Thursday October 23rd 2025

Wednesday was this weeks sol visit to Disney World. It was one of my usual visits to EPCOT for exercise and food. I also road the Spaceship Earth ride for the first time since its refurbishment. For the most part it looks brighter and cleaner now, but doesn’t include any major changes.

The EPCOT crowd level was only moderate. Walking around the World Showcase was only partially blocked by all the people. My timing could have been better. I got stuck between China and Germany by a raised draw bridge. The fireworks barges were getting relocated from backstage to the center of the lagoon for the night time fireworks show. The bridge opening added fifteen to twenty minutes to the walking time around the water.

The most interesting and frustrating part of Wednesday’s visit to EPCOT was the strip home. I departed EPCOT before the evening rush hour had run its course. It took about an hour and a half to cover the usual half hour journey. Most of it was spent just trying to get to and on the Interstate 4 highway. The single file one lane backup was over a mile long and was complicated by all the impatient drivers that chose not to join the end of the line and try to force their way into th solid line at the last minute. Most of the perpetrator were in Florida tagged cars so I don’t think ignorance by tourism can be an excuse.

Around my base camp things continue to get more active. I see cars in front of previously empty trailers every day. The number of golf carts flying up and down the roads is also increasing daily. Regular winter activities return November 1st.