2/22 - Epcot or HS

[RSGroup]

My wife and I are going to Disney for a couple days in February - we haven't been in 5 years or so. We are going to AK on 2/21, but trying to decide between Epcot or HS for 2/22 (Monday). I know the Festival of the Arts will be at Epcot, but we're worried about the crowds. HS has never been our favorite park, but we haven't been since Toy Story Land opened, so there is some newer stuff there. Opinions on which would make a better full-day experience?

 

[cjlong88]

HS will have the two new Star Wars attractions, the two newest Toy Story Land attractions, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. These rides combined with Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror will give you lots of thrilling rides and newer attractions compared to Epcot.

Any food festival easily makes Epcot a full day park for me personally. Future World is a bit of a mess right now with the sea of construction walls. We spent the full day in Epcot in August and had plenty to do (and eat). I'm guessing Monday crowds won't be so bad for the festival. I hear it tends to get busier in the evenings and on weekends, so if you visit the festival early you shouldn't experience crazy crowds.

I've heard that crowds feel bigger at HS simply because the thoroughfares are so small, and the park itself is so small. Epcot has nice, wide paths and more real estate so even if both parks have the same amount of people, I think Epcot will generally feel less crowded.

If it were me, I would choose HS only because we skipped it on our last trip and really want to try some of the newer attractions.

Good luck, and HAVE FUN!

 

[Shellyred8]

Another vote for HS. Disney really did a good job with the theming in Toy Story land and Galaxies Edge. In addition to doing the rides in these new lands, take a bit of time to really look around and check out your surroundings.

Have a great trip!

 

[mickeymom22]

If you are going for attractions, then I would say HS. Toy Story Land is cute, but for us the only thing there is the Slinky Dog attraction. We aren't big fans of the Alien Saucer ride or Toy Story Mania. The tater tots at Woody's Lunch Box for breakfast are good. We loved the Star Wars attractions and food offerings there as well.

If you are going for a laid back time and soaking up the atmosphere, I would say Epcot. We went to the Festival of the Arts last year for the first time and we really liked it. It was not as crowded as their Food and Wine Festival, but there were still some tasty treats to try. We enjoyed the sidewalk art and listening to the Broadway singers. Not sure what has had to be cut due to Covid though.

Have a great time!