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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

1. “You should go at Christmas!” Disney is beautiful at Christmas time. The decorations are over-the-top elaborate and the additional celebrations are added magic. People tend to think that Christmas means lower crowds, assuming that most people would be celebrating the holiday with their families. However, Christmas time is actually one

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

Practical Disney tips abound about the best and most efficient ways to plan your vacation. But not everything is black and white. Here are 9 popular Disney tips with arguable merit…

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

10. Agent P’s Missions The teal green cast members who introduce guests to the Agent P Missions around World Showcase are often overlooked, but this game is actually a hidden gem. This interactive scavenger hunt is much more than just following some prompts on a phone; there are worthwhile surprises along the way that will enthrall kids a

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

9. Frozen Ever After Epcot’s newest hotspot is the Frozen Ever After boat ride in Norway. After much controversy, Anna and Elsa took over the Maelstrom ride last year, and Frozen fans welcomed them with open arms. The ride takes you on a journey through the sisters’ original story and the story from Frozen Fever and is a delightful choice

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

8. Gran Fiesta Tour One of our family’s favorite things about World Showcase is the charming little boat ride inside the Mexico pyramid. Watch Donald and his Three Caballero buddies chase through major Mexican icons in the Gran Fiesta Tour. This ride is continuous and appropriate for everyone.

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

7. Jeweled Dragons The acrobats in the Chinese section are a favorite for guests of all ages. They make precise gymnastic maneuvers, fearless pogo bounding, and dangerous balancing pyramids look easy. The show lasts about 20 minutes and happens at scheduled increments in the afternoons.

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

6. Matsuriza Multiple times each day you can hear the powerful drum beats of the Taiko performers in Japan. Not only is the coordination of sound amazing, but the rhythmic choreography adds to the showmanship of the art. As the show progresses, the music intensifies, drawing in the audience for a fierce finale.

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

5. Serveur Amusant In the France pavilion, things are always looking up for the Serveur Amusant duo. Watch as they masterfully craft their own version of the Eiffel tower—out of chairs—and display their feats of strength and balance. It’s incredible!

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

4. Kidcot Fun Stops The culture and architecture of World Showcase may be lost on some small children, but a craft station is certainly not. In the various countries of World Showcase, kids can sit a spell and create a Duffy Bear puppet (Mickey’s teddy bear). They then can take Duffy to all the other countries’ Kidcot stops to be stamped

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

3. Character Greetings World Showcase is the best place to meet some otherwise hard-to-find charcters. Almost every pavilion has a character that would naturally feel at home in that country. For example, Mulan can be found in China, Snow White in Germany, the Frozen sisters in Norway, and Marie, Belle, and Aurora have all been seen in Fr

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