This weekend is going to be BUSY in EPCOT! If you’re ready to check out the final days of Flower and Garden or live it up with the land, you might want to be prepared.

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Summer is on the way. Heat is kicking in, and we are just weeks away from some really big openings all over Disney World. Is this weekend going to be a teaser for what’s to come?

Apparently, EPCOT is the place to be this weekend! Each day, we have a series of things we like to check to gauge changes around the theme parks. One of the things we check is theme park pass reservations. These days, theme park reservations really only fill up for select groups when it’s going to be busy!

EPCOT crowds in April 2026

Well, this weekend, EPCOT must be pretty busy because ticket holder reservations are sold out for two days. On May 15th and May 16th, non-date-based tickets have no more availability for EPCOT. Annual Passholders can still grab reservations at the time of writing.

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If you don’t know, Disney World does still have a theme park reservation system, but date-based tickets no longer need theme park reservations. A majority of visitors have date-based tickets, meaning you’ve told Disney exactly when you’ll be there. This means you most likely won’t be impacted by these reservations this weekend. That being said, triple-check your tickets for this weekend if you aren’t 100% sure.

Morning crowds at EPCOT

There could be a myriad of reasons why these reservations are full. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden festival is in its final month, which is when locals start frequenting the parks more for those final bites and sips. Soarin’ Around the World is also in its final days ahead of the temporary change to Soarin’ Across America! It could honestly just be families heading into the parks before the massive summer crowds kick off.

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If planning around moments like these feels stressful, let someone else do the planning for you! Small World Vacations has been our tried and true partners for years. They can handle your theme park reservations, your Lightning Lanes, dining, and more. Plus, it’s free of charge to you!

We’re eager to see what the parks will look like this weekend! If you’re headed into the parks, we wish you luck. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more.

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