Welcome to planDisney Ann!
Ooh, how I love the restaurants in EPCOT. In fact, I just booked dinner at Via Napoli for an upcoming December trip. This is a "must do" for my family each and every visit to Walt Disney World!
In order to dine in EPCOT, each guest must have a valid
Theme Park Ticket. If you have the Park Hopper option on your ticket, feel free to hop parks any time after 2:00pm.
Another very important step when planning your visit to Walt Disney World is to make your Theme Park Reservations. This is on top of your ticket. Once you have your tickets purchased and linked to your My Disney Experience account, you can proceed with booking your
Theme Park Reservations. You only need to book for the first park you plan to visit each day. If you are park hopping, you may do so without a reservation (remember, after 2:00pm!)
If you do not have a park ticket for any day of your vacation, you will find plenty of wonderful options outside of the theme parks. Try dining at one of the resort hotels, on the Boardwalk, or at
Disney Springs. I really enjoy dining at the resorts so I can check out where I might stay on my next Walt Disney World adventure!
One final tip: Once you choose where you will be and where you want to dine, make your
Dining Reservations up to 60 days in advance. Quick Service locations do not have reservations, but you will definitely want to book your Table Service ahead of time.
Wishing you many magical meals in Walt Disney World!
Cathy