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Epcot
September 3rd, 2013
Here we are, the last full day of our 2013 trip: Back To The Magic 2013 We couldn’t decide which Disney park we wanted to visit on our last day, so we thought, why not ALL the parks?! And that’s exactly what we did!
The third park of the day was Epcot and we drove towards the tollgate at just after midday.
I don’t think we’ve ever got on the tram at Epcot before as always seem to be able to park close to the entrance. So towards Spaceship Earth we headed, like a beacon drawing us into the park!
Photo number 3 taken in front of the *cough* giant golf ball *cough* and then I spotted a lady wearing what I think are probably the most ridiculous shoes to walk around the theme park in! But hey, if she’s comfortable in those all day, good luck to her ^_^
Remember when I said we went on Ellen’s Universe of Energy the other day – that must have been rubbish because my photos indicate that we actually went on it today! Serves me right for not writing proper notes >_< I really don’t think we’d have ridden this twice in one holiday – it’s not that good a ride! Test Track must have been ramajammed, because it doesn’t look like we did that on our last full day.
The one great thing that Universe of Energy is, is a place to get out of the heat and have a sit down for a prolonged amount of time! The ride is like 40 minutes long!
After that, we headed towards Club Cool to get some freebie drinks from the soda fountains, and look at the fountains on the walk there ^_^
Along the way to The Land to go on the boat ride ‘Living With The Land’, we saw Chip ‘n’ Dale, and no holiday is complete for us without a meet up with two of our favourite characters! They weren’t too impressed with Liam wearing his Donald Duck hat!
They’re always such fun to meet, so cheeky and playful, even with 2 adults and a teen! So don’t think character meet and greets are just for little children!
Into The Land we went, and Epcot really is a great park to visit to get out of the sun and the heat as much is indoors in the lovely air-con!
We walked straight onto the boat ride which takes you inside the greenhouses of Epcot where they grow, what looks like, every single fruit and vegetable there is! It really is an interesting tour. Next time we hope to do Behind The Seeds, which is a walking tour of the greenhouses, and hubs and I really must swap over sides when sitting in the boat because I think all my photos are of the same things as last time we went!
There are quite a few Hidden Mickey’s on this ride, and we spotted four – two of which I just managed to get photographs of!
When the boat ride came to an end, and wanting to make a move onto the final park for the day – Magic Kingdom, we started to make our way to the exit.
But with the line very short to get on Spaceship Earth, we decided to hop on it for a ride up and inside the iconic landmark!
I’ve said before that the genius of this park is the learning you do whilst on the rides. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we love Epcot. Sure, a few of the rides could do with a bit of an update – Spaceship Earth being one of them, but we’ve never had anything but a good time when we’ve visited Epcot!
As you ride Spaceship Earth you have your photo taken which is inserted into a cartoon at the end, with hilarious results!
We spent around two and half hours at Epcot, leaving just after 2.30pm, with the final park of the day in our sights!
Read Part 1: Four Corners of the World – Disney Hollywood Studios
Read Part 2: Four Corners of the World – Animal Kingdom
Read Part 3: Four Corners of the World – Epcot
Read Part 4: Four Corners of the World – Magic Kingdom
Read about the previous day: Day 20 – Finding Dory: Discovery Cove (Non-Swim) + Dinner at Olive Garden
Read about the next day: Day 22 – Bon Voyage: MCO to Gatwick with British Airways « Coming Soon!
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fritha strickland
March 24, 2014 @ 12:35 pm
Oh I so want to go to Disney! (I’m probably more into it than Wilf!) x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
Nothing wrong with that! I’m the one who pushes the most for this type of holiday!! x
Claire Toplis
March 24, 2014 @ 9:15 am
I so want to go back to Disney
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
Hope you get back there
The Go To Mum
March 24, 2014 @ 7:41 am
What a great place to visit!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
We love it!
Kara
March 24, 2014 @ 7:23 am
4 parks in one day……..I would be knackered! Can’t wait to go and take the kids, now where is that lottery fairy hiding?
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:18 pm
We found it not much more knackering than just the one park! If you find the lottery fairy, can you please send her my way when you’re done with her!
mummyoftwo
March 23, 2014 @ 10:00 pm
It must have been exhausting doing all four parks in one day – but great fun! Fab photos as always.
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
It wasn’t too bad – no worse than just doing one park! Such great fun and going to try and do it again this year!
Vaichin@RamblingThroughParenth
March 23, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
I would so love to visit Florida! I know who I will be asking for best advice :-) x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
I’m your girl if you want advice – am always happy to give Florida advice! x
hannah staveley
March 23, 2014 @ 2:05 pm
Looks amazing , would love to go one day .x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
Hope you get there, it is amazing x
You Baby Me Mummy
March 23, 2014 @ 12:58 pm
Your pictures are great, I almost feel like I have been there x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:19 pm
That’s awesome to hear! x
Sylvia Fiolunka
March 23, 2014 @ 11:27 am
Lovely photos! Looks like you all had lots of fun ;)
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
You can’t help but have fun!
Michelle Ashmore
March 23, 2014 @ 9:53 am
It all looks wonderful. I love all your Florida posts, they make me even more determined to get saving so I can take the kids while they’re still young enough to feel the magic!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
good luck with the saving – it’s so worth it in the end!!
Kirsty Phillipson-Lowe
March 22, 2014 @ 11:32 pm
Wow the living with the land ride looks fantastic! The huge golf ball ride at Epcot is great! :-) have a great weekend x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
Love living with the land – it’s such a fun and interesting ride.Epcot isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but we love it! x
Michelle Murray
March 22, 2014 @ 8:20 pm
This would be my dream holiday if I ever win the lottery :) http://www.mummy2monkeys.co.uk
Twinsplustwo
March 22, 2014 @ 7:07 pm
I visited Epcot as nanny to my little nephew who was then 2. We only went for a day as we were mainly enjoying a beach holiday in Clearwater. I LOVED it, especially the “earth” ride :)
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:21 pm
I hear Clearwater is beautiful – maybe one day we’ll get a chance to get there – but we love the parks so much!!
Rachel Cooper
March 22, 2014 @ 2:27 pm
I can’t believe how much you managed to do in such a short time!! Looks Fab though.
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:21 pm
Looking back, I can’t believe it!!
Steph (I'm Counting UFOs)
March 22, 2014 @ 9:09 am
Ahh I want to go there SO MUCH! Can’t wait til the children are old enough to have lovely memories.
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:21 pm
Hope you get there one day! It’s an awesome place for kids (and us adults too!!)
Nell@PigeonPairandMe
March 22, 2014 @ 9:32 am
I have to say, I LOVE those shoes! You’re right, though – must have been pretty uncomfortable to walk in them all afternoon. There are some amazing shots of plants in this post. Looks as though you had an ace time.
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:21 pm
They were nice shoes – but omg, all day!!!!! She crazy!