Epcot itinerary in summer for seniors (best way to go from one air conditioned building to another?)

[liamthompson]

I've convinced my parents (in their 70s, no mobility issues) to join our trip in July. They have not been to Disney in 30+ years and while the rest of us are not planning on doing any of the parks, I thought my parents may want to spend a day at Epcot.

I'm at a loss about when to visit world showcase. Our usual strategy is rides in the morning for lower wait times and then switch to world showcase in the afternoon. But it will be hot as blazes by the afternoon and world showcase is mostly uncovered ? Do I suggest that they go from canada far and wide to impressions de France to reflections of china so that my dad will have 3 different napping locations in the AC??? I'm only half-joking - my dad is a champion napper and these movies won't hold his attention.

Or do I suggest they do world showcase in the morning (someone correct me if I'm wrong - food kiosks are not open until 11am but you can still wander through at 9am?) and then do the long waits in the afternoon for rides?

 

[LSUfan4444]

I've convinced my parents (in their 70s, no mobility issues) to join our trip in July. They have not been to Disney in 30+ years and while the rest of us are not planning on doing any of the parks, I thought my parents may want to spend a day at Epcot.

Am I understanding this right...you have a family WDW trip in July but nobody has plans to go to a theme park BUT you want to plan a theme park / Epcot day solely for your parents?

As far as their itinerary I might suggest a later arrival, after lunch and a nap but before Judge Judy and Happy Hour at Piccadilly so they're still fresh. I'd think arriving about 4 PM would give them 5 solid hours to hit some mid tier attractions in the front (Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, Soarin, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Figment, etc) then move to World Showcase about 6pm and stick around for the fireworks. From there, exit out of the international gateway and get to Beach Club / Yacht Club to be picked up or Uber / Lyft back to wherever your staying.

 

[liamthompson]

Am I understanding this right...you have a family WDW trip in July but nobody has plans to go to a theme park BUT you want to plan a theme park / Epcot day solely for your parents?

Yes, I know it's weird We did the 3 day/3 park ticket deal earlier this year and while we had fun, our child is still a little too young for the parks.

Your suggestion about entering in the afternoon makes a lot of sense, especially since my parents both enjoy fireworks. My plan was dinner at Boardwalk and this way they could join us before heading into Epcot.

 

[fla4fun]

It will still be plenty hot in the evening in July. Make sure they stay hydrated. I have visited in July and August and most days I could not drink fast enough to replenish the water I was sweating out.

Although the temperatures may be slightly cooler in the morning, it’s not by much, and by coming in during the afternoon the temps will be going down instead of up, which I think helps psychologically as well as physically.