The ULTIMATE Guide to EPCOT in 2023

How are you gonna make reservations to dine in space? When will you be able to see Tefiti up close in person? And is there a way to swim alongside the dolphins in the EPCOT aquariums? We’re uncovering the answers to all of these questions - and MANY more - in our ULTIMATE 2023 EPCOT GUIDE.
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[@ADHDAscendancy]

Me cancelling plans to watch this for 51 minutes 😂

[@QueenFairy420]

It's worth it lol

[@apfelbasket]

Please make a video for the Disabled going to Disney world! The pro's& con's, what must be done & shouldn't be done & more!

[@hag6842]

Thank you DFB! You’ve helped me plan EVERYTHING for my Feb 2023 trip. We surprised our 10 year old for Christmas with the trip 🎉 He is so excited!! Thanks for all of your help. Our first trip to DW is going to be epic because of y’all! ❤

[@LanaMarie666]

We surprised our 10 year old too for Christmas! We are going 1st week of Feb 2023

[@hag6842]

@@LanaMarie666 how funny!! We are heading there feb 12 so we will just miss ya! Haha I’m so excited 🎉 Have you all been before?

[@LanaMarie666]

@@hag6842 nope! This is our first time. I'm SO excited lol

[@hag6842]

@@LanaMarie666 yay!! I’m so excited for you. It’s just as special to us as it will be for the kids haha. Have the best time ever!! ❤️

[@LanaMarie666]

@@hag6842 same to you and your family!!

[@brownie7885]

I have never understood why they do Mulan as the done up version. I was actually kinda disappointed in that when I went this year and met her. In my mind Mulan is not supposed to be prim and proper would have much rather had the warrior version than the version that is all put together. Maybe its just me but I was actually kinda disappointed in that version of Mulan.

[@natefame]

All of your content is just GOLD! I watch your videos, even when I don’t have a Disney trip coming up just to live in that Disney world mindset.

[@birbluv9595]

AJ, would you and your team mind tackling strategies for mobility-impaired guests traveling solo? Thanks!

[@Cod348DramaQueen]

Boasting this comment!

[@craigwhitehead7230]

My gf and I are mobility impaired but we don't do any of the rides because of my neck injury. Otherwise, we have our own scooters and zoom around Epcot (and other parks) with no issues going into gift shops, restrooms, etc. I do sometimes look for the family restrooms and use them. I also have a large battery pack that I have had no problem getting through security. I sometimes have to use the battery pack to recharge my scooter. There are electrical outlets around the park. One of my favorites is in the Chinese pavilion in the museum before you go into the movie. It's air conditioned.

[@cubemissy]

I'd love some content about that, too. I'm mostly mobile; I can get around pretty well with a small walker that has a seat on it for waiting in lines. I'd hate to tie up a scooter (and take up extra space) if my walker would be allowed and useable.

[@birbluv9595]

@@cubemissy same here. I don’t think they allow Rollators.

[@chriswhiteauditions]

If you do Guardians of the Galaxy via a boarding group, your *entire time* with the attraction will most likely be 45-60 minutes after you scan in at the entrance. I rode it twice the week before Christmas. On the first day (a Thursday), we got through the first queue and both rooms of the preshow within 30 minutes, then we stood in the second queue (where you wait to board the coaster) for about 10 minutes, and then riding and exiting the actual coaster was about 5 minutes. When I rode Guardians the next day, it was a 55 minute experience; it seemed like there were some delays in getting guests on the actual coaster after the preshow. If you're like me and dislike waiting in a queue, please know that the queue is pretty entertaining and the line moves at a regular pace. Unless you're at EPCOT on a crazy busy day, the queue will never be at an absolute standstill.

[@chrismarshall4486]

They need to make a special map with all the construction walls on it 😂

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Happy day after Christmas, y’all! 🥂🖤🎩

[@angd4268]

Our favorite sit down is Teppan Edu. It's just so good. It is unique compared to what we have at home for a hibachi grill.

[@elainehill5931]

Yes it’s one of our favorites as well. Even my picky grandson with food allergies could eat there, they were super accommodating towards him.

[@AaronKnudson1974]

Maybe I’m doing it wrong but I’ve never truly enjoyed Epcot. Most of the time I wandered around wondering, what am I supposed to be doing here?

[@johnbireley5938]

Its funny watching this to plan for my trip at the end of March 2023 and seeing myself and my mom show up in one of the aquarium clips from our May 2022 trip

[@edwindrood2816]

The only problem with Joffrey's at EPCOT is the donut case doubles as bee hives (not on purpose). It's kind of cool, but less awesome if bees are an issue for you.

[@justin5743]

I’m obsessed with these videos… I don’t care if I already know the info, I’ll watch it all the way through anyways!

[@davemeyers1059]

I understand that they no longer deliver your purchases to your hotel. Have you heard when that will return? I WILL NOT BUY anything if I have to carry it around all day!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We're going to Epcot on Friday, January 20th for the first time in over 20 years. This is one of several videos I'll be watching non-stop to make sure I understand everything that's changed!

[@joetrejo3238]

How packed was it ?

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@joetrejo3238 it wasn't too bad, actually. I was pretty surprised.

[@joetrejo3238]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast oh that’s great I’ll be there next week. Thanks for responding!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@joetrejo3238 you're welcome, have a great time :)

[@katherinekempton]

We got Genie+ for Epcot right after Thanksgiving. While we didn't utilize it as much as we did for Magic Kingdom, Genie+ helped us fit our big attractions in the morning, which freed up the afternoon for drinking around the world. 100% worth it.

[@MrNBreezy215]

Ratatouille is the best ride in Epcot - Change my mind. 🤣 I have no idea why I like it so much. It's just a lot of fun.

[@kylebicker7649]

Well, Ratatouille is screen-based and not thrilling in the least. Guardians of the Galaxy is Well-themed, Very Thrilling, Has got both screens and sets, and had a story I could follow!

[@scrub_gaming5955]

of in 2 days from the uk cant wait

[@samanthalee137]

This was super helpful, especially since my bf and I are staying at Beach Club in 2023 (AKA my literal dream!) Thank you so much DFB & AJ!!

[@K.A.Holiday]

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[@natefame]

You are the ULTIMATE Disney gurus!

[@HarleyQuinn37]

Is there an ultimate guide to Disney Springs???

[@luceroreyes9]

12:02 kitra and peter 😳 from ordinary adventures 🥹

[@frankcarrillo190]

You are one of the BEST sources of info for a WDW vacay. I am grateful and and continuing fan. Happy New Year!

[@maddog6620]

I Love ❤️ Old Disney

[@tianna93]

We all miss it

[@georgeg.7124]

I've been disappointed lately in the DFB videos. They are long and seem redundant and not as good as they usually are. Not sure if they are trying new writers. This one was a bit better.

[@mitchhazell6565]

Yes I like what dfb do but recently it feels like content is recycled and the videos are becoming repetitive

[@TwiztedSideways]

12:02 spotted @ordinaryadventures !

[@chiarabraidwood7805]

These are so helpful for 2023 !

[@NYmermaid81]

hi, do you know yet about the flower festival scavenger hunt where you find spike the bee in Epcot in 2023?. I am wondering what is the prize when you complete the scavenger hunt in 2023?.

[@maddog6620]

Super amazing video

[@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827]

O.m.g., learning the three new world areas and what they include is going to take me some time. I'm an old lady now. Even recently I was still saying Future World 🤣🤣👩🏾‍🦳

[@eSportDjango]

My wife and I have been to Epcot a ton of times, and just recently watched the 360video in Canada, and it rules.

[@jjfroemke3505]

the ultmate guide to in Epcot in 2023

[@martiskateramperti6827]

Hello! How do I get the PDFs? I already signed up on the website. Thank you

[@markthomas6236]

I love what you do

[@RhodeIslandDude]

I always love future world rather than world showcase.

[@Itanium153]

Wait onw minute Tomorow Land needs some serious work Carousel of Progress needs srious internal upgrages. And O dont close it up and the wed way people mover. TOY STORY RIP IT ALL OUT AND START OVER. Space Mountain Merge tracks and updTE RIDE.

[@lmquevedop]

It’s weird that San Angel Inn food is inconsistent. Here that restaurant is consider one of the best!!! But as a Mexican I’ll enjoy other foods 😂😂

[@penelopepitstop762]

I’ve not had good luck with Space 220. For our last two trips I was on the computer at 5:45 eastern, which is 4:45 my time, and nothing was available - even with Epcot being our last day. Sigh…

[@robertlindelof]

How do I become one of the reporters for this channel who frequent the parks for information???

[@lianelayman6584]

I'm going back in Oct. AJ you sure talk fast. I was so lucky to have a disability pass because Remy had such a long line. I was there for Food and Wine fest and it was no big deal. I was there Oct. 20 and there were no characters.

[@patriciawest39]

Planning a 50th wedding anniversary trip in early Dec 2023 have reservations but wanted to know when we can make reservations for Candlelight Procession/Dining. We will be there Dec1-7.

[@mitchhazell6565]

DFB I have been a fan of your channel for years but recently it feels like the content is becoming more repetitive and you guys are using the same content spread across multiple videos. I do not want to sound rude and I hope that you value my feedback to take on board for future videos because I will remain a viewer of your more interesting videos!

[@jamesh3527]

This video gave me anxiety.

[@brianumphreyville2204]

I’m going to animal kingdom and park hopping to Epcot will I still be able to buy an individual lightning lane for guardians after 2 pm?

[@craigwhitehead7230]

Would you address the fact that the restaurants in most of the parks never seem to have reservations for 2 guests. You have to reserve for 4 and then tell them that the other two couldn't make it. This should be rectified.

[@Itanium153]

Waite I love Epcot aswe;ll nut Magic Kingdon needs Major work.

[@sandylocke9975]

Yay! Epcot!

[@Isabella_]

Wish they would stop keeping dolphins in Epcot.

[@cassiejaskiewicz1098]

How do I get the PDF? I already subscribe to the newsletter!

[@debzmeister46]

I paused at 0:07 seconds and it looked like a frame out of an Anime story.

[@alexandraquintero2687]

Omg i love this videos!!!! My next trip is in January ❤

[@angelicagrullon4190]

Damn the dolphin experience is sold out for April 🥹

[@gregecker184]

It now says 25 dollar starting price for genie+

[@stephaniepenafigueroa7490]

I love seeing your videos it makes me happy 😃

[@edmariecoss8392]

Can someone tell me if with the new 4 day-4 park special you can get on the virtual queue without a reservation?

[@Hunteress14]

I believe it’s the same for everyone unless you buy a lightning lane for 15$ per person.

[@hannibalburgers477]

"I chose different. I chose, Epcot."

[@jimaddie1130]

Ah! The distortion is 95% gone! Sweet!

[@tianna93]

Can someone please let me know about the Japan pavilion.. is there a place you can get dressed up in Kimonos still??? Thanks

[@amuseliving]

Yes, it's in the large Japanese store, in the back. I bought one for my daughter and we took pictures in the Pavilion. The Japanese Gardens are a great photo spot.

[@TMB62]

I did not know dining packages were a thing.

[@jameslewis223]

Cool😊

[@Solarpunkkait]

I had no idea Epcot imprisons dolphins ):

[@BostonChattanooga]

Thanks to DFB I was the Disney World CHAMPION when my friend group went to Disney world back in October for one of our friend’s Halloween weddings at EPCOT. I made sure we all had the My Disney Experience app and I also made sure we were ready for those online queue lines!! I legit felt like a tour guide during world show case stopping and explaining the the good food and wine booths and skipping the not so good ones 😂😂. Thanks for helping me be the Disney MVP within my friend group! The photo of all 10 of us on Guardians of the Galaxy was worth it

[@hag6842]

Lmao!! I love this. I’m hoping that’s me in a few months haha. I even made my whole family What to pack checklists that included weather forecasts hahah this channel has helped so much I’m so excited!!

[@BostonChattanooga]

@@hag6842 I hope you guys have a great time!!! They’ll definitely appreciate your Disney World knowledge and expertise!

[@hag6842]

@@BostonChattanooga thank you ❤️

[@gshort78]

What is the food at 32:26?

[@josephconnor5312]

Great video 👍👍👍👍

[@BurkesBucknFirewood]

Enjoy 2023!

[@Merceralex77]

so, fastpass became Lighting Lane and Genie+? and they are paid?

[@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827]

Yup :(

[@Merceralex77]

@@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827 oh no, why Disney? fastpass was awesome

[@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827]

@@Merceralex77 🤷🏾‍♀️ I think because other parks (like Universal) had paid systems and they figured they could get away w/it, and let's try it

[@Merceralex77]

@@elizabethkhorshidianzadeh2827 yeah, sadly

[@monicafedel3307]

Too confusing!!!!

[@riglesiasx7]

6:23 And that is why I am not coming back to Disney World in a very long time. That and last time, there were 4 men inside the lady's room because they were women inside.

[@savagescotttwines536]

This is so great Caues are school is going this April to epcot for a workshop thus will help thanks DFB

[@zacharyokeefe6436]

Has anyone noticed Peter and Kitra from ordinary adventures in the space 220 segment? 12.02 in the video. @ordinaryadventures