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What time is fireworks at EPCOT 2023?

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm, every night.



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A new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut at EPCOT on Dec. 5, 2023! “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music and continue Disney's long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at the park.

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viewing spots for Harmonious around World Showcase Lagoon! Overall, Harmonious features 15 songs, 13 different languages, and lasts 20 minutes. The show is typically presented at 9PM, but be sure to check the My Disney Experience app or the park's Times Guide, as showtimes are subject to change.

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Yep, EPCOT has hosted nightly fireworks shows since the park opened in 1982 — creating four decades' worth of memories for many Disney World visitors.

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When is the show? On most days fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. at Epcot.

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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!

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Typically, in the spring and summer months, the fireworks will be scheduled around 9PM, and during the fall and winter months, closer to 8PM.

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Magic Kingdom has fireworks every night of the year.

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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.

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Ultimately, the answer to the question, “should you skip Epcot?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT as of 2023. Navigating the sea of construction walls isn't really as bad as it might seem–and while it'll be a lovely environment once finished, there aren't any rides you'll miss in that Giant Epcot Dirt Pit.

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2023 marks the end of its transformation with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, opening Oct. 16. World Celebration will also be completed in December with a new statue of Walt Disney in an area called Dreamers Point and a new exhibition space called CommuniCore Hall.

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Where can you find Disney princesses in EPCOT?
  • Anna & Elsa – Royal Sommerhus meet and greet in Norway.
  • Jasmine in Morocco Pavilion.
  • Belle in France Pavilion Promenade.
  • Aurora in France Fragrance Gardens Gazebo.
  • Snow White in Wishing Well Germany.
  • Alice in the UK pavilion Tea Gardens.
  • Mulan in the China Pavilion.


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A: Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day (included for Disney hotel guests) Preferred parking: Disney world preferred car parking prices or motorcycle – $45-$50 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer – $30 per day.

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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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The current typical hours at Epcot are 9AM to 9PM. Hours can vary beyond that—for example, there are some dates with 10AM openings or 9:30PM closes.

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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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January, February, August, and September (excluding holiday weeks) are historically the least crowded. If you can avoid the busy holiday weekends, this time of year typically sees some of the lowest crowds. January and February have the best weather.

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September is typically a slower time at Disney World, but since the International Food and Wine Festival kicks off this month, Epcot is quite crowded this time of year. If you genuinely want to avoid a packed park, January and February are the best times to visit.

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The ideal spot for just about any fireworks spectacular in EPCOT is front and center at the entrance to World Showcase (between the Port of Entry & Disney Traders shops), also known as World Showcase Plaza.

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We enjoyed it a lot more than anticipated. It's just a fireworks show, but it's a pretty good one. There is really no need to stake out a spot as you can view it from pretty much anywhere around the lagoon. We appreciated the nods to old school Epcot in the music.

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This show isn't perfect, but it's darn good. Right off the bat, the music of Epcot attractions of old pulls at your heartstrings with songs from icons like Horizons and the original Journey Into Imagination.

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