Orlando 6-Day 7-Park Wrap-Up - Disney EPCOT 🌍✨

EPCOT is Walt Disney’s vision of the future—packed with educational rides and 11 country pavilions. It’s such a unique Orlando gem—definitely worth a visit if you have time! This park felt the most tiring, and here’s why: ① Fewer rides mean crowds pile up on the big ones—Guardians of the Galaxy, Frozen Ever After, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had lines over 60 minutes all day. ② Layout: The World Showcase wraps around a huge lake, so backtracking is exhausting. Pro tip: Plan a figure-8 route to avoid retracing steps! Other Handy Tips 📝:① Passport Stamp Collection: You need a EPCOT passport here! Staff at each pavilion write local-language greetings (the China Pavilion had a Shanghai Disney cast member when I visited—so sweet!). Collecting stamps also gets you a postcard, and 11 stamps score a bonus global Earth postcard 🌐. [Stamps are at Kidcot spots in each pavilion—check the map!] ② Perfume Engraving: Italy (D&G) and France (Dior) offer perfume engraving—choose Disney-themed designs (like castle motifs 🏰) or custom text. Prices match regular stores, and my engraving took just 5 minutes with no line. Perfect for unique gifts! ③ Elsa & Anna Meet-and-Greet: Norway Pavilion lets you snap pics with both sisters at once! At Shanghai Disney, they rotate solo—this double act is a huge win for Frozen fans ❄️. ④ Seven Dwarfs & More: China Pavilion had a Shanghai Disney exhibit with the Seven Dwarfs (everyone envied Shanghai’s Zootopia 🦊!). Japan Pavilion’s anime corner also featured them—cute overload! ⑤ Mixed IPs: Japan’s shop sells Nintendo merch—wild to see Universal vibes in Disney! They even have gashapon (capsule toy) machines 😂. ⑥ Coke Tasting Experience: Behind the big sphere, the Coca-Cola store lets you sample global drinks for free! China’s was sour plum soup; Italy’s? Yikes—tasted like “poison” (you’ve been warned!). ⑦ Hidden Gems: Near Nemo, there’s a tiny aquarium, and a Moana-themed water area—both super charming. Don’t skip ’em! ⑧ Food & Wine Festival 🍷: We visited during this—grabbed bites from around the world (~$10 each, a bit pricey but fun!). China had spring rolls, duck buns, zhajiangmian, milk tea 🧋, and even baijiu drinks. Ate so much we skipped restaurant reservations, but Japan’s sushi spot had walk-ins. Still, book ahead for must-try spots! #OrlandoDisney #EPCOT #DisneyWorldOrlando #PerfectVacationNeedsAmusementParks #DisneyTravelGuide #DisneyTravelAdvisor #Disney #DisneyPrincess #WinnieThePooh #TravelTheWorld #DisneyMagicDaily