What to Do at EPCOT When It Rains
Florida rain is fast and frequent — here's how to make the most of a wet park day.
EPCOT's indoor attractions in Future World handle most of the park's capacity. On rainy days, waits for Guardians and Frozen Even After can actually get longer as guests seek shelter — ride them first thing.
Indoor rides — stay open in any weather
These attractions are fully enclosed and operate through rain and lightning. Queue times often get shorter as outdoor rides close.
Frozen Ever After
World Showcase
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
World Discovery
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
World Celebration
Living with the Land
World Nature
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
World Showcase
Soarin' Around the World
World Nature
Spaceship Earth
World Celebration
Test Track
World Discovery
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
World Nature
Turtle Talk With Crush
World Nature
Indoor shows & entertainment
Rain is the perfect time to catch a show you might otherwise skip.
- ★Turtle Talk with Crush
- ★Journey Into Imagination with Figment
- ★Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Covered dining spots
Extend a meal and wait out the storm with good food.
- →Space 220 Restaurant (indoors, 'space' theme)
- →Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada pavilion, fully indoors)
- →Coral Reef Restaurant (overlooking The Seas aquarium)
- →Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria (Italy pavilion)
Rainy-day tips for EPCOT
EPCOT's World Showcase pavilions are mostly indoor — use a rainy afternoon to explore Japan, Morocco, France.
Guardians of the Galaxy and Frozen Ever After both have indoor queues and are the best rain activities.
The festival booths (Flower & Garden, Food & Wine) are outdoor — wait for the rain to pass before grabbing food.
Living with the Land is a covered boat ride through Disney's actual working greenhouses — perfect rainy-day ride.
Pin trading stations and shops throughout Future World are indoor and great for sheltering.
Consider booking a Coral Reef or Space 220 reservation and using dinner to wait out evening storms.
Plan around the rainy season
June–September bring daily afternoon storms. Know what to expect:
Rainy day guides for other parks
Best rides for your group at EPCOT
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