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๐ŸŒ EPCOT ๐ŸŒ

Walt Disney World โ€” Orlando, FL
๐ŸŒ Tuesday, February 24, 2026
๐Ÿ• Park: 9 AM โ€“ 9 PM
โญ Early Entry: 8:30 AM
๐Ÿฐ Resort: Grand Floridian
๐ŸšŒ Bus or Monorail via TTC
๐Ÿ‘จ
Matt
๐Ÿ‘ฉ
Shannon
๐Ÿ‘ง
Ella (11)
๐Ÿ‘ง
Nora (9)
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Park Map & Route
Rope Drop
Lightning Lane
Standby
Dining
๐Ÿ’ก Rope Drop Strategy
Arrive by 8:15 AM. Gates open 8:30 โ†’ straight to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind โ†’ then Test Track. Morning is for Future World; World Showcase opens at 11 AM. Click markers on map to see details.
๐ŸŒ… Morning โ€” Rope Drop & Future World
8:15
AM
๐ŸšŒ Arrive at EPCOT
Bus from Grand Floridian (or monorail to TTC โ†’ EPCOT monorail). Line up at entrance.
8:30
AM
1 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Rope Drop
Reverse-launch indoor coaster. World Discovery.
~10-15 min at rope drop (vs 90+ later)
9:15
AM
2 Test Track Rope Drop
Design your car, then test it at 65 mph. World Discovery.
~15-20 min (vs 60+ later)
10:00
AM
5 Soarin' Around the World โšก Multi Pass
Hang-glider flight over world landmarks. The Land pavilion.
Standby: 45-60 min | LL: walk on
10:30
AM
8 Living with the Land Standby
Relaxing boat ride through greenhouses. Same building as Soarin'.
~10 min
10:50
AM
9 The Seas with Nemo & Friends Standby
Clamshell ride through the aquarium. Great for kids!
~15 min
11:15
AM
6 Spaceship Earth Standby
Journey through the history of communication. The iconic EPCOT sphere.
~15 min
๐ŸŒ Midday โ€” World Showcase
11:45
AM
๐ŸŒ World Showcase Opens!
Head to Norway pavilion. The countries circle the World Showcase Lagoon โ€” stroll and explore!
12:00
PM
3 Frozen Ever After โšก Tier 1
Boat ride through Arendelle with Elsa, Anna & Olaf. Norway pavilion.
Standby: 60-90 min | LL: walk on
12:30
PM
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch โ€” World Showcase
๐ŸŒฎ
La Hacienda de San Angel
Waterfront views of the lagoon. Mexico pavilion.
Sit-Down ยท $18-30
๐Ÿฃ
Katsura Grill
Sushi, teriyaki, udon. Japan pavilion.
Quick Service ยท $12-16
๐Ÿฅจ
Sommerfest
Bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel. Germany pavilion.
Quick Service ยท $10-14
๐ŸŸ
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Fish & chips. United Kingdom pavilion.
Quick Service ยท $10-14
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Via Napoli
Wood-fired pizza. Excellent! Italy pavilion.
Sit-Down ยท $15-25
1:30
PM
4 Remy's Ratatouille Adventure โšก Tier 2
Shrink to rat-size in Gusteau's kitchen! France pavilion.
Standby: 40-60 min | LL: walk on
2:00
PM
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Stroll World Showcase
Browse Japan, Morocco & France pavilions. Shops, snacks, and amazing architecture.
๐ŸŠ Afternoon Break
2:30
PM
๐Ÿจ Grand Floridian โ€” Pool & Rest
Bus or monorail back (~15 min). Pool has water slide + zero-entry. Recharge for evening round.
๐ŸŒ™ Evening โ€” Round Two
5:00
PM
๐ŸšŒ Return to EPCOT
International Gateway or main entrance. Evening crowds lighter.
5:15
PM
10 Mission: SPACE Standby
Space flight simulator. Choose Green (gentle) or Orange (intense).
~20 min
5:45
PM
7 Journey of Water Free Walk-Through
Moana-themed interactive water trail. Beautiful at dusk!
Walk-through, no wait
๐Ÿด World Showcase Snack Crawl
6:15
PM
๐ŸŒ Snack Crawl Around the World
๐Ÿท
France โ€” Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
Crรชpes, pastries, croissants. A must-visit!
Quick Service ยท $5-10
๐Ÿบ
Germany โ€” Pretzels & Beer
Giant pretzels for the kids. Beer for the adults.
Snack ยท $5-12
๐Ÿก
Japan โ€” Kakigลri & Melon Bread
Shaved ice, melon bread, Japanese snacks.
Snack ยท $5-8
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
Mexico โ€” Margaritas & Empanadas
Margaritas for adults, empanadas for all.
Snack ยท $5-12
๐ŸŒ Snack Crawl Tip
EPCOT's World Showcase is a food lover's paradise. Budget ~$30-40 for the family snack crawl โ€” small bites from different countries. The kids will love trying food from around the world!
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner
7:30
PM
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner Options
๐Ÿ
Via Napoli
Best pizza in Disney! Wood-fired. Italy pavilion.
Sit-Down ยท $15-25
๐Ÿ‰
Nine Dragons
Chinese cuisine. China pavilion.
Sit-Down ยท $16-28
๐Ÿ”
Connections Cafe
Burgers, pizza, salads. World Celebration.
Quick Service ยท Mobile Order ยท $11-16
๐ŸŽ† Fireworks
8:30
PM
๐ŸŽ† Find Fireworks Spot
๐ŸŽฏ Best spots: Japan pavilion waterfront, or between Mexico & Norway. Arrive by 8:30 for a good view of the lagoon.
9:00
PM
๐ŸŽ† Luminous: The Symphony of Us 9:00 PM
Stunning fireworks, fountains & projections over World Showcase Lagoon. EPCOT's signature nighttime spectacular!
9:30
PM
๐ŸšŒ Head back to Grand Floridian
Amazing day exploring the world! Rest up for tomorrow ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost Summary
Multi Pass ร— 4 guests~$100
Guardians Single Pass$0 โ€” rope dropped โœ“
Test Track Single Pass$0 โ€” rope dropped โœ“
Lunch (mix QS/sit-down ร— 4)~$55-80
Snack Crawl~$30-40
Dinner ร— 4~$55-80
Estimated Day Total~$240-300
๐Ÿ“ฑ Don't Forget
โ€ข My Disney Experience app โ€” need it all day
โ€ข Portable charger โ€” phones die fast
โ€ข Mobile Order food to skip lines
โ€ข World Showcase opens at 11 AM โ€” morning is for Future World
โ€ข Comfy shoes โ€” EPCOT is the most walking-heavy park!