Things To Do At EPCOT When You Have Little Time



Spaceship Earth at night

Many guests prefer spending their days at the parks from rope drop to close. With so many attractions, shows, and entertainment located throughout all 4 Disney parks it’s easy to spend an entire day exploring and having fun. But what if you don’t have an entire day to spend at the parks? If you’re going for a last-minute outing, or you find yourself park-hopping, you can still have a blast at the Disney parks. EPCOT is a large park full of fun,  but it is still a park that can be enjoyed with only a half-day or less! If you have an upcoming visit to EPCOT planned then here are some of our favorite things to enjoy on a time crunch.

Walk Through World Showcase

A walk through World Showcase is a great way to spend any limited time you might have in EPCOT. World Showcase has so much to see and do, but guests can walk through at their own pace and choose what to prioritize for their time. Some guests enjoy simply strolling through the country pavilions and soaking in the sights and sounds, while others enjoy hitting up attractions like Gran Fiesta Tour and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. There are also several places to eat and drink throughout World Showcase so guests can enjoy tasting their way around the world. Many guests especially love drinking around the world and enjoying all of the different offerings in each country pavilion.

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Japan Pavilion. Photo: Megan Woodard

The Seas With Nemo and Friends and Sea Base

The Seas With Nemo and Friends is located in the World Nature section of the park and typically has little to no wait. This ride is a dark ride that takes you under the sea with Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and other characters from the beloved film. This attraction exits at Sea Base, which is one of the largest saltwater aquariums in the country. This attraction is great for exploring at your own pace; perfect for those with limited time to spend.

EPCOT Sea
Sea Base. Photo: Megan Woodard

Living With The Land

Another attraction that typically has a short wait time is Living With the Land. Located in The Land pavilion, this boat ride takes guests through a working greenhouse and explores different environments and how we use them to grow food.

Living With The Land. Photo: Disney

Journey of Water- Inspired by Moana

This walkthrough attraction is located in World Nature, and is a great experience for guests of all ages. Guests can walk through at their own pace and learn about the water cycle as they interact with water in new and innovative ways. Inspired by Moana, music plays as guests explore and a wonderful photo op with Te’fiti is located near the end of the attraction. This walkthrough-style attraction is perfect for guests who might not be able to spend a lot of time there.

Journey of Water
Journey of Water- Inspired by Moana. Photo: Megan Woodard

What are your favorite things to do at EPCOT on a time crunch? How do you spend a half-day or less there? We want to hear from you in the comments below!

Featured Photo: Emily Murray.

Written by

Megan Woodard


Contributing Writer

Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.

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