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EPCOT® Hours and Access Guide

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Since 1982, EPCOT® has been a beacon of innovation and imagination at Walt Disney World® Resort, a place where anything feels possible. EPCOT® isn’t just a destination, it’s an inspiration, reminding us that when we dream together, anything is possible. Guests return time and time again to witness an ever-evolving celebratory showcase of global achievements through the plethora of attractions and sights on offer at this memorable landmark.

Seasonal festivals throughout the year like the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offer additional delights as well as excuses to visit.

Of course, any time of the year, Cardmembers can book their vacation to visit EPCOT® at Walt Disney World® Resort or many other Disney destinations using special vacation financing on select vacation packages!1

Operating Dates and Hours

Make the most of your time by knowing the operating dates and hours of EPCOT®. General park hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with Early Entry giving Disney Resort Hotel Guests a half-hour head start at 8:30 a.m. each day. For the most up-to-date hours and operating dates, be sure to check the park website well in advance of your getaway. Check out the official EPCOT® schedule for showtimes and more attraction details, and make the most of attraction operating hours with the My Disney Experience app.

Moana and Guests

Attraction Hours

Most attraction hours are the same as park hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with some opening at 10 a.m. or later. Select attractions will be available during Early Entry access:

Entertainment Hours

EPCOT® entertainment offerings have something to delight all the senses. Feel the thundering sound of Taiko, an ancient form of Japanese drumming, at daily performances of Matsuriza. Immerse your eardrums in the lively tunes of the JAMMitors, a group of percussionists who transform everyday objects into a high-energy musical performance. And dazzle your sight at the end of each evening with a fireworks show: Luminous The Symphony of Us!

Store Hours

Most stores are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Make the most of store opening hours by using merchandise mobile checkout, a feature of the My Disney Experience app, that allows Guests to scan while they shop and pay for items with ease, and will also automatically apply any eligible discounts. Plus, when you shop at any of the parks, you can save 10% on select purchases when you pay with your Disney® Visa® Credit Card.23

Disney After Hours

Experience lower wait times and Character encounters at EPCOT® on select nights through separately-ticketed events. Try iconic Disney snacks included with your tickets. Ticket prices vary by date, so check available dates and purchase your admission on the official website.

Transportation

Whether you’re navigating the Disney theme parks via roadways or waterways, our transportation tips from the transportation page of the official website have you covered:

Bus

Complimentary bus service transports guests from all four theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort to select Disney Resort hotels. With service starting 45 minutes before the park opens and continuing until an hour after close, the operating hours are convenient for Guests who want to go early and stay until closing time! For specific information about bus stops and more details, see the bus service page.

Monorail

Travel with a view from the following monorail stops:

The Transportation and Ticket Center stop offers access to EPCOT® and Magic Kingdom® Park.

Car

Standard parking is included when staying at Disney Resort hotels and is also a perk granted to Annual Passholders. Otherwise, Guests can purchase a daily parking pass that is valid for all four theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort. Learn more details about parking on the official website page. Plus, you can find your car again with ease when you use the complimentary Car Locator feature in the My Disney Experience app.

Lyft

Using the Lyft app, Guests can ride in style with a Cast Member via the Disney Minnie Van™ Service. This comfortable personal ride service operates daily for Guest convenience. Guests can also request Accessible Minnie Van Service which includes a complimentary car seat, and can even accommodate wheelchairs and can fit an additional car seat.

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Pro Tips

Take your opportunity to enjoy everything EPCOT®  has to offer with helpful extras like Early Entry and Lightning Lane entry:

Lightning Lane Entrances

Gain quicker access to some favorite attractions with the purchase of Lightning Lane entry, which allows you to skip the standby line and join a shorter line during your choosen timeslot. Guests can buy a Lightning Lane Single Pass to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can purchase passes up to 7 days in advance of their stay—and other Guests can purchase passes up to 3 days in advance of their park visit.

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for EPCOT®, Guests will be prompted to choose up to three multi pass experiences and arrival windows:

Choose up to 1 experience from this group:

Choose 2 or 3 experiences from this group:

All Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. Please check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details.

Mobile Ordering

Indulge in the convenience of mobile dining options via the My Disney Experience app. Pick up a hearty order at Regal Eagle Smokehouse or something quick and tasty from Connections Eatery. Or maybe grab a to-go order of fish and chips from Yorkshire County Fish Shop? Don’t forget, Cardmembers can redeem Disney Rewards Dollars toward the cost of snacks and meals.4

Tickets

Your EPCOT® visit starts with securing your ticket entry! Purchase a 1 to 10-day standard date-based ticket for one of four Disney Theme parks:

Feeling inspired yet? Plan your EPCOT® itinerary and remember to use Special Vacation Financing to book your next getaway to Walt Disney World® Resort!1

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1Special Vacation Financing

Get special vacation financing on select Disney Resort packages, all Adventures by Disney® packages, National Geographic Expeditions, all AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i vacation packages, and all Disney Cruise Line packages (collectively, Disney Vacation Packages). Disney Vacation Packages must be booked by you through the Walt Disney Travel Company, Disney Cruise Line or Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc., online at Disney sites or through other eligible travel agents or sites, and charged to your Disney Visa Credit Card prior to commencement of your vacation. Other restrictions and exclusions apply. New Applicants: Please refer to the applicable Pricing & Terms for pricing details: Disney Inspire Visa Card pricing↗; Disney Premier Visa Card pricing↗; Disney Visa Card pricing↗. If you received an offer in the mail, please refer to the Pricing & Terms included with that offer. You will receive complete terms and conditions for this offer once you become a cardmember. Existing Cardmembers: For complete details please refer to your Cardmember Agreement.

2Disney Theme Park & Resort Perks

Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible items, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card as form(s) of payment at the time of purchase for full amount of purchase to receive special offers. Merchandise discount may not be available for certain items and at certain locations including Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort. To receive a merchandise discount, you must mention the specific offer. For entry into the Disney, Heroic Encounter or Star Wars Cardmember Photo Opportunities, you must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park and Resort perks.

3Merchandise Savings at Disney Theme Parks & Resorts

Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations and eligible items, are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures, and additional restrictions and exclusions, may change or be canceled without notice, and are not guaranteed. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card as form(s) of payment at the time of purchase for full amount of purchase and mention this offer. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of the following: ticket media, Disney Gift Cards, Theme Park admission, arcades, tobacco, alcohol, outdoor vending (e.g., in-Park balloon vendors, glow vendors), Add-a-Dollar (Disney Conservation Fund), postage stamps, rentals (e.g., strollers, ECVs), personalization, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Disney PhotoPass® purchases (e.g., purchases through any application, website or onsite sales location), Memory Maker and Memory Maker One Day, Capture Your Moment and other photo sessions requiring reservations, select print packages, original or consignment art, select limited editions, select collectibles, select specialized toys, select specialty items (including, without limitation, one-of-a-kind art, Disney-branded original art, celebrity memorabilia, framed Disney Dollars, Artist Sketch Program, framed Disney Gift Cards, framed ticket media, Walt Disney Classics Collection, handmade products (physically touched by an artist/vendor) and artist-signed Vinylmation), purchase-with-purchase offers, select reusable shopping bags, newspapers/periodicals, books, sundries, pantry/prepared foods, digital/video/disposable cameras, consumer electronics (including, without limitation, DVDs, CDs, and software media), national branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, Lladró®, Swarovski® Crystal, Tiffany & Co.® Jewelry, Bvlgari®, handmade items, special orders, live auction artwork, select product launches, select premium branded items, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, and Droid Depot packages, phone, internet, email or mail order purchases, shipping or taxes. Discount is not available at games, Cast Connection, Disney's Character Premiere, Disney's Character Warehouse or Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned or operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort, except for Arribas Brothers locations (Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Crystal Arts stores and kiosks), Balocoloc Venetian Masks at La Gemma Elegante, Basin®, Basin White®, Chapel Hats, Columbia Sportswear Company, Crown & Crest, Good Fortune Gifts and House of Good Fortune, Joffrey's coffee/tea kiosks and Tea Traders Café by Joffrey's, Just Fun Socks, Levi's®, Luxury of Time, Sanuk, Shop for Ireland at Raglan Road™, Sperry, Stance, Sugarboo & Co., and Volcom. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise.

4Disney Rewards Dollars

Disney Rewards Dollars are subject to the Disney Rewards Dollars Terms and Conditions for Disney Visa Credit Cards available at DisneyRewards.com/Terms.

5$300 Disney Gift Card eGift with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Upon approval of your Disney Inspire Visa Card application, you will be sent your Disney Gift Card eGift via email within hours to any valid email address. The Disney Gift Card eGift can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store locations in the U.S., DisneyStore.com, and Adventures by Disney®. Disney Gift Card eGifts are redeemable for goods and services at participating Disney locations. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not refundable or redeemable for cash unless required by law. Disney Gift Card eGifts are not for resale. Disney Gift Card eGifts are issued by, and represents a legal obligation solely of, Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Lost, damaged or stolen Disney Gift Card eGifts may be replaced only if original email and complete card number are provided. For Disney Gift Card eGift balance inquiries, call 1-877-650-4327 or visit DisneyGiftCard.com. For complete terms and conditions (including arbitration agreement), visit DisneyGiftCard.com. The value of this offer or program may result in miscellaneous income received from Chase and we may be required to send you, and file with the IRS, a Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Information) or Form 1042-S (Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding) for the year in which you participate and are awarded the benefits of the offer/program. You are responsible for any tax liability related to participating in the offer/program. Please consult your own tax advisor if you have any questions about how this could affect your taxes. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or failure to provide, the stated benefits and services. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. If your account is not open for at least 6 months, Chase and Disney reserve the right to cancel the Disney Gift Card eGift.

6$300 Statement Credit with the Disney Inspire Visa Card

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Offers may vary and may not be available through all application methods when applying for the Disney Visa Credit Cards. In some instances, an application may require additional time to process. To qualify and receive your $300 statement credit, you must make Purchases totaling $1,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. After qualifying, please allow up to 8 weeks for your credit to appear in your statement.

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