Epcot? - Page 2

Sundae · 02-05-2010, 03:56 AM

My bro's answer. My few edits are shown [thus].

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I'd agree pretty much with [Dagney]. Epcot gets a bit of a bum rap, mainly because it was the second park to be built after the Magic Kingdom and so was a let down in many people's eyes. It was also seen as the boring educational park with little to do for kids and teenagers. And maybe that was true ten years ago, but they have really done wonders with some of the rides (add Mission:Space to Test Track and Soarin' to complete the list).

In fact, it is probably now my favourite Disney park (and definitely is [SIL's]). And Illuminations is the BEST firework display I have ever seen, without question. I echo the "goosebumps" comment.

But here's the thing. Is it worth one day out of six when it sounds like they've already got at least four accounted for already? And it's their first trip? Personally I would, but I'm basing it on our circumstances, which are very different. We go there at least twice a holiday, but then we are there for 14 nights and haven't got little kids to worry about (who only care where they can see Mickey [he doesn't your your kids!]). Also the cost of a one-day ticket is prohibitive - Disney tickets only start getting to be good value at four days and above.

It's a tough call. Cop out answer, I know!

monster · 02-05-2010, 10:25 AM

thanks. Exactly. If we had a many-day ticket it would be a no-brainer to add Epcot as an extra day.

kerosene · 02-09-2010, 05:59 PM

Does Walter Kronkite's voice still narrate for the big sphere ride?

Dagney · 02-09-2010, 06:11 PM

No, they re-did it a year or so ago, and now it's narrated by Judy Dench.

wolf · 02-10-2010, 09:10 AM

Absolutely do EPCOT. Get a multi-day pass for Disney, with the Parkhopper option, which lets you go to multiple parks in one day ... It's easy to get from one to another, and you will want to switch, or go back to one for something that you missed. I had a four day, which turned out to be just right for a week down there, and two trips to Universal, one to Sea World.

I did not add the Water Park option, because I don't like big bowls of human soup, no matter how much chlorine they add.

The EPCOT fireworks are amazing, try to stand on the bridge for the best view. Just ask a Cast Member, they'll point you there.

I loved the Magic Kingdom fireworks (that's the park with the highest Kitsch rating, incidentally), but the most spectacular, to me, anyway, because of the other effects and live action, were the ones at Hollywood Studios. I did not see the closing show at Animal Kingdom.

I would like to ask you if you'd do me a favor ... someone stole the Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Ball (well, similar, mine didn't say Disneyland on it) off my car aerial. If you have the time, would you pick me up a couple and mail them to me? I'll send you the cashola.

monster · 02-10-2010, 02:49 PM

But given that we're not getting the multi-day pass with the park-hopper........

...is Epcot worth it on a one day pass? i.e. $80 each for 5 of us?

We already have passes for one day at one park, so we can use those for the Magic Kingdom, it's not worth buying the multi day passes until you get up to at least 4 days, we don't have that many days or that much money.

So it'll be a one day deal if we go.

I will try to get the car ball thingies, although wouldn't it be simpler to buy them from Amazon from that linkie you posted?

wolf · 02-10-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

But given that we're not getting the multi-day pass with the park-hopper........

Whoopsie. Missed that bit.

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...is Epcot worth it on a one day pass? i.e. $80 each for 5 of us?

I would say yes. Or at least add parkhopper to your existing passes. The monorail is a direct link between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.

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I will try to get the car ball thingies, although wouldn't it be simpler to buy them from Amazon from that linkie you posted?

I would, except that I don't want the ones that say "Disneyland" (which is in California, and I haven't been there. A friend has and she said it was very disappointing, much smaller than she expected. The Orlando parks were planned to be way bigger and way better).

Dagney · 02-10-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I would like to ask you if you'd do me a favor ... someone stole the Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Ball (well, similar, mine didn't say Disneyland on it) off my car aerial. If you have the time, would you pick me up a couple and mail them to me? I'll send you the cashola.

I can Wolf, - we'll be there next week

wolf · 02-10-2010, 06:18 PM

Lucky you!

monster · 02-10-2010, 07:46 PM

OK, let me know if you don't, Dagney -we'll be there the week after.

Thanks wolf. We won't bother flitting between parks, though, we'll do one on one day and then one on another. The passes we have are from the Give A Day Get A Day program.

Cyclefrance · 02-23-2010, 02:14 PM

Epcot must see is (was?) 'Honey I shrunk the audience' - it's 15 years ago or more that I was there with my boys, but if it is not still there then it's a shame - probably not, but I suspect that something similar will have taken its place. Be sure to go i if it is still running. You won't come across anything quite like the experience it delivers

monster · 02-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Not going to Epcot. Sis, BIL and niece went last week to test the waters and said "you'd hate it". We trust 'em.

Dagney, we're off to Magic Kingdom tomorrow -did you get those thingies for wolf?

wolf · 02-24-2010, 01:38 PM

If I end up with multiples, I'm cool with that. I'll be more than happy to buy up what y'all find.

My best friend has a sorcerers apprentice set of Mickey ears from when Hollywood Studios first opened. It's full size, not the tiny hat on a set of ears that they sell at the parks now. Those are darn cool. Her daughter's ears are the Pirates of the Caribbean variation, which are also really cute, with the pirate bandanna, an earring, and the Jack Sparrow beads hanging off of it.

monster · 02-24-2010, 08:51 PM

I got you some. Problem was, couldn't remember which one you wanted when I got the the park so I got one plain mickey and one with the sorceror's hat. PM address, please. (they were $5.something each inc tax.)

eta... duh, I have your address from SS. Do you want both even though I screwed up and only one has the hat? The other says Disney world on it.

wolf · 02-24-2010, 09:28 PM

I'd love both of them, thank you!

02-05-2010, 10:25 AM	#17
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	thanks. Exactly. If we had a many-day ticket it would be a no-brainer to add Epcot as an extra day. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#19
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	No, they re-did it a year or so ago, and now it's narrated by Judy Dench. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

02-10-2010, 09:10 AM	#20
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Absolutely do EPCOT. Get a multi-day pass for Disney, with the Parkhopper option, which lets you go to multiple parks in one day ... It's easy to get from one to another, and you will want to switch, or go back to one for something that you missed. I had a four day, which turned out to be just right for a week down there, and two trips to Universal, one to Sea World. I did not add the Water Park option, because I don't like big bowls of human soup, no matter how much chlorine they add. The EPCOT fireworks are amazing, try to stand on the bridge for the best view. Just ask a Cast Member, they'll point you there. I loved the Magic Kingdom fireworks (that's the park with the highest Kitsch rating, incidentally), but the most spectacular, to me, anyway, because of the other effects and live action, were the ones at Hollywood Studios. I did not see the closing show at Animal Kingdom. I would like to ask you if you'd do me a favor ... someone stole the Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Ball (well, similar, mine didn't say Disneyland on it) off my car aerial. If you have the time, would you pick me up a couple and mail them to me? I'll send you the cashola. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-10-2010, 02:49 PM	#21
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	But given that we're not getting the multi-day pass with the park-hopper........ ...is Epcot worth it on a one day pass? i.e. $80 each for 5 of us? We already have passes for one day at one park, so we can use those for the Magic Kingdom, it's not worth buying the multi day passes until you get up to at least 4 days, we don't have that many days or that much money. So it'll be a one day deal if we go. I will try to get the car ball thingies, although wouldn't it be simpler to buy them from Amazon from that linkie you posted? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-10-2010, 06:18 PM	#24
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Lucky you! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-09-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Does Walter Kronkite's voice still narrate for the big sphere ride?

02-10-2010, 07:46 PM	#25
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	OK, let me know if you don't, Dagney -we'll be there the week after. Thanks wolf. We won't bother flitting between parks, though, we'll do one on one day and then one on another. The passes we have are from the Give A Day Get A Day program. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-23-2010, 02:14 PM	#26
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Epcot must see is (was?) 'Honey I shrunk the audience' - it's 15 years ago or more that I was there with my boys, but if it is not still there then it's a shame - probably not, but I suspect that something similar will have taken its place. Be sure to go i if it is still running. You won't come across anything quite like the experience it delivers __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

02-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#27
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Not going to Epcot. Sis, BIL and niece went last week to test the waters and said "you'd hate it". We trust 'em. Dagney, we're off to Magic Kingdom tomorrow -did you get those thingies for wolf? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-24-2010, 01:38 PM	#28
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	If I end up with multiples, I'm cool with that. I'll be more than happy to buy up what y'all find. My best friend has a sorcerers apprentice set of Mickey ears from when Hollywood Studios first opened. It's full size, not the tiny hat on a set of ears that they sell at the parks now. Those are darn cool. Her daughter's ears are the Pirates of the Caribbean variation, which are also really cute, with the pirate bandanna, an earring, and the Jack Sparrow beads hanging off of it. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-24-2010, 08:51 PM	#29
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I got you some. Problem was, couldn't remember which one you wanted when I got the the park so I got one plain mickey and one with the sorceror's hat. PM address, please. (they were $5.something each inc tax.) eta... duh, I have your address from SS. Do you want both even though I screwed up and only one has the hat? The other says Disney world on it. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart Last edited by monster; 02-24-2010 at 08:59 PM.

02-24-2010, 09:28 PM	#30
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I'd love both of them, thank you! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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