EPCOT is open from 9 am until 9 pm daily, which includes both the new neighborhoods at the front of the park that were formerly Future World and World Showcase. On some busy weekends and holidays, expect EPCOT to extend its closing time to 10 pm.
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Guests coming to EPCOT will almost exclusively find that main park hours are typically from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. The exception is for Extending Evening Hours which are found on Monday nights at this point in time, in which the park stays open until 11:00 pm for some guests (I'll touch on this in a minute).
What time does Epcot open? Epcot opening times vary on a day-to-day basis, with openings of 9AM being most common. You should check the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app for the scheduled opening times for your visit.
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.
In the winter, any date outside of the busy weeks of Christmas and New Year's can be fairly quiet. A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.
You do not need a park reservation or additional ticket to enter the park at or after 7:00 PM. If you plan to arrive earlier than 7:00 PM, valid theme park admission will be required. A theme park reservation for EPCOT may also be required.
We recommend arriving at Epcot 30 minutes before you're allowed in the park. That's an hour before the scheduled open if you have Early Entry or 30 minutes before scheduled entry if you don't have Early Entry.
Of course, with so much to ride, eat, see, and do, you could spend at least one full day at Epcot, and some guests staying for a week opt to visit more than once, coming back another afternoon to take advantage of the restaurants and entertainment.
With that said, our actual advice is visiting Epcot on a weekday. Mondays through Wednesdays are all equally good. We've noticed a slight uptick in crowds on Thursdays, and a more significant one on Fridays. Still, not nearly as bad as Saturday or Sunday.
EPCOT. At EPCOT, the highest wait time was Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at 80 minutes, followed by Frozen Ever After at 73 minutes, and Test Track was next at 55 minutes. Here's a full look: Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along: 0 minutes.
Below average crowds, below average prices, above average heat. September is a hot, wet month taking place mostly after kids in the US are back in school. This makes it typically the slowest month of the year at the parks. TRON will be open.
But while there is plenty to enjoy about September at Disney World, there are a few things that we don't love: The weather in September at Disney World remains hot — and steamy. It might not be as hot as July or August, but it is still really hot. The higher temperatures mean breaks in the middle of the day are needed.
September prices are generally around or below the yearly average, but it's also a transitional month. Low prices can still be found at the beginning of the month, as kids return to school and summer heat lingers.
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.
Epcot may not reach capacity as often as Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, but some days are still better than others. For the shortest waits at Epcot, aim to visit: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (top pick) Mondays and Thursdays (second best, however Thursday evenings can sometimes be a little rowdy)
Disney's Extra Magic Hours are a great way to avoid EPCOT Crowds. Extra Magic Hours allow guests staying in one of the Disney Hotels to get in the park one hour before it opens or two hours after it closes. These hours are prime touring time.