23rd, and it seems people are getting a head start by visiting on opening day! Let’s take a look at the crowds around the park so you can prepare for your trip!
January doesn’t seem like it would be a super popular time to visit Disney World, and usually, it’s not. Kids are back in school, the holidays have just ended, and most families choose to book their vacations closer to spring break.
EPCOT crowds
However, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is happening this weekend, from January 7th-11th, and those usually bring BIG crowds to the parks. But, how big is it really? Is it really something to be worried about? We stopped by EPCOT this morning, right before rope drop, to see how things are, and as it turns out? Yeah, these crowds are pretty intense!
Hey, we’re no strangers to lines. If we added up how long each team member of DFB waited in line this year at Disney World, we would all be appalled by the number. That being said, while wandering EPCOT today, we saw something totally bonkers.
Crowds for Candlelight Processional for EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
I can personally say that I have never seen a line for this EPCOT spot as long as it was. No, we’re not talking about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on September 21st, or Frozen Ever After, literally any day, we’re talking about a line that, if you see how long it is, you need to LEAVE.
You may have heard us warn you that lines for EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival can get pretty long, but maybe you haven’t seen it firsthand yet.
Crowds!
Weekends are the worst for festival lines, and we know what you’re thinking — “I wait in line for hours for Disney World rides all the time, they can’t be that bad, right?” Well, we don’t want to tell you you’re WRONG…but just take a look at these WILD lines in EPCOT today, and tell us if you’ve changed your mind.
Labor Day Weekend has officially arrived in Disney World, and these holiday weekends are usually full of lots of high wait times and crowds.
Happy Labor Day!
We’ve been watching wait times over the past two days to see just what crowds are really looking like, but to our surprise, the actual crowds inside EPCOT were very different than what we expected. We were expecting to see crowds wall to wall, but instead…we’ve been left wondering WHERE everyone is?
The day has finally come to join the annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World — EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
The fan-favorite EPCOT festival has begun and will be here for a while, going from August 28th through November 22nd. Find out what day one was like below!
We’ve waited for this day for over a YEAR, and now, after what feels like forever, it’s FINALLY time for the public to ride this iconic EPCOT attraction again!
Test Track!
Test Track closed in June of 2024 to transform the 2.0 version into 3.0. Today, July 22nd, Test Track 3.0 has officially reopened to the public! We got the chance to ride the attraction a few weeks ago, and we’re thrilled that all guests now get to experience this new reimagined version. We have to admit, though, seeing THESE crowds today was NOT what we expected!
2025 is on the way, and there are a lot of changes coming to Disney World.
EPCOT
Tons of construction will be beginning in Disney World this upcoming year, which means that the parks are certainly going to look different. If you’re planning to spend a lot of time in EPCOT this upcoming year, beware — crowds will likely be heavier than we’ve seen in recent years for a multitude of different reasons!
Watch out! Some days are coming up when you may want to avoid EPCOT in Disney World.
EPCOT
A day spent in a crowded Disney World park is still usually better than just any old day at home, but if you can avoid the crowds, that’s even better. We’ve created a list of about 20 upcoming dates that are historically very crowded in EPCOT, based on our experience of visiting the theme parks every day for several years. If at all possible, try to avoid EPCOT on these days! [Read more…]
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