What are some of the best things to do in Epcot?

[OP95]

Apart from guardians Epcot unfortunately seems to be my least favourite park and is probably the only reason I visit and then leave mid afternoon. As most of the other rides don’t interest me that much apart from maybe Remy and figment. what are some of your favourite or best things to do? I feel like that I’m missing out on half the park so any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We enjoy the festivals, as we like to graze through the food and drink options. They have many festivals during the year!

One of our favorite things to do almost every visit is find the schedule for the short performances by the Voices of Liberty singing group - they perform about every 45 minutes at the American Adventure, and are fabulous. They only sing for about 15 minutes, but are amazing to hear up close like that. We also enjoy the night shows of lights/music they're doing on Spaceship Earth - kind of like fireworks without the bang!!

 

[kanerf]

I like to ride Living with the Land several times.

 

[Mama2alltheEs]

I have little kids but I would ride the Frozen ride even without them. We all love Soarin and enjoy the aquarium section after NEMO. There are a lot of fun shows around the world showcase. Also you don't want to miss a trip to Canada for the maple popcorn!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Also you don't want to miss a trip to Canada for the maple popcorn!

I walk by even just to smell it!!

 

[ars0525]

I like to wander & look at the countries. I have an AP so sometimes I'll skip ones or linger in others. Depends what going on & where the crowds are. It's good when it's hot to be inside & watching the shows.

 

[OP95]

I have little kids but I would ride the Frozen ride even without them. We all love Soarin and enjoy the aquarium section after NEMO. There are a lot of fun shows around the world showcase. Also you don't want to miss a trip to Canada for the maple popcorn!

Thank you, I am a sucker for a log flume ride and have heard this one is supposed to be pretty good. Is the popcorn sold at one of the stalls? Apparently the Japan shop is supposed to be quite good too.

 

[Rory607]

We love Epcot! Even though they’re not thrill rides, we always do Spaceship Earth and Living with the Land. My kids still love Nemo and the aquarium building. My son’s favorite is Test Track, although it’s closed right now.

We take World Showcase at a slower pace. Stroll around, look at the shops, sit down with a snack and a drink. The store in Japan is my kids’ favorite. I think some people don’t enjoy Epcot because they want to rush from ride to ride and feel like they’re getting through a park quickly. I like it because it’s not like that and feels more relaxing.

 

[CarolynFH]

I like to check the Entertainment schedule in the MDE app. In addition to the Voices of Liberty, there are live performances of various types most of the day.

Also, we try to work Impressions de France, the movie in the France pavilion, into our schedule, even though the hours it’s shown are very limited, because we don’t want Disney to stop showing it. We love the music and the scenery. The film has been digitized and is sharper than it used to be. We’ve seen the other film, the Beauty and the Beast sing along, once, and while we enjoyed it, we didn’t love it like we love Impressions de France!

 

[DisneyMom93]

I recommend the Food and Wine Festival. We never used to do it but did it our last two visits and really enjoyed it. As long as it's not sweltering out because you have to eat the food outside within World Showcase, although there are indoor areas outside of World Showcase.
We do enjoy most of the rides so we just try to fit the food tasting during our lunch time for a couple of hours. We wouldn't spend all day doing just food.

 

[We’reAllMadHere]

We spend most of our Epcot time exploring World Showcase, snacking and enjoying the various live performances. There are also a lot of lesser known character meet and greets for kids in World Showcase.

ETA: The ones we try hardest to see are JAMMitors, Matsuriza, and Voices of Liberty.

 

[GrumpyInPhilly]

I make it a point to see Mariachi Cobre every visit.

 

[OP95]

Thanks for all the recommendations so far, Have all been added to my list!

 

[OP95]

I recommend the Food and Wine Festival. We never used to do it but did it our last two visits and really enjoyed it. As long as it's not sweltering out because you have to eat the food outside within World Showcase, although there are indoor areas outside of World Showcase.
We do enjoy most of the rides so we just try to fit the food tasting during our lunch time for a couple of hours. We wouldn't spend all day doing just food.

Thank you , I think it was on the last time I went but it seemed quite crowded to enjoy most of the stalls. Hopefully if it’s on the next time I’ll go and will try and do it properly!

 

[Princess Me]

I like to check the Entertainment schedule in the MDE app. In addition to the Voices of Liberty, there are live performances of various types most of the day.

Also, we try to work Impressions de France, the movie in the France pavilion, into our schedule, even though the hours it’s shown are very limited, because we don’t want Disney to stop showing it. We love the music and the scenery. The film has been digitized and is sharper than it used to be. We’ve seen the other film, the Beauty and the Beast sing along, once, and while we enjoyed it, we didn’t love it like we love Impressions de France!

Do you know what times Impressions de France shows? I don't think I've ever seen it. I'm going to Epcot in a couple of weeks & don't want to miss it again.

 

[Headless]

Food and Wine is very popular because of how good the food is so it always feels a bit busy. we like to get in when the booths open to hit the ones we know we want to try when we are there for that festival. That is a nicer part of this park, we feel with things opening a little later in the morning here we can sleep in. We also don't feel pressured to do a sit down meal as we can always hit a booth or two.

Festival of the Holidays is great to if you schedule your trip for then. Several countries will show there holiday traditions and it's always worth watching those.

I didn't see it answered but I might be blind, the maple popcorn is it's own cart just as you enter the Canadian section. Sooo good.

 

[DL1WDW2]

You will need to double check but the Impressions de France might be on the schedule after 7:00 p.m. which does not make me happy .
I love the Impressions de France and wish they had not reduced the showtimes !

 

[wabbott]

To us, the landscaping and flower displays are the best of anywhere on WDW property. Take a bit of time to take pics and videos.

 

[3gr8boys]

The Stave Church Gallery in Norway has some interesting exhibits!

On my list for next trip is to finally get to the back of the Japan Pavilion and see the gardens and koi pond.

ETA the juggling performer Sergio in the Italy Pavilion is fun!

 

[CarolynFH]

Do you know what times Impressions de France shows? I don't think I've ever seen it. I'm going to Epcot in a couple of weeks & don't want to miss it again.

I always click the magnifying glass in MDE and type it in to get that day's hours. Today it was 9:00-9:30 AM and 7:00-8:45 PM.