Epcot Walt Disney World Orlando FL

 The giant "golf ball" (Spaceship Earth) is linked to Disney's Epcot forever and reminds those of a certain age of a permanent world's fair.

It's nice to see familiar attractions like The Seas with Nemo and Friends, which is one of 10 rides and educational exhibits like the aquariums.

The best attraction, in my view, is Soarin in  The Land.

With legs dangling in the air, we soar above mountains, animals, and famous places. Children point in amazement. They laugh as they raise their legs to avoid hitting a mountain top. It's an amazing VR flight around the world that lasts nearly 5 minutes.

Of course, the French have Ratatouille (Remy's Ratatouille Adventure)--a fun 3D adventure ride that makes me want to see the movie again.

And the Vikings (Norway)  have Frozen Ever After-- also fun.

We visited other nations as well--sometimes there's a film, sometimes some music, lots of gift shops, and places to cool down. There are 11 nations around the lagoon--oh there's a boat ride across this pond, which can save some steps.

Iconic Italy

And my home, the UK where we enjoyed a late lunch of fish 'n chips--I'd rate it 4 of 5 stars. Much better than the unbelievably more expensive fare we ate at Key West a few days later.

Below is a throwback to the UK pavilion during our visit in 1984--some things changed more than others. Epcot opened in 1982 so, we were early visitors.

The Canadian mansion (below) is awesome-- we skipped the film in 2022 because we had seen it a few times before. If you haven't seen it, the 360 film is impressive (Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360).

Here are a few more national exhibits and scenes

Japan 2022

Morocco 2022

Epcot 1984

Epcot 1984

Epcot 1984

Epcot 1984

I'm back to 2022. Check out the model railway village near the German Pavilion--

After our evening meal and a rest, we hit the Test Track by Chevrolet for our last ride. 

Entrance Tip-- they have a single rider lane. My friend and I went together and ended up in the same car. It was so easy to get in that I went twice.

We did a few more things.

Grand Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros: The boat ride stopped working and we waited for the staff to realize we could duck our heads and safely walk along the side path to exit.

Our grandchildren saw Figment in Imagination!

We rode a slow boat through Living with the Land --I'm not sure why. I nearly fell asleep.

BTW, We ate three meals that day.

Epcot was our first day of the 5-day WDW visit. We all met for an All You Can Eat breakfast at Ohana in the Polynesian resort. If you want this place, book very early--it is in high demand.

I mentioned lunch at the UK pavilion.

We had dinner too, then saw some fireworks as we hustled our tired selves to the Skyliner transportation back to the Caribbean Resort.

And we were tired after one of our highest mileage days in a long time--12 miles! Epcot is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom--300 acres

Links to the other WDW parks

Magic Kingdom - includes tips and ideas

Animal Kingdom - lots of animal photos

Hollywood Studios- action packed

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