Epcot
We went to EPCOT today! It was so fun, I mean I couldn’t help but enjoy the entire thing. Have you ever been overjoyed to learn something new? I mean 90% of the theme park is basically a Star Trek episode and all the things they teach you about are current technological advances, did I say that right? Epcot stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, which was supposed to be a community Walt Disney made himself. Of course with laws and legal rights he couldn’t make a full community, so he has a theme park dedicated to the advancements of man; and what an awesome way to spend your day!
When we first got there we went to Mission: SPACE, an amazing ride that all our friends said we have to try. It’s a space mission, literally, you get to sit with three of your friends and take on a space mission to Mars. You have to land the shuttle on the planet, and all your friends have to push the right buttons and pull the right levers to make it a successful mission. We must have ridden it three times; it was absolutely fun, we would totally do it again if it wasn’t for the long lines.
We then went to Test Track, where we spent a short tour learning about how cars get approved for safety regulations on the road. And then the video informed us that we would be able to participate in one of these daring crash tests, except that we would play the part of the dummies. So off we went with high expectations into the cart, and we were thrust down the track at 70 MPH! We narrowly dodged walls, weaved through cones and the rest I’ll leave as a surprise. Alls I can say was this was amazing! We enjoyed every moment of it and might even label it the best rides in all of Disney!
Next we went on the LAND ride, where you get in a boat and travel through a six acre greenhouse dome and see all the strange ways EPCOT is growing plants. They have Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkins, massive cucumbers, their learning to grow plants in sand so they can turn deserts into massive food resources. They have a full blown fish farm, and they even have hanging plants so they can learn to grow them in space! This ride was totally awesome, and when it’s over you can eat some of the food grown in the dome at a store outside.
Next we went on Soarin, which is right next door to the Land ride. You hang from a contraption face down, and you become elevated over a massive screen. Wind is blown in your face and you fly over national monuments. It really felt like you were flying! This experience was so cool, its probably the only time you can ever get this kind of feeling so it’s an absolute must if you go to EPCOT!
We spent the rest of the day exploring the World Showcase, a bunch of restaurants surrounding a lake. Each restaurant has its own national theme, we went to Mexico, Norway, Germany, China, Japan, Italy and more that I can’t even remember. Each one was a cultural experience, having its own restaurant and sometimes even a ride. We enjoyed Norway the most because there is a Viking ride in the back and it is so fun! We ate at the United Kingdom and the food was really, really good! The best part? The food was affordable, if you can get here for a meal while at Disney you should definitely do it.
After our dinner the fireworks started, in the center of the lake was a massive platform and fireworks poured out of it. It was such a fun time, and the fireworks were a perfect way to end it, if you wanna choose a theme park at Disney Land this is the one!
When we first got there we went to Mission: SPACE, an amazing ride that all our friends said we have to try. It’s a space mission, literally, you get to sit with three of your friends and take on a space mission to Mars. You have to land the shuttle on the planet, and all your friends have to push the right buttons and pull the right levers to make it a successful mission. We must have ridden it three times; it was absolutely fun, we would totally do it again if it wasn’t for the long lines.
We then went to Test Track, where we spent a short tour learning about how cars get approved for safety regulations on the road. And then the video informed us that we would be able to participate in one of these daring crash tests, except that we would play the part of the dummies. So off we went with high expectations into the cart, and we were thrust down the track at 70 MPH! We narrowly dodged walls, weaved through cones and the rest I’ll leave as a surprise. Alls I can say was this was amazing! We enjoyed every moment of it and might even label it the best rides in all of Disney!
Next we went on the LAND ride, where you get in a boat and travel through a six acre greenhouse dome and see all the strange ways EPCOT is growing plants. They have Mickey Mouse shaped pumpkins, massive cucumbers, their learning to grow plants in sand so they can turn deserts into massive food resources. They have a full blown fish farm, and they even have hanging plants so they can learn to grow them in space! This ride was totally awesome, and when it’s over you can eat some of the food grown in the dome at a store outside.
Next we went on Soarin, which is right next door to the Land ride. You hang from a contraption face down, and you become elevated over a massive screen. Wind is blown in your face and you fly over national monuments. It really felt like you were flying! This experience was so cool, its probably the only time you can ever get this kind of feeling so it’s an absolute must if you go to EPCOT!
We spent the rest of the day exploring the World Showcase, a bunch of restaurants surrounding a lake. Each restaurant has its own national theme, we went to Mexico, Norway, Germany, China, Japan, Italy and more that I can’t even remember. Each one was a cultural experience, having its own restaurant and sometimes even a ride. We enjoyed Norway the most because there is a Viking ride in the back and it is so fun! We ate at the United Kingdom and the food was really, really good! The best part? The food was affordable, if you can get here for a meal while at Disney you should definitely do it.
After our dinner the fireworks started, in the center of the lake was a massive platform and fireworks poured out of it. It was such a fun time, and the fireworks were a perfect way to end it, if you wanna choose a theme park at Disney Land this is the one!
posted by CoasterPhanatic at
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