EPCOT; Mother and Son; Spaceship Earth
  • On May 15, 2025
    Lindsey from KS Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are staying off property, but just booked a dining reservation at Akershus for 8:45. The Epcot opens at 9 for us (there is early entry for resort guests). Will we be able to enter to make it to this reservation?

    Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Lindsey!

    Welcome to planDisney! We are THRILLED you stopped by and honored to help you plan your upcoming trip to Disney World! It looks like you will be arriving in a few weeks—WOO HOO! We are counting down the days with you, and we can't wait to "See You Real Soon!"

    Akershus Royal Dining Hall is one of the best spots at Disney World for a character breakfast, especially if you have little ones (or big ones!) who adore the Disney Princesses. In fact, this is my family's favorite spot for breakfast in ALL of Disney World! Set in a beautiful medieval castle atmosphere in the Norway Pavilion, this experience combines delicious food with the chance to meet beloved princesses like Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and more—all without waiting in long lines. The breakfast menu features hearty offerings like scrambled eggs, sausage, potato casserole, and Norwegian specialties brought family-style to your table. The setting, the service, and the ambience make it a memory-maker for sure.

    Now, for your 8:45 AM Akershus reservation—great news! Even though you’re staying off property and EPCOT officially opens at 9:00 AM for you, Mickey Mouse does allow guests with early dining reservations to enter the park before regular opening time. You’ll just need to arrive at the EPCOT entrance by around 8:15 AM and let a Cast Member know that you have a dining reservation. There’s a special entry line for early dining guests, and they’ll guide you right in. Just have your confirmation ready in the My Disney Experience app. You should have no trouble making breakfast on time and enjoying that enchanting start to your day!

    NOTE: EPCOT parking should open one hour before the park opens, so that means you can park by 7:30 a.m. This will give you enough time to make your way to the EPCOT main gate to check in and then walk to Akershus for your MAGICAL breakfast!

    If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help in any way we can!

    See You Real Soon!

    Wes 
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Meet the Panelist: Wes, Texas

Woo Hoo!  I am so excited to help plan your next Disney vacation! Since I have experienced Disney in all stages of family life (I have FIVE Tigger-ific kids), in all times of the year, and on a tight budget, I have learned to create Disney magic every trip! Learn More About Wes

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