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IllumiNations is the major draw at Epcot for me too Cam. We finally did Ellen's Energy Adventure for the first time in ages and I really enjoyed it. Someone else napped a bit...
Great list for Epcot!! I too want to try the new grilled cheese sandwiches but I am also thinking the food booths are gonna win! I am putting those on my list for the August trip!
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Epcot was not my favorite Park for along time. 2013 when it was DH and I, we took our visit at a slow pace I realized just how much we did not see before and now I love the Park. I make sure Spaceship Earth is among our first ride of day. I did not hear about a new QS near TT. We will get your review and decide from there!!!!
Epcot is really nice I like to wander around the countries too. I have done EEA in a really long time. That ride is just too long. Between that and Wonders of life, that area of Epcot could use a renovation
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Great list for Epcot...I was just talking about the Taste Track QS today...any idea if it is going to remain after the spring flower and garden show?
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I love your list for EPCOT! When I make a list, there's neve a lot on it but that's what I like about EPCOT, it's more of a relaxing park. I can't wait to hear some reviews about the Taste Track!
Enjoy the train hotel, that is such a sweet back story. I don't know if you watch the Big Bang Theory, but your train room reminds me of when they went on the train restaurant for Valentine's Day lol!
Great things to be excited about. I want to hear a review of these grilled cheese sandwiches.
I will do that!
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Can't wait to hear about the grilled cheese! I really thought the Brie with apples on cinnamon raisin bread sounded wonderful!!!!
I may have a tough time deciding which to get.
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IllumiNations is the major draw at Epcot for me too Cam. We finally did Ellen's Energy Adventure for the first time in ages and I really enjoyed it. Someone else napped a bit...
Since we haven't been in a while, I should be able to stay awake as I'm usually the one guilty of napping.
Spaceship Earth is a must do for us also. I agree it has that Disney nostalgia. Have you and Luke ever looked into the Rocky Mountaineer for a trip?
I had to looke Rocky Mountaineer up, but realized as soon as I saw them that Luke has mentioned them. We'd also like to cruise Alaska but also take a train through that area.
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Great list for Epcot!
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Great list for Epcot!! I too want to try the new grilled cheese sandwiches but I am also thinking the food booths are gonna win! I am putting those on my list for the August trip!
It will be a battle deciding what all I can eat between food booths and other goodies.
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We finally did Ellen's Energy Adventure for the first time in ages and I really enjoyed it. Someone else napped a bit... 
. I make sure Spaceship Earth is among our first ride of day
. I did not hear about a new QS near TT
. We will get your review and decide from there!!!!
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