I love Epcot but always feel I am missing out on stuff especially in World Showcase. What are the must sees?
I love Epcot but always feel I am missing out on stuff especially in World Showcase. What are the must sees?
Whoo--that's a loaded question! Stop and see the movies. They're all great. ALL of them. I like the shopping, of course, but I also love the little train in Germany, the masks in Italy, the showcase players in UK (along with the great music in Canada, UK, and Mexico). There's the guy in France that does the chair piling thing. And my FAVORITE: Voices of Liberty!
Working hard for that next WDW trip! December 2013
Mariachis in Mexico. I had to drag my MIL out of there so we could see the other countries.
Cava del Tequila in Mexico
Wander back through the Moroccan pavilion and check out the wonderful architecture. They also have a free cultural tour during the day.
Impressions de France - the film in France
I'll second Voices of Liberty, the Cava del Tequila, Moroccan Pavillion and Impressions de France.
(I'm just not a fan of Mariachis, or I'd second that one too).
In Morocco, to the left of the fountain in the front is a very small art museum. I think we've been in there with one other party before, but other than that, it's always been by ourselves.
The gallery in Japan is sometimes fun (depending on if the exhibit is your cup of tea).
My sister and I felt that World Showcase was a half day at best activity, until we took a guided tour of World Showcase (that was mostly before opening of that area) - and it really helped open our eyes.
Another fun tour is Behind the Seeds. All of the students that I've been given a tour by are so enthusiastic about what they're working on.
I also like to recommend the Kim Possible (soon to change to another theme - Phineas and Ferb?) - as a way to allow you look at different areas in a pavillion. But don't rush through just to get the payoffs.
And if you go at Christmas, the Storytellers -especially Norway.
Cathy
Well, let's not forget the obvious rides and movies at the respective pavilions; they are all worth a visit. And while getting recommendations is nice, take some time to just relax and look around; explore some nooks and crannies that you always pass by; give yourself the opportunity to make some new discoveries. Perhaps you can come back and tell US what WE'VE been missing. (And please tell me that I'm not the only person who upon reading the title of your thread thought to themselves: "Time to do the must-dos!" in their best imagined Stacy voice.
1999 - Coronado Springs (1 night); 2003 - DL's Paradise Pier (5 nights); 2005 - All Star Music (7 nights); 2007 - POP Century (10 nights); 2008 - DL's Paradise Pier (5 nights); 2009 - POP Century (10 nights); 2010 - Dolphin (2 nights); 2011 - POP Century (7 nights); June 8-18, 2012 - POFQ (10 nights); next trip,June 18-22, 2013 - POFQ (5 nights). If I'm not at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, I'm not really happy.
Thanks everyone. It will be so nice to be in the world with no kids but please don't tell my 3. Lol
If I was going without my kids I'd make sure to catch the American Adventure. My kids don't particularly like it, but it's one of my favorites.Originally Posted by jenjustinsmom
Morocco is beautiful. The tile work is incredible. All handmade by the same artisans as for the actual palace in Morocco. There's a tour where you get all kinds of these little tidbits and I took it in the morning before World Showcase had opened so our little tour group were the only people around
I really enjoy Maelstrom in Norway too.
Of the films I like all of them, but I think China is my favorite.
Sit on a bench in every country and breathe.......
If no-one out there understands, start your own revolution and cut out the middle man (Billy Bragg)
That's exactly what we like to do too.
Oh a "kidless" trip to Epcot! I am soooo jealous. I would look in every shop and watch every show...I might even get a "snack" in every country...sit on every bench...look at every flower...but I would NOT stand in any character line.
I agree with the above responses...just really slow down and take in all the details!
One thing I do plan on having is a glass of Ross regale and grand mariner slushy. Too bad dh can't join me.
Oh, and they're NOT right next to each other, so you can space them out some!
Cathy
Ohh, grand mariner slushy. Where do you get those?
I did a solo Epcot trip last year in May and had a grand time. (I read some articles from allears.net/World According to Jack and realized how much I had been missing.) I walked thru China and for the first time saw the museum with the terra cotta soldiers. And I also really enjoyed the KP game. I recommend the Germany and Mexico missions.
Have a magical trip!
GnP
Grand Marnier slushies, as well as Grey Goose slushies (grapefruit, I think) are at the kiosk right next to the crepes in France.
Cathy
One more vote for Voices of Liberty & O Canada film. Another adult beverage station that is off the beaten path is the Sake bar in Japan. They usually have 4-5 samples to choose from, both hot & cold, for a price.
The Grand Marnier are Orange slushies, and the Grey Goose are Lemon or Lemonade. Oh, heck yes.
Mikala
The Grand Marnier slushies are so awesome!!!!!
You can buy alcohol while you are driving? Really? Did I misunderstand something magnificently here?
If no-one out there understands, start your own revolution and cut out the middle man (Billy Bragg)
It is a bit odd but where Cathy is from having the cup in the car is no different than having an unopened bottle in the car. It's only an open container if you put the straw in.
You still can not drink it while you are driving.
Katrina
No trams-Atlantic translation issue scoobydooby. It's one of the odd things we have in my area. It's not legal to drink in the car, but you can buy from it. You can also drink legally on the streets (when walking).
But back to Epcot, I'm interested to get to try all the Kim Possible adventures again with the phineas and ferb change.
Cathy
And I'm a little regretful that we never tried the Kim Possible thing. I always liked that show as did my daughter. But, we all get a kick out of Phineas and Ferb. So, I guess we should try it the next time we're there.
Started drinking that daquiri already, Cathy?
Dan
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.
- James Taylor
You beat me to the punch, Dan. Given the topic, maybe you beat me to the rum punch!
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