Unfortunately we didn't get time to look at the International sections at the "back of the park" before it closed with fireworks around 9pm.
One of the wonderful touches that couldn't be captured on camera was the gentle music that emanated from hidden speakers throughout the parks gardens. Plenty of space to move around meant that crowds of packed people were rare, even with the huge number of people there.
We started with a ride through the giant golf ball that typifies Epcot.
The day went well, with easy access to rides and activities, until I decided to queue for the Soarin' ride that emulates a hang-glider ride through California. A truly amazing ride to be sure, but worth the 2+ hours of queuing for a 5 minute ride? Umm...no. It was worth it for Jill and the older kids to get onto the ride after a 10 minute wait which is why I suffered the original ordeal. Along the way there were huge 5m x 10m digital wall pictures that changed from time to time. After a while the pictures interact with the queue audience through games. The crowd in front of each wall section were required to move in certain ways to move objects around - quite entertaining after 1 1/2 hours of standing in line.
Ash tried some fast crash test ride, but claimed it was not scary (hardened thrill seeker that he is!!)
There was plenty for the younger (and older) less thrill seeking orietented to do too, so we enjoyed ourselves too. What I liked about Epcot was that it wasn't as focused on thrill rides as the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios seemed to be. A pleasant change for the timid at heart (and weak of bladder).
Fireworks ended the day and our chance of seeing the international pavilions.
I could not resist the appeal of the Epcot centre, even at closing time. It just kept drawing my eye and camera to it - the cheap tease!
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