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Here are the available experiences that are currently open at Epcot
- Attractions
- Awesome Planet
- Canada Far and Wide
- Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
- Friendship Lagoon Boats
- Frozen Ever After
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
- Impressions de France
- Journey Into Imagination with Figment
- Kidcot (modified)
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- Reflections of China
- Soarin' Around the World
- Spaceship Earth
- Test Track
- The American Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience
- Entertainment
- America Gardens Theatre Presents… featuring popular EPCOT performers such as:
- JAMMitors
- Mariachi Cobre
- Character Cavalcades throughout the day, featuring favorite Disney friends traveling around World Showcase promenade—including:
- Frozen Promenade
- Mickey & Friends World Tour
- Princess Promenade
- America Gardens Theatre Presents… featuring popular EPCOT performers such as:
- Shops
- African Heritage
- Arribas Brothers
- Art of Disney
- Baby Care
- Canada Cart
- China Kiosk
- Disney Traders
- Galerie Des Halles
- Gateway Gifts
- Glas Und Porcellan
- ImageWorks
- Karamell Kuche
- La Bottega Italiana
- Marketplace in the Medina
- Mexico Indoor Plaza
- Mission: SPACE Cargo
- Mitsukoshi
- Mouse Gear Temporary Location
- Pin Traders - Camera Center
- Port of Entry
- Puffin's Roost
- Sea Base Alpha Gift Shop
- Strollers & Wheelchairs
- Tea Caddy
- Test Track Simporium
- Wood Carver
- World Traveler
Updated as of 6/9/2020 -
- Epcot will open to guests with park reservations on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020. Reservations will be required to enter in the park on a given day. More information about the reservation system will be shared soon.
- If you've ever been to Epcot before and walked around the World Showcase, you will encounter different Pavilions dedicated to specific countries. Each country typically has cast members from that country working in the pavilion. When Epcot opens on July 15th, the countries will not necessarily be staffed by people from those countries (via the International Program).
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Epcot is opening on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020. There are specific guidelines that guests must follow for everyone's safety and protection. Here are the must know items before you arrive at Epcot:
Not sure where the temperature screening will be conducted yet, but screening will be conducted with a thermal no-touch thermometer conducted by an Advent Health specialist. Anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 will require additional screening and assistance. If after the additional screening you still have a temperature of 100.4 or above, you will not be aloud entry into Epcot along with all members of your traveling party.
As you enter the screening area of Epcot, all guests ages 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings. These face coverings need to fully cover an individual's nose and mouth while allowing the guest to remain hands-free. The masks must fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and be secured with ties or ear loops. And last, the face coverings must be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable. The only time when a guest should remove their face covering is when dining. Face coverings are not provided by Disney. Note: Neck gaiters, bandannas, or masks with holes of any kind are not permitted at Epcot.
In areas where it is difficult to physically distance such as at cash registers or at guest relations, physical barriers will be present in the form of Plexiglas or other materials to ensure limited contact between guests and cast members. It is also recommended to use cashless transactions for all purchases as well to help limit the contact between guests and cast members. Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Disney Gift Cards, and even mobile wallets are accepted at most locations around Epcot. And when dining, it is recommended to use mobile ordering services at participating locations using the My Disney Experience App.
Capacity limits will also be seen when entering locations including shops, restaurants, and other locations. This is enforced by cast members and employees counting guests as they enter and leave the locations. Each location will have signage installed to direct guests as to the entry and exit points of each location, and these entries and exits should not be used opposite of their intent. Additionally, ground markings have also been installed to help promote physical distancing when queuing is required.
And last, you'll notice an abundance of cleaning and disinfecting in high-traffic areas, specifically at elevators, escalators, handrails, benches, tables, restrooms, and other places. Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing stations have also been setup throughout Epcot (included at the entrance and exit to each attraction) and guests are encouraged to utilize these cleaning measures frequently while visiting Epcot.
Epcot is opening on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020. There are specific guidelines that guests must follow for everyone's safety and protection. Here are the must know items before you arrive at Epcot:
- Reservations are required to enter Epcot for guests ages 3 and up.
- Temperature screenings prior to entry.
- Face coverings required for Guests ages 2 and up.
- Physical distancing is required along, including in queues.
- Reduced hours of operation.
- An increased focus on cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitation in all locations.
Not sure where the temperature screening will be conducted yet, but screening will be conducted with a thermal no-touch thermometer conducted by an Advent Health specialist. Anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 will require additional screening and assistance. If after the additional screening you still have a temperature of 100.4 or above, you will not be aloud entry into Epcot along with all members of your traveling party.
As you enter the screening area of Epcot, all guests ages 2 and older will be required to wear face coverings. These face coverings need to fully cover an individual's nose and mouth while allowing the guest to remain hands-free. The masks must fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and be secured with ties or ear loops. And last, the face coverings must be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable. The only time when a guest should remove their face covering is when dining. Face coverings are not provided by Disney. Note: Neck gaiters, bandannas, or masks with holes of any kind are not permitted at Epcot.
In areas where it is difficult to physically distance such as at cash registers or at guest relations, physical barriers will be present in the form of Plexiglas or other materials to ensure limited contact between guests and cast members. It is also recommended to use cashless transactions for all purchases as well to help limit the contact between guests and cast members. Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Disney Gift Cards, and even mobile wallets are accepted at most locations around Epcot. And when dining, it is recommended to use mobile ordering services at participating locations using the My Disney Experience App.
Capacity limits will also be seen when entering locations including shops, restaurants, and other locations. This is enforced by cast members and employees counting guests as they enter and leave the locations. Each location will have signage installed to direct guests as to the entry and exit points of each location, and these entries and exits should not be used opposite of their intent. Additionally, ground markings have also been installed to help promote physical distancing when queuing is required.
And last, you'll notice an abundance of cleaning and disinfecting in high-traffic areas, specifically at elevators, escalators, handrails, benches, tables, restrooms, and other places. Hand sanitizer stations and hand washing stations have also been setup throughout Epcot (included at the entrance and exit to each attraction) and guests are encouraged to utilize these cleaning measures frequently while visiting Epcot.
Here will be a video of what the experience is like at Epcot upon Entry:
Here will be a video of what the experience is like at Epcot when walking around the park:
Here will be a video of what the experience is like at Epcot when walking around the World Showcase:
Note: As new experiences start, we'll work to provide up-to-date information including pictures and videos as often as possible!