Epcot is what I like to call the grown up park. Instead of the hustle and bustle of main street, you’re greeted by a giant silver ball (much like what you get if you combine both halves of the esplanade balls into one, except rounder). So less of the immediate oomph but walk through and it is the sort of place that really grows on you.
It was the flower festival when we were there and we saw these amazing topiaries of Disney characters, which was almost like meeting the real characters. They just couldn’t sign the autograph book, but they’ll have to count for all those we couldn’t find.
Half the park is made up of the World Showcase, a collection of countries from Canada to China so you could literally take a trip around the world in a day.
Then the other half was called Future World and all the rides were there. Surprisingly, my favorite ride in all of Disney World came from Epcot – a nondescript little ride called Test Track. We were supposed to be car testers to ensure the safety of GM cars (product placement, anyone?). I shan’t spoil it for you but suffice to say, it was a brilliant mix of speed, sharp turns and surprises.
Kids may probably find it less exciting than the rest of the other parks but it is a nice place to relax and slow it down a notch while still enjoying the magic of Disney.
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Your pictures are amazing! I wish I could take the picture half as good as you. :) My kids are now at the age that they can appreciate Epcot more and I agree it’s a great adult park. My ILs love this park! It’s great that we were there during the Flowers Festival. I wish we could spend more time there though. :) We were too busy park hopping.
It was so nice to meet you!
Hey Amy! Had a great time meeting you too, now I can’t wait for DisneySMMoms 2012! Yeah, since it was just me and the husband we could spend more time doing boring adult things. I think when we bring the kids we’ll be spending a lot of time at Fantasyland riding Dumbo.
Glad you’re having so much fun at my side of the world!
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Haha I have to say, your side of the world is very fun! =)
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i love your pictures! Epcot is so beautiful with those flowers. i also enjoyed the Pixie Hollow where they mixed so many colors perfectly.
Oh man, I think we missed out Pixie Hollow completely.. will have to check that out the next time. And it was very good to meet you too!
WOW! I am SO loving these Disneyland entries of yours! I am an absolute fan of everything Disney (and Disneyland!), and am living vicariously through your wonderful blog posts! Am definitely planning a trip there once the girls are big enough to survive a long plane journey! :)
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Yes you totally should! We are already planning one with the kids; the whole time we were making a list of all the places we want to show the kids. It’s just the flight that’s the killer.