Avoid PM EMH at Epcot?

mgellman

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We will be staying off property 10/6-10/13. I know to avoid parks that have AM EMH that day. Does the same advice hold true for PM EMH? Does it make a difference if it's PM EMH at MK vs Epcot?
 
For MK PM EMHs, I generally find them to be pretty popular, broadly speaking. Given other options, I have tended to avoid MK that day.

I can’t comment specifically on Epcot on a PM EMH day - don’t have a ton of experience there (we’ve generally always followed the avoid-the-park with any EMH theory).

Sorry, not much help!
 
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Evening EMH's are the best! Nothing beats the World Showcase during evening EMH!!!
I thought that even during EMH the world showcase is only open until 9. Isn’t just the front, Future world section open late??? Someone with experience pls comment. I would love to explore world showcase after hours, but didn’t think it was possible.
 


I thought that even during EMH the world showcase is only open until 9. Isn’t just the front, Future world section open late??? Someone with experience pls comment. I would love to explore world showcase after hours, but didn’t think it was possible.
I would like to know this as well!
 
I thought that even during EMH the world showcase is only open until 9. Isn’t just the front, Future world section open late??? Someone with experience pls comment. I would love to explore world showcase after hours, but didn’t think it was possible.

Yes, during evening EMH the World Showcase is still "open". A lot of the shops close at 9, and some stay open, but you can wander the World Showcase until 11 when all of Epcot closes.

OP is staying off site. They are not eligible for EMH.

Oops, missed that, lol.
 


Unless policy has changed significantly, no one will actually throw you out of the park during EMH if you don't belong there, you just won't be allowed into rides / shows / attractions. Someone staying offsite could wander World Showcase after 9:00, enjoy some shopping, have a drink or snack etc.

I have never noticed any significant difference in the daytime crowd level in Epcot on a day when they had evening EMH, so I don't expect that the crowds would have any significant impact on your experience during the day.
 
If you can have a different evening at Epcot, I would switch things around to avoid the crowd. In the fall, crowd swings are more pronounced than during the summer when high crowds are every day. If you can't switch things around, then I wouldn't cancel.
 
Is the question more about crowd concerns during regular operating hours on EMH days?

In my experience, Magic Kingdom does seem busier with AM EMH, and starts getting busier in the afternoon on PM EMH days.

Magic Kingdom has more in demand rides available during EMH. Epcot, in my experience, usually isn't as bad. Things like food and drink are a big draw for some of the Epcot goers, and they aren't available for EMH, plus there aren't as many rides open. Afternoons may get busier those days, but I don't think to the extent MK does.

To me, weekends are worse in Epcot than any EMH days.

That's what I've noticed during September and January trips anyway, if anyone has other experiences/thoughts hopefully they'll chime in.
 
JerseyJanice said:
"PM EMH at Epcot is the best thing since Jello invented instant pudding IMO, but if you can’t enjoy it being offsite, you’d probably do better to choose a different park that Tuesday"
Not to Hijack because I think it applies to OP question too... How do you both utilize Epcot for after hours? Do you find there's enough open to enjoy World Showcase? Or do you like to ride rides in Future world? Love Epcot but never been there after hours. (We always stay on-site)
 
Is the question more about crowd concerns during regular operating hours on EMH days?

Yes - I am avoiding parks that have EMH generally, because as off-property guests, we cannot take advantage of them and I've heard they result in higher crowds at the park on that day. Plus, we lose the benefit of RD if there are EMH in the AM. I was just wondering if PM EMH would make Epcot significantly more crowded that day such that we should choose a different park for the day.
 
Not to Hijack because I think it applies to OP question too... How do you both utilize Epcot for after hours? Do you find there's enough open to enjoy World Showcase? Or do you like to ride rides in Future world? Love Epcot but never been there after hours. (We always stay on-site)
My 13 yo son loves to ride Test Track over and over during EMH. I just enjoy World Showcase after dark.
 
I’m with @caribbeandream. My favorite part of being at Epcot late is drinking around the World Showcase.

We were just there a few weeks ago for PM EMH. We watched Illuminations in front of Norway and hustled over to Frozen Ever After when it ended. Afterward, we girls doused ourselves in Laila, then we hit up La Cava for Twitter shots and jalapeño margaritas. Our little ones rode the Mexican boat ride with their dads three times in a row without getting off.

We walked the long way to the International Gateway by going clockwise around WS lagoon, stopping in Germany for beers. They play the music from Tapestry of Nations and the two hours fly by. The vibe is just so pleasant there at night. :)
 
Yes - I am avoiding parks that have EMH generally, because as off-property guests, we cannot take advantage of them and I've heard they result in higher crowds at the park on that day. Plus, we lose the benefit of RD if there are EMH in the AM. I was just wondering if PM EMH would make Epcot significantly more crowded that day such that we should choose a different park for the day.
Yes it will result in a more crowded park, especially as evening approaches and (on Tuesday, October 9 a MNSSHP night) people exit Magic Kingdom due to the early 6pm close time. I find the day after the day with PM EMH is the best day to go. In this case, Wednesday. Wednesday - not a weekend, not an EMH=ideal in the fall at Epcot.
 
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I’m with @caribbeandream. My favorite part of being at Epcot late is drinking around the World Showcase.

We were just there a few weeks ago for PM EMH. We watched Illuminations in front of Norway and hustled over to Frozen Ever After when it ended. Afterward, we girls doused ourselves in Laila, then we hit up La Cava for Twitter shots and jalapeño margaritas. Our little ones rode the Mexican boat ride with their dads three times in a row without getting off.

We walked the long way to the International Gateway by going clockwise around WS lagoon, stopping in Germany for beers. They play the music from Tapestry of Nations and the two hours fly by. The vibe is just so pleasant there at night. :)

So it sounds like at least some food/drink in WS is open for EMH? I am seeing so many conflicting reports.
 
So it sounds like at least some food/drink in WS is open for EMH? I am seeing so many conflicting reports.

LOTS remain open for part or all of PM EMH.
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