is EPCOT worth it??

[ILOVEDISNEY07]

heyy everyone,

i havent been to Epcot since i was young and now im much older...I remmeber it being boring...,maybe bc i was young. Can you guys help me out and give me some info on epcot..what fun things are there...dining...and other things!!

Thanks!!

[RobWreck]

First off, EPCOT is the dinner park. Not all, but many of the best restaurants in WDW are in EPCOT, so for that reason alone, you want to hit it.
As for attractions, there's alot more that appeals to older guests than little kids... but then again, there's a couple thrill rides there as well. For dark ride types, you'll want to see Spaceship Earth, Finding Nemo (at the Living Seas) and probably Journey into Imagination with Figment. For the thrill rides, check out Test Track and Mission Space.
Oops... gotta run. SOmebody else can fill you in on the countries...
Rob

[Goofeygal]

Epcot is my favorite park. We love World Showcase. It is a wonderful place to eat dinner.

[PlutoLover]

For me EPCOT is a MUST DO!!

Like you as a child I wasn't that thrilled with EPCOT but as an adult (31 for 1 more day ) I make sure 1 and a half to 2 days is booked for EPCOT. I always feel like I never see it all because there is so much there and not enough time in WDW. I have never had a bad meal in EPCOT but some of my faves and highly recommended that I read are Coral Reef, Biergarten, Le Cellier & Garden Grill. I'm going in December and trying the new one in Japan (Teppan Edo). I've never done any of the shows so I am looking forward to them this time. There is so much that goes on in World Showcase that it's hard to catch it all. If you are interested in what it's like in other cultures then there is a lot to learn there. As for Future World, this is more of the exciting side. There are some great rides there (Soarin' & Test Track) that I wouldn't want to miss.

I hope this helps and have fun planning

[CAS]

Best park of the bunch. Simply put, if I have to choose one park over all others it's Epcot

If you were young (depending on how old you are now) then it might've seemed a bit boring (I was kind of a nerd so it was still my favorite then, too ). You'll love it now.

Dining is the best of all the parks; my not to be missed list is San Angel Inn in Mexico, Le Celier in Canada, Teppenyaki in Japan, the list goes on! Don't miss the pastries in France.

Attractions, my favorites for Future World are Test Track, Mission Space, Soarin and Spaceship Earth. My fav's in World Showcase are the American Adventure and IllumiNations at night (the best show in all of WDW in my opinion).

You can't miss it!

[Donald A]

EPCOT gets better as you get older. They have also really changed some things over the past 10 years. The dining venues there are some of the better choices in the entire resort. Check out EPCOT, I bet you will love it.

Some fun attractions at EPCOT just to name a few:
1) Spaceship Earth
2) Mission Space
3) Test Track
4) Soarin' (never did it but will next trip)
5) Living Seas with Nemo
6) Malestrom
7) Journey into your imagination with Figment
8) The list goes on and on

[kbean]

Sure is worth it. You'll find something to do or enjoy. I'll say I like World Show, butI don't care for much of the films. But the different shops and displays of each country is fun alone.

[disneymom2000]

OK - let's start with Future World. There are a lot of hands on competitive games in Innovations East & West. You can learn about hydroponics at Living with the Land, check out the sealife in the Living Seas. You can ride Soarin' which is a sensory flight, Test Track - hide speed car ride and feel like an astronaut on Mission Space. You can experience the life of communication in Spaceship Earth. Find out where we get energy with Ellen Degeneras. I sent a pretty cool email from journey into the Imagination.
The countries are pretty interesting. The cast members are actually from whichever country they work in. The most exciting ride is in Norway, but you will also want to ride the River of Time in Mexico. In France, they have a show called the Impressions of France and it is very relaxing to watch. Trying to choose where to eat in Epcot is a challenge into itself. The food is authentic in each country.
Don't try to do it all in one day. Relax and enjoy.

[wickedwitch]

Epcot is my favorite park and it also has great shopping.Between the dining and the shopping what more could you want?lol
Have a great trip!!!

[Sean Riley Taylor's Mom]

Epcot is our family's favorite park. Give it another chance, I think you will really enjoy it.

[caryrae]

I can not imagine going to WDW and not going to MK & Epcot they are my favorite parks. I just love the rides in future world and the slower pace of World Showcase and visiting each country. Very Fun!!!

[GrmGrninGost]

EPCOT is no a thrill a minute park like some. But, it is a wonderful place! It has some of the best rides at WDW! Soarin', Test Track, Mission Space and Spaceship Earth are awesome! Most of the other rides are really good also! And, if there is a patriotic bone in your body, the American Adventure show has to be on everyone's top ten list! As far as dining, no park has the selection or quality of EPCOT! LeCellier, Rose & Crown, Coral Reef and The Garden Grill are just a few of the fabulous restaurants that are available there! We always spend at least two days at EPCOT! We need one day for Future World and one for World Showcase! EPCOT is second only to MK in my opinion!

[Dsnygirl]

Okay, I can't add too much to what everyone else has said, except to say that I, too, wasn't all that thrilled w/ Epcot when I was younger. But now, I love it, and never seem to get enough time there!! Plus, they've added so much with the rides and restaurants.... you're sure to want at least a full day there, and go on an empty stomach!! Have fun!!

[JoRy]

In my opinion, EPCOT is wonderful for any age, if you know what you ar doing. What I mean by that is if you are going to EPCOT for mindless rides, then you are going to be disappointed because you actually get to use your brain at EPCOT.

In World Showcase, for example, our kids always get a passport and take them to each country and have a CM stamp it for them. The CM talk to them in their native tongues, write the child's name in their language, and the kids learn a little about the culture of the country. Besides that, kids are obviously fascinated with the Disney movies, and here they can visit the Genie and Jasmine in Morocco, Belle and the Beast in France, Mary Poppins in England, Snow White in Germany, Mulan in China...just to name a few. They realize the places they have been watching on the movies for so long actually exist, and they want to learn more about them.

Many people have talked about Future World, so I will not elborate except to say not to skip Innoventions. There are so many cool things to experience, play with, and explore...very useful things like safety for children and environmental issues, where the kids love what they are playing with and are actually learning something at the same time.

I know people want to go on vacation and just chill out, but the memories people remember most are the ones where they pushed themselves a little further then they thought they could go, and it is in EPCOT where these memories are most available.

[foolishmortal83]

I have been going to WDW for as long as I can remember. And I've loved EPCOT since I was little! The restaurants, shopping, landscaping, CERTAIN rides, etc..
I think the rides are getting better as well!
Loves me sum EPCOT! hehe

[DizNee143]

i felt the same way...epcot is such a snore when your young..but now that im 24..ive come to enjoy this park more and more...
but then again..everyones tastes are different..and for all we know you may still end up not really liking the place..but i would definetly go back now and give it a try!!

[ILOVEDISNEY07]

I think im convienced!! Now i cant wait for EPCOT!...im very excited, thank you everyone!!

[AwPhooey]

There's no way I could visit WDW without a trip to Epcot!

[DawsonAR]

We love EPCOT. It is a must do for us. If it is just adults on the trip, we spend more time there than any other park.

[LovinWDW]

My first trip to WDW was when I was 5 years old, I am now 35 have been back several times. I just said to my wife a few days ago that the older I get the more I enjoy EPCOT. It is now my 2nd favorite park. MK being #1. We went to the F&W festival last year and are heading back this year. I can't wait. I think EPCOT is like wine, it gets better with age.

2 more days!