Disney Travel Secrets - How to do Disney

Epcot Without the Festival- Here's What Most People Miss

June 8, 2026·26 min
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486 - Did you know Epcot runs a festival for over 250 days a year? That means the non-festival version of Epcot is actually the rare experience — and most Disney visitors have no idea how to navigate it. In this episode, your Disney travel agent experts Rob & Kerri Stuart break down exactly what to do at Epcot when there are no festival booths, plus share some exciting personal news! Let's start planning your trip - CLICK HERE 🎙️ In This Episode: Why Epcot without a festival is actually a hidden gem for Disney World vacations The best Epcot restaurants and quick service tips when festival food booths are gone How to mobile order at Epcot to skip long lines (Disney hack you need to know!) The best Epcot attractions you might be overlooking — from Guardians of the Galaxy to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Why Epcot resort prices drop during non-festival periods (Disney vacation planning tip!) Drink Around the World without a festival — what you need to know Character dining at Epcot: Garden Grill & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall explained Rob & Kerri's big personal announcement — they're becoming first-time rescue dog parents! 🐾 🏰 Perfect for: Disney World first-timers, Epcot fans, families planning a Disney vacation, Disney trip planners looking for insider tips, and anyone who wants to get the most out of their Walt Disney World experience. 📅 Epcot Festival Schedule for 2026: Festival of the Arts | Flower & Garden | Food & Wine | Festival of the Holidays — plus what to do in the gaps! Whether you're searching for Disney World vacation tips, Epcot food guide, Disney hacks, or how to plan a Disney trip on a budget, this episode is packed with practical, real-world advice from professional Disney travel agents with over 8 years in the business. 🐾 BONUS: Rob & Kerri share the sweet two-year journey behind adopting their rescue Aussie Doodle, Sweet Baby Jesus (yes, that's really her name), and tease upcoming episodes on traveling to Disney with your dog — including a stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside and a review of Disney's Best Friends Pet Care! 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss their real-world dog-friendly Disney resort reviews coming this July 4th weekend! 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for Kerri's 30 Disney Tips in 30 Days series this month! 👉 Ready to book your Disney vacation? Visit CreatingMagicVacations.com #DisneyWorld #EpcotTips #DisneyVacation #DisneyHacks #DisneyTravelSecrets #EpcotFestival #DisneyWorldTips #FamilyVacation #DisneyTravelAgent #WaltDisneyWorld #EpcotFoodAndWine #DisneyPlanning #DisneyPodcast #RescueDog

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