How should you plan a day at EPCOT?
Ride the headliners soon after opening, then spend the afternoon and evening in World Showcase. In 2026 the new Soarin' Across America, the reimagined Test Track and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure are the main rides.
EPCOT is large and walking-heavy. Plan it in two parts.
Morning: the rides
Reporting says EPCOT's Lightning Lane value rose in 2026 because of the reimagined Test Track, Frozen Ever After improvements, easier access to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and the new Soarin' Across America, which opened May 26. Test Track and Remy have single rider lines.
Afternoon and evening: World Showcase
Spend time in the country pavilions around the lagoon. Eat in more than one and plan a break in the shade.
Festivals
EPCOT runs festivals most of the year, with dates in our festival calendar.
What is closing
Disney announced in August 2026 that Spaceship Earth is being reimagined and that Dreamfinder is returning to Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Disney has not announced closure dates. Rose and Crown Dining Room is expected to close January 11, 2027. See the closures guide.
Tips
Wear comfortable shoes, use the app for wait times and take air-conditioned breaks.
Check Disney's own pages
- EPCOT
- Disney Parks Blog: Spaceship Earth updates
- Disney Parks Blog: Dreamfinder returns to Imagination
Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.
