Is Epcot on a weekend during F&W terrible?

[Ashleybritton]

I’m 10 days out from our fast pass window and I totally want to redo everything. I cannot figure out why I have us going to Epcot on a Sunday. Please tell me it’s not so bad.

 

[sponica]

I think Sunday is probably better than Saturday (unless it's a holiday weekend).

 

[Ashleybritton]

I think Sunday is probably better than Saturday (unless it's a holiday weekend).

Oh gosh. It’s Columbus Day weekend.

 

[Rach3975]

At least you're rethinking it before your FP window opens up!

 

[Brett Wyman]

Yes it is. Even on non-holiday weekends.

 

[DWillowBay]

For me, Saturday nights are the worst. I avoid that. Days are okay and I agree with PP in that Sundays are better than Saturdays. Just my 2 cents.

 

[only hope]

You’ll be ok if you do World Showcase right at 11 (or earlier for Frozen if interested) and get out before mid-afternoon. Locals start pouring in after lunchtime. It’ll still be busy but likely not shoulder to shoulder in WS till later in the day.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Yes, it is bad.

 

[DSLRuser]

Every day in every park is crowded. Stop worrying about it and enjoy your time.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

Definitely don't drive. Take Disney transportation if possible, even if you go to the transportation center and monorail over. Traffic is a beast. The park is doable, especially Future World. Mexico was busier than usual, but we did the ride with a little wait. We had a fp for Frozen and went during the week to do the countries and get autographs. We always get a PPO breakfast at the Garden Grill to get Soarin and Test Track without fps

 

[Anchored]

Is it ridiculously crowded in the World Showcase after lunch on any weekend day? yes. "stuck in walking traffic" kind of crowded. If it were me, I would plan another day.

 

[kydisneyfans]

Everyday during Food and Wine is swamped, weekend or weekday. The earlier in the day you visit, the better. If trying to avoid crowds, I'd do as much of the WS as possible first, then do the front of the park attractions late day. Epcot is a slow down and enjoy the surroundings type park anyway, but the F&W crowd can get a little crazy late at night.

 

[monkyby87]

I don't think it's as bad as some people make it out to be, but I suppose it's all personal opinion and perception.

 

[GrumpyGal43]

I avoid F&W on Saturdays at all costs! LOL...I plan my trip around it...Sundays I don't think are as bad...I do Sundays/Mondays...

 

[Beachmom0317]

Definitely don't drive. Take Disney transportation if possible, even if you go to the transportation center and monorail over. Traffic is a beast. The park is doable, especially Future World. Mexico was busier than usual, but we did the ride with a little wait. We had a fp for Frozen and went during the week to do the countries and get autographs. We always get a PPO breakfast at the Garden Grill to get Soarin and Test Track without fps
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If I take an Uber/Disney bus or Minnie van do we still sit in the same traffic as those trying to park?

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don't think it's as bad as some people make it out to be, but I suppose it's all personal opinion and perception.

I am not one to complain about crowds, but I avoid Epcot on Saturday night during ANY time of year. It is drunken, loud chaos.

 

[The Hunchback]

Food and wine turns into drink and barf on long weekends. We avoid all weekends and try to be out of World Showcase befor 3:00 pm weekdays.

 

[Searc]

Yes, it is bad on weekends during F&W, both crowd-wise and behavior-wise.

 

[Ashleybritton]

Usually we rope drop and leave around 1:00. Then come back around 4:00. We have 6:45 reservations at Via Napoli. If we do future world from 9:00-11:00 and then WS from 11:00-1:00, would that work out okay? I’m trying to figure out what park to swap out.

 

[Delirium]

We have been to Disney several times over Columbus Day weekend. I do not recall that Sunday to be the drunken chaos that some are suggesting. My personal opinion is that I would not switch your plans.