A Day at Epcot

I was overwhelmed by the many areas of Disney World and didn’t quite know where to start.  I chose to spend the day at Epcot Center – a choice I should of considered and researched more carefully.  I left my Orlando vacation home around 10am and arrived at Epcot a short ten minutes later.  I was amazed at how close Epcot was to Windsor Hills Resort and how easy it was to park once I arrived. 

Epcot Center did not embody the characteristics I imagine when I think about Disney World and I was genuinely disappointed as I roamed the park looking for things to do.  There are no roller coasters, no water rides – essentially nothing I was hoping for when I chose to hang out at Epcot Center for the day.  Now I may be naïve and should have known that this was the case, but I am not all that knowledgeable about Disney World and what the different areas of the park offer.  I was under the impression that almost all areas of the park had roller coasters.  Clearly, this is not the case.

I decided to check out “Test Track”, which puts you through a simulation of the tests that GM’s crash test dummies go through.  The line was long and I ended up waiting almost two hours before I reached the front.  At least there were historical exhibits of all things GM related to keep me entertained as I waited.  Once I actually got on the ride, I did enjoy the simulation and was very interested in all the safety measures GM puts their cars through. 

Next I decided to check out “Mission Space”.  Same deal as “Test Track” - long line (about another 2 hours) but interesting exhibits to keep me entertained as I waited.   “Mission Space” puts you through a simulation similar to what astronauts go through as they launch into space.  Very cool experience and I was happy I waited the 2 hours for this ride. 

After spending almost 4 hours of my day waiting in line, I decided that I was done with Epcot and would go home and research the areas of Disney World that had actual roller coasters.  Epcot would be great to take younger children to for the day – the rides aren’t intense and each ride offers educational value related to the themes of the ride.  However, if you are looking for thrills and roller coasters, Epcot is not the place to go!

Jordan  

Rev It Up in Orlando!

I moved to the Orlando area from Minnesota about 7 years ago and besides seeing the daily news reports, most of my family still lives there, so I know what a harsh winter the North has experienced this year. 

Most people think of Disney World, Universal, and all things theme park related when considering vacationing in Orlando.  Such tunnel vision is a missed opportunity in my opinion.  If you like to ride motorcycles and you need a break from winter’s cold and snow, consider coming to Orlando and staying in one of our Orlando vacation homes. Rather than parking your ride outside all of our homes and some of our townhomes come with a garage so you can park your bike inside.  No more having to load and unload your gear after each trip. 

The great thing about Florida is that you can ride 365 days a year.  Like I said, I’m from Minnesota so (in addition to understanding how brutal the winters are), I am used to flat lands.  Florida has some incredible rides with some great vista views - My favorites being a ride that takes you through Mount Dora.  It is very hilly and scenic and takes you through vast orange groves and if you have never smelled an orange grove then you’re missing out on something special. 

Another added bonus about staying in Orlando is that it’s centrally located.  You are only a little over an hour away from both coasts so you can get to some awesome ocean views in very little time.  My only caution is to try to plan your rides so that you stay off I-4 and Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, known as US-192.  These are very heavily traveled roads with many tourists who are not necessarily looking out for bikers. 

So get down to Orlando/Kissimmee and stay in one of our spacious Orlando vacation homes.  If you would like some help planning your trip email me at russ.kraft@globalfl.com and I will personally give you some tips on some back-roads for you to experience the great state of Florida. 

If you don’t own a bike but would still like to experience this type of vacation you are ign luck!  There is a Harley Davidson Dealership located in Kissimmee (located only a few miles from our resort communities) that you can rent a Harley from for the day!  Visit Orlando Harley or call 407-944-3700 for more information. 

Russ

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