Howdy Andrea!
I love it when a fellow Texan stops by planDisney with their question for us!
Being a World (Showcase) traveler is my favorite!
EPCOT is where I like to spend most of my time while visiting Walt Disney World Resort. From trying tasty treats like
School Bread from
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe found in the Norway Pavilion to rocking out on an intergalactic chase on
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, this theme park is full of magic and adventure! As someone who is constantly trying to figure out how to maximize time at this extraordinary theme park, I understand your ordeal entirely.
Before I get carried away about my love for EPCOT, let’s discuss your carry-on bags! EPCOT offers jumbo
locker rentals. These lockers are roughly 17” x 22” x 26” and are only available at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Park. To be able to store your carry-on bags in the locker area, you will have to go through the security checkpoint. If your luggage makes the sensor go off, you must unpack your items with a security officer and then repack.
Also, a friendly reminder that if you’re staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, Cast Members at
Bell Services are happy to hold your luggage while you enjoy your time at EPCOT. Since you’re trying to maximize your time, perhaps using a ride service to pick you up at the end of the afternoon and take you back to your Disney Resort hotel for your luggage could be a time saver. Services such as Uber or Lyft are usually speedy to get you back.
Additionally, if you are a Disney Resort hotel Guest, even on the day you check out, you can take advantage of
Early Theme Park Entry! This means you can enter EPCOT 30 minutes earlier than regular operating hours! Yippie!
Wishing you an enchanting visit, Andrea!
Aena