What does Scott’s perfect day at EPCOT look like? We’re finally finding out!
But first, we kick things off with a little Disney news that couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Disney has ordered a pilot for a new Disney+ series inspired by Spaceship Earth. We talk about what we know so far, why Candice was initially VERY excited about the idea (until Scott explained what kind of show it might actually be), and whether we like Disney taking original theme park ideas and turning them into new stories instead of always bringing existing movie IP into the parks.
And yes, if they make a show about Spaceship Earth and nobody thanks the Phoenicians, we may have a problem.
Then it’s time to officially begin Scott’s Perfect Day series!
We’re starting at EPCOT, but before we can enter the park, Scott has some decisions to make. What time of year are we visiting? Where are we staying? And after debating Old Key West, the monorail resorts and Beach Club, Scott makes a potentially dangerous discovery: if this is his perfect vacation, there’s absolutely nothing stopping him from planning a split stay.
With Beach Club chosen as our starting point, we head into EPCOT for Scott’s perfect day — and surprisingly, he starts by slowing things down.
We’re talking an early Garden Grill breakfast, Living with the Land, Soarin’, time actually exploring the aquarium at The Seas, Figment, Journey of Water, Spaceship Earth, Guardians of the Galaxy and plenty of time to wander instead of racing from attraction to attraction.
Then, of course, there’s the food and drink.
A brat and beer in Germany. A tequila experience at La Cava del Tequila. Wandering World Showcase without over-planning every stop. Bread and cheese from France to enjoy with a beer in the UK. And somehow Scott manages to temporarily forget about one of his favorite EPCOT treats — much to Candice’s disbelief.
As evening arrives, Scott starts repeating a few attractions for a very specific reason: he wants to experience EPCOT after dark. That means another ride on Living with the Land, another walk through Journey of Water, and eventually settling into GEO-82 for drinks, food and a view of the nighttime spectacular — followed by one of Scott’s favorite Disney experiences: letting everybody else leave first.
This isn’t about squeezing every attraction into a single day. Scott skips Mission: SPACE, Space 220 and Test Track, and he’s not willing to call the newest version of Frozen Ever After part of his “perfect day” until he’s actually experienced it.
It’s about building the EPCOT day that feels perfect to him — good food, favorite attractions, drinks, plenty of wandering, and enough breathing room to actually enjoy being there.
Now we want to hear from you:
Go back and listen to Candice’s Perfect EPCOT Day and tell us — whose perfect day would you rather join?
And what would you change about Scott’s day? Which attraction did he leave out? Where would you eat? What’s an absolute must-do on YOUR perfect EPCOT day?
Come hang out with us on Facebook, Instagram and Discord and let us know!
Thanks for hanging out with us at the Hangar Bar. Grab a drink, get comfy, and remember: there’s always a great big beautiful tomorrow!
