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!
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🎙️ 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!
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📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for Kerri's 30 Disney Tips in 30 Days series this month!
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