First, if you are worried about the crowds at Epcot during F&W, don't. Go and have fun. Several posters on other sites warned of Level-8 crowds (1-10 scale) at all parks due to the 3-day weekend and F&W. I gave it a 4-5.
Saturday DHS - Toy Story made it up to a 120 minute wait. It was an EMH morning and the Fast Pass time was up to 1400 by 0900. By the time we were eligible for a new FP, they were gone. Our FP ride skipped 2 screens but the CMs let us go again without getting back in line. ToT was about 15 minutes and RnR about 30 minutes. Star Tours was walk-on.
Sunday Epcot - Ran as usual to Soarin', got a 1000 FP then got right in via stand-by. I think the stand-by was only 50 minutes after our 1000 FP. TT seemed to be up and down all day. We walked right on after a re-start then got stuck for 15 minutes when it crashed again. We were second in line for the barrier. The car ahead of us was probably shocked when they restarted towards the barrier without any warning! M:S was about 15 minutes each side.
I didn't see any ride times after 1400 because we spent the rest of the day at F&W. We started at Mexico intending to "Drink Around the World" but decided to reel it back because it was so durn hot. The tequila bar was a madhouse and, believe it or not, the line for the silly boat ride was way too long. I wanted a newbie in our group to see it but no go. So we went outside for a Rita.
We stopped at Yakitori for the Japanese Curry and a Kirin. They fill the bowl half white rice and half curry, just like in anime! Oishii! 美味しい
The crowds were very manageable. Just enough to give it a street party atmosphere but not enough where you couldn't move, get to a booth, or watch any of the entertainment. There was no problem getting a seat at the Sister Hazel show. Didn't know they were from Gainesville. Way too many Gator fans there.
No problem getting a good view of the fireworks either.
So don't fear F&W. Go and have fun. Try some new food & drink. BTW, I was 5/11 for "Drink Around the World" (DAtW?) Our winner was 6/11 but I disputed the Carlsberg at Norway.
Now for the countdown to BLT in January! :sohappy:
Saturday DHS - Toy Story made it up to a 120 minute wait. It was an EMH morning and the Fast Pass time was up to 1400 by 0900. By the time we were eligible for a new FP, they were gone. Our FP ride skipped 2 screens but the CMs let us go again without getting back in line. ToT was about 15 minutes and RnR about 30 minutes. Star Tours was walk-on.
Sunday Epcot - Ran as usual to Soarin', got a 1000 FP then got right in via stand-by. I think the stand-by was only 50 minutes after our 1000 FP. TT seemed to be up and down all day. We walked right on after a re-start then got stuck for 15 minutes when it crashed again. We were second in line for the barrier. The car ahead of us was probably shocked when they restarted towards the barrier without any warning! M:S was about 15 minutes each side.
I didn't see any ride times after 1400 because we spent the rest of the day at F&W. We started at Mexico intending to "Drink Around the World" but decided to reel it back because it was so durn hot. The tequila bar was a madhouse and, believe it or not, the line for the silly boat ride was way too long. I wanted a newbie in our group to see it but no go. So we went outside for a Rita.
We stopped at Yakitori for the Japanese Curry and a Kirin. They fill the bowl half white rice and half curry, just like in anime! Oishii! 美味しい
The crowds were very manageable. Just enough to give it a street party atmosphere but not enough where you couldn't move, get to a booth, or watch any of the entertainment. There was no problem getting a seat at the Sister Hazel show. Didn't know they were from Gainesville. Way too many Gator fans there.
No problem getting a good view of the fireworks either.So don't fear F&W. Go and have fun. Try some new food & drink. BTW, I was 5/11 for "Drink Around the World" (DAtW?) Our winner was 6/11 but I disputed the Carlsberg at Norway.
Now for the countdown to BLT in January! :sohappy:
