EPCOT
VerifiedTheme & Amusement Park · Lake Buena Vista, FL · Walt Disney World Resort
Also known as Disney World, Walt Disney World, WDW, Epcot Center.
Bags, backpacks, and coolers are allowed as long as they're no larger than 24" L x 15" W x 18" H.
There is no clear-bag requirement. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in coolers.
Strollers must be no larger than 31" wide x 52" long, including any attachments.
Wagon-style strollers (Keenz, WonderFold, Veer, etc.) are banned outright.
Umbrellas are allowed; not on the official prohibited-items list.
Source: planDisney (Disney-hosted guest Q&A) plus absence from official prohibited-items list ↗Folding chairs are not allowed; blankets are not addressed in official rules.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Standard parking is $35 per day and covers all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks on one pass (same system as Magic Kingdom); preferred parking is $50-60 per day depending on the date.
Oversized vehicles (RVs, buses, campers, limos) are $40/day. Disney Resort hotel guests and select Annual Passholders get standard parking free, with the option to upgrade to preferred for the price difference.
Outside water bottles are permitted.
Glass containers are restricted, with an exception for small items like baby food jars.
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗Outside food and snacks are generally permitted.
No glass containers and no dry ice in coolers.
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗Small coolers are allowed if under 24"x15"x18"; loose or dry ice is not permitted (reusable ice packs recommended).
Outside alcohol is not permitted in the theme or water parks.
Exceptions: Alcohol is sold throughout EPCOT's World Showcase for on-site consumption; outside alcohol brought in from elsewhere is not permitted.
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗Medications and medical equipment (oxygen, insulin pumps, other devices) are allowed; First Aid can store medications requiring refrigeration and provide sharps disposal.
Source: Disney Guests with Disabilities / First Aid ↗Baby Care Centers in every theme park offer a complimentary nursing room, changing tables, and a feeding area.
Personal item storage isn't available inside the Baby Care Centers, and strollers must be parked outside.
Source: Walt Disney World Baby Care Centers ↗Wheelchairs and ECVs are welcome — bring your own or rent one on-site.
Pets aren't allowed; only trained service dogs/miniature horses are permitted. Other pets can be boarded on-site at Best Friends Pet Care.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules / Best Friends Pet Care ↗Personal cameras/phones are welcome, but selfie sticks are banned outright, and tripods/monopods are only allowed if they fit in a standard backpack and are under 6 feet.
Skateboards, scooters, inline skates, and bicycles are not permitted (grouped with drones and remote-control toys on Disney's prohibited list).
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗Personal drones are not permitted anywhere on Walt Disney World property.
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗EPCOT is smoke-free; smoking/vaping is permitted only in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Guests 14+ may not wear costumes or masks (medical exception applies); younger guests' masks can't cover the whole face.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Guests may leave and return the same day on the same ticket, subject to park capacity, with ticket/ID verification at re-entry.
Exceptions: Subject to park capacity at time of re-entry.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Marijuana and other illegal substances are not permitted at any time.
Source: Walt Disney World Park Rules ↗Horns, whistles, large megaphones, artificial noisemakers, flags, and banners are not allowed.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Firearms, ammunition, knives, other weapons, and self-defense items like pepper spray are prohibited.
Source: Walt Disney World Property Rules ↗Only 22 item types have been independently verified for EPCOT so far.
Not yet verified for EPCOT: Bag Storage & Lockers, Power Banks & Batteries, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about EPCOT
What is the bag policy and size limit at EPCOT?
Conditional. Bags, backpacks, and coolers are allowed as long as they're no larger than 24" L x 15" W x 18" H. There is no clear-bag requirement. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in coolers. Max size: 24" L x 15" W x 18" H.
What are the parking options and cost at EPCOT?
Allowed. Standard parking is $35 per day and covers all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks on one pass (same system as Magic Kingdom); preferred parking is $50-60 per day depending on the date. Oversized vehicles (RVs, buses, campers, limos) are $40/day. Disney Resort hotel guests and select Annual Passholders get standard parking free, with the option to upgrade to preferred for the price difference. Fee: $35 standard / $50-60 preferred / $40 oversized per day.
What is the water bottle policy at EPCOT?
Allowed. Outside water bottles are permitted. Glass containers are restricted, with an exception for small items like baby food jars.
What is the outside food policy at EPCOT?
Allowed. Outside food and snacks are generally permitted. No glass containers and no dry ice in coolers.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into EPCOT?
Allowed. Medications and medical equipment (oxygen, insulin pumps, other devices) are allowed; First Aid can store medications requiring refrigeration and provide sharps disposal.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is not permitted in the theme or water parks. Exceptions: Alcohol is sold throughout EPCOT's World Showcase for on-site consumption; outside alcohol brought in from elsewhere is not permitted.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Marijuana and other illegal substances are not permitted at any time.
Are coolers allowed at EPCOT?
Conditional. Small coolers are allowed if under 24"x15"x18"; loose or dry ice is not permitted (reusable ice packs recommended). Max size: 24"x15"x18".
Are strollers and wagons allowed at EPCOT?
Conditional. Strollers must be no larger than 31" wide x 52" long, including any attachments. Wagon-style strollers (Keenz, WonderFold, Veer, etc.) are banned outright. Max size: 31" wide x 52" long.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into EPCOT?
Allowed. Baby Care Centers in every theme park offer a complimentary nursing room, changing tables, and a feeding area. Personal item storage isn't available inside the Baby Care Centers, and strollers must be parked outside.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at EPCOT?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and ECVs are welcome — bring your own or rent one on-site. Max size: 36" wide x 52" long. Fee: ECV rental: $65/day plus refundable deposit.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Skateboards, scooters, inline skates, and bicycles are not permitted (grouped with drones and remote-control toys on Disney's prohibited list).
What is the camera policy at EPCOT, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Personal cameras/phones are welcome, but selfie sticks are banned outright, and tripods/monopods are only allowed if they fit in a standard backpack and are under 6 feet. Max size: Tripods/monopods: fit in a backpack, max 6ft.
Are drones allowed at EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Personal drones are not permitted anywhere on Walt Disney World property.
Are umbrellas allowed at EPCOT?
Allowed. Umbrellas are allowed; not on the official prohibited-items list.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Horns, whistles, large megaphones, artificial noisemakers, flags, and banners are not allowed.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at EPCOT?
Conditional. Folding chairs are not allowed; blankets are not addressed in official rules.
What is the weapons policy at EPCOT?
Not Allowed. Firearms, ammunition, knives, other weapons, and self-defense items like pepper spray are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at EPCOT, and is there a designated area?
Conditional. EPCOT is smoke-free; smoking/vaping is permitted only in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Are costumes and masks allowed at EPCOT?
Conditional. Guests 14+ may not wear costumes or masks (medical exception applies); younger guests' masks can't cover the whole face.
Are pets or service animals allowed at EPCOT?
Conditional. Pets aren't allowed; only trained service dogs/miniature horses are permitted. Other pets can be boarded on-site at Best Friends Pet Care.
Does EPCOT allow re-entry?
Allowed. Guests may leave and return the same day on the same ticket, subject to park capacity, with ticket/ID verification at re-entry. Exceptions: Subject to park capacity at time of re-entry.
Is Disney World the same place as EPCOT?
Yes — Disney World is a former or alternate name for EPCOT. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Walt Disney World the same place as EPCOT?
Yes — Walt Disney World is a former or alternate name for EPCOT. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is WDW the same place as EPCOT?
Yes — WDW is a former or alternate name for EPCOT. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Epcot Center the same place as EPCOT?
Yes — Epcot Center is a former or alternate name for EPCOT. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.