What did you not know then, but you know now (and you feel embarrassed)?

[epcotisbest]

Oops! I did, but totally missed it. I was looking where it said to call and thought they made you call to ask.

Too funny. I miss stuff like that sometimes myself.

 

[disneygeek90]

Too funny. I miss stuff like that sometimes myself.

It's too early and I haven't had enough coffee, apparently.

While it's not cheap, I will definitely keep this in mind. Sounds like a "treat yo self" kinda day.

 

[Jedi Stitch]

I didn't realize I would need more than a day at epcot, and thought the only rides were in front of the park, and world show case did not have anything except food and gift shops in themed spaces.
I did know there was a great moment with Lincoln at Disneyland until I saw pictures my dad took after we got back from our first family trip there.

 

[epcotisbest]

It's too early and I haven't had enough coffee, apparently.

While it's not cheap, I will definitely keep this in mind. Sounds like a "treat yo self" kinda day.

We recently did a behind the scenes tour at SeaWorld and enjoyed it a lot. It was a whole lot less expensive though. Got to pet a penguin, so that was a highlight, that and seeing the animal rescue areas.

 

[disneygeek90]

We recently did a behind the scenes tour at SeaWorld and enjoyed it a lot. It was a whole lot less expensive though. Got to pet a penguin, so that was a highlight, that and seeing the animal rescue areas.

That sounds super cute. I did Savor the Savannah with my dad in January and we were very pleased with the experience.

 

[King Panda 77]

We recently did a behind the scenes tour at SeaWorld and enjoyed it a lot. It was a whole lot less expensive though. Got to pet a penguin, so that was a highlight, that and seeing the animal rescue areas.

Loved that tour

 

[DfromATX]

I didn't know you could book a 5th, 6th, 7th etc Fast Pass. Everything I read seemed to say something along the lines of "if you use up your three fastpasses you can book a fourth!" So we always just had four and thought we couldn't book any more than that. Mind blown when I found out. Didn't end up being all that great though since all the good rides are unavailable by then.

On a side note - Maybe it's because I'm Canadian but we hated the American Adventure. Walked out a bit early. It just felt like we were being bombarded with American pride propaganda.

Well, in all fairness it is the American Pavilion in America. I agree it's a little boring, but only we are allowed to say that.

 

[DanielleOG]

Well, in all fairness it is the American Pavilion in America. I agree it's a little boring, but only we are allowed to say that.

I didn't find it boring really, just very very "yeah! America!" Nothing wrong with that of course, just not my cup of tea because we tend to not be like that. I don't mean any offence by it, we just didn't see what all the fuss was about.

 

[King Panda 77]

Spoiler: my thought on the American pavillion.

 

[DisneyDoctor]

I didn't find it boring really, just very very "yeah! America!" Nothing wrong with that of course, just not my cup of tea because we tend to not be like that. I don't mean any offence by it, we just didn't see what all the fuss was about.

Lol everyone is entitled to an opinion. After all, it's an attraction celebrating American history in America... We celebrate our heritage in a profound way for very obvious reasons.

 

[DfromATX]

I didn't find it boring really, just very very "yeah! America!" Nothing wrong with that of course, just not my cup of tea because we tend to not be like that. I don't mean any offence by it, we just didn't see what all the fuss was about.

No worries, but if you think Americans are proud, you should see Texans. (Like me.)

 

[DanielleOG]

No worries, but if you think Americans are proud, you should see Texans. (Like me.)

Hahaha, aren't Texans Americans??

I don't see anything wrong with having pride in your country or state. I think it's a good thing. I am proud to be Canadian. I view it more as "lucky" to be Canadian. I am lucky I was born and raised here as opposed to a third world country or something.

 

[zurgandfriend]

Long ago on our first trip to WDW with our DS, we stayed at the still fairly new Wilderness Lodge. At mid-day as everyone advised, we went back to our resort for a break including lunch and some pool time. We went to the Whispering Canyon Café to eat, my DW ordered a burger and asked for catsup for her burger and yes, we got the full, full treatment. My DW wanted to hide under the table but our DS loved it.

 

[LaughingGravy]

I didn't know about the best kept secret....DVC!
Really though, on site rental of car to avoid bus crowds.

 

[DfromATX]

Long ago on our first trip to WDW with our DS, we stayed at the still fairly new Wilderness Lodge. At mid-day as everyone advised, we went back to our resort for a break including lunch and some pool time. We went to the Whispering Canyon Café to eat, my DW ordered a burger and asked for catsup for her burger and yes, we got the full, full treatment. My DW wanted to hide under the table but our DS loved it.

Tomato, tamato....

 

[danyoung56]

I always thought that staying onsite was a ridiculous waste of money... Until I actually stayed onsite.

I did exactly the same thing. Now I always stay on-site, and couldn't imagine doing it any other way!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Oh that's another one... I swear we must have just breezed through Epcot in the beginning. We also didn't know about the Caballeros until a couple trips in.

In all fairness, the addition of the Caballeros is a relatively recent happening.

 

[DfromATX]

In all fairness, the addition of the Caballeros is a relatively recent happening.

Wow, I didn't know that and just looked it up - April 2007. It wasn't open yet on our first trip.

 

[graphite1326]

I didn't find it boring really, just very very "yeah! America!" Nothing wrong with that of course, just not my cup of tea because we tend to not be like that. I don't mean any offence by it, we just didn't see what all the fuss was about.

We drink coffee not tea.

 

[Matt_Black]

Here's mine- I wish I had known years ago that you could get a picture with Indy after the Stunt Show. My late father loved that show, and I think he would have liked chatting briefly with the cast members who hang out while the audience leaves.