EPCOT at a glance
EPCOT is one of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World near Orlando. The park has four areas: World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase. World Showcase presents 11 countries. Spaceship Earth is the park's landmark and is listed among its attractions.
This is an independent guide, with no connection to the park operator. Check tickets, prices and hours with the operator or an authorized seller. The overview of the whole resort is on our Walt Disney World page.
Rides and attractions
These are the attractions named on the current park page, with the changes that matter for a 2026 visit.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Named on the park page among the main rides. Popular rides draw queues, so ask yourself early whether you want a Lightning Lane selection for it.
Frozen Ever After and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Both are on the current list of rides. Check the app for the wait times before you cross the park.
Spaceship Earth
Listed among the park's rides and the best-known sight of the park.
Test Track
The park page lists the renewed attraction as Test Track presented by General Motors. Its reopening was announced for 22 July 2025, so ignore older reports about the closed version.
Soarin' Across America
This is the name on the current park page. Older sources call it Soarin' Around the World.
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Food and Wine season 2026
The Food and Wine festival runs from 27 August to 21 November 2026. The Eat to the Beat concerts are included in EPCOT admission, and regular seating is by availability. Dining packages are sold separately, and food and drink at the festival is not automatically included in your ticket.
Plan a festival day around meals rather than around rides. Decide how much you want to spend on food, and keep an eye on the concert times in the app.
Hours, tickets and Early Entry
Hours are published by date. The example below is one dated day, not a seasonal rule.
| Item | Detail (19 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Park hours | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Early Entry | 8:30 to 9 a.m., for eligible hotel guests |
| Extended Evening Hours | 9 to 11 p.m., listed for selected guests, not general opening |
A base ticket covers one theme park per day, and a Park Hopper ticket lets you visit more than one park on the same day. A starting price of $119 is shown for the resort in 2026, for guests aged 10 and up, before tax. The price depends on the date and the park. Children aged 3 to 9 buy the child ticket, and children under 3 do not need one. For reservations and Lightning Lane, see our Walt Disney World page and our tickets guide.
The Skyliner and the International Gateway
The Disney Skyliner gondola has a station at the International Gateway, the second entrance of EPCOT. It connects EPCOT with Hollywood Studios and with a few hotels: Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach and Riviera. There is no Skyliner to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom.
If you stay at one of these hotels, you can reach two parks by gondola. Check the operating hours and any change of gondola before you rely on it in the evening. Standard parking costs $35 per day in 2026, and the free standard parking for Disney hotel guests applies to the four theme park lots. Other routes, including buses, are covered in our getting around guide, and hotel areas in where to stay.
Heat, rain and the festival months
Orlando is hot and wet from June to September. The airport averages for July are a high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and about 7.5 in (189.5 mm) of rain. November is the driest month in the long-term average, with 1.8 in (45.5 mm) and a high of 78.3°F (25.7°C), which overlaps with the last weeks of the festival. Averages are not a forecast and say nothing about crowds.
The US National Weather Service advises water and cooling breaks in the heat. In a thunderstorm, move into a sturdy building or a closed vehicle, not an open shelter. Compare the months on our weather and best time to visit page. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.
EPCOT: frequently asked questions
What are the areas of EPCOT?
World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase. World Showcase presents 11 countries.
When is the Food and Wine festival in 2026?
From 27 August to 21 November 2026. The Eat to the Beat concerts are included in park admission, with regular seating by availability. Dining packages are sold separately.
Is Test Track open?
The park page lists the renewed Test Track presented by General Motors, which was announced to reopen on 22 July 2025. Rides can close for short periods, so check the app on the day.
What are the opening hours of EPCOT?
They change by date. On 19 October 2026 the park was listed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Early Entry from 8:30 a.m. Extended Evening Hours of 9 to 11 p.m. were listed for selected guests only.
Can I get from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios by Skyliner?
Yes, the Skyliner connects the two parks and a few hotels. It does not go to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom.
Is EPCOT included in a base ticket?
Yes, as one of the four theme parks, but a base ticket covers one park per day. A Park Hopper ticket lets you visit more than one park on the same day. See our Magic Kingdom guide for the neighboring park.