EPCOT’s World Showcase is one of the most unique and immersive experiences at Disney World — where else can you stroll through 11 different countries in a single afternoon?
EPCOT
From sipping frozen margaritas in Mexico to grabbing fresh baguettes in France, it’s a dream for parkgoers who love culture, food, and a little globe-trotting magic. But with all that exploring comes a few sneaky rules and logistics you’ll want to know ahead of time — especially if you’re rolling in with a stroller.
The Mexico pavilion is known for great food, frozen drinks, and, of course, our favorite duck in a sombrero. However, there is a rule that is constantly being broken in this pavilion. It’s causing some chaos, and we’re here to help you make sure you don’t do this illegal activity.
It’s Donald!
We’re talking about strollers. You see, there are designated areas to park your stroller inside the Disney parks. This helps with safety, the flow of traffic, and crowds. However, Mexico is one of the countries where we see the most where this rule is not being followed. Now, is it truly “illegal”? No, but it is breaking a rule at Disney, and your stroller could be moved.
Stroller Parking
Let’s talk about where this happens the most. Next to the pyramid inside the pavilion, to the left as you are walking to Norway, there is a path that leads to the pyramid as well as the meet and greet area for Donald. Many guests park their strollers here to either go inside the pyramid or to visit Donald; however, this is not stroller parking.
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Right now, there are construction walls up blocking most of this area; however, the path to the pyramid is open. When we visited EPCOT recently, strollers were blocking this handicap ramp as well, making it very difficult for others to access inside. This area is not acceptable for stroller parking, and if you find yourself tempted to park here, please think again.
Not acceptable stroller parking
Instead, to the left of the pyramid, you’ll be able to find stroller parking. If this area is full, there is also parking right over in Norway, just a quick walk away. Just because it looks like “everyone else is doing it” doesn’t mean it’s okay to park your stroller anywhere. A lot of guests leave strollers there without realizing it’s against the rules, but Cast Members are watching — and sometimes that stroller relocates, or you get that awkward “Hey, you need to move this to Norway” talk right when you’re dealing with a meltdown or snack crisis.
Correct Stroller Parking
If you forget, no worries—just be cool and move it. Cast Members aren’t out to ruin your day; they’re just keeping things running smoothly and safely. Be sure you follow Disney Food Blog for more Disney parks tips.
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Not very good food there. Also I bought a margarita at an outside stand there, that was the worst drink I’ve ever had. I couldn’t drink it and had to throw it away. They didn’t even take the DDP at the stand. I had to walk around to.Canada to get a mixed drink and it was great.
You gotta put some blame on Disney for poor signage. It should be clearly marked but on the other hand people need to use common sense, they know not to interfere with flow of traffic for the handicap and they choose to be lazy instead of respectful.
People really don’t care. They blatantly ignore the handicapped signs. Even if they don’t see a sign, they know what the ramp is for. I have zero problem moving a stroller out of the way to assist a handicapped person. If they don’t care about the effect they have on others, they need to learn a lesson or two. I have been going to the parks yearly since 85 and the decline in behavior of the park goers has been appalling.