Epcot, Sunday evenings during Flower & Garden

[Iowamomof4]

I understand the general rule of thumb is that Epcot is best avoided on weekends during festivals. I also think that applies more to Food and Wine than the other festival seasons, but I could be wrong about that.

We're set to arrive for our vacation on Mother's Day, May 12, 2019 (Sunday), which will be during the Flower & Garden Festival, and I was trying to pick a park to go to on our arrival afternoon/evening. Epcot is currently looking like one of the better options based on how the rest of our trip is shaping up, BUT that would be a weekend night <gasp>. Is this something you would avoid or not? We would probably just ride a few rides and maybe take a quick look at World Showcase, spending maybe a total of 4 hours or less in the park. We would hit it at least one other time later in our trip for a more complete day of touring. WWYD?

 

[NJ Goofy]

I think you'll be fine. I agree that Food & Wine should be avoided if you can on the weekends, but that probably pertains more to Friday & Saturday night. We've been there on Saturday nights during F&W and it was crazy crowded. I think the only variable here is Mother's Day, that may play into the crowds.

 

[marmar]

The biggest issues we’ve encountered at Epcot on mother’s day weekend were ADR availability, and crowds to see Peter noone (Herman of Herman’s hermits).

 

[Iowamomof4]

The biggest issues we’ve encountered at Epcot on mother’s day weekend were ADR availability, and crowds to see Peter noone (Herman of Herman’s hermits).

I had to Google him! We would definitely just be eating quick service if we go that evening - possibly snacking at a couple booths if the lines aren't too terrible.

 

[DisFam4]

We did a Sunday late afternoon/evening at Epcot during F&W. While it was "crowded" compared to a non F&W Sunday it was absolutely fine. The kiosk lines were short for the most part with some with no wait at all. I would absolutely go back on a Sunday evening. Also, Future World is usually less crowded then WS during these events, with ride times more of the normal variety wait....