The longest time spent in a single land / pavilion?

[Since1976]

What's the longest time you've spent -- intentionaly or unintentionally -- either in a single land or pavilion at WDW? I'm not talking about you guys who go to press junkets or YouTubers who document the parks for a hobby, but rather regular vacationers. Did you ever find yourself having spent more time in a single location than normal and realize there was still LOTS more park to explore?

 

[Bairstow]

I couldn't give you an hour figure, but as a kid/young teenager I spent many hours in Innoventions when it was new. The two pavilions were massive and packed with dozens of different kiosks and exhibits, my favorite of which was the Sega pavilion, which was basically a gigantic arcade, but free.

This would have been the first trip where I was allowed to go off by myself, so I spent a lot longer looking at the games and tech exhibits than the rest of my family would have found interesting.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

I can't say that I have. As far as a land in MK we spend a lot of time in, typically that would be Tomorrowland (me for Space Mtn & TTA, the wife primarily for Buzz). As far as a pavilion in Epcot, I'd say the longest might be The Land, if only because sometimes we eat in there at the food court before or after a ride on Soarin. So that usually takes a while.

 

[JiminyandTink]

Probably Frontierland. After a few rides, a meal at Pecos and then scoping out a parade spot and watching MSEP, the time starts to add up. But that is just a guess cause I don't mind lingering in any land, in any park.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Probably The Land in Epcot. We hit it early with a quick ride on Soarin' and get FP's for later. Then have breakfast @ Sunshine Seasons. Go ride LwtL and then see Circle of Life. Back to Soaring and take our daughter over to Jr Chef to bake cookies (when it was still in existence) and finally on to Behind the Seeds tour. Then a quick lunch before we leave. We did not get out of The Land until nearly 2:00 PM after being one of the first in the pavilion in the morning.

 

[zurgandfriend]

Does the World showcase count? I have spent hours walking around and exploring eveything, shopping and snacking as I go.

 

[Cody5242]

3 hours at the WWoHP!...oh wait we're talking about Disney... Ummm probably frontierland

 

[Figments Friend]

At the MK i tend to find myself spending a lot of time in Tomorrowland, exspecially at night when the place is all lit up.
Great eye candy and atmosphere, and riding the TTA several times to just soak it all in is time well spent for me.

Next would be Frontierland, riding BTMR multiple times and seeing my old pals The Country Bears. These are always musts when i am in that Park.
Liberty Square right next door is a close third, what with my fave counter service there and The Haunted Mansion.

I spend most of my time at EPCOT however as a whole.

Back in the day the Imagination Pavilion was absolutely #1...spent many a day riding the original attraction several times and exploring the upstairs Image Works.

Today?
Hard to choose just one as i tend to visit each Pavilion pretty much on equal time.
The two that stand out where i feel like lingering are The Seas for atmosphere and sea life viewing, and The Land due to the food options and soothing attraction choices.

 

[Since1976]

In the days before FastPass I think I spent 30-40% of a touring day in Fantasyland, most of it waiting in line for Peter Pan, Dumbo, Mr. Toad, and it's a small world.

 

[rael ramone]

Before The Living Seas got Nemo'ed, several hours could be spent there.

I've also spent several hours at Conservation Station several times. Watching vet visits for the animals & the petting farm...

 

[Ariel Savage]

I've spent a lot of time in the England and France pavilions. Usually going between the two for drinks and listening to the band in England. People definitely get drunk on the England side waiting for the band. I had a really funny convo with 2 drunk Snookie girls last time and the time before that there were 2 drunk guys from the UK; one was going through the shops saying he couldn't believe the mark-up in price for the novelty British stuff. his friend was trying desperately to quiet him down. The whole hazy atmosphere is kinda pub-like. It's a great way to spend a relaxing night at the World.

 

[Susan Savia]

Probably in the Canada pavilion. We'd catch a showing of Off Kilter and sit and wait on the next one, watch that one then go look around their shops, then catch a third show.

 

[jkl2000]

Tomorrowland, because my brothers and I rode If You Had Wings over and over on a few occasions.

 

[Disvillain63]

MK: Tomorrowland and/or Fantasyland; Christmas 1995...the crowds were just that bad and it was before Fastpass; DS8 wanted to ride Space Mountain for the first time (3 hour wait) and DD5 wanted to ride Dumbo (2 hour wait); DH took DS and I took DD.

Epcot: Wonders of Life...all 3 shows, the sensory stations, the cycles, Body Wars, and the baseball cages; plus a snack and/or Innoventions in the early days of Epcot

 

[bethymouse]

We spend a lot of time in Frontierland riding our favorites, smoking cigarettes by the water sitting in a rocking chair........
My boys enjoy playing POWER CITY after rising SSE.
We used to spend most of our day in FL when the boys were little.
The boys like playing around in the Imagination/Figment area. We also hang out and watch the dancing waters.
We love going upstairs and exploring the Seas w/ Nemo & Friends! Love the dolphin "show". The boys always have to say hi to Crush.

 

[jw24]

That's a tough one. Probably Innoventions in Epcot because all of the video games. Granted, those video games should be at Disneyquest but if you know guys, once they start playing video games, it's hard to put down and make them stop! I also recall spending some time doing the post-ride activities after Spaceship Earth on one trip. (Loved doing Super Drive like crazy and I wouldn't give up until I successfully completed it!)

 

[Redsky89]

I love Tomorrowland. I spend a good amount of time there when I'm in Magic Kingdom.

 

[Fletch]

Before The Living Seas got Nemo'ed, several hours could be spent there.

I've also spent several hours at Conservation Station several times. Watching vet visits for the animals & the petting farm...

Yeah, there is something about The Living Seas for me. I can not put an actual time on it but I could stroll around there for hours. Heck I could stare at the Manatee for an hour. I stretch it out as long as possible, but the inevitable family pull takes us to the next place.

 

[Dog Ate Mouse]

The wife and I came into the Land at EPCOT to have Lunch at the revolving restaurant the Garden Grill. Then we went on Soaring, then went on the ride living with the land then went on the Green House tour where we had an extended tour. Loved seeing the sensitive plant and we got to release some insect to help control the bad ones. Then we had a long class on getting a tomato plant to turn into that big overhang. We came out of the tour and sat down and had a snack and then used the restrooms and realized 4 hours had just been spent in the Land. That was a really nice time in that Pavilion and could not believe how the time just flew by.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I went on the old Imagination ride 14 times in a row one trip.