Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 10579910)

That was my issue and the reason I prefer Universal/IOA to anything Disney.

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 10579932)

Universal/IoA have better rides than anything you'll find at Disney. But Epcot is still an amazing park, IMO. My least favorite disney park is Magic Kingdom.

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 10578468)

The one thing I wish is that it was more cost effective for my family to stay on property. With 6 in the family & the oldest bringing a friend, it is too expensive to stay on property. We are driving it as well because flying all of us down is just to much.

Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 10579674)

Epcot is the dumbest ****ing park ever. **** that place. Why go there?

Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 10579700)

Yeah, I remember when I went all the kids had these little devices (I thought they were phones) and they'd stop at certain areas in the park. It was obviously some weird ass hunt or whatever.

Then we get to Future World or whatever and the only thing I half enjoyed was Mission to Mars.

Highlight of my time there was seeing Mulan. Bitch was fine as hell, I had to wave and give her a cheesy ass smile. My girlfriend was like "You're such a flirt".... I loved that girl.

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 10579708)

I've loved Epcot since I was a little kid. Everything about it just appeals to me.

Kids will love:

Soarin' - Hang gliding simulator

Test Track - Come on, it's a fast ride

Mission: Space (Orange side) - Another awesome simulator

Under the Seas with Nemo - Nemo ride part appeals to little kids, and the rest of the aquarium is always filled with wide-eyed kids. Never seen a kid be bored at the Seas. I love aquariums, too, so I love it.

Sum of All Thrills - Design and ride your own roller coaster. Awesome.

Kids probably won't love: Spaceship Earth - Very history oriented, but cool for adults. They will like the end of the ride when they get to see themselves animated on screen, though.

Livin' with the Land - Boat ride about aquaponics and sustainable agriculture

Ellen's Energy Adventure - Long. Boring. But they'll probably fall asleep because it's 45 minutes. I like the animatronic dinosaurs, though.

In world showcase, there's the Maelstrom boat ride in Norway, 3 caballeros boat ride in Mexico, chinese acrobats, and the Agent P world showcase adventure. They'll probably also love eating at Biergarten, because there's a show that likes to involve kids.

Does Epcot need some love? Absolutely. But there's a TON to love about the park. You just have to go in realizing that it's not a park that is centered around rides. That makes it one of a kind. And hey, if you hate it, there's a tequila bar in the basement of Mexico.

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 10579711)

That is everything I wanted to say but was too lazy to type it all. Kudos!!!

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 10579764)

It is still there. Little kids might like it, but it could also be scary for them. I can't imagine a kid approaching their teen years or older would find it anything but cheesy and dumb.

Little kids would also love Journey into Imagination, even though it's the worst ride in the world, especially for adults. Fun colors and all that. I wish they would bring the original ride back. It used to be awesome.

Originally Posted by NewChief (Post 10579963)

The most fun we had at Magic Kingdom with our kids was at night. Hollywood Studios was our least favorite. We didn't do Epcot.

My kids REALLY like roller coasters, so we're going to start doing roller coaster vacations. My oldest son has sensory issues as well as developmental delays, so we were able to get a doctor's Fast Pass which made the coasters at Disney doable (almost guiltily so in how quickly and how many times we could ride some of them). I'm going to have to check into which other amusement parks have medical fast pass systems similar to Disney, because standing in line for 45 minutes isn't really doable with him.

While we were there, Space Mountain broke down while we were in line once, and we had to wait about 30 minutes with him. It was a nightmare and we almost had to traipse all the way back out of line.

Originally Posted by Mosbonian (Post 10580007)

Well, you can thank the one lady who was selling those passes for the fact you won't have that luxury anymore. You have to be a little craftier to be able to use those passes now.

Earlier in this thread we were discussing it....

Originally Posted by Mosbonian (Post 10579980)

You need to check out the All-Star Suites....it's not quite as pricey and sleeps more per room.

Or check out the Treehouse's at Saratoga Springs or the Cabins at Fort Wilderness.

Originally Posted by NewChief (Post 10580010)

Oh really? They don't offer them at all any longer?

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 10580061)

There are only 4 property hotels that can accommodate 7 people:

Animal Kingdom Lodge: $1,463 per night
Animal Kingdom Villas: $718 per night
Saratoga Springs Resort: $471 per night
Old Key West Resort: $471 per night

The cabins looked really cool - but still, I can stay off property for cheaper than $360 a night.

I really wouldn't mind cramming me & my family into a room on property, but adding in another teenager tips the scale the other way. Just too many people in a room.

I've used VRBO.com several times in the past for various vacations. Generally find an awesome place with a pool, etc for around $150/night.

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow (Post 10577961)

Finally getting my kids back to Disney this year. Planning on doing a day at Magic Kingdom, one at Animal Kingdom, and one at Universal Studios. One day likely isn't enough at Magic Kingdom, but I've never been to Universal and would like to get there.

Originally Posted by Mosbonian (Post 10580062)

You can still get them, but you don't get to have the same freedom that you used to. The ability to get off the ride and then get back on using the pass again won't be allowed.