I just got back from a fantastic trip to the parks and on the last day I came up with an interesting observation.
We decided to go to Animal Kingdom, on the Monday of TG week, which meant there was no going on any rides (if you know what I mean). Upon entering we decided to do the Wilderness Explorer handbook (I will assume you know what I am talking about). Let me just say that this 'adventure' is not just for kids. We had a blast going around the park and finding all the guides and leaders and clues which took a major part of the day and was much better that waiting in long lines for rides and shows. We ended the experience saying "Animal Kingdom is your local zoo on steroids! We left that day with more knowledge and exciting memories than if we would have just done rides.
I remember long ago that I would feel the same way about going to Epcot future world. The education, learning, exploring and interactions were what made Epcot future world my favorite and long lasting memory. As a kid and young adult I would leave Epcot feeling like I learned something new and exciting. As we all know this is really no longer the case. I know there are still remnants of these experiences but not like what we had at AK this past trip.
So I ask .... Has Animal Kingdom taken that away from Epcot?
We decided to go to Animal Kingdom, on the Monday of TG week, which meant there was no going on any rides (if you know what I mean). Upon entering we decided to do the Wilderness Explorer handbook (I will assume you know what I am talking about). Let me just say that this 'adventure' is not just for kids. We had a blast going around the park and finding all the guides and leaders and clues which took a major part of the day and was much better that waiting in long lines for rides and shows. We ended the experience saying "Animal Kingdom is your local zoo on steroids! We left that day with more knowledge and exciting memories than if we would have just done rides.
I remember long ago that I would feel the same way about going to Epcot future world. The education, learning, exploring and interactions were what made Epcot future world my favorite and long lasting memory. As a kid and young adult I would leave Epcot feeling like I learned something new and exciting. As we all know this is really no longer the case. I know there are still remnants of these experiences but not like what we had at AK this past trip.
So I ask .... Has Animal Kingdom taken that away from Epcot?