Newbie, I need help planning 2 days at Epcot

[DN121]

Hello, this is only our 2nd trip to WDW and we are going in September and will have 2 full days at Epcot. I am wondering if there is a good way to split up the vast area of this park evenly so we get a good mix of rides, things to see and eat without having to walk around the entire park each day. We will be coming in from the Skyliner and possibly leaving during the heat of the afternoons that way as well, so I was wondering, do we go left or right from there? left the first day and right the second day? Is there a good way to do this? 2 adults and one older child.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

It really depends on what you're looking to do. If you're taking the Skyliner, you'll be entering at the International Gateway right into the World Showcase. So if you plan to enjoy the 'future' side of the park, you need to go left, go past Great Britain and Canada, and head over. That will get you to attractions like Test Track, Soarin', Spaceship Earth, etc. That could take many hours. If you enter the IG and go right, you're heading towards the rest of the countries in World Showcase. There are attractions in WS you might enjoy, too, like Remy, Frozen, American Adventure, etc. Maybe go 'left' one day and 'right' the other, as you state above! Also, you'll be there during Food & Wine, so I'd highly recommend looking at menus before you go, and enjoy some food/drink in the World Showcase while you're there. It's a great place to graze and enjoy non-sit down meals - part of the fun of EPCOT. And if it interests you, definitely stay one of the nights to watch Harmonious. Plan to watch around France, Gr Britain, or Canada - when the show's over, head to the exit. There will be many folks heading out that way, but there will be many more behind you!

 

[scrappinginontario]

If you want to split the day between both International Gateway (countries) and Future world, you could kinda split the park down the middle using Spaceship Earth and the American Adventure pavillion at the halfway mark. One day do things on one side of that divide and the other day things on the other side. Would give you a nice combination of both attractions and countries to visit.

 

[StageTek]

so I was wondering, do we go left or right from there? left the first day and right the second day? Is there a good way to do this? 2 adults and one older child.

Go left the first day. You'll see United Kingdom and Canada then four rides - five if you include Spaceship Earth.
Then after your mid-day break head to the right from International Gateway to see Japan, Morocco and France with Remy's Ratatouille's Adventure and watch Harmonious.

Go right the second. See The American Adventure, Italy, Germany, China. Ride Frozen in Norway and Gran Fiesta in Mexico.
After the mid-day break make your way to Test Track, Mission Space and Guardians.

 

[DN121]

Thank you everyone for all the great advice!