I can't believe how many families skip Epcot because they think the kids won't like it. Often, they end up having a great time (including the very little ones)-- and even if they don't, weren't most people taken to at least ONE place they didn't care for during a vacation as kids because the adults wanted to go?
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Why skip Epcot?
- Thread starter MayKit
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dr_teeth90210
Active Member
Families skipping Epcot is so 90's.
shoppingnut
Active Member
I think it is foolish to skip Epcot, there are indeed many things to do and lots of educational stuff. If a family is going they should experience all the parks and not worry about, oh what are the kids going to do there. There is plenty, what about kidcot stations, and even if there wasn't, they also need to learn that they you sometimes have to do what others like to and that is the problem, most parents don't teach their kids the give and take. They just teach them "take" which usually comes back to bite them later on.
FrumiousBoojum
New Member
My first trip to WDW was when I was 2 in late 1982... I've NEVER skipped ANY of the parks. In fact, I quite loved EPCOT always!
People just don't know what they're missing... that's all.
People just don't know what they're missing... that's all.
hcswingfield
Active Member
What! And miss out on all that good FOOD!?! We usually stay at an Epcot resort just to have easy access.
SheenaXena
New Member
I love EPCOT! It's a fun way to educate your kids. I went for the first time when I was 10 and I loved it then. It's been 6 years since I've been to WDW and we're finally going back in 8 days. And EPCOT is day #2.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
*shrug*
Less crowds for the rest of us. I love Epcot. Spaceship Earth screams "Disney" to me just as loudly as the castle.
Less crowds for the rest of us. I love Epcot. Spaceship Earth screams "Disney" to me just as loudly as the castle.
tracyandalex
Well-Known Member
we totally agree. we absolutely love epcot - less crowds for us :sohappy:
tracy & alex
tracy & alex
DonaldD1987
Member
How can you hate Epcot???? It has some of the best rides in WDW. They have all of the good food and you can visit every country in one day!!!
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
bidnow5 said:
I can't imagine putting down the money Disney costs without making some effort to find out what's there beforehand.
HunnyPot
Member
I think it's silly to skip Epcot. They have so many things for kids, such as Figment, and the Living Seas. I know LS is under rehab, but it's an attraction that little ones love. Also, I think it's a great way to show kids what other cultures are like without having to actually travel around the world. It might seem kinda boring to some kids, but I know some would love it. Also, with the Kid fun stops, the kids can get creative. I wouldn't skip Epcot if I went with little ones.
MKCustodial
Well-Known Member
To me, that's just as silly as traveling a long way, sometimes accross oceans, and not enjoy everything Orlando has to offer, like Universal, Sea World and Busch Gardens. WHen I go, I wanna take it all! :lol:
Aka: "families that give in to EVERYTHING their child wants." is so 90's? I agree! I do think that some of the countries in World Showcase could stand to become a little more kid-friendly however, like the ones that only have shops and no actual attractions.dr_teeth90210 said:
FrumiousBoojum
New Member
swimmom said:
That's because a trip without Epcot is like a week without eating...
...maybe I should try some food at other places around the resort?
DisneyFreak529
New Member
OMG skip Epcot! My husband would kill me!! He loves Epcot, it's his favorite place. We all call him the, "World Traveler" When we go!
MKCustodial
Well-Known Member
MayKit said:
I always hated World Showcase as a kid. I mean, can you imagine going to EPCOT Center without knowing a word of English? :lol: Tell me you wouldn't find it boring too! At least we could have fun with the AA scenes in all the attractions. But those Circlevision movies... Geez! :hammer:
And in all fairness folks, maybe it's a cultural thing, but do fine restaurants and food really matter to a kid? I mean, the average Brazilian kid, and here I mean the 4 to 10 kids, will barely finish a burger and fries, what do they care about German or Morocco food?
