What age group is best for Epcot?

Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14 It'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.



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The short answer to whether or not Epcot is for kids is yes — the park is a great place for kids.

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When it comes to choosing the best Disney parks for a 7-year-old, the options are plentiful. Magic Kingdom continues to be a classic choice with its array of family-friendly rides and iconic castle. Hollywood Studios offers a blend of mild thrills and immersive experiences, making it another excellent option.

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EPCOT in general is more geared towards adults than kids, most of the stuff is cultural/educational. Some things I wouldn't miss: Spaceship Earth: it's iconic, due for a full refurbish soon.

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Our family loves Epcot and finds there's so much to do for both adults and children. On our last family trip, we spent a full day in the park and had a wonderful time. One-day, one-park tickets cost my family of four about $500. We also purchased Genie+ for about $20 a person so we could ride more attractions.

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Now, no matter what age your child is, they're sure to find something to do in EPCOT. Think thrill rides and attractions starring characters like Guardians of the Galaxy for your older kids and even Remy from Ratatouille for your littles.

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The two sections of the park are very different in atmosphere and offerings, so it is like you're visiting two parks in one. Even with so much to see, Epcot can easily be visited during a single day.

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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.

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To be honest, both parks have some amazing rides and fan-favorite rides, but Epcot does have a few more recent rides and high-quality rides with more advanced technology. As you'll see in the list below, a lot of the popular Magic Kingdom rides are classics, which means they aren't the most advanced.

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A: The best Disney World park for older kids is going to be Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios is the Disney theme park for epic film lovers, like Star Wars and Toy Story. There are many thrill attractions like Rock 'n' Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror for older kids to enjoy.

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The short answer to whether or not Epcot is for kids is yes — the park is a great place for kids.

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EPCOT has TRIPLE the attractions of Hollywood Studios that are family-friendly for everyone in the family! And that doesn't even include all of the shows! We've already discussed some of them above in the “adults” section, like American Adventure, Awesome Planet, and Canada Far and Wide.

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Q: How many rides are there at EPCOT? A: There are 11 rides at EPCOT with a mix of slow, family-friendly rides, to thrill rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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When it comes to attractions, Epcot will have more to do in 2023 than it did in the last few years. Plus, Epcot has better atmosphere and food options than any other park at Walt Disney World, which is especially true and important as the phased reopening continues.

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Epcot is a huge park in terms of sheer square footage and a number of attractions. Nonetheless, with two full days to explore it is entirely possible to get an excellent feel for the park. Keep an eye on the time, but allow yourself to get off the beaten path. Epcot will surprise you with its hidden secrets.

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Epcot has the most walking paths (measured by miles) and is the second-largest park by acreage. The park has two distinct sections: World Showcase and Future World. The layout of the larger section, World Showcase, is really simple.

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EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.

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Walking Distances at EPCOT EPCOT is more than two times the size of Magic Kingdom, coming in at 300 acres total. Just the walk around World Showcase alone is 1.2 miles. If you walk completely around Future World and World Showcase, you'll be at 3 miles easily.

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EPCOT's busiest days tend to be Tuesday and Thursday as that is when Disney hosts extra magic hour. We would also suggest avoiding EPCOT on Saturday and Sundays during Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden, and Food and Wine Festival season. What day of the week is EPCOT least crowded?

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Epcot is one of the quieter Walt Disney World theme parks because it is generally quite good at managing large crowds. Still, with around 35,000 people visiting each day, you'll want your visit to coincide with a below-average number of attendees.

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Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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Ideally these are two of Test Track, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After, by far the three most popular rides in the park. Soarin' is the next highest priority after these, so if you can do two of these and Soarin' to start your day, you're in fantastic shape.

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