We visited Epcot within Disney World during their After Dark special event.

This was unique in that it was the first time we’ve driven to a Disney World park; previously we were staying inside the bubble at the Fort Wilderness campground, but we did this visit when back at TTO.

Epcot parking entrance:

The After Hours info:

We thought it a little odd that the map cut off halfway around the lake… but later found that they blocked off that, which was disappointing; we enjoy walking around the lake:

The Spaceship Earth globe:

Spaceship Earth ride:

Lime dole whip snack:

Luminous show:

Looking towards France:

Ratatouille ride:

Minnie Mouse:

Looking across the lake:

Mexico pavilion:

Norway pavilion:

Frozen ride:

Selfie:

The Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind ride had a somewhat long wait; it seemed like it was going extra slow:

Definitely the least fun of the three After Dark experiences, between not being able to go around the lake and longer lines. But still enjoyable.

We visited Epcot within Disney World.

Chalk art:

During the Festival of the Arts they have special food booths, and some dishes to collect stamps for a prize, which Jenn enjoys doing. Here are all of the things we ate as part of that:

The prize last year was a plastic glass that Jenn still uses; the one this year was a rather unpleasant rice cake thing (at top, on the collection booklet); disappointing:

Another collection thing that Jenn did was the World Traveler Passport, where she got a stamp and handwritten message from each of the world pavilions, from someone from each country:

Mexico pavilion:

Frozen ride:

Germany pavilion:

Italy pavilion:

Japan pavilion:

Morocco pavilion:

United Kingdom pavilion:

Living with the Land ride:

Paint by numbers:

Flowers:

Guardians of the Galaxy ride:

Spaceship Earth ride:

A custom video based on our answers:

Journey of Water:

We also visited Hollywood Studios in Disney World.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area:

Oga’s Cantina for lunch:

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride:

Toy Story Land:

Spinning Saucers ride:

Slinky Dog Dash ride:

Toy soldiers drummers:

Some food:

Toy Story Mania scores:

Hollywood Tower of Terror ride:

A video:

Pandora store for a couple of charms for Jenn:

The Brown Derby for dinner:

After spending several hours at Animal Kingdom, we went back to our coach to rest for a few hours, then headed out again to Magic Kingdom, for a special “After Dark” visit, where we (and hundreds of others) could enjoy the park after closing hours, with pretty much no lines for any of the rides, and “free” popcorn, ice cream, and beverages.

We timed our arrival well, and with some help from the ferry boat skipper going extra slow, we were able to see the early evening fireworks from the boat:

A posed photo in front of the castle:

Side of the castle:

Little Mermaid ride:

“The backside of water” on the Jungle Cruise ride:

Pirates of the Caribbean ride:

Riverboat and castle:

Haunted Mansion ride:

An amusing Haunted Mansion pic:

Castle selfie:

Later fireworks and light show:

Teacups ride, with Jenn’s giggles:

Peoplemover ride:

Space Mountain ride:

Tron ride:

A video with us:

Heading out, with a mostly empty Main Street:

A magical experience.