First time at Epcot...critique our plans please!

[SFMommy]

Our first trip to WDW is in about 6 weeks! Me, DH, DD9.

We are excited to see Epcot, since we have nothing like it at DLR and we all really love international cuisine and learning about different places in the world...even DD9! We have 2 days planned there and we are staying at BWV. We will of course be flexible with our plans, but we want to be make sure to see all the country pavilions. And we might get delayed by a M&G or two as we walk through the WS.

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Sunday 5/1
9-11
Figment
Living with Land
Nemo (FP+)
Seas
Test Track (FP+)
11-2 (QS lunch somewhere in WS and/or F&G booths)
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-8
France
Morocco (ADR at Spice Road at 6:30)
Italy (gelato!)

Wednesday 5/4
9-11
Sum of all Thrills
Spaceship Earth (FP+)
Mission Space Green
Test Track (FP+)...or change to MS or FEA (ha, ha...wishful thinking!) if we don't want to ride again
Club Cool
Visa M&G (maybe)
11-2
Canada
UK
QS lunch at Tangierine Cafe
any countries we missed on Sunday or we want to see again
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-9
America
Japan - pick a pearl for DD9 (ADR at Tokyo Dining at 7:00)
IllumiNations

 

[Praying Colonel]

Our first trip to WDW is in about 6 weeks! Me, DH, DD9.

We are excited to see Epcot, since we have nothing like it at DLR and we all really love international cuisine and learning about different places in the world...even DD9! We have 2 days planned there and we are staying at BWV. We will of course be flexible with our plans, but we want to be make sure to see all the country pavilions. And we might get delayed by a M&G or two as we walk through the WS.

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Sunday 5/1
9-11
Figment
Living with Land
Nemo (FP+)
Seas
Test Track (FP+)
11-2 (QS lunch somewhere in WS and/or F&G booths)
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-8
France
Morocco (ADR at Spice Road at 6:30)
Italy (gelato!)

Wednesday 5/4
9-11
Sum of all Thrills
Spaceship Earth (FP+)
Mission Space Green
Test Track (FP+)...or change to MS or FEA (ha, ha...wishful thinking!) if we don't want to ride again
Club Cool
Visa M&G (maybe)
11-2
Canada
UK
QS lunch at Tangierine Cafe
any countries we missed on Sunday or we want to see again
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-9
America
Japan - pick a pearl for DD9 (ADR at Tokyo Dining at 7:00)
IllumiNations

Your 1st day looks like an easy, relaxing day where you're not overscheduling, which is great for your 1st EP visit. Your 2nd day looks like it will be fairly busy between 9-11. I'm not sure why your 1st day ends at 8--if you can, maybe shift Spaceship Earth to your 1st day, doing it as you're leaving the park. SE is usually walk-on or close to it between 8-9. Doing that gives you a little more time in the morning of your Day 2.

Does the Visa M&G go in the morning now? It was only in the afternoon when we did it.

 

[Anonny]

Sunday morning - check an Epcot map. I think you'll want to change order to Seas - Land - Imagination. I don't think any of those "need" a FP early in the morning.

I'd do Sum of All Fears with a Fastpass the first day before you cross to Test Track. It's a really neat experience, but slow, low capacity.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Our first trip to WDW is in about 6 weeks! Me, DH, DD9.

We are excited to see Epcot, since we have nothing like it at DLR and we all really love international cuisine and learning about different places in the world...even DD9! We have 2 days planned there and we are staying at BWV. We will of course be flexible with our plans, but we want to be make sure to see all the country pavilions. And we might get delayed by a M&G or two as we walk through the WS.

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Sunday 5/1
9-11
Figment
Living with Land
Nemo (FP+)
Seas
Test Track (FP+)
11-2 (QS lunch somewhere in WS and/or F&G booths)
Mexico
Norway
China
Germany
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-8
France
Morocco (ADR at Spice Road at 6:30)
Italy (gelato!)

Wednesday 5/4
9-11
Sum of all Thrills
Spaceship Earth (FP+)
Mission Space Green
Test Track (FP+)...or change to MS or FEA (ha, ha...wishful thinking!) if we don't want to ride again
Club Cool
Visa M&G (maybe)
11-2
Canada
UK
QS lunch at Tangierine Cafe
any countries we missed on Sunday or we want to see again
2-5
Rest/swim at BWV
5-9
America
Japan - pick a pearl for DD9 (ADR at Tokyo Dining at 7:00)
IllumiNations

There is a new attraction in Epcot that opened this winter. It's called Disney Pixar Short Film Festival. It is a 4D show that is unique and very worth some of your Epcot time. You won't need a fast pass. Also, see the movies in Canada, France, and China. ENJOY!

 

[emonade8]

I'd do Sum of All Fears with a Fastpass the first day before you cross to Test Track. It's a really neat experience, but slow, low capacity.

Sum of All Thrills is not a FP+ attraction. First thing in the morning is the best time to do it without a long wait.

 

[msmama]

Sunday morning - check an Epcot map. I think you'll want to change order to Seas - Land - Imagination. I don't think any of those "need" a FP early in the morning.

I agree with none of those needing a FP but if OP is enteringgn through international gateway then I think this order makes sense.

I don't plan that much but I usually do right side and left side. Doing half of Epcot in a day is completely doable. I'd even say all of world showcase is doable in a day.

1. All those countries and you're eating in Morocco twice? I'd branch out, personally.

2. You can purchase a "passport" to get stamped at each country or color a free Duffy bear to get stamped at each countybat the kidcot stations. My son loves them (he's 8 and had always done the Duffys but asked for a passport next time).

3. Leave time for an Agent P mission if the kids want to do that. They take about a half hour per country.

4. The Pictures we take in WS are some of my favorites. There are often photo pass photographers who will spend time with you there. One time my son tried on a hat in every country or posed with a toy in every country or stuffed animal or something. World showcase is one of our favorites.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

We love EPCOT! We love Mexico the best - don't forget the little boat ride in Mexico - we love that ride. Never really have to wait. I think your plans look great. It is so easy staying at the BW. Great walk. We love the night life on the boardwalk. Enjoy!

 

[pa. dad]

I think Living with the Land can get a long line moreso than Spaceship Earth. With no Soarin' open in the building, maybe that'll cut down the crowds but I'd get the FP for Living with the Land. We've been to epcot like 10 times now.
I've seen the new cartoons in Imagination building and they're pretty good.
You may like the ellen energy ride/show but its long. One of the best things we like at epcot is the street entertainers- Jammitors, japanese drummers, etc. so be sure to check out some of those.
epcot is different so I'm sure you;ll all love it.

 

[BeyondMidnight]

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[mesaboy2]

I think Living with the Land can get a long line moreso than Spaceship Earth. With no Soarin' open in the building, maybe that'll cut down the crowds but I'd get the FP for Living with the Land. We've been to epcot like 10 times now.
I've seen the new cartoons in Imagination building and they're pretty good.
You may like the ellen energy ride/show but its long. One of the best things we like at epcot is the street entertainers- Jammitors, japanese drummers, etc. so be sure to check out some of those.
epcot is different so I'm sure you;ll all love it.

LWtL and SSE are not in the same tier.

To the OP: you appear to have only 2 attractions selected for FP each day--I don't recommend that. Do yourself a favor and plan on reserving 3...don't cancel any.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I think Living with the Land can get a long line moreso than Spaceship Earth. With no Soarin' open in the building, maybe that'll cut down the crowds but I'd get the FP for Living with the Land.

Living with the Land is a tier 1 FP, so they couldn't get both it and TT. I'd stick with Spaceship Earth.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

LWtL and SSE are not in the same tier.

To the OP: you appear to have only 2 attractions selected for FP each day--I don't recommend that. Do yourself a favor and plan on reserving 3...don't cancel any.

Somehow it took me more than 11 minutes to type my reply. Must be my kids demanding that I watch their dance moves.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Be sure to check out the happenings for the Flower and Garden Festival since it will be going on while you're there. If you do a search you'll find a number of threads on the activities and food available.

 

[SFMommy]

Thanks everyone!

 

[SFMommy]

Your 1st day looks like an easy, relaxing day where you're not overscheduling, which is great for your 1st EP visit. Your 2nd day looks like it will be fairly busy between 9-11. I'm not sure why your 1st day ends at 8--if you can, maybe shift Spaceship Earth to your 1st day, doing it as you're leaving the park. SE is usually walk-on or close to it between 8-9. Doing that gives you a little more time in the morning of your Day 2.

Does the Visa M&G go in the morning now? It was only in the afternoon when we did it.

Good idea to add SE FP+ to Sunday. I made a FP+ for SE after dinner. My only hesitation is walking from Morocco to SE then back to the IG to walk to BWV. We'll see if we are up for that. But at least we have a FP+ for it if we do want to ride!

Now as for the Visa M&G...where can I find hours for this? I haven't been able to find anything listing times.

 

[ktlm]

You will want to be sure and factor in time for the Agent P missions throughout WS for your 9 year old. My DD loves them. They are pretty fun. They take about 20 to 30 minutes each. You can do as many or as few as you want, but once my DD did one, she wanted to do all of them.

 

[ktlm]

You will want to be sure and factor in time for the Agent P missions throughout WS for your 9 year old. My DD loves them. They are pretty fun. They take about 20 to 30 minutes each. You can do as many or as few as you want, but once my DD did one, she wanted to do all of them.

 

[Praying Colonel]

Good idea to add SE FP+ to Sunday. I made a FP+ for SE after dinner. My only hesitation is walking from Morocco to SE then back to the IG to walk to BWV. We'll see if we are up for that. But at least we have a FP+ for it if we do want to ride!

Now as for the Visa M&G...where can I find hours for this? I haven't been able to find anything listing times.

Sorry, I didn't know you were exiting via the IG exit--assumed you were going out the main gate. That would change things for me--like you, I wouldn't want to go from Morocco to SE and back to the IG.