Epic Questions - Solo Visit on 1/15/26

[DoubleDown7]

Hey everyone. I'm flying in one day earlier than my family to visit Epic. I'll be staying at Terra Luna and going to the park on Thursday January 15th. I plan on being at the park well before EPA and will have to leave to head to Disney around 6:30 that evening. I'm hoping to experience the following: Battle at the Ministry, Mario Kart, Hiccups Wing Gliders, Stardust Racers, Monsters Unchained and both shows (will skip the Carousel, Fyre Drill and don't want to wait for DK (could do Curse of the Werewolf if there is time)). Based off this I have a few questions for all of you Epic pros:
- Would you walk or catch the bus from Terra Luna? I would like to be super early to get a jump on the big crowds
- I want to be able to experience the good queues at least once. Which single rider queues are worth using to save time without missing the preshow story?
- What's the best strategy for EPA? I've seen everything from just waiting for Harry Potter to heading to Mario Kart.
- How early should I show up for the shows?
- How crazy is it to meet Mario/Luigi? I have no connection to How to Train Your Dragon so that meet and greet is not a necessity for me.
- Do you think I can get through most of what I want to do in 8ish hours?

I think that's all for now! Thanks in advance everyone.