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We’re finally here on the first day of EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, the third festival of the year, and arguably the most popular.

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Food & Wine Opening Day

On day one of EPCOT festivals, you’ve often got tons of Disney superfans and reporters, like ourselves, intent on checking out everything at the festival on day one. It’s all so we can help you plan for your upcoming trips, because we know how confusing and overwhelming festivals can be! Something you’ll really need to prepare for this festival? The CROWDS, because if day one is anything like how the rest of the festival will be? WHEW!

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Day one of any EPCOT festival is usually pretty intense, as many people enjoy being the first to check out the new offerings, including merchandise, food and drink at the various booths around the parks, entertainment, and everything in between.

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Crowds entering EPCOT

When we walked up to the park gates today, we noticed that lines were forming to scan in to the park.

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Lines moved quickly

Once inside the park, crowds seemed to be lined up mostly on the right side of the park, which is where Early Entry guests can line up to be let in half an hour before the park officially opens. This is a perk that all Disney World hotel guests get each day of their trip, no matter what park they’re at, and it’s a great way to check a ride or two off your list early in the morning. Crowds started forming towards the left side of Spaceship Earth, which is where non-hotel guests can line up to be let into the park at 9 AM.

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Rope Drop on Opening Day!

If these crowds indicate how the rest of the day will be, you can expect long lines at festival booths and attractions. Pack your patience for today if you’re heading to the festival!

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crowds gathering

Be sure to stay tuned to DFB, as we’ll be taking you along to the festival with us all day!

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