is EPCOT worth it??

[mttafire]

HUH? Worth it? Ah, YES! Nuff said.

[#1disneyfan]

We love Epcot! We always spend 2 days there and 2 days at MK, if time allows. I never visited Epcot as a small child, however we have been taken our DD since she was 4. Now that she is a whole 11 yr old, she loves it! She really appreciates the culture in the countries and loves to try new and different foods. She loves Future world too since there are 3 of her favorite rides there. Don't miss Mission Space, Test Track and Soarin'. I really love Turtle Talk with Crush too, it is just too cute. I think as an adult you will really appreciate this park! Don't miss it or you will never be able to share your views!

[pook@wdw]

As our DD gets older, Epcot is fast becoming our fave park. In FW, Soarin, Mission Space, and TT more than cover the need-for thrill. And after sending a few d-mails to the folks back home, we move on to WS. How lovely it is just to take a leisurely stroll around WS lagoon, take in the multi-cultural sights & music, and eat and drink our way "around the World". And how about a most Fab light/fireworks show to end a magical day! What's not to love!

[Gator]

The real question is, "Is WDW worth it without going to Epcot?"

[pennsy22]

It is my DD's(11) and DS's(6) favorite park and it has been for a few years. My DD loves to eat at Germany and Polka. She was very upset last Friday when our ADR was for 8:30 and the band was just finishing their last show when we sat down. Test Track, Mission Space, and Soarin' are awesome . Even Norway, Mailstrom, and Mexico's, "it's a small Mexico" , boat rides are a lot of fun. I just wish they would have went through with the plans for a boat ride in Germany. I can't say much for the movies in China and Canada, the Circlevision movies make me sick. The show at the United States pavilion, I think it's called Golden Dreams, is great. Maybe some of this had already been talked about though.

[disneydeb]

Definitely! Wouldn't make a trip to Florida without going to Epcot!

[micahlei]

when we went in Xmas last year Epcot was DEFINETLY the best park we went to
U just cant miss out on Test Track and Soarin'
They are AWESOME!
and if u have little ones take them to Figment and get one of those world showcase passports so they dont get bored round there
At each country you go to they can stamp your passport and there's also fun actitivites for the lil ones there as well so trust me - its worth going

[RedSoxandPatsfan]

Epcot is definetly a must do. Between rides and World Showcase there is something special for everyone in your group.

Everyone in our group from Grandparents thru Grandchildren love this park. Hope you go and have a great time!!

[brownie]

Epcot is our favorite park. We really like Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Living with the Land, Soarin' (although we've only been on the California Adventure version), Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, and Maelstrom. There's lots of entertainment from the Jammitors in Future World to Mo'rockin' and the Japanese drummers in World Showcase. You have lots of dining choices, and Illuminations is a great way to end any day. We also like to just explore World Showcase. I wouldn't worry too much about being bored at Epcot.

[darthmacho]

Epcot is not only worth it, it is necessary!

The reasons? Here are 10, but there are a lot more...
1. Spaceship Earth, a wonderful dark ride that epitomizes WDW.
2. Test Track, a fun ride from beginning to end, and with a few thrills thrown in to.
3. Mexico, a wonderful pavilion that has to be seen to believed. Dining, shopping, a nice dark ride, and mariachi music thrown in!
4. Norway, though not as eye catching as Mexico, has all of the same elements, and it has it's own band as well.
5. The Land, which not only has a great ride and food, but it is now home to the popular Soarin' which I've yet to try.
6. The Living Seas, an underrated attraction, is the largest aquarium (in the world?) In any case, it's awesome to see those animals.
7. Mission Space, though not my favorite ride, is something for thrill seekers.
8. World Showcase dining and shopping, as there are nine other countries, each unique and wonderfully themed, that I haven't listed.
9. Nighttime entertainment, such as parades and fireworks. Illuminations is a favorite among closing ceremonies.
10. It isn't your average, run of the mill, thrill ride park, and though it is more leisurely paced than any of the major FL theme parks, it is one of the best places in which I've ever spent my vacation time!

[Mousemates]

Epcot is our second favorite WDW park ...hasn't always been, but as we've gotten a few years under our belts (early 40's), we have enjoyed the international showcase and especially the eateries in that area.

[PeterPan]

Well, I am kind of the Grinch of the "Is it WORTH it" question. I don't like that phrase. I don't really understand the phrase. WORTH it? Haven't you bought a ticket? It is a park-hopper? If so, YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR ADMISSION INTO EPCOT.

Now, I know that is not what you mean with you say "worth it." SO if by "worth it" you mean "worth my time, worth my effort, worth using one day of my park-hopper" well the answer is COMPLETELY subjective.

Do you like world class entertainment, the kind you can't see in any one place on the face of plant earth? Acrobats from China, storytellers from Japan, mimes from France, musicians from Morocco and Africa and Canada and England? Fabulous food? World-class attractions like Soarin' and Spaceship Earth and Test Track? Do you ever get INSPIRED by a museum display like what you can experience at The American Adventure right now? (one of a kind - seen nowhere else in the world except maybe the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.?) Do you want to shop at venues with truly unique and FUN items? Do you want to go to a Park where anyone, from babies to Grandpa, can find many, many wonderful, inspiring, FUN things to do?

Do you like food? Do you like to experience cuisine from all over the world? Menus designed by world-class chefs?

If you like any of the above (and of course many, many more things too numerous to mention) then GO TO EPCOT.

If you are into thrill rides, hotdogs and cotton candy, go so Six Flags.

[wire0monkey]

My kids (4 and 2.5) really liked Epcot in September. They liked Figment and the Nemo ride at the seas, especially. They also loved the interactive area (Kodak labs) when you exit Figment. They liked the Mexico boat ride and they love the model trains over by Italy. They love all the street shows.

I think Epcot is worth it for the shows in the World Showcase. I like to get a late start and then just go from show to show in World Showcase. With a little planning and backtracking, it's not too hard.

[pdrlkr]

EPCOT is one of our favorites!

[youngOx96]

Like many who have posted before me, EPCOT is a MUST. Even if you only go to ride Test Track and Mission Space, it is worth it.

[TikiSteph84]

I remember going to Epcot as a child and thinking the same thing. Now I'm 23 and its my favorite park! I love all the parks but I think that I enjoy Epcot alot because theres a little more adult content and the theming isnt completely centered around Disney characters or films. The world showcase is alot of fun and there are alot of cool non-disney suveniers. The restaurants are amazing there too... Marrakesh (the morroccan restaurant is alot of fun), and also the San Angel. There are a few good thrill type rides too... Mission Space, Soarin, Test Track... and the ride in the Norway pavilion- Maelstrom.... skip the movie at the end but my friends and I all love this one! ("ye are not the first to come this vay! Nor shall ye be the last!")

[EJS-Houston]

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!!

EPCOT is SO worth it! Don't miss Mission: Space, Test Track and Soarin'! I also enjoyed the revamped Universe of Energy hosted by Ellen DeGeneres when I was there 2 years ago...and I greatly enjoy the different nations' pavilions, with the Norwegian Pavilion have a terrific ride in it. And don't miss Illuminations at night!

[wire0monkey]

It's worth at least an afternoon for a nice meal and a ride on Soarin'


Soarin' is really an amazing ride.

[iluvdumbo]

my mom and i(actually all of my family too) love EPCOT! if u go to EPCOT, u have to ride Test Track! But if u hate rides that go really fast (like my mom whos name on here is Twink93) then take my advice and dont go on it! also u have to see the show The American Adventure (i think thats what its called, or something like that)

Kana

[Tink#64]

I have to admit, I hadn't planned on visiting Epcot during our first trip to WDW. DS's were 4 & 6 at the time. Between DH & DS (6) they convinced me to include it in our plans. I had read & heard about it being educational & not having all the rides like MK & I didn't think DS's would get any thing out of it. Boy was I wrong. We always do 2 days of Epcot, 1 for FW & 1 for WS. We love all of the attractions in FW & all of the pavillions in WS! IllumiNations is our very favorite night time event! It's simply spectacular! We aren't adventurous eaters, so that aspect doesn't hold as much appeal for us as it does many others. We really like eating at the Cantina de San Angel, out on the water's edge, in front of the Mexico pavillion. That's our fav! Our favorite attractions are TT, Soarin, JIYI, & SE, all of which we MUST do multiple times! If you give Epcot a chance & don't try to compare it to the other parks, especially MK, you may enjoy it as much as all of us that have responded with a great bug YEAH for Epcot!