>In yesterday’s post, we were in the Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom always gives me the feeling that it is the busiest Disney Park. It seems as if the visitors there are always on a mission. They have to get to that next attraction, they have to ride so many rides before lunch or dinner or the end of the night. Epcot doesn’t feel that way to me. Yes, you do get the occasional group that runs past you to get to Soarin’ or Test Track. But most of the time, Epcot is a more laid back place to be. And with this feeling there comes many places to sit and relax. Of course like yesterday’s post I will not be able to tell you every great spot there is, but I’ll share some of my favorites and hopefully they will provide you with the Magical Experiences they have given me. So, with that in mind, I offer to you, the Unknown Magic of a Quiet Seat in Epcot.
The first quiet spot I offer isn’t even in the park. If you come to the back entrance of Epcot from the Epcot resorts, the International Gateway has benches just outside the gates which offer a wonderful place to sit and relax. Few people go by and there isn’t much activity at all. The Friendship Launches that come from the resorts only dock every 12-15 minutes, providing a nice amount of time to catch your breath and relax.
As you continue around the World Showcase one of the best places to stop and relax is past Germany, near the Outpost. The Outpost is a small refreshment cart, like building. They sell Coke products and a few snacks. It always seems like this is the hottest place in Epcot whenever we are walking past it, which is ok because right off the side of the main walkway there are tables with umbrellas. This is one of those places that a lot of people walk by, because there really isn’t much in this area, except for the refreshment stand and a small store, which is an awesome little shop, but most people don’t pay any attention to it. This is a great place to sit and relax and enjoy a refreshment and the views of the World Showcase.
Finishing your trip around the World Showcase, past the Mexico Pavilion, is the Entrance bridge to Future World. There are benches located on the sides of this walkway which are a nice place to sit and relax, because you can watch the Monorail go by.
Future World itself has many great places to sit also. The areas between the Land and the Seas with Nemo and Friends are a very nice place to sit, because of the ponds and flowers beds. The Butterfly Garden behind Mousegears is also a nice place to enjoy some quiet time.
And although there is no Walt Disney World Railroad type attraction in Epcot, you can still take a relaxing journey that will create a Magical Experience. To do this get on the Monorail, as you are leaving through the Main Gate. The Monorail will take you to the Ticket and Transportation Center. This is about a ten minute ride that is very cool, because you can see all the different things that are located between the Magic Kingdom area and Epcot.
So, know you now, even as laid-back as Epcot seems, there are still some seating areas that are better than others for sitting and relaxing and creating Magical Experiences. So, when you are in Epcot, keep an eye out for that spot and Have a Seat.