Epcot Future World - better anti-clockwise?

[Nostromo]

We did Future World in a clockwise manner on both out previous visits, starting with Spaceship Earth and then going to Innovations West, Universe of Energy and so on. But by the time of our next visit in April-may 2004, Mission Space would be in full swing and the morning queues could be long for that and Test Track next door. Moreover, with 2 seniors in my group, I have to try and avoid walking back and forth along the same path at most parks, especially Epcot. We intend a 2-day visit to Epcot with a whole day reserved for Future World alone, but even so, I wondered if an ANTI-CLOCKWISE approach might be better this time around. I mean start early with Spaceship Earth again (we like that) and go to Innovations East, Living Seas, The Land and so on. That way, we'll hit Test Track & Mission Space just after lunch and hopefully the crowds and queues may be less intimidating. What do the others think?

[caroline]

Everytime we've been the queue for Test track has been awful - I would go ahead with your plan but on arrival send one member of your party round to collect fast passes for test track

[Nostromo]

quote:Originally posted by caroline

Everytime we've been the queue for Test track has been awful - I would go ahead with your plan but on arrival send one member of your party round to collect fast passes for test track

Thanks Caroline. I think that is a good idea. Of course, the "member" will have to be me but I can pop over to both TT and MS and get their FPs while we are between the Eastern attractions. I think we'll be all right as long as they are seperated by 2 hour intervals or something like that, isn't it?

[DMC]

Apart from the Fast Passes, which can save time, if you are happy to go on Test Track on an individual basis then don't forget that there is the single rider option.

The door for this is to the left of the main entrance and can save you a long wait in line, if you don't mind spliting the party up, if in doubt ask a cast member, they are happy to help

We always go anti clockwise around Epcot, never quite sure why, but it seems to work ok, although you always seem to be walking in the opposite direction everyone else.

Anyway we are going back in September and looking forward to seeing what Mission Space is like. Please let the forum know what it is like.

Have fun.

DMC

[Nostromo]

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We always go anti clockwise around Epcot, never quite sure why, but it seems to work ok, although you always seem to be walking in the opposite direction everyone else.



DMC
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We usually get into World Showcase via the International Gateway and do it (mostly) anti-clockwise. But this will be the first time we'll be trying it at Future World. I have a very reliable friend who swears that the anti-clockwise route works for some parks like Epcot, Sea World and IoA (if you are prepared to leave the Superhero Island to the last) but NOT for Magic Kingdom, MGM or Universal Studios. I am going to follow his advice this time and see how it goes.

[MTP]

For some reason we always go wound the world showcase lagoon in a clockwise direction. For some reason Mexico seems closer when you enter through the main entrance. The only thing to watch about arriving at TT & M:S by lunch-time is that all the fast passes may be distributed by the time you get there. I guess if you get the FP first this will kind of guide you in the direction to go and also how long you will have to wait before getting the second set of FP's.

Best wishes,

Euan

[Nostromo]

Thanks Euan. What I plan to do is to go on Spaceship Earth first and while the others are looking around in Innovations West, trot across and get FPs for TT & M:S. Then go and see "The Land" and so on in an anti-clockwise direction.

[millie]

I agree with going to test track first. The queues are horrendous and so are the fast pass return times. The best way is to do the single rider queue. The normal wait time was around an hour but we were told the single rider was 10 mins. In reality we walked straight on to the ride and ended up in the same car anyway.

[Nostromo]

quote:Originally posted by millie

I agree with going to test track first. The queues are horrendous and so are the fast pass return times. The best way is to do the single rider queue. The normal wait time was around an hour but we were told the single rider was 10 mins. In reality we walked straight on to the ride and ended up in the same car anyway.

I know that this sounds silly, but will the staff object if the 4 of us in the 'singles' queue talk to each other while waiting, thereby reveling that we know each other? Also, one of the four is a 9 year old child and will she be allowed in the singles queue?

[Carla]

Don't worry about that Nostromo. My family and friends always use a singles queue if it is available. The staff know that people do this and have no problems with it. Sometimes you are even lucky and a couple of you will get on the ride at the same time. Age doesn't matter as long as she is big enough to use the ride.

Another tip, everyone goes on Spaceship Earth in the morning, and queues for it!! Probably because it is the first ride that they see. We leave it until around 5pm and then you can walk on and off and go round and get on again without any queues whatsoever. Never fails us!!