EdmondD
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2014
Looking at the new Kidcot stuff got me thinking of the great, free (or mostly free) stuff that the parks offers for little ones (my age range is somewhat arbitrary and you may or may not agree with it). These things are especially nice for people who go to the parks a lot and are okay with taking time away from attractions. What am I missing?
Kidcot - used to be kind of lame with the Duffy stuff, but my son still liked it. Ziploc looks like it's got it all bagged up now, and is improving upon it. I give this a 6/10
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - Had no real idea of what this was until a few trips ago. We really, really like it! It takes some time, but man, it can be fun for everyone, even if you're just observing. I just love watching how the non-descript areas that you'd normally walk right by magically transform into a portal when you activate them. 10/10
A Pirate's Adventure - not as familiar with this as Sorcerers, but anything that's interactive and allows a kid to make something happen in the parks is pretty neat. 8/10
Wilderness Explorers at AK - themed on UP!, you get a booklet with activities, then earn badges from around the park by completing relatively easy and kind-of-educational nature-based stuff. The CM's staffing these spots are great. It took a few trips, but our son finished his book and they had a nice little ceremony for him. This is perhaps our favorite of all of these. 10/10.
Egg-stravaganza in Epcot in the spring - search for hidden characters, shaped like eggs, throughout Epcot. Spot the character and get a sticker - complete the little sheet with stickers, and get a souvenir plastic egg! 8/10
Agent P's World Showcase Adventure in Epcot - haven't done it, but people I've talked to really like it.
Kidcot - used to be kind of lame with the Duffy stuff, but my son still liked it. Ziploc looks like it's got it all bagged up now, and is improving upon it. I give this a 6/10
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - Had no real idea of what this was until a few trips ago. We really, really like it! It takes some time, but man, it can be fun for everyone, even if you're just observing. I just love watching how the non-descript areas that you'd normally walk right by magically transform into a portal when you activate them. 10/10
A Pirate's Adventure - not as familiar with this as Sorcerers, but anything that's interactive and allows a kid to make something happen in the parks is pretty neat. 8/10
Wilderness Explorers at AK - themed on UP!, you get a booklet with activities, then earn badges from around the park by completing relatively easy and kind-of-educational nature-based stuff. The CM's staffing these spots are great. It took a few trips, but our son finished his book and they had a nice little ceremony for him. This is perhaps our favorite of all of these. 10/10.
Egg-stravaganza in Epcot in the spring - search for hidden characters, shaped like eggs, throughout Epcot. Spot the character and get a sticker - complete the little sheet with stickers, and get a souvenir plastic egg! 8/10
Agent P's World Showcase Adventure in Epcot - haven't done it, but people I've talked to really like it.