It was another hot day, can you believe it?
The tour is called DestiNations Discovered. This is a 4-5 hour walking tour of the WS.
It is lovely to look around an empty park.
As we checked in, I saw Meghan and N, they were also doing a tour around this same time.
Right before Germany, we went backstage and toured the 12,000 square foot state of the art kitchen. This was really amazing. The executive chef Mike, who has been with WDW for over 30 years, gave us a tour. This kitchen was massive and so busy. The staff were prepping for F&W, this would be starting in 5 days. I have a new appreciation for Epcot and how much prep goes into these festivals! Mike told us, how we the guests, let them know loud and clear when we love something and when we dislike something! Can you believe, they sell over 250,000 beef dishes and beer cheese soup at the Canadian booth each F&W festival. We were able to go into a huge walk in freezer and learned the very strict food handling procedures that Disney upholds. I really enjoyed this portion of the tour. We each got a cookie from Chef Mike before moving on.
We got a pin which compliments the pin we got on the Future World tour.
I would LOVE to do this tour someday!! Wowza!If you don’t have trouble walking and standing for 4-5 hours I would do this tour!!
Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Yay!I really do! He has been viewing many you tube videos and he really wants to see the land! He wants to build a lightsaber. We may go January 2021, it would be Jack, Andi, my sister, and me!
I think I should tooGood thinking Tracy regarding the photo opportunities, you should work for Disney!
This is really an interesting tour, I hope you all get a chance to do it!This is totally the tour we are looking into!!! Thanks, Caroline!!!
This was a very enjoyable tour, it is 79.00 a person before the AP or Visa discount. Very reasonable.The tour sounds amazing. I love WS more than anything/where else so would totally love to do this. Was it expensive?
Beautiful photos
Thank you, it really was a wonderful and informative tour!This sounds like a really interesting and fun tour! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I love all the photos!
I really think you would enjoy this one, Lesley!may need to check out that tour! Seems really cool!
Yes, nice to say Hi again!No problem! It was nice to run into you again for a minute!
I’m excited for you two, I really think you will enjoy this tour!Oh I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! We have it booked in two weeks and I'm really looking forward to it.
I really like the pin from this tour and the FW one. I would think the VIP viewing will still be a perk of the tour!Oh this is a pretty pin! You're right, it goes so nicely with the Future World one. I hope they still do this when we go on the tour, and that there's VIP viewing for EPCOT Forever since Illuminations is no more
I know, what the heck, I didn’t think it would be hot every dayHot? In Florida? In August???
I find that hard to believe.
I think it is fairly new, 2-3 years maybe. It is such an informative tour!I've never heard of this one.
Yes, he really knew his job and seemed to love what he does even with all the stress!30 years! Whoa! Great guy to give you a tour!
In Italy, the landmark in Venice is facing the wrong way compared to how it is in St. Mark’s Square and it would have cost to much to change by the time they figured it out. There were a few other little things as well.Like what?
It did start getting busy towards the end but not bad. Our tour guide had areas we could stand in that really weren’t to busy.So if the tour started at 8:15 and WS is open at 11... how difficult was the tour to navigate towards the end?
It really was fun to have the WS mostly to ourselves for the majority of the tour!That tour sounds amazing! How awesome to walk around the World Showcase with it so empty.
I know, The Mandalorian is awesome, Disney got this one right!Love, love, love it! I'm sad the season is already half over
It was really cool to end on Batuu!Oooo, I haven't seen that ending yet!
it really was an awesome experienceYour tour looks like so much fun!
Oh DLo, I think you would really enjoy this one! I have done quite a few tours now and this ranks up towards the topThanks for recommendation on tour . I have done the Future World one and this has been on my list to do . It is now moving up the list to a must do
Keep this tour in mind for a day without the kids! It is really wonderful!The tour sounds incredible! Since living abroad I have a new appreciation for the World Showcase, and hearing in-depth stories about each pavilion sounds like an incredible opportunity. I wrote the name down on my ever-growing list of "Things to Do When I'm Not with the Kids."
Sorry to hear your server at the GF tea delivered everything at once then disappeared. Makes you feel rushed when everything arrives at the same time.
It's such a struggle to book Fastpasses at DHS, especially when it comes to TSL. My youngest prefers Alien Swirlings Saucers, my oldest TSMM, and us adults SDD. Somebody is always going to be upset with the selection!
This was a wonderful tour. I think you and your mom would love it! I know you two love the WS from your reports!The tour sounds awesome! Looking into it for our next trip, thank you for the review!
You definitely should do this tour when you get a chance!I'd do this in a heartbeat!
There is nothing like walking around an empty parkI've only gotten to do that on a small handful of times and loved every second!
It was very nice seeing Meghan and N again!,Oh nice that you got to cross paths again.
For a photographer like yourself, this tour would be perfect to get awesome shots with no crowds!I'd do this tour simpy to get all the photos of empty areas! Sweet!
The massive kitchen was amazing and Chef Mike sure knew his stuff!That would incredibly fascinating!
Put it on your list!I would LOVE to do this tour someday!! Wowza!
Thank you SWGE! It is getting Jack excited to head back to Disney again!Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Yay!
I would love to interact with CM Tracy!!think I should too
Awesome tour, can’t recommend enough! I love learning new things and this sure fits the bill!! The CM tour guide was really great, she sure knows how to keep it exciting the whole 4.5 hours!The tour sounds absolutely amazing! I need to do this! Walking around WS is one of my favorite things in the world to do, so I bet I'd love this And it sounds like your tour guide was fabulous
This tour is really a wonderful addition to our WS experience!Your tour sounds amazing! I did the Keys to the Kingdom tour back in 2015 and LOVED it - I'd love to do another tour! I may have to wait a few years, but I'm sure they'll have some version of this tour still on the list when I can tour again. It would be so interesting to learn more about World Showcase! Thank you so much for telling us about your tour.
Goodness, that's a TON of food! I knew they likely made lots of food for the festivals, but it really makes it real when you hear the numbers!
Come up here... you won't be hot this time of year.I know, what the heck, I didn’t think it would be hot every day
Ah. Thanks.I think it is fairly new, 2-3 years maybe. It is such an informative tour!
I never noticed that!In Italy, the landmark in Venice is facing the wrong way compared to how it is in St. Mark’s Square and it would have cost to much to change by the time they figured it out. There were a few other little things as well.
Good.It did start getting busy towards the end but not bad. Our tour guide had areas we could stand in that really weren’t to busy.
I hear the sound of a siren going off...Caution, a boring update is ahead!!
Whoa! Lots! We don't have nearly that much. It hasn't snowed very much since our early season storm.So first I will scare you, then
Pretty.
The lines to order were crazy. I went up to order and the lady in front of me states “I have been standing here for 20 minutes and haven’t moved an inch”
Wow. Not great.Andi finds me and says the freestyle coke machine is out of ice and many options
Breakfast of champions!We ate Halloween candy, cheesecake and potato chips for lunch.
Uh, oh... I've been thinking of doing a non or few ADR trip some time in the future... you're not selling me on this idea...QS this past August was truly bad overall, the lines and messy places were a big turn off. Give me a table service meal any day!
I noticed the roof line of the HM has chess pieces on it, very cool.
Yes you did!We nailed the picture
Ugh. Tooooo many people!We talked about how busy MK was this trip. At times, it literally did feel like spring break crowds!
One of Disney's best.We headed over to Frontier Land and had a fun ride on the wildest runaway train in the Wilderness!! What a fun ride!
You what?????Now I know, this may be shocking to some, we canceled our 7DMT FP and picked up a Pirates for right now.
You can clearly see that!Apparently Andi and I are holding our breath??
Never heard of it. Why? Do they get good reviews?We decided to order a pizza from Flippers. This was the first time we have ordered something from off property. I was a little leary because of all the scams I have read about with Pizza delivery.
Long time for pizza delivery. Then again... off site... far to go.It did take about 1 hour from the ordering to the delivery.
This was a very enjoyable tour, it is 79.00 a person before the AP or Visa discount. Very reasonable.
Lovely 20+ Inches of snow.
I went up to order and the lady in front of me states “I have been standing here for 20 minutes and haven’t moved an inch”
We headed towards Storybook circus area for a treat. We shared a pretzel, frozen lemonade and Andi had a red velvet cake pop. We took a little break with our treats.
pparently Andi and I are holding our breath?? I wonder if funky body odors were in close range!