by Magic Makerยฎ Leilani Wagner
โHey kids, today we are going to Epcotยฎ!โย โYAY!โ
That is the typical reaction from our kids-no matter of their age. Contrary to popular belief, Epcotยฎ is not a dreaded journey though mindless, boring exhibits reminiscent of a middle school field trip.ย Sure, there are educational rides through hanging, soil-less gardens, fish being raised in tubes and tubs, and of course the march around the world of foreign cultures.ย But kids love these attractions, and let me tell you why.
The many, varied countries in Epcotยฎ provide opportunities for your kids to do something we all like to doโฆeat. They can sample food from all over the world in a safe environment.ย Each country makes it easy and relatively inexpensive to sample various food and drink native to their country. The different smells, colors and variety will keep their interest all day.ย The different entertainment such as dancing, shows, drummers and speeches all combine to keep the excitement at a high level.ย You can take your time and see everything and not feel rushed.ย You will need time, however, as Epcotยฎ is very large. Stroller recommended!
Just to add a little more excitement to your next trip with children to Epcotยฎโฆhere are some ideasย we’veย done with our kids while touring the World Showcase.ย We give our kids a mission to find a specific type of item in each country (usually while Iโm shopping) that represents that country and simply take their picture with that item.ย ย IE: hat or clothing, a Disney plush toy, etc.ย One time we gave them a budget and told them the number of countries at Epcotยฎ– their goal was to work together to purchase candy/chocolate from each country to take back home with us. This prolonged the โmagicโ as we relived it when weโd open a new candy in the following weeks.
There are hands on exhibits in many places in Epcotยฎ such as Innoventionsยฎย Entertainment Facility. Our girls truly loved these activities and we often had to pry them out of there to see the other exhibits and rides.ย Turtle Talk with Crush is the most fun you can have with an animated character! We had so much fun watching the kids interact with Crush! And donโt forget to check out Club Cool where you can taste soft drinks from all over the world, at no additional charge!
The rides and attractions at Epcotยฎ are a popular draw for kids as well. Soarinโโข Attraction, Mission: SPACEยฎ Attraction, Test Trackยฎย Attraction and the rides within the different countries are favorites of my kids. If your little one is a bit shy of the bigger rides in the other parks, rest assured there are slower, calmer rides that everyone will enjoy throughout Epcotยฎ.ย The pace is a bit slower as well, which you may appreciate after days of running through Magic Kingdomยฎ Parkย and the other parks.
Take the kids to Epcotยฎ and see the world.
Nice article!
Epcot during Oct./Nov. is awesome for the sole reason of the Food and Wine festival. Great food.