EPCOT

Reviews

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  mike pardina

  Nov 12, 2025
  2.0
  First of all, it is very expensive. They discriminate against poorer people. You must wait in line much longer so that the wealthy can go in first. Everything is very expensive. Ears are $36.00 that you can get outside park for under $10.00. Food was very poor except for the Bakeries. The food in China was so greasy my wife could not eat it. We sat next to people eating Greek food, and just threw it away. Park opens at 9;00, but the far side of the lake does not open until 11:00am. 4 of the major rides were shut down. Cast members blamed the weather. We went to the members desk. They told us a certain ride was open. We just left it because it was closed. He said it was open, went back still closed. I am 74 Not fun to go back around the park, because even the boats were shutdown. You pay a lot of money to have 40% of all rides shutdown. You are tied to your tickets/days. Will not be back.
• KE

  Keith Eisele

  Nov 12, 2025
  1.0
  Title: “Worst Trip Ever – Extremely Disappointing Experience at Disney World Florida” Our recent trip to Disney World Florida was, unfortunately, the worst travel experience we’ve ever had. From the start, things went downhill. Upon arrival, we checked in, got our room keys, and were told everything was ready—except they failed to mention that the key wouldn’t work at the gates until after it had been used on the room door. Of course, we couldn’t use it on the room door because we couldn’t even get through the gate. No one answered the bell, so we had to drive all the way back to the main hotel to figure it out. When we finally got into our room, there was water on the floor. Not exactly the magical start we were hoping for. Every park entrance had terrible lines, and one person in our group was flagged for security every single time. Not the same person each time. It added about 15 extra minutes each time, partly due to poor staffing and disorganization. We brought my 75-year-old mother on this trip—our main reason for going was to let her see the characters. She uses a scooter for long distances and requires someone with her for medical reasons. While entering Epcot, she was flagged at security, and the first blue-shirted security staff member was extremely rude. I explained I needed to stay with her for medical reasons, and he dismissively told me to wait outside. After insisting, he reluctantly allowed me to go through. We waited about 15 minutes, only to be told that I needed to be checked too—despite not being flagged—just because I went through the line with her. I cooperated, but it was clear they were just being difficult at that point. When the wand didn’t detect anything, they still asked me to remove my belt. I refused and left. Not all staff were rude, but this entire experience was unnecessary, frustrating, and completely uncalled for. Between the poor communication, unhelpful staff, long waits, and lack of compassion for elderly or disabled guests, this was by far the worst place on earth for us—not the happiest. I’d rather fly around the world than ever return or recommend the experience to anyone. I will never return to Disney World Florida.
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  Patricia

  Nov 11, 2025
  4.0
  I had not been to Epcot since they closed down for COVID so when my daughter’s band class was going there for a field trip I took the opportunity to go with them. Epcot has always been one of my favorite parks. I love the different countries and their shops. This time of year they have the food festival where you can taste the different foods and adult beverages from different countries. They have added a few rides since I was there last and updated the ride in the big silver Epcot ball. I also forgot Disney raised their admission prices. We used to be pass holders but let them go when COVID hit. The cost to enter Epcot was $185!!!! 😳 get there before the park opens so there is not as big of a crowd and your wait times aren’t long. The more the day passes the bigger the crowd gets and the longer ride wait times are. I forgot that this Park does not have many popcorn/pretzel food stands. I purchased 2 pretzels from a food cart and they were both pretty hard and difficult to eat so those were thrown away. The popcorn is always good and it’s good to buy a bucket so they can refill it for half the cost and you can take it to the park on return visits for discounted popcorn refills. We take our own water bottles. The park is really good to give you ice and water so you can refill them. Like most parks it’s pretty big so I would plan to ride rides and looking through the different countries on one side and walk your way through to the other side where you can ride other rides and see other countries. Otherwise you could be ping pinging through the park causing fatigue and discouragement. The park shops here are not great. They don’t have a great selection of items like Disney World. Their Pandora charm selection is mid and they only have one store that has Pandora charms in it. I like the Pandora charms they have in the parks because a lot of them are specific to Disney and you cannot get them anywhere else. The issue I had with the Pandora charms area was there were 4 employees behind the counter speaking to another employee on the other side of the counter where I was trying to look at the charms. That employee would not move so I could look and when he finally did move a rush of rude people came in and took over the counter so I could not look at the charms. Another situation I encountered that I forgot about was all of the strollers that like to clip your ankles and people walking in front of you and abruptly stop so you either run into them or someone else trying to not run into them. Anyway we had the best time at Epcot and I would recommend going there, taking your time spending the day to take in all they have to offer there.
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  vishal kothari

  Nov 7, 2025
  5.0
  My mom and I spent a wonderful day at EPCOT on November 2nd, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. Being there right before the end of the Food & Wine Festival gave the park an incredible energy, especially in the World Showcase. It was the perfect atmosphere for strolling and enjoying the beautiful fall weather. ​The highlights were easily the major attractions. We absolutely loved Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the coaster is smooth, thrilling, and the music choices are brilliant. We also enjoyed the immersive Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion. The blend of Future World’s innovative spirit and the World Showcase’s cultural experiences makes EPCOT perfect for all ages. We stayed through closing to catch the new Luminous: The Symphony of Us fireworks show, which was a spectacular and emotional way to cap off our visit. ​ ​If you're visiting EPCOT, especially during a festival, a little planning goes a long way. I highly recommend using the My Disney Experience app to secure a Virtual Queue spot or purchase an Individual Lightning Lane for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind first thing in the morning; it's the most popular ride and sells out fast. Since the World Showcase opens later than the front of the park, start your day tackling Future World headliners like Test Track (check for single rider access for a shorter wait) and Soarin' Around the World. You can then spend the afternoon and evening leisurely exploring the 11 World Showcase pavilions, which is when the area is at its most magical. For our vegan friends, you will be well-fed! During the Food & Wine Festival, look for the green leaf symbol on the Outdoor Kitchen menus—we especially loved the Potato and Pea Samosa from the India booth and the Fried Falafel Pita in Morocco. Year-round, great staples include the Black Bean Burger at Connections Eatery and the plant-based entrees at Sunshine Seasons. Always ask a Cast Member, as Disney is excellent about accommodating plant-based diets.
• MR

  Matthew Reidel

  Nov 4, 2025
  4.0
  Having visited Epcot countless times over the past 25 years, this was our first as a couple dedicating an entire day to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—and it was worth every sip and bite. Traditionally, we’ve grazed through small plates rather than sitting down for full meals, but this visit became an immersive culinary journey: lunch, dinner, and a full sweep of festival booths, paired with wines, cocktails, and the unmistakable Epcot energy. Crowds, as one expects, were robust. Yet the experience was surprisingly manageable. Navigating from pavilion to pavilion felt fluid, with just enough space to breathe and enjoy the global tasting adventure. Between tastings, we even revisited some of Epcot’s timeless attractions—Spaceship Earth, Mission: SPACE, and Soarin’—all of which remain essential stops for any visit. Our culinary circuit began in China, where we lingered for a relaxed lunch at the pavilion’s main restaurant. Service was prompt, polished, and genuinely gracious—a standout given the high festival traffic. The duck fried rice in particular shone: savory, delicately crisped, and layered with rich flavor. From there, we spent the afternoon exploring the festival’s diverse offerings, sampling inventive small plates and creative beverages across the World Showcase. Dinner brought us to Italy, where Epcot’s vibrant spirit was in full swing. The atmosphere was lively—perhaps a touch loud—but in a way that celebrates la dolce vita. The service once again reflected Disney’s signature hospitality, and every entrée we sampled met the high bar one expects from this storied pavilion. If there’s one area ripe for refinement, it’s in Epcot’s festival staging. While the global kiosks are always fun, the festival could benefit from more dedicated tasting spaces—perhaps reserved, ticketed areas where guests can linger longer and explore curated food and drink pairings from each country. The experience deserves that extra layer of depth and exclusivity. In the end, Disney delivers what it does best: organization, atmosphere, and joy. The Epcot Food & Wine Festival remains a must-do for culinary travelers—equal parts nostalgic and evolving. With a few thoughtful tweaks to elevate the festival-specific experience, it could easily become one of the most polished and immersive food events in the country. Verdict: Highly recommended. A delicious, spirited celebration of global flavors and the magic of Disney done right.

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