Diet EPCOT in the Summer

[TheyCallMeStacey]

We've never visited in the summer, and we've never stayed off property. We're thinking of adding on a quick park day before our cruise, and I don't really know what to expect. We'd have 1 day on a Sunday in July, staying off property, but purchasing LL and Guardians (hopefully). What has your experience been visiting at this time, or without festivals? I know it will be hotter than the surface of the sun, but what else should we expect?

 

[japanese maple]

The only difference is no festival kiosks. Also this summer there will be something at Communicore Hall with Goofy for the kids - games and stuff.

 

[scrappinginontario]

We were there last summer without a festival and it really wasn't any different other than the kiosks were closed.

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I think this comes down to what you are used to. We went with friends last summer (we visit several times a year and they hadn’t been there in decades) - I didn’t find the WS as enjoyable without the kiosks but they had no issue whatsoever.

 

[kylenne]

We'd have 1 day on a Sunday in July, staying off property, but purchasing LL and Guardians (hopefully).

I would not bank on being able to purchase Guardians as an offsite guest. It’s been the most popular SP ride since the system was revamped and books up fast. It never hurts to try, but my advice is to manage your expectations on that one.

As for Epcot with no festivals…it was like that for ages, we didn’t used to have 4 festivals going all year. Nothing is different except no kiosks are open and the weekends are a lot more bearable. I have a solo trip over July 4th and I’m frankly looking forward to hitting the snacks and restaurants I usually skip because all I’m doing is festival booths.

 

[TheyCallMeStacey]

the weekends are a lot more bearable

that alone makes me feel better. I'm trying to watch data for Guardians to see how that looks moving into summertime

 

[ars0525]

I enjoy summers & no festival times there with hordes of people to move around. I deep dive into the countries or the indoor areas to stay in the AC. Then I stroll outside to thaw en route to the next stop before repeating.