What time should I get to EPCOT for early entry?

Our normal recommendation is to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of Early Theme Park Entry. That remains the case with Epcot, without regard for which ride you want to do first. To some extent, which entrance you use matters more than arrival time.



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Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes before regular park opening to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

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We've found it to be a far more pleasant transportation experience than leaving an hour or two later. Our normal recommendation is to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of Early Theme Park Entry. That remains the case with Epcot, without regard for which ride you want to do first.

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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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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.

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What Is Early Entry at Epcot? Guests of Disney hotels and select partner hotels have access to each of the four Disney theme parks—including Epcot—every day, 30 minutes before the scheduled opening.

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Early theme park entry is only available to Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels. Valid theme park admission and MagicBand, Key to the World Card or Disney MagicMobile pass is required.

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The next thing you need to know is that Park Hours at EPCOT are no longer as favorable for Early Entry as they were last year around this same time. Currently, EPCOT opens to the general public at 9 am, as compared to 8 am or 8:30 am for much of last year.

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Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits.

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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 ...

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You don't want to miss it! Renee, all Guests must currently make park reservations when visiting a Disney theme park. The only exception to this is if you're an Annual Passholder. Guests with annual passes may enter any theme park after 2:00 PM without having to make a theme park reservation.

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There will be 2 daily opportunities to request to join the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: 7:00 AM (Guests do not need to be in EPCOT to join the virtual queue at this time) 1:00 PM (Guests must be in EPCOT to join the virtual queue at this time)

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  • Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.
  • Frozen Ever After.
  • Mission: SPACE.
  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
  • Soarin' Around the World.
  • Spaceship Earth.
  • Test Track.
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends.


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Regardless of the time the parks close, you will not be asked to leave any attraction as long as you are already in line. For example, if the park closes at 10pm, you will not be turned away from any queue as long as you are in line by 9:59pm.

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Bypass all of that excitement, and you'll notice a green awning with the number 30 written upon it. This used to be the queue for a Winne and Tigger meet-and-greet. Enter the attached gift shop and you'll see a quaint stained-glass door to your left: the exit for said meet-and-greet.

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