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    Catherine from MO 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 and trying to figure out when we are allowed to park at Epcot. There’s early magic hours and we know we will not be allowed into the park until official opening, but are we allowed to park at the same time as Resort guests?

    Welcome to planDisney, Catherine!

    There’s something truly special about EPCOT, where imagination, innovation, and culture come together with a touch of Disney magic. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is also taking place during your visit. Make sure you stroll through the gardens and spot all the character topiaries. The park looks especially beautiful during this time of year, Catherine.

    You’ll be able to park at EPCOT at the same time as Disney Resort hotel Guests. Whilst you won’t be able to enter the park until the official opening time (since Early Theme Park Entry is just for Disney Resort hotel Guests), the parking lot typically opens about 60 to 90 minutes before the park opens. That gives you plenty of time to park, go through security, and get in line so you’re ready to go right when the park opens to day Guests.

    One tip: if you’re hoping to make the most of your morning, consider heading straight to some of EPCOT’s lower-wait attractions whilst most Guests are heading to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Frozen Ever After, or Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Rides like Soarin’ Around the World, Living with the Land, and Spaceship Earth often have shorter wait times first thing in the day and are a great way to start your adventure with a little extra breathing room. I'd recommend utilizing Lightning Lane Multi and Single Pass to enjoy the more popular rides.

    Thanks for choosing to be our Guest.

    Mike
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I'm Mike, a Disney-loving "scouser." I have a wonderful wife and two young children who share my obsession for all things Disney. I've always been enchanted by the magic of Walt Disney World Resort - the charming music, captivating beauty, enthralling attractions, and breathtaking shows spark my imagination and fill me with a sense of awe. I'm perpetually planning my next Disney adventure! If you're interested in makin' memories at "The Most Magical Place on Earth" then you've got a friend in me.
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