We did a one-day Epic day on 5/30 in the middle of the usual 8-to-10 day UOR trip. It was awesome. So it can work, just do it right.
Here are my lessons learned:
1) Get there at least 75 minutes before EPA opening. The security scanners are way too close to the ticketing, and that can cost you up to 30 minutes.
2) Mario Kart first, and don't go down the stairs on the way like most people do. Knock it out early.
3) Get in line for Ministry 45 mins before park close. You might get unlucky with a total breakdown, but we saw them bring it back up after park close after we were in line for a few minutes. Also, walking out in an empty Paris at night is absolutely magical.
4) Don't screw around in BatM queue on the way in, you can hang out there for as long as you want on the way *out*.
5) Both shows are awesome. If there is a rain delay, do these! Also, if there is not, you got super lucky and still do these.
6) Wake up at Stella Luna day of. The walk is 8 minutes.
7) Monsters Unchained is the best ride, has the best queue, and has great capacity. This is a low priority ride in that regard, get anything else with a low wait time first. That said, do this ride two or three times (or over 100 like our friend SaintPiss).
It's all about a good plan with audibles.
Our day:
-Rope drop as explained above
-Fast walk to SNW. We were stopped at the portal, and it opened at EPA time.
-MK, keep left, most people ran down the stairs so we got a good spot in line.
-It broke down 2x while in line. We decided to stick it out.
- Stardust. There was a huge line but we walked right in for EPA at 2 minutes til. Just show the TM the card.
- MU. No line. This will be a pattern.
-Das Stakhaus which I can confirm serves morning beers. My favorite restaurant ever.
-Werewolf. This line sucks, we waited 35 minutes in it. Still trying to figure out a better approach.
-Other side of Stardust, maybe 30 min wait?
-Now things are getting busy.
-Yoshi
-Rain, most rides shut down.
-Das Stakehaus. I freaking love this place!
- Got a beer at Bar Moonshine. This place sucks, line sucks, and we luckily grabbed one of three (yep, *3*) tables. Don't go here it sucks.
-Ministry show (which is awesome)!
- Berk show (also awesome!)
- Went back to Stella for a nap!
- Waited at bus stop, and decided to walk. Other family at the stop didn't realize that was a thing so that was fun talking with them on the way. It is no where the Garden Walkway bit it is a pretty decent path.
-Got back, Donkey, Carousel, and MatB .
That Dk wait was brutal. Not recommended.
But, we did it! I count EU attractions at 14 (2 shows, 2 sides to SDR).
We missed one ride I wanted to do (Wing Gliders); this was a successes!