WDW Magazine April 2021 | Page 80

HUNGRY FOR MORE ? As the ride itself mentions just as visitors are about to disembark , there ’ s even more educational excitement where this serving came from . Specifically , guests can partake in the Behind the Seeds tour , a separate , guided walking tour of some of the greenhouses and facilities where you ’ ll get up close and personal with plants , insects , and fish .
Although the regular tour is open to guests of all ages , in 2019 , Disney rolled out a specialized version for K-12 students called The Science Behind the Seeds . This 3-hour , expanded tour includes hands-on activities and a deeper dive into the world of agricultural innovation and technology .
So next time you visit EPCOT , save some time for Living with the Land ; this hidden gem with an ever-important message is all too often overlooked . And while you ’ re standing in its iconic queue , take a moment to gaze up at its eye-catching walls , where depictions of agricultural scenes are wrought with dynamic colors . The scenery is interspersed with quotes , ranging from the words of famous figures like George Bush to those of everyday ( but no less profound ) voices .
Take , for instance , Vadra Francene Grace of Bowling Green , Kentucky , who said with precocious wisdom at 10 years old : “ I may only be one person , but I can be one person who makes a difference .” Creating a brighter future starts with taking a good look at the past and then finding ways to make the present better . That ’ s exactly what Disney is doing at Living with the Land — and you can be part of it , too . What ’ s more exciting than that ?

HUNGRY FOR MORE ? As the ride itself mentions just as visitors are about to disembark , there ’ s even more educational excitement where this serving came from . Specifically , guests can partake in the Behind the Seeds tour , a separate , guided walking tour of some of the greenhouses and facilities where you ’ ll get up close and personal with plants , insects , and fish .

Although the regular tour is open to guests of all ages , in 2019 , Disney rolled out a specialized version for K-12 students called The Science Behind the Seeds . This 3-hour , expanded tour includes hands-on activities and a deeper dive into the world of agricultural innovation and technology .

So next time you visit EPCOT , save some time for Living with the Land ; this hidden gem with an ever-important message is all too often overlooked . And while you ’ re standing in its iconic queue , take a moment to gaze up at its eye-catching walls , where depictions of agricultural scenes are wrought with dynamic colors . The scenery is interspersed with quotes , ranging from the words of famous figures like George Bush to those of everyday ( but no less profound ) voices .

There are hidden Mickeys throughout this attraction . How many can you find ? PHOTO BY BRETT SVENSON

Take , for instance , Vadra Francene Grace of Bowling Green , Kentucky , who said with precocious wisdom at 10 years old : “ I may only be one person , but I can be one person who makes a difference .” Creating a brighter future starts with taking a good look at the past and then finding ways to make the present better . That ’ s exactly what Disney is doing at Living with the Land — and you can be part of it , too . What ’ s more exciting than that ?