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Moderate crowds

EPCOT in August

August at EPCOT means moderate crowds, brutal midday sun across the open World Showcase promenade, and the first stirrings of the Food & Wine Festival setup late in the month.

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Crowd level
Moderate
Avg high
92°F
Avg low
75°F
Rain days
17 days
Pros

Reasons to visit in August

  • Late August brings the early rollout of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so you can catch the first marketplace kiosks before peak crowds arrive.
  • World Nature pavilions like The Seas with Nemo & Friends, SeaBase Aquarium, and Turtle Talk With Crush offer shaded, air-conditioned relief from the heat.
  • Moderate crowd levels mean shorter standby lines at World Showcase pavilions like Reflections of China and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros.
  • Shiki-Sai in Japan now offers a Fireworks Dining Package, giving you an air-conditioned option to wait out the afternoon heat before Luminous The Symphony of Us.
Cons

Things to watch out for

  • The exposed walk around World Showcase Lagoon has almost no shade, and August afternoons push past 90F with high humidity.
  • Frequent August thunderstorms can shut down outdoor viewing areas for Luminous The Symphony of Us with little warning.
  • Late-month Food & Wine Festival marketplace setup narrows the World Showcase promenade, making it slow going during peak afternoon hours.
  • Test Track's outdoor queue switchbacks offer no shade and become miserable during the hottest part of the August day.
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Attractions

Attractions at EPCOT

With moderate crowds spread across World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase, August is a solid month to work through EPCOT's ride lineup without the long standby waits of peak season.

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