What to Do at EPCOT When It Rains

Florida rain is fast and frequent: here's how to make the most of a wet park day.

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EPCOT's big indoor rides carry much of the park's capacity. On rainy days, waits for Guardians and Frozen Ever After can actually get longer as guests seek shelter. Ride them first thing.
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Indoor shows & entertainment

Rain is the perfect time to catch a show you might otherwise skip.

  • Turtle Talk with Crush
  • Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along (France pavilion)
  • Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

Covered dining spots

Extend a meal and wait out the storm with good food.

  • Space 220 Restaurant (indoors, 'space' theme)
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada pavilion, fully indoors)
  • Coral Reef Restaurant (overlooking The Seas aquarium)
  • Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria (Italy pavilion)

Rainy-day tips for EPCOT

  1. 1

    EPCOT's World Showcase pavilions are mostly indoor. Use a rainy afternoon to explore Japan, Morocco, France.

  2. 2

    Guardians of the Galaxy and Frozen Ever After both have indoor queues and are the best rain activities.

  3. 3

    The festival booths (Flower & Garden, Food & Wine) are outdoor. Wait for the rain to pass before grabbing food.

  4. 4

    Living with the Land is a covered boat ride through Disney's actual working greenhouses, a perfect rainy-day ride.

  5. 5

    Pin trading stations and shops throughout the front of EPCOT are indoor and great for sheltering.

  6. 6

    Consider booking a Coral Reef or Space 220 reservation and using dinner to wait out evening storms.

Plan around the rainy season

June–September bring daily afternoon storms. Know what to expect:

Rainy day guides for other parks

Best rides for your group at EPCOT

Caught in a storm at EPCOT?

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