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Epcot for kids

Fun at Epcot® with Children

Epcot World Showcaseby Magic Maker® Leilani Wagner

“Hey kids, today we are going to Epcot®!”  “YAY!”

That is the typical reaction from our kids-no matter of their age. Contrary to popular belief, Epcot® is not a dreaded journey though mindless, boring exhibits reminiscent of a middle school field trip. 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. But kids love these attractions, and let me tell you why.

The many, varied countries in Epcot® provide opportunities for your kids to do something we all like to do…eat. They can sample food from all over the world in a safe environment. 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. The different entertainment such as dancing, shows, drummers and speeches all combine to keep the excitement at a high level. You can take your time and see everything and not feel rushed.  You will need time, however, as Epcot® is very large. Stroller recommended!

Epcot World ShowcaseJust to add a little more excitement to your next trip with children to Epcot®…here are some ideas we’ve done with our kids while touring the World Showcase.  We give our kids a mission to find a specific type of item in each country (usually while I’m shopping) that represents that country and simply take their picture with that item.   IE: hat or clothing, a Disney plush toy, etc.  One time we gave them a budget and told them the number of countries at Epcot®– their goal was to work together to purchase candy/chocolate from each country to take back home with us. This prolonged the “magic” as we relived it when we’d open a new candy in the following weeks.

There are hands on exhibits in many places in Epcot® such as Innoventions® 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. 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 don’t 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 Epcot® are a popular draw for kids as well. Soarin’™ Attraction, Mission: SPACE® Attraction, Test Track® 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 Epcot®.  The pace is a bit slower as well, which you may appreciate after days of running through Magic Kingdom® Park and the other parks.

Take the kids to Epcot® and see the world.

 

Cooling Off at Epcot

Club CoolGuests looking to cool off from the Florida heat will find an unique hideaway tucked inside Epcot’s® Future World.

Club Cool, hosted by Coca-Cola, features an International Tasting Station. Eight different international Coca-Cola soft drink products are available for guests to try a complimentary sample of. Flavors include:

  • Krest Ginger Ale from Mozambique
  • Fanta Kolita from Costa Rica
  • Beverly from Italy
  • Vegeta Beta from Japan
  • Kinley Lemon from Israel
  • Lift Apple from Mexico
  • Smart Watermelon from China
  • Mezzo Mix from Germany

Beverly, the Italian soft drink, is the one that gets the most attention because it has a distinct taste. If you have ever tasted Beverly, it is likely something you haven’t forgotten! Check out this video of guest’s first experiences:

In addition to the international taste testing, Club Cool sells many different Coca-Cola souvenirs and collectibles you won’t find elsewhere on property.

Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

by Magic Maker® Jennifer Lennox

Children using Kimmunicators for Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

In September, our family had the opportunity to save the World.  World Showcase, that is! This was our first experience with Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot®, and we had been looking forward to it for weeks.  We were excited to be traveling with two other families, and since all ages are invited to fight evil, our whole group answered the call.  We had five little girls, ages 3,4,5,7 and 9.  This activity played right into my nine-year-old daughter’s plans to be a spy when she is grown up!  It was a lot more productive than hiding behind the sofa at home, hoping to hear classified information in her parents’ conversations.

To begin the adventure, we located a kiosk and were given a ticket with a return time, much like a FASTPASS®.  The recruitment center was located near the bridge connecting World Showcase and Future World and there is one in each of the Innoventions buildings.  A Cast Member would be happy to direct you.  If this is a must-do with your family, I suggest picking up your ticket as soon as possible.  It is not related to your other FASTPASS® tickets so it will not disrupt your planning for other attractions.  The first mission each day begins at 11:00, but you can start at any point after your posted assignment time.

When it was time to embark on our adventure, we approached a kiosk located in the Norway Pavilion, near the Mexico Pavilion.  There are two others throughout the World Showcase, one in the Italy Pavilion and another in the United Kingdom Pavilion.  We were given a choice of starting points, and because there were so many in our party, we received more than one “Kimmunicator”.  The Kimmunicator, works much like a cell phone.  The tiniest in our group would have been satisfied with just that!  We were given visual cues as well as verbal instructions.  When we arrived at our destinations, we were treated to surprises and rewarded with hidden displays.   To be controlling happenings within a Walt Disney World® Theme Park?  What power we had!  With cutting edge technology and characteristic imagination, this project was a hit!

There are missions to be completed in seven of the World Showcase Pavilions.  Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France and United Kingdom are each in need of help, but you can choose to complete one mission, or make a day of it and save them all!  If your dining reservations or another attraction is calling you, you can take a break, and return to your mission at a later time.  In fact, you can stop and re-start as you like!  There are several different missions in each country, so you may find yourself returning to a previously visited pavilion to discover new surprises!  When you are finished, you return your Kimmunicator to one of the kiosks as you pass or drop it in a secret location at the end of one of the missions.

I don’t want to spoil the fun, so I am keeping the secret discoveries to myself.  This attraction would be appreciated by those who have explored the World Showcase in the past, and are interested in discovering new hidden delights there.  If you are new to the World Showcase, you might find it more challenging, but it is a fun way to see more of what Epcot® has to offer.

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Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure in Epcot

When you visit Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort in the fall of 2008, you will be treated to a brand-new, highly interactive attraction inspired by Disney Channel’s Emmy award-winning animated series, Disney’s Kim Possible.

Using the latest technology, Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure invites Guests of all ages to become secret agents, teaming up with members of “Team Possible” to save the world from various comical villains and their mad inventions.

As you embark on this international adventure, they will receive an official “Kimmunicator,” at kiosks throughout Epcot. This interactive, handheld device is designed to help you maneuver through the mission. Using state-of-the-art technology, the interactive device connects you with a variety of Kim Possible characters who provide clues to stop villains from taking over the world. The highly interactive devices also allow you to control top-secret equipment hidden inside World Showcase pavilions, creating an ultra-interactive adventure jam-packed with mystery and excitement.

You can play Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure in seven World Showcase pavilions: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France and United Kingdom. Each pavilion features a unique mission including distinctive visual events and a different super villain from the animated series.

The cost to participate in Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure is included in your park admission.

Don’t have your trip planned for this fall?  What are you waiting for? Book your Walt Disney World® Vacation today.

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