Staying at one of the resorts near Epcot provides guests with easy access to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and all of the fabulous dining options inside those parks.
So beloved are many of the restaurants in the nearby parks that it may come as a surprise that there are some equally fabulous choices for dining – or even grabbing a cocktail – outside the park gates at the Epcot-area restaurants and lounges.
From the plentiful entertainment options surrounding Disney’s Boardwalk to the nearby Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course to just needing to escape from the nearby parks, there are lots of reasons to find yourself near one of the restaurants in the Epcot-area even if you aren’t staying there.
Think you might want to try one (or more) of them out? Check out the list of all of the Epcot-area restaurants and their pros and cons below.
Note: even though the Caribbean Beach Resort is technically considered part of the Epcot Resort Area, their restaurants aren’t included in the list below since they aren’t easily accessible by foot or boat from Epcot.
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Getting to your reservation at one of the Epcot-area restaurants
You can access the Epcot-area resorts via bus and boat (and someday in the future, via gondola!). To figure out which you’ll need to use check out the WDW Prep School Navigator.
Other reasons to dine at the Epcot-area restaurants
The holidays at Disney World are another time when heading to the resorts around Epcot for a meal or even a cocktail might make sense. During the holiday season, all of the resorts will be decked out in their finest with lots of seasonal decorations to explore. If you are visiting during the holiday season, it is well worth it to set aside a couple hours to check out what they have to offer.
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Are you planning to eat at any of these restaurants? We’d love to hear your thoughts on the Epcot-area restaurants in the comments.
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