Epcot Day One

Plan Details

Details for April 16, 2012

  • Park Hours: 9:00am9:00pm
  • Resort Crowd Level: 7 out of 10
  • Epcot Crowd Level: 2.7 out of 10.0
  • Historical Weather Averages: Mean: 71.0 deg. Low: 60.0 deg. High: 83.0 deg.
  • Attractions scheduled to be closed:
    • Test Track

Tour World Showcase

  1. Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure  Sign up on Odyssey bridge between Future World and World Showcase. Ask for an assignment to UK or France (France has less walking to complete). After complete first mission, go to recruitment station next to UK on International Gateway side. Ask for an assignment to Japan. After complete that mission, go to recruitment center next to Italy on the American Adventure side. Ask for a mission to Germany or China (China has less walking to complete but Germany rated highly).
  2. United Kingdom Pavilion
    Visit the United Kingdom pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country.
  3. France Pavilion
    Tour the France pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country. Try to catch Serveur Amusant, a balancing act by waiters (20 mins). Showtimes in early April have been 12:45pm, 1:35pm, 2:25pm, 3:05pm, 3:55pm, and 4:40pm.
  4. Japan Pavilion
    Explore the Japan pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country. Try to catch Matsuriza, a traditional Japanese drumming act (15 mins). Showtimes in early April have been 1:20pm, 2:15pm, 2:55pm, 3:35pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm, and 6:15pm.
  5. 4:50pm: Teppan Edo » 60 minutes
    Dine at Teppan Edo
  6. Italy Pavilion
    Visit the Italy pavilion. See if Sergio, a juggling act, has showtimes but haven't seen any posted in April (20 mins) and typically last show is at 5:30pm.
  7. Germany Pavilion
    See the Germany pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country.
  8. China Pavilion
    Explore the China pavilion. Try to catch the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats (20 mins). Showtimes in early April have been 3:05pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, and 7:15pm.
  9. Maelstrom
    Ride Maelstrom (FP)
  10. Norway Pavilion
    Explore the Norway pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country.
  11. Mexico Pavilion
    Tour the Mexico pavilion. Also a Kim Possible Adventure country.
  12. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
    Take the Gran Fiesta Tour
  13. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
    Watch IllumiNations at 9PM. Make sure to stake out a viewing spot prior to the start (ideally by 8:30 or 8:45 at the latest).
This is our evening to stroll through the World Showcase. Be on the lookout for the Kidcot Fun Stops at each country pavilion.
Found on another site this tip: "Make sure you take time to see some of the little things. The Rose Garden in the United Kingdom pavilion is spectacular. Uncle Walt loved toy trains, and you can see a really interesting toy train exhibit between Germany and Italy."

Last updated April 1, 2012

Step Arrival Wait Duration Free Time Walk Time
Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure 3:10pm 0 min. 20 min. 0 min. 11 min.
United Kingdom Pavilion 3:41pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 4 min.
France Pavilion 3:55pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 6 min.
Japan Pavilion 4:11pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 10 min.
Teppan Edo 4:31pm 4 min. 60 min. 0 min. 10 min.
Italy Pavilion 5:45pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 3 min.
Germany Pavilion 5:58pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 5 min.
China Pavilion 6:13pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 2 min.
Maelstrom 6:25pm 15 min. 5 min. 0 min. 2 min.
Norway Pavilion 6:47pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 3 min.
Mexico Pavilion 7:00pm 0 min. 10 min. 0 min. 3 min.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros 7:13pm 10 min. 7 min. 78 min. 7 min.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth 8:55pm 4 min. 12 min. 0 min. 13 min.