Ever wonder how HORRIBLE crowds are on the opening day of an EPCOT Festival (or whether they’re that bad at all)? Well, we’ve got the answer…
EPCOT Festival of the Arts
We’re live at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, checking out the food studios, artistic performances, merchandise, and more. There’s a LOT going on, but don’t let it overwhelm you. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know before your visit. But you won’t be experiencing this Festival alone, so let’s take a look at those opening day crowds.
We made our way to EPCOT early this morning, and let’s just say we weren’t the only ones hoping to get into the park as early as possible. Here’s what the crowds looked like when we entered the park. That is a LOT of people.
EPCOT is hopping
Things thinned out a LITTLE as we began making our way further into the park, but it’s still pretty busy.
Festival of the Arts crowds
While crowds can impact your general experience, keep in mind that they can also lead to longer lines at the food booths, merchandise kiosks, and rides. Just check out the crowds outside Creations Shop first thing in the morning!
Crowds outside Creations Shop
The shop was pretty busy inside, too.
It’s busy!
Note that, generally speaking, EPCOT Festivals can get busier as the day goes on. While some folks may not have wanted to get up early for the Festival fun, they may decide to join a bit later in the day. Weekends can also be a really busy time at EPCOT Festivals, as locals and Annual Passholders may take that time to swing a quick trip to the parks without interrupting their work schedules.
If you want to try and AVOID Festival crowds, consider visiting during the weekdays (ideally not on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays), and no matter when you visit, consider getting there very early. If you can be at the food booths when they open (which is generally around 11AM), you could potentially knock out quite a few booths before the rest of the crowds have really arrived.
Avoiding the Festival’s opening weekend and closing weekend can also help you skip some of the larger crowds!
Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know:
- Check out all of the food booths getting NEW items this year!
- Read all about the NEW FOOD STUDIO at this year’s festival!
- The full line up of this year’s Souvenirs and Entertainment
And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Festival of the Arts Guide e-book! See more details about the book below.
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OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS
DFB's guide to the Festival of the Arts details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget, and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest.
It includes all the must-have information for navigating this colorful festival at Disney World, including:
- ? Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations!
- ? The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!)
- ? All the details on special events, artist meet-n-greets, festival-exclusive merchandise, and more!
MORE Festival of the Arts INFO!
See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts
Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages
Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts!
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On our way now. 2x NY & NJ groups. 25 deep. Hopefully everyone else stays away during opening weekend.
Locals stay away!
Yes! My second time! I am excited to see the art, performer and eat the food! Hope I have room for a dining reservation too.. and some rides!