Everything WDW Guide to the Land in Epcot with Young Children.

The Land Pavilion is one of the most popular places at Epcot at any time of the day, but it you're traveling with children that aren't tall enough or ready for Soarin', Epcot's signature attraction, what else can you do? Fortunately, there's plenty besides Soarin' to entertain little ones in this pavilion. Here are the highlights:

Listen to the Land

The Listen to the Land attraction is a slow-moving boat ride that takes you through a few show scenes, greenhouses and laboratories to show you the future of food production. It is a 15-minute narrated ride that most people enjoy for its tranquil nature. One of the highlights of the ride is during the first few minutes when you travel through three areas that represent a rain forest, desert and farm. As you pass through the farm, look up and you can barely make out the Garden Grill restaurant slowly rotating. Make sure to keep your eyes out for the Mickey shaped vegetables that are grown in the greenhouse.

Circle of Life: an Environmental Fable

This is a 12-minute film starring the popular Lion King characters Timon, Pumba, Mufasa and Simba. The crux of the film is to show how much we, as humans, can damage the earth. Timon and Pumba are set to build a resort community with no thought towards how it will effect the other creatures living nearby. Simba is able to convince them to change their minds once they realize they can make a difference. Lion King fans will enjoy this whereas other guests might find it a little heavy-handed.

   

Make sure to check out the fantastic wall carpet in the waiting area for the film. You can always ask the kids if Disney vacuums the walls to keep them clean.

Sunshine Seasons—Food for All!

The Sunshine Seasons food court is regarded as one of the best food courts in all of Walt Disney World. There are enough choices to suit any palate, especially the younger gourmands.

• Asian Shop
• Sandwich Shop
• Soup/Salad Shop
• Wood-Fired Grill Shop
• Bakery
• Breakfast

There are lots of choices for snacky-type eating, including a large selection of fruit and desserts. You can easily spend 30 minutes sharing a few desserts like muffins, danishes, cupcakes and brownies.

Geek Moment! 

 When you are eating at Sunshine Seasons, make sure to pay close attention to the table tops. They are grouped by seasons. 

The Mural

If you have listened to the land, eaten dessert at Sunshine Seasons and you still need something to do, then consider taking a stroll outside to see the impressive mural that graces both of the walls that flank the walkway leading to the building. Not that the kids will care, but the murals are exact copies of each other except for one tile on each side that is a different color. If you still need things to do, then I suggest you ride Listen to the Land over a few times. It really is a nice experience.

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