Disney: A Review of the other parks

Epcot
Epcot has evolved or devolved (depending on your POV) into being mostly about the World Marketplace, the collection of movie set like facades from various countries around the world. It’s the most adult of the parks, with activity being centered mostly on eating, drinking, and shopping with a handful of “attractions.” The History of Communications ride through the golf ball is still mostly lame, Test Track, the new thrill ride, is only thrilling if you are under 10. It’s quite tame for the rest of us. Mission:Space sounds cool, I didn’t ride it because I have a history of vomiting on rides that screw with your equilibrium.

MGM Studios
MGM may be the most fun park for adults. Space Tours is a simulation ride that put you in the Star Wars universe. It was Breck’s 3rd favorite ride of the week. The Indiana Jones and Little Mermaid shows are truly spectacular and not to be missed. I passed on The Rock and Roll Coaster and Tower of Terror because I’m not a heights and speed guy.

Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is unbelievable. Disney has re-created the Serenghetti Plains, in central Florida. Giraffes, elephants, gazelles and other natives of the Africa roam apparently freely throughout the park. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and could often see these animals roaming outside our hotel window. The safari tour takes you out in Range Rovers for a 20 minute drive through the plain and some up close looks and the animals. The Its’s Tough To be a Bug 3-D show is incredible and has some very well done bio feedback stuff in the seats that I won’t ruin for future visitors by disclosing here. The Dinosaur thrill ride is entertaining, although again calling it a thrill ride is a stretch.