Single Day Trip - EPCOT and MK

[LaughinPlace289]

Howdy friends. My girlfriend and I are taking a trip to Clearwater next month and have decided to make the trip up to Disney World for one day. This will be her first Disney trip and I have not been since 2008... so needless to say we are both very excited! EPCOT is far and away my favorite park and since she has never been, we can't not go to the Magic Kingdom. So we decided to invest in the park hopper option and intend to arrive when the gate opens, and stay until it closes.

My question is, what would be the best way to make the most of our limited amount of time? My original thought was to spend the morning at the Magic Kingdom, then eat an early lunch and leave for EPCOT soon after and spend the afternoon there as this will be when crowds at the Magic Kingdom will be at their worst. Then return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening after the crowds have died down.

After thinking it over, I am now wondering if I am over-complicating things by hopping twice instead of just once. Thoughts?

 

[kastoney]

I'd suggest doing MK as planned and stay through the afternoon (use FPs to avoid some of the more crowded attractions). I'd then go to Epcot for the evening, having dinner, riding some rides, strolling round the world, and watching illuminations. You may not be able to do soarin but even with a late afternoon arrival test track in the single rider line is a good option. With multiple fast passes now available you may luck out to some of the bigger rides anyway.

 

[LaughinPlace289]

Thanks for your input. I am not usually one for making detailed plans but I know that it is inevitable that we will be somewhat rushed.

Also, this new Fastpass + system is completely foreign to me. Does anyone have any advice?