Activity EPCOT, Walt Disney World
EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon
An activity in EPCOT, Walt Disney World, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: 10:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Why go
EPCOT's New Year's Eve show over World Showcase Lagoon, timed to midnight, with the countries' pavilions lit around the water.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Walt Disney World, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Polynesian Village beach, 3.4 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- EPCOT
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- 10:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Walt Disney World, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Polynesian Village beach
A white-sand beach on the Seven Seas Lagoon facing the castle, where the Magic Kingdom fireworks can be seen without a park ticket.
Sight · 3.4 mi straight-line - 2'Ohana
A family-style Polynesian dinner of skewered meats and noodles at the Polynesian Village Resort, near the lagoon.
Food · 3.4 mi straight-line - 3Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
A small tiki bar in the Polynesian Village Resort, full of props and drinks that set off sound and light effects.
Drinks · 3.5 mi straight-line - 4Disney's Contemporary Resort
A 1971 A-frame hotel the monorail runs straight through, a short walk from Magic Kingdom.
Stay · 3.6 mi straight-line - 5California Grill
A dining room at the top of the Contemporary Resort with views over the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Food · 3.6 mi straight-line - 6Victoria & Albert's
A long-running tasting-menu restaurant in the Grand Floridian, the most formal dinner at Walt Disney World.
Food · 3.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon is a stop on our Orlando New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Walt Disney World
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When to go
Average daily highs in Walt Disney World run from 69°F in January to 89°F in May; June is usually the wettest month. For EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon itself, we suggest: 10:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Walt Disney World from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Walt Disney World weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 28.36794, -81.54837
- Destination
- Walt Disney World, Florida
- Website
- disneyworld.disney.go.com
EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon: quick answers
How much time do you need at EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon?
Plan on about 2 hours at EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon?
Our pick: 10:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Insider tip: Claim a rail spot near the lagoon by 10:30 p.m.; the bridge by the United Kingdom fills early.
Which TripsCircle routes include EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon?
EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon appears on Orlando New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Walt Disney World.
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Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.