Epcot Plan of Action?

[Sage of Time]

Hello, WDWmagic!

Looking to take a trip to Disney in the first week of August.Doing this, we will be in Epcot for the first time since 2001. Seeing that Soaring, and Test Track weren't open, then...What should we get fast passes for first? We were planning on getting to the park at opening (Maybe with EMH) and going to get a Fast past for something first, before we ride.

I was thinking get the FPs for Soaring first, and then wait in line for Test? Or do you recomend something different.

Thanks, everyone!

Rob:wave:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Can't ask me...I always hit up SSE first.:lol: Tradition!

 

[One Lil Spark]

Oh yes, grab a FP for Soarin' first and then head across the way to the TT and M:S side.

 

[nolatron]

Can't ask me...I always hit up SSE first.:lol: Tradition!

Heh, same here.

It's a toughie though. I think both attractions are probably just as busy as the other. Though I think Soarin' sometimes seems to get the bigger lines and runs out of FP's faster.

I'd say hit Soarin first for a FP, then trek over to the test track for the stand-by line. If you go during an EMH, you should have a pretty short wait for the Test Track.

 

[Sage of Time]

OK, Thanks very much, Jennifer and nolatron!

sounds good, hopfully we'll get to go soon and this will work.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Ride Soarin' then grab a FP for Soarin' as you leave and head over to TT

 

[nolatron]

Ride Soarin' then grab a FP for Soarin' as you leave and head over to TT

Only if you want to ride it a 2nd time of course. Once is enough for me.

 

[Figment632]

There is no question what you should do get a FP for Soarin then when you can again TT I hate MS but you can FP that if you want. Nothing else in Epcot should have more than a 30 min no matter how busy it is. SSE is an omnimover and I have never waited over 20 min for even when I was there on New Years.

 

[disney4life2008]

If you are staying on property - this is my suggestion:

Go to Epcot on the morning of EMHs. This way, you will have an hour where the park will be virtually empty. Follow these steps:

1) Go to Soarin' 1st. Get both a FP and ride it. There will be no wait. You will be out of there by 830am.

2) Head to Mission: Space and Test Track. You should be done with both of those rides by 930am. By the time the 9am crowds arrive, you would have already did the major attractions.

The rest of the day, play by what you like to do.

 

[worldfanatic]

Can't ask me...I always hit up SSE first.:lol: Tradition!

I respect the tradition angle. But I love coming back in the afternoon to SSE, because the crowd's already moved through, there's rarely a line, and you pretty much walk right on.

 

[Sage of Time]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Ride Soarin' then grab a FP for Soarin' as you leave and head over to TT

Oo! Double header.:lol:

There is no question what you should do get a FP for Soarin then when you can again TT I hate MS but you can FP that if you want. Nothing else in Epcot should have more than a 30 min no matter how busy it is. SSE is an omnimover and I have never waited over 20 min for even when I was there on New Years.

I dont think Ill be heading to MS. :lookaroun looks to be a little too much for my family and me.

If you are staying on property - this is my suggestion:

Go to Epcot on the morning of EMHs. This way, you will have an hour where the park will be virtually empty. Follow these steps:

1) Go to Soarin' 1st. Get both a FP and ride it. There will be no wait. You will be out of there by 830am.

2) Head to Mission: Space and Test Track. You should be done with both of those rides by 930am. By the time the 9am crowds arrive, you would have already did the major attractions.

The rest of the day, play by what you like to do.

Sounds like a good plan, but I dont know if we will be onsite yet for the Magical Hours or not.:shrug:

If we are Ill look intothis.

Thanks for helping a lurker out, everyone!:ROFLOL: Ill be back...problally for more trip planning!:sohappy:

 

[RiversideBunny]

I respect the tradition angle. But I love coming back in the afternoon to SSE, because the crowd's already moved through, there's rarely a line, and you pretty much walk right on.

A good approach.

I like the smell of SSE in the evening.
It smells like--- the dark ages.

 

[Sage of Time]

A good approach.

I like the smell of SSE in the evening.
It smells like--- the dark ages.

Thats just the bacon bitz.:lol: love the SSE smell!

We will most likley do that after TT while waiting or the FPs for Soaring.

 

[disney4life2008]

Here is a plan for off site:

1) Arrive at Epcot no latter than 830am. They let people in the park by 845am. You will go to the rope drop (generally, everyone goes to the Soarin' drop). Once the rope drops - head to Soarin. You have to walk in a calm line so there is no running.

2) After Soarin, grab a FP for it for later in the day. You may opt to get a FP directly and not ride (base it on the lines).

3) Head to Mission: Space and Test Track.

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Oo! Double header.:lol:


I dont think Ill be heading to MS. :lookaroun looks to be a little too much for my family and me.


Sounds like a good plan, but I dont know if we will be onsite yet for the Magical Hours or not.:shrug:

If we are Ill look intothis.

Thanks for helping a lurker out, everyone!:ROFLOL: Ill be back...problally for more trip planning!:sohappy:

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Go to Epcot on the morning of EMHs. This way, you will have an hour where the park will be virtually empty.

Not in the first week of August.

It'll be quieter during EMH than after they let in the other guests - but it won't be virtually empty

 

[Sage of Time]

Here is a plan for off site:

1) Arrive at Epcot no latter than 830am. They let people in the park by 845am. You will go to the rope drop (generally, everyone goes to the Soarin' drop). Once the rope drops - head to Soarin. You have to walk in a calm line so there is no running.

2) After Soarin, grab a FP for it for later in the day. You may opt to get a FP directly and not ride (base it on the lines).

3) Head to Mission: Space and Test Track.

Sounds good! Well be dropping MS thou...Most likely head to SSE or JII.

 

[datw@epcot]

Heh, same here.

It's a toughie though. I think both attractions are probably just as busy as the other. Though I think Soarin' sometimes seems to get the bigger lines and runs out of FP's faster.

I'd say hit Soarin first for a FP, then trek over to the test track for the stand-by line. If you go during an EMH, you should have a pretty short wait for the Test Track.

I agree, we usually use the single rider line at Test Track and we usually ride it in the morning or during extra magic hours, since it tends to close a lot during the day in August due to thunderstorms.

 

[disney4life2008]

Not in the first week of August.

It'll be quieter during EMH than after they let in the other guests - but it won't be virtually empty

True - thanks for the clarification.

 

[toystorymaniacs]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Oo! Double header.:lol:


I dont think Ill be heading to MS. :lookaroun looks to be a little too much for my family and me.


Sounds like a good plan, but I dont know if we will be onsite yet for the Magical Hours or not.:shrug:

If we are Ill look intothis.

Thanks for helping a lurker out, everyone!:ROFLOL: Ill be back...problally for more trip planning!:sohappy:

I agree with everyone who says head to Soarin' first, also don't count out MS there is the "green side" that is much tamer than the "orange side". My 7 year old (who does not like thrill rides) rode it last year and loved it.

 

[krankenstein]

Ride Soarin', FP Soarin', Head to M:S Green and TT. :wave: