Off the Beaten Path: Quiet Places at Epcot

Saturday, July 2, 2011 guest blogging 15 Comments

Tags: attraction, Epcot, Mexico, Off the Beaten Path, ride, Spaceship Earth

No park seems to have as much ground to cover as Epcot, by the time you get through the World Showcase you truly feel like you’ve walked around the world and the future (world) seems unattainable. It’s important to pace yourself and remember to take a break or five…try some of my favorite places!

1. One of my favorite spots to relax in Epcot is actually a attraction, yes it does kind of feel like I’m cheating on the list, but I can’t help myself, I love “Living with the Land”. There’s something about that quiet little boat ride that’s relaxing and interesting, and it’s just long enough to cool off before heading into the heat again.

2. Inside the Impressions de France (French pavilion, World Showcase) there is a cafe area with tables and chairs where you can grab a sweet treat from Boulangerie Patisserie and take a break. There are cafe tables indoors and outdoors, but I would still recommend stopping here at an “off” time (not during the lunch hour).

3. Nestled back in the Moroccan pavilion is a maze of shops (in the shade), with intricate mosaic tile work. I love the fountain area right out front for sitting and people watching.

4. Who can resist the Three Caballeros? Certainly not me, which is why I always stop in Mexico and take the Grand Fiesta Tour. If you’ve never taken the little indoor boat ride in Mexico, give it a try!

5. Spaceship Earth-Another double hitter of attraction and relaxation. Board the spaceship and take a tour of the earth through the ages. Quiet, cool and now interactive, it’s a slow, fun ride for everyone.

What are your favorite Epcot break spots?

Chip’s Epcot Touring Plan (chipandco.com)
My Top 5 Favorite World Showcase Pavilions (chipandco.com)

Off the Beaten Path: Quiet Places at Epcot

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Posted in: Best things I love.., Off the beaten path, Original Articles, Planning, Planning 101, Quick Tips, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Touring Plans Tags: attraction, Epcot, Mexico, Off the Beaten Path, ride, Spaceship Earth

Rebecca Farrell
I like to sit on the benches near the lagoon opposite the Germany pavilion with a coke and a pretzel and just watch the water. Very nice way to relax!
Gaylin
I love the quiet garden in back of the UK pavilion. A great place to rest, especially if you can get a bench.
SusieCall
We love to sit by the water in the UK, too. Very peaceful.
Victoriasmom98
I too like Living with the Land for the quietness
SusieCall
I’ve never been to the Universe of Energy but that sounds like a great place to go when the kids could use a nap.
SusieCall
My kids would stay on Spaceship Earth ALL DAY if they could.
SusieCall
Living with the Land is a favorite of mine too.
SusieCall
This is a great list… We have done all these things.
SusieCall
The Kidcot station in Canada can also be a good place to rest.
SusieCall
We love having time to chat with the cast members!
SusieCall
The last few times we visited, it was empty except for our family and the cast members.
SusieCall
You can sit & relax w/ a cool drink, smoothie or ice cream.
SusieCall
My family loves the Fountain View. It can get crowded, though.
http://www.facebook.com/lynn.g.brooks Lynn Green Brooks
The Grand Fiesta Tour is one of my favs. Usually never crowded.
CoreyA
The Universe of Energy. I still don’t think my husband has seen the whole show. The only time I’ve ever seen him awake once the lights go down is when we go through the dinosaurs. A 45 minute show/ride in the dark? Perfect for a cool place to sit down for awhile, and even take a nap.