Is Epcot good for a science geek? Couple from California making first trip to WDW

[CamiCan]

My bf and I are taking our first trip to Disney World in September. We are both natives of Southern California and I'm an annual pass holder at Disneyland but he can only tolerate Disneyland twice a year at the most; he finds it a bit cheesy saying its mostly for kids.

Do you think he'll enjoy Disney World a lot more since we will be there for two weeks? Epcot has some science stuff. What about the other parks? We plan on getting a 7 day park hopper for WDW and spend the rest of the time visiting Universal and other attractions.

Also is September REALLY low on crowds? It's the least crowded month at Disneyland. I am a college student on the quarter schedule so my classes start at the end of September so early to mid September the only time that I can go when public schools are in session.

 

[FigmentFan3]

As far as the science geek aspect goes, if you're into biology, check out the behind the seeds tour at the land. Reservations can be made at the counter by the entrance to soarin'. It offers a closer look at some of the biological stuffs from the boat ride.

 

[ShoalFox]

The most "science" related stuff is going to be found at Innoventions in Epcot (the two semi-circular buildings that separate the park East & West). If you're into energy, check out the Universe of Energy where you'll see Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye explain to you the history of energy as it was viewed in 1996. If you enjoy sustained G-force, early CGI animation, and simulated space travel, Mission Space is just the ride for you! Even then, Epcot still isn't as science oriented or as informative as it used to be. As for the other parks there isn't much as Tomorrowland in Florida has turned into "Semi-futuristic Disney Character-Land."

 

[sshindel]

My bf and I are taking our first trip to Disney World in September. We are both natives of Southern California and I'm an annual pass holder at Disneyland but he can only tolerate Disneyland twice a year at the most; he finds it a bit cheesy saying its mostly for kids.

Do you think he'll enjoy Disney World a lot more since we will be there for two weeks? Epcot has some science stuff. What about the other parks? We plan on getting a 7 day park hopper for WDW and spend the rest of the time visiting Universal and other attractions.

Also is September REALLY low on crowds? It's the least crowded month at Disneyland. I am a college student on the quarter schedule so my classes start at the end of September so early to mid September the only time that I can go when public schools are in session.

Depends, do you have a time machine? A TARDIS or some modified DeLorean?
It used to have a lot that would have been up your alley. Not as much anymore.
Still Mission:Space, The Land (Living with the Land and behind the seeds tour is excellent), and maybe one or two other tiny pieces still exist.
Other than that, your next best bet would be Animal Kingdom for some Animal based science-like things.

 

[bethymouse]

Inoventions at EPCOT is your best bet for science things.
Ellen's Energy Adventure gives an overview of the history of "energy".
Do a tour @sshindel like he said.

 

[Gabe1]

Inoventions at EPCOT is your best bet for science things.
Ellen's Energy Adventure gives an overview of the history of "energy".
Do a tour @sshindel like he said.

And Ellen is a great place to do the science stuff during a rain storm passing through, a break from the heat or feet that need a rest. It is a nice long ride in a very chilly building.

 

[CamiCan]

Thanks for the advice. I think he'll like both Epcot and Animal Kingdom. How's the Hollywood Studios American Idol show? We both used to be fans.

 

[KeithVH]

As to September, yeah, that's probably as low attendance a month as you're going to find anymore. My youngest went last year and she said it reminded her of early December 10+ years ago when nobody went at that time.

 

[FigmentFan3]

Thanks for the advice. I think he'll like both Epcot and Animal Kingdom. How's the Hollywood Studios American Idol show? We both used to be fans.

I have some theater friends that went down, and one of them actually won the chance to audition for the tv show, so I suppose they'd say it was pretty cool. It's never really been my dig though, and is supposedly closing September 30th from what I've read elsewhere on the forums.

 

[DVCPluto]

I really enjoy hanging out in the Seas building. Huge tank to see some sea life and interesting info about manatees. We saw a diver in a tube-like tank during a demonstration and they explained the ins and outs of diving. It's a fun building to explore that I think most forget about.

My advice is to ride Nemo and then explore... Don't just head toward the gift shop and exit.

 

[CamiCan]

I really enjoy hanging out in the Seas building. Huge tank to see some sea life and interesting info about manatees. We saw a diver in a tube-like tank during a demonstration and they explained the ins and outs of diving. It's a fun building to explore that I think most forget about.

My advice is to ride Nemo and then explore... Don't just head toward the gift shop and exit.

I definitely will check that one out

Depends, do you have a time machine? A TARDIS or some modified DeLorean?
It used to have a lot that would have been up your alley. Not as much anymore.
Still Mission:Space, The Land (Living with the Land and behind the seeds tour is excellent), and maybe one or two other tiny pieces still exist.
Other than that, your next beat bet would be Animal Kingdom for some Animal based science-like things.

Is Mission Space an actual flight simulation? My bf is a space geek and is actually looking forward to the Kennedy Space Center more than WDW!

 

[lazyboy97o]

My bf and I are taking our first trip to Disney World in September. We are both natives of Southern California and I'm an annual pass holder at Disneyland but he can only tolerate Disneyland twice a year at the most; he finds it a bit cheesy saying its mostly for kids.

If he thinks the Disneyland Resort is too much for kids then I don't think Walt Disney World is going to impress him that much. It has become more focused on kids and that definitely includes the more real-world emphases.

Is Mission Space an actual flight simulation? My bf is a space geek and is actually looking forward to the Kennedy Space Center more than WDW!

Define actual. You have no control over what is occurring.

 

[sshindel]

I definitely will check that one out


Is Mission Space an actual flight simulation? My bf is a space geek and is actually looking forward to the Kennedy Space Center more than WDW!

It simulates a space flight, with realistic G-Forces by centrifugal force, so anyone who is prone to motion sickness needs to go on the Green side of the ride, which is tamer.

 

[CamiCan]

If he thinks the Disneyland Resort is too much for kids then I don't think Walt Disney World is going to impress him that much. It has become more focused on kids and that definitely includes the more real-world emphases.


Define actual. You have no control over what is occurring.

He's into flight simulation games and would really like to do something 3-D that simulates manned space flight. His interests are technology, aviation, outer space, palaentology, and gaming.

 

[lazyboy97o]

He's into flight simulation games and would really like to do something 3-D that simulates manned space flight. His interests are technology, aviation, outer space, palaentology, and gaming.

Nobody is able to control the simulator like in a video game. It is a video and excepting some very slight audio differences will be exactly the same every time. If you do Orange More Intense Training you'll feel some pretty impressive forces on your body, which are pretty cool to experience.

 

[FigmentFan3]

He's into flight simulation games and would really like to do something 3-D that simulates manned space flight. His interests are technology, aviation, outer space, palaentology, and gaming.

If he's really into gaming then you may want to check out Quest at downtown Disney. It's a video game centric indoor "park".

 

[RMichael21]

Try Beverly at Club Cool. It'll definitely work scientific wonders in your stomach.

 

[morningstar]

I don't think anybody mentioned The Seas yet. It's one of the few pavilions with some science left. It's a really world-class aquarium. If you're in to marine biology spend some time there. Energy is good if you want to look at dinosaurs and a Cretaceous world, but I'm not sure you can learn much, unless you start out knowing very little.

 

[DisneyDaver]

My bf and I are taking our first trip to Disney World in September. We are both natives of Southern California and I'm an annual pass holder at Disneyland but he can only tolerate Disneyland twice a year at the most; he finds it a bit cheesy saying its mostly for kids.

Do you think he'll enjoy Disney World a lot more since we will be there for two weeks? Epcot has some science stuff. What about the other parks? We plan on getting a 7 day park hopper for WDW and spend the rest of the time visiting Universal and other attractions.

Also is September REALLY low on crowds? It's the least crowded month at Disneyland. I am a college student on the quarter schedule so my classes start at the end of September so early to mid September the only time that I can go when public schools are in session.

Given what you have said, I suspect he will find WDW to also be mostly for kids. There's not much science-stuff left at EPCOT. The one thing I think he might really like is The Sum of All Thrills (its in one of the Innoventions buildings at EPCOT). It's a roller coaster simulator where you design your own track and then enter the simulator for the ride. It's very cool and explains the math and physics as you design your track.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The early years when they had stuff to do in many of the pavilions that did involve some kind of Edutainment..

You go there now however...And much of the charm of Epcot was lost...So now it's mostly...