Walt Disney World

[Brianfo]

My wife and I will be taking 2 small children to Walt Disney World in Florida in 2 weeks. I get to go as a bonus thru my work. We are staying at the Hilton. My question is what is the weather like down there in January? Any good ideas on what to see and do with twins that are 2 years old? I am kind of looking forward to it. A chance to get out of Iowa in January. Oh well, enought blabbing. Any responses are greatly appreciated.

[ThaVirus]

I hate Epcot. It's terrible. I ended up spending a shit ton of money "drinking around the world" and looking at overpriced bullshit in all the shops.

I feel like kids would hate it.

[007]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I hate Epcot. It's terrible. I ended up spending a shit ton of money "drinking around the world" and looking at overpriced bullshit in all the shops.

I feel like kids would hate it.

They have really gone out of their way to make Epcot more interesting to kids. My kids love the KimPossible missions out in the World Showcase. They get to run around looking for clues and learning some history without even realizing it.

I honestly thought they would HATE Epcot but they can't wait to get there each time we go. They love the rides, the views, the fireworks, the food. Everything. They show more interest in what is going on there than in any of the other parks.

[ThaVirus]

Yeah, I remember when I went all the kids had these little devices (I thought they were phones) and they'd stop at certain areas in the park. It was obviously some weird ass hunt or whatever.

Then we get to Future World or whatever and the only thing I half enjoyed was Mission to Mars.

Highlight of my time there was seeing Mulan. Bitch was fine as hell, I had to wave and give her a cheesy ass smile. My girlfriend was like "You're such a flirt".... I loved that girl.

[ThaVirus]

Mmmmm. Mulan.

Seriously. I loved that girl.. Whoever she was.

.. And I'm pretty sure she wanted the D.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I hate Epcot. It's terrible. I ended up spending a shit ton of money "drinking around the world" and looking at overpriced bullshit in all the shops.

I feel like kids would hate it.

I've loved Epcot since I was a little kid. Everything about it just appeals to me.

Kids will love:

Soarin' - Hang gliding simulator

Test Track - Come on, it's a fast ride

Mission: Space (Orange side) - Another awesome simulator

Under the Seas with Nemo - Nemo ride part appeals to little kids, and the rest of the aquarium is always filled with wide-eyed kids. Never seen a kid be bored at the Seas. I love aquariums, too, so I love it.

Sum of All Thrills - Design and ride your own roller coaster. Awesome.

Kids probably won't love: Spaceship Earth - Very history oriented, but cool for adults. They will like the end of the ride when they get to see themselves animated on screen, though.

Livin' with the Land - Boat ride about aquaponics and sustainable agriculture

Ellen's Energy Adventure - Long. Boring. But they'll probably fall asleep because it's 45 minutes. I like the animatronic dinosaurs, though.

In world showcase, there's the Maelstrom boat ride in Norway, 3 caballeros boat ride in Mexico, chinese acrobats, and the Agent P world showcase adventure. They'll probably also love eating at Biergarten, because there's a show that likes to involve kids.

Does Epcot need some love? Absolutely. But there's a TON to love about the park. You just have to go in realizing that it's not a park that is centered around rides. That makes it one of a kind. And hey, if you hate it, there's a tequila bar in the basement of Mexico.

[007]

Originally Posted by Silock

I've loved Epcot since I was a little kid. Everything about it just appeals to me.

Kids will love:

Soarin' - Hang gliding simulator

Test Track - Come on, it's a fast ride

Mission: Space (Orange side) - Another awesome simulator

Under the Seas with Nemo - Nemo ride part appeals to little kids, and the rest of the aquarium is always filled with wide-eyed kids. Never seen a kid be bored at the Seas. I love aquariums, too, so I love it.

Sum of All Thrills - Design and ride your own roller coaster. Awesome.

Kids probably won't love: Spaceship Earth - Very history oriented, but cool for adults. They will like the end of the ride when they get to see themselves animated on screen, though.

Livin' with the Land - Boat ride about aquaponics and sustainable agriculture

Ellen's Energy Adventure - Long. Boring. But they'll probably fall asleep because it's 45 minutes. I like the animatronic dinosaurs, though.

In world showcase, there's the Maelstrom boat ride in Norway, 3 caballeros boat ride in Mexico, chinese acrobats, and the Agent P world showcase adventure. They'll probably also love eating at Biergarten, because there's a show that likes to involve kids.

Does Epcot need some love? Absolutely. But there's a TON to love about the park. You just have to go in realizing that it's not a park that is centered around rides. That makes it one of a kind. And hey, if you hate it, there's a tequila bar in the basement of Mexico.

That is everything I wanted to say but was too lazy to type it all. Kudos!!!

[ILChief]

Originally Posted by Guru

That is everything I wanted to say but was too lazy to type it all. Kudos!!!

Our girls (4 and 6) love epcot. The coral reef restaurant is neat. The wall of it is part of the seas aquarium and fish, sharks,rays, and scuba divers swim by u while u eat

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by Silock

I've loved Epcot since I was a little kid. Everything about it just appeals to me.

Kids will love:

I don't know if it's still there but the Michael Jackson 3D movie was pretty cool, plus it's air conditioned if you or the kids need a 20-30 minute break from the heat. It was still there 2.5 years ago when I last went.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

I don't know if it's still there but the Michael Jackson 3D movie was pretty cool, plus it's air conditioned if you or the kids need a 20-30 minute break from the heat. It was still there 2.5 years ago when I last went.

It is still there. Little kids might like it, but it could also be scary for them. I can't imagine a kid approaching their teen years or older would find it anything but cheesy and dumb.

Little kids would also love Journey into Imagination, even though it's the worst ride in the world, especially for adults. Fun colors and all that. I wish they would bring the original ride back. It used to be awesome.

[blaise]

When I was a kid I loved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I thought it was awesome. But I guess that's Pooh or something now.


That new Goofy roller coaster in Magic Kingdom is kind of a waste. Whole thing takes like 20 seconds.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by blaise

When I was a kid I loved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I thought it was awesome. But I guess that's Pooh or something now.


That new Goofy roller coaster in Magic Kingdom is kind of a waste. Whole thing takes like 20 seconds.

Mr. Toads is still at Disneyland in Cali. At least it still was a few years ago.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Guru

I feel the same about the park hopper pass as well.

I'm considering doing the park hopper as well. We'll have essentially 3 days that we can do parks and I really don't think Animal Kingdom is a full day deal - so I'm thinking 1/2 day at Animal Kingdom, 1/2 day at Magic Kingdom, 1 full day at Magic Kingdom & then Universal.

If we didn't have that 1/2 day open in there, I wouldn't consider it. Might instead use it for a water park. Just not 100% sure yet.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Guru

My kids absolutely LOVED Epcot.

Your kids are around my kids ages I believe.....what is there for them that they would enjoy at Epcot?


EDIT: Nevermind....it was answered above.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by blaise

When I was a kid I loved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I thought it was awesome. But I guess that's Pooh or something now.


That new Goofy roller coaster in Magic Kingdom is kind of a waste. Whole thing takes like 20 seconds.

My first memory of an amusement park ride is of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, but it was at Disneyland.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Silock

Does Epcot need some love? Absolutely. But there's a TON to love about the park. You just have to go in realizing that it's not a park that is centered around rides. That makes it one of a kind. And hey, if you hate it, there's a tequila bar in the basement of Mexico.

That was my issue and the reason I prefer Universal/IOA to anything Disney.