Epcot parking lot currently closed due to capacity (Nov 7 2015)

[wdwmagic]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...king-lot-currently-closed-due-to-capacity.htm

 

[Tom]

Are there any events next Wednesday or Thursday that would cause crowds like this? Just trying to mentally prepare

 

[brb1006]

Does this mean some of the visitors will have to take the Monorail to the Epcot due to this?

 

[sxeensweet]

Are there any events next Wednesday or Thursday that would cause crowds like this? Just trying to mentally prepare

Part of the parking lot is being used for the Wine and Dine marathon this weekend (so it took a lot of parking spaces away) and that will be over when you go so you should be fine. Plus your going in the middle of the week so I think you will be good. Also park is not to capacity just the parking lot due to the marathon set up.

 

[sxeensweet]

Does this mean some of the visitors will have to take the Monorail to the Epcot due to this?

Yes the park is not closed to capacity just the parking lot so you have to use other methods to get there.

 

[cosmicray]

Here right now...got redirected to Magic Kingdom's parking lot.

 

[TP2000]

Are there any events next Wednesday or Thursday that would cause crowds like this? Just trying to mentally prepare

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. It's traditionally a very, very busy week in the parks.

 

[FigmentForver96]

Ok I first read the post and I'm thinking what in Gods name made people all want to go to epcot but I get I now.

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

Makes sense after reading the story, but wow, not a discussion topic you see everyday.

 

[Adam N]

When was the last time Epcots lot reached capacity for only parking? Like, not marathon related?

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

When was the last time Epcots lot reached capacity for only parking? Like, not marathon related?

October 1st, 1982 ?

 

[sxeensweet]

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. It's traditionally a very, very busy week in the parks.

Can be busier but nothing like summer or holiday crowds. Also really the only thing I see really affecting Epcot this coming week is mainly it's the last full week of the Food & Wine Festival which will bring more people into
Epcot all week. It will be the worst next weekend the last weekend of the fest.

 

[sshindel]

<sigh>
Disney is never going to put any real money into this park as long as people keep paying admission to be let into a park in order to pay elevated prices for food and drinks.

 

[Bolt]

<sigh>
Disney is never going to put any real money into this park as long as people keep paying admission to be let into a park in order to pay elevated prices for food and drinks.

Not sure how this pertains to Epcot parking being full...

 

[sshindel]

Not sure how this pertains to Epcot parking being full...

Is the parking lot full and the park empty somehow? I guess I assumed that if the lot was full, there were many people in the park as well.

 

[Bolt]

Is the parking lot full and the park empty somehow? I guess I assumed that if the lot was full, there were many people in the park as well.

Yes. Most of the lot is closed for the runDisney tents, starting line, bleachers, etc

 

[networkpro]

<sigh>
Disney is never going to put any real money into this park as long as people keep paying admission to be let into a park in order to pay elevated prices for food and drinks.

Foods not typically available at your local mass consumption venues (McNastys, BurgerMean, TacoHell, or any other chain)

 

[Tom]

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. It's traditionally a very, very busy week in the parks.

Do people somewhere in the country get the week off for Veterans Day?

 

[sxeensweet]

Do people somewhere in the country get the week off for Veterans Day?

Nope not that I know of. Even the military itself doesn't. So who knows! Lol.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It seems that, given their popularity and number, these runDisney events and other guests might be better served if more permanent and dedicated facilities were built somewhere on property.