Hi Laura! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question!
I'm happy to hear that you will be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend!
EPCOT is one of my favorites, and for good reason. There are some fantastic attractions to ride here, but the park offers countless other experiences as well. Between exploring the World Showcase, attending one of the festivals, or catching the amazing nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, there is no shortage of the amount of fun to have at this park!
Since you have already made your ticket purchase, the next thing you need to do is make your park reservation to EPCOT for the day. First, you'll need to make sure your park tickets are linked to your
My Disney Experience account. Open a new browser on your computer and head over to the Walt Disney World website. Click on "My Disney Experience" and log on to your account. If you do not have one, you'll need to create one at this point. Once logged in, select "Park Tickets" followed by "Link Tickets". Once there, you will be prompted to enter the Ticket ID Code that is either on the back of your ticket next to the barcode or was emailed to you if you made the ticket purchase online. Repeat this step for the number of tickets that you purchased. Now that your tickets are linked, you'll need to click on "
Park Reservations" to choose the park you want to visit. Simply choose EPCOT for the correct date to reserve your spot on this day!
If you haven't done so already, I highly recommend downloading the
My Disney Experience App to your mobile device. You will be able to view your future plans using the app along with a host of other options. If you plan on purchasing Disney Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes for this day, the mobile app will be your best friend.
Disney Genie+ is a great add-on if you are interested in bypassing the standby queue on select attractions to maximize your day at the park. Using the My Disney Experience App, you'll be able to book reservations for these attractions throughout the day.
Laura, the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is currently taking place and you'll be able to experience it all this weekend! Make sure to bring a large appetite as there are plenty of outdoor kitchens and food booths set up throughout the World Showcase. Each one will offer a different type of cuisine specific to the country it is representing. I hope you have the best time exploring everything the festival has to offer!
See ya real soon!
Greg