Can you do Epcot and Hollywood Studios in one day?
You can absolutely purchase a single-day park ticket to visit both Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. You'll need to add the Park Hopper Option to your ticket in order to visit both parks in one day.
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The walk itself is about 20-25 minutes depending on your pace and can be absolutely stunning on a sunny day. There are other ways to go between both parks if the weather isn't cooperating, Mallory.
If your group wants to eat/drink/hangout do Epcot. If your group wants to do more rides/shows do HS. Galaxy's edge and Toy Story land can take up more than half your day and there is still so much to do at HS. Download the MDE app and check out the wait times and shows so you can start to plan out your days.
In general, you should think of Epcot as a two-day park. There's so much to see and do that you really need a couple of days to enjoy everything without feeling like you're rushing through the park. But we recognize that most people can't or won't give two of their precious days at Disney to Epcot.
The Disney Skyliner System will take you in an aerial gondola to and from Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Opening in 2019, the Skyliner is located right outside Epcot's International Gateway and glides you to the entrance/exit at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which includes transfers.
While you might not be able to get absolutely everything in the park done in a day (with the near-constant stream of Epcot festivals, there's often just too much to see, do, and eat), you will certainly be able to accomplish most or all of the rides, plus make a dent in whatever else strikes your fancy around World ...
EPCOT Forever has been running as the nighttime fireworks spectacular and we're excited to say that the brand-new show – Luminous – The Symphony of Us – will begin on December 5, 2023!
We always allow ourselves 2 days for Epcot. It's so big, you really need time. It really depends on what those 8 rides are. For example, you will only be able to FastPass either Soarin or Test Track because they are both Tier 1 FastPasses.
So no, the Disney Skyliner route to get from EPCOT to Disney's Hollywood Studios is not a direct one, but it is still very convenient. Here are the basics; Exit EPCOT via the International Gateway, between the England and France Pavilions.
Hollywood Studios is not directly accessible by the Walt Disney World Monorail. Conceivably, a guest could take the Monorail from the TTC to EPCOT, walk across the park to the International Gateway, then either walk or take a Friendship Boat to the Studios, though this would take a long time.
If you're looking for the best Disney park between EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios, we would have to say EPCOT has the edge. Hollywood Studios used to be the park with the newest and most exciting attractions, but we would have to say that EPCOT has now taken that place with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Hollywood StudiosNonetheless, Monday wait times might be a bit higher than you'd want. Instead, you should actually go against your gut and plan your trip to Hollywood Studios on a Sunday! Sundays here are less busy than Saturdays and Mondays, so you might be able to get more accomplished.
A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.
At Hollywood Studios, things are a little bit backward. The worst day of the week to visit has historically been Monday! Perhaps it's because people expect the weekends to be the busiest, so they go with a weekday instead. Nonetheless, Monday wait times might be a bit higher than you'd want.
Is Epcot fun? For the right visitor, yes. If you're into rides more than general theme park merriment and atmosphere, we suggest skipping Epcot, as it doesn't offer as many thrills. However, families, foodies and world's fair enthusiasts will likely enjoy their time at this concept park.
As a general rule of thumb the best day of the week to visit EPCOT typically tends to be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. We would recommend visiting on a Wednesday during the festivals mentioned above.
Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14It's a great theme park for intellectually curious kids (and adults) but not the best for little kids under the age of 8. Older kids will enjoy some of the major thrill rides (like Test Track and Mission: SPACE) and may really enjoy World Showcase.