EL Rio del Tiempo

[slduck]

Has anyone been on this ride in Epcot? My child has seen it on the Disney website and wants to see the "skeletons play quitars." Just wanted to make sure it is appropriate for a young child.

 

[Schmeck]

It's a boat ride through the history of Mexico - very mild themes, and my kids love the fireworks on the ceiling at the end!

 

[bicker]

It's so age-appropriate that I find the attraction almost as interminable as It's a Small World.

 

[Susiesnowflake]

I would think it would be fine. The atmosphere is very festive at this part of the attraction with lots of singing, dancing, colors, fake fireworks, etc. There are some dark parts to the boat ride, however. Don't know if this would be an issue with your son. I've never heard a child cry while on the boat though.

 

[dixiedizfan]

Definitely a calm, kid-friendly ride ... he'll enjoy it and so will you.

 

[JulielovesDisney]

El Rio Del Tiempo is one of my favorite rides at Epcot. It's very relaxing and slow moving. It reminds me a lot of It's A Small World. The music is very catchy too. Have fun!

 

[Leota]

El Rio Del Tiempo is one of my favorite rides at Epcot. It's very relaxing and slow moving. It reminds me a lot of It's A Small World. The music is very catchy too. Have fun!

I love seeing this post. It's not my Favorite, but it's on my Top Ten. I just adore it. Very appropriate for young children. The Skeletons playing guitars are for the brief section which shows a Day of the Dead celebration. The skeletons are highly stylized, not literal at all - almost cartoon-y. There are dolls of children dancing & everything is bright, primary colors. Like JulielovesDisney said, the tune is cheerful & catchy like IASW.

The firworks on the ceiling are just beautiful.

 

[MamaLema]

My oldest DS is scared of EVERYTHING and he had no problems with it.

 

[SueM in MN]

I love seeing this post. It's not my Favorite, but it's on my Top Ten. I just adore it. Very appropriate for young children. The Skeletons playing guitars are for the brief section which shows a Day of the Dead celebration. The skeletons are highly stylized, not literal at all - almost cartoon-y. There are dolls of children dancing & everything is bright, primary colors. Like JulielovesDisney said, the tune is cheerful & catchy like IASW.

The firworks on the ceiling are just beautiful.

My mom has been to Day of the Dead celebrations when she lived in Mexico. it sounds morbid (candy in the shape of skulls), but she said it was actually very nice and joyful. The ride celebrates that.

 

[jann1033]

it's a calm but fun ride kind of "kitschy", only a tiny and somewhat timid child might be afraid imo. we too are closet fans .ok i'll admit it, i really like that whole pavilion( 'cept the food is not great )

 

[Micca]

Very nice attraction and an Epcot original. Shouldn't be a problem for kids or anyone.

 

[bytheblood]

It is a complete snooze fest and I think it looks like a take off from small world...but it is very relaxing and your kids will really like it.

 

[anewvance]

This is and always has been my 6 and 4 year old dd's favorite ride in all of Disney. It's a mix of Mexican flare with some It's A Small World type stuff and the fake fireworks at the end are great for kids who are scared of real fireworks. It's usually not crowded at all and we ride 2-3 times in a row without getting off.

 

[ImagineerVelasco]

My mom has been to Day of the Dead celebrations when she lived in Mexico. it sounds morbid (candy in the shape of skulls), but she said it was actually very nice and joyful. The ride celebrates that.

Being from Mexico, and having my Grandma just pass away not to long ago, Day of the Dead is a huge huge thing of great importance to me and my family. So if it sounds morbid to anyone... trust me, it's not. Like Sue said, it's very joyful.

 

[SueM in MN]

Being from Mexico, and having my Grandma just pass away not to long ago, Day of the Dead is a huge huge thing of great importance to me and my family. So if it sounds morbid to anyone... trust me, it's not. Like Sue said, it's very joyful.

Sorry to hear about your Grandma.
My mother felt very honored to be invited to participate in a Day of the Dead celebration by a family she knew. She found it to be very interesting and uplifting. It's really more a celebration of life and family from what I understood than anything else.

 

[TikiGoddess]

My 2 and 4 yr. old listed it as one of their favorites. In fact they said they could ride it all day. Maybe I could too if you tranqued me first. Actually, it was cute and extremely mild. Nothing spectacular, but definitely age appropriate. It was also a good ride to relax on.

 

[Anomalied]

El Rio del Tiempo is perfectly suitable for any age. I love it because it's so cool and relaxing, perfect after a long day of walking in the hot sun.

 

[PatsGirl]

I posted this a few months back but it went nowhere

Is it appropriate to let two 8 yos ride this alone (after a trip with the adults) while we wait for dinner? Seems the last time I was there, no line, no wait, and I think you could see where everyone gets on and off -- can someone enlighten me?

Brenda

 

[SueM in MN]

I posted this a few months back but it went nowhere

Is it appropriate to let two 8 yos ride this alone (after a trip with the adults) while we wait for dinner? Seems the last time I was there, no line, no wait, and I think you could see where everyone gets on and off -- can someone enlighten me?

Brenda

I think if you know that the two 8 year olds will behave on the boat by themselves, I would let them do it. Especially if you already rode with them so that they saw where you get off and where you will be.

 

[Horizons16]

It's so age-appropriate that I find the attraction almost as interminable as It's a Small World.

I walk around whistling that tune and the Tiempo tune ha