Epcot?

monster · 02-02-2010, 08:48 PM

Worthwhile?

Is it still awesome and spectacular or is it dated and not worth getting a one-day pass for?

We have 6.5 days in Orlando. We have passes for the magic kingdom for one day. We're liking the look of the unlimited access pass to Sea World, Busch Gardens and Aquatica even if we don't get to them all. Kennedy Space Center is another day.... is Epcot going to be worth a day or should we just chill in Busch Gardens/Seaworld?

Pete Zicato · 02-02-2010, 09:07 PM

We took the girls six or seven years ago. We all enjoyed it quite a bit. As I recall they liked it somewhat better than magic kingdom. We did however plan our time carefully to take full advantage of the special events. The drum thing in the Japan section was particularly cool.

I think it really depends on your family's interests, though.

monster · 02-02-2010, 09:28 PM

how old were your girls?

Pete Zicato · 02-02-2010, 09:33 PM

Either 10 & 11 or 11 & 12.

monster · 02-02-2010, 09:38 PM

thanks. I have boys 8 and 10 and girl 12. None of us have ever been before, so magic kingdom is a must, just for the "been there, know what you're talking about" factor if nothing else, but we only have a week... and we've heard rumors that maybe epcot is a little dated......

We're meeting my sis and her hubby and 6yo daughter from the UK, they're doing everything, staying for two weeks, so we need to decide what they should save for when we join them in the second week.

skysidhe · 02-03-2010, 12:43 AM

I have not liked fairs since the age of __. They are dusty,hot, the food is terrible and the people are cranky so when I found out the the orphanage work crew I was volunteering with would be stopping at Disney Land I wasn't that excited.

Fortunately it was early in the spring so there weren't many lines.
There wasn't a speck of dust or paper anywhere so to me it made the place enchanting. Well of course it isn't what made it enchanting but the fact people were not throwing paper on the ground and groping tourists made it that much more beautiful.

No really it's a wonderful place. The attractions are amazing,the rides are out of this world. I saw a lazer light parade which seemed nothing less than magical.

Dagney · 02-03-2010, 12:20 PM

Hi Mon!

I strongly recommend Epcot. It's one of our favorite places to visit when we're in Orlando. The two separate parts have a little something for everyone. It used to be not so kid-friendly, but they've changed that with the introduction of the KimPossible scavenger hunts through International Showcase, and the Kidcot activities at each pavillion. The Futureworld side of the park has some fun rides - (Soarin' is a must do - get fast passes! and Test Track should thrill the boys in your group too).

If you're planning on dining in the park, I would recommend the BierGarten at the German Pavillion, Nine Dragons in China, or the San Angel Inn in Mexico - all are pretty nice sit down restaraunts with a great environment.

Plan on staying until park close and catching the IllumiNations fireworks - it's a great show - and gives me goosebumps every time we go

If you want more info on Disney - and what's in Orlando, feel free to email me at kellie@brabec.com - We go at least 2x a year - so I have a clue...and if I don't, my hubby sure does

monster · 02-03-2010, 03:51 PM

Thanks Dagney. Sky, are you talking about Epcot or a different park? If Epcot, could you be more specific, please?

Sundae · 02-03-2010, 03:54 PM

I've emailed my bro for you too.
Should get a reply back in the next day or so.

monster · 02-03-2010, 03:59 PM

thanks.

Spexxvet · 02-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagney

...Plan on staying until park close and catching the IllumiNations fireworks - it's a great show - and gives me goosebumps every time we go

...

An incredible show. If you go to EPCOT just for that, it's worth it. Sea World was much better than I thought it would be - I was impressed. Aquatica is a water park, nothing really special.

Cloud · 02-03-2010, 05:55 PM

I went many years ago, so not sure how it is now, but I enjoyed it quite a bit--one of my favorite parts of the parks. We had dinner in Norway, and one afternoon I sent the kids off to swim, and I tried to drink my way around the world.

Only made it halfway before I had to stop (less I not make it back to my hotel room at all!) but it was fun trying!

monster · 02-03-2010, 07:29 PM

Is it...... kitsch......? The countries thing? One friend raved about it because she loved how kitsch and stereotypical it was. I'm not so keen on that sort of thiing and I'm worried about spending that much money to be sorely irritated for half a day. And Future World -has it been kept up to date? Or is it now a giggle at what people thought would be?

Thanks for the fireworks show recommendation, though -I LOVE fireworks

Dagney · 02-03-2010, 09:02 PM

I wouldn't say that it's kitsch-y - of course it does have some aspects of that - but they've done a fairly good job at making it educational and fun. Some of it is a bit 'dated' (the movies in Norway and France for example), but they're still entertaining. What time of year are you going to be there?

Future world has had some new things added - especially in the Innoventions pavilions - one is a design your own coaster ride along with some other fun stuff.

Depending on when you go, one of the annual festivals may be going on as well. Food and Wine is in the fall (Lots of extra food and alcohol) - and Flower and Garden is in the spring. (Lots of topiary and plants)

WRT fireworks - make sure you try to catch Wishes at Magic Kigndom - out of the two, that one never fails to make me weepy - it's more the 'little girl, wishes, magic' kind of show - while IllumiNations is more a powerful and moving art piece - with explosions

monster · 02-04-2010, 07:22 AM

We're going in two weeks

thanks. I'm not the girly weepy type, so Illuminations might be more my thing

02-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Epcot? Worthwhile? Is it still awesome and spectacular or is it dated and not worth getting a one-day pass for? We have 6.5 days in Orlando. We have passes for the magic kingdom for one day. We're liking the look of the unlimited access pass to Sea World, Busch Gardens and Aquatica even if we don't get to them all. Kennedy Space Center is another day.... is Epcot going to be worth a day or should we just chill in Busch Gardens/Seaworld? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#2
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	We took the girls six or seven years ago. We all enjoyed it quite a bit. As I recall they liked it somewhat better than magic kingdom. We did however plan our time carefully to take full advantage of the special events. The drum thing in the Japan section was particularly cool. I think it really depends on your family's interests, though. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

02-02-2010, 09:28 PM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	how old were your girls? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-02-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Either 10 & 11 or 11 & 12. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

02-02-2010, 09:38 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	thanks. I have boys 8 and 10 and girl 12. None of us have ever been before, so magic kingdom is a must, just for the "been there, know what you're talking about" factor if nothing else, but we only have a week... and we've heard rumors that maybe epcot is a little dated...... We're meeting my sis and her hubby and 6yo daughter from the UK, they're doing everything, staying for two weeks, so we need to decide what they should save for when we join them in the second week. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-03-2010, 12:43 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I have not liked fairs since the age of __. They are dusty,hot, the food is terrible and the people are cranky so when I found out the the orphanage work crew I was volunteering with would be stopping at Disney Land I wasn't that excited. Fortunately it was early in the spring so there weren't many lines. There wasn't a speck of dust or paper anywhere so to me it made the place enchanting. Well of course it isn't what made it enchanting but the fact people were not throwing paper on the ground and groping tourists made it that much more beautiful. No really it's a wonderful place. The attractions are amazing,the rides are out of this world. I saw a lazer light parade which seemed nothing less than magical.

02-03-2010, 12:20 PM	#7
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Hi Mon! I strongly recommend Epcot. It's one of our favorite places to visit when we're in Orlando. The two separate parts have a little something for everyone. It used to be not so kid-friendly, but they've changed that with the introduction of the KimPossible scavenger hunts through International Showcase, and the Kidcot activities at each pavillion. The Futureworld side of the park has some fun rides - (Soarin' is a must do - get fast passes! and Test Track should thrill the boys in your group too). If you're planning on dining in the park, I would recommend the BierGarten at the German Pavillion, Nine Dragons in China, or the San Angel Inn in Mexico - all are pretty nice sit down restaraunts with a great environment. Plan on staying until park close and catching the IllumiNations fireworks - it's a great show - and gives me goosebumps every time we go If you want more info on Disney - and what's in Orlando, feel free to email me at kellie@brabec.com - We go at least 2x a year - so I have a clue...and if I don't, my hubby sure does __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

02-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#8
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Thanks Dagney. Sky, are you talking about Epcot or a different park? If Epcot, could you be more specific, please? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-03-2010, 03:54 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I've emailed my bro for you too. Should get a reply back in the next day or so.

02-03-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	thanks. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-03-2010, 05:55 PM	#12
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I went many years ago, so not sure how it is now, but I enjoyed it quite a bit--one of my favorite parts of the parks. We had dinner in Norway, and one afternoon I sent the kids off to swim, and I tried to drink my way around the world. Only made it halfway before I had to stop (less I not make it back to my hotel room at all!) but it was fun trying! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-03-2010, 07:29 PM	#13
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Is it...... kitsch......? The countries thing? One friend raved about it because she loved how kitsch and stereotypical it was. I'm not so keen on that sort of thiing and I'm worried about spending that much money to be sorely irritated for half a day. And Future World -has it been kept up to date? Or is it now a giggle at what people thought would be? Thanks for the fireworks show recommendation, though -I LOVE fireworks __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-03-2010, 09:02 PM	#14
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I wouldn't say that it's kitsch-y - of course it does have some aspects of that - but they've done a fairly good job at making it educational and fun. Some of it is a bit 'dated' (the movies in Norway and France for example), but they're still entertaining. What time of year are you going to be there? Future world has had some new things added - especially in the Innoventions pavilions - one is a design your own coaster ride along with some other fun stuff. Depending on when you go, one of the annual festivals may be going on as well. Food and Wine is in the fall (Lots of extra food and alcohol) - and Flower and Garden is in the spring. (Lots of topiary and plants) WRT fireworks - make sure you try to catch Wishes at Magic Kigndom - out of the two, that one never fails to make me weepy - it's more the 'little girl, wishes, magic' kind of show - while IllumiNations is more a powerful and moving art piece - with explosions __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

02-04-2010, 07:22 AM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	We're going in two weeks thanks. I'm not the girly weepy type, so Illuminations might be more my thing __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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