WDW Magazine February 2021 | Page 22

BY TRISHA DAAB
Chip ‘ n ’ Dale
running with a pretzel , a handdrawn Eeyore , origami Elsa … these are just a few of the magical things you ’ ll find at the EPCOT Kidcot Fun Stops .
Think you ’ ve done the Kidcots ? Think again ! In 2018 , Kidcots got a refurb , and there are new cards , crafts , and even a handydandy suitcase-style Ziploc bag to plus the experience . My crew and I visited all 11 Kidcot stops in February 2020 , and I promise , they ’ re a treat for kids of all ages .
WHERE TO FIND KIDCOT STOPS All 11 World Showcase countries have a Kidcot stop .
They are tucked into spaces around the pavilions , and it ’ s pretty easy to work them into your World Showcase touring plans .
Canada ’ s Kidcot is hidden back in the rough terrain near the exit of O Canada !. France ’ s stop can be tricky to find in the crowds that gather in the popular Souvenirs de France shop . This is the same building that houses Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie . They have delectable macarons — and those are worth waiting in line for .
The Kidcots are staffed by friendly Cast Members ( CMs ) from each country . In Japan , the stop is overflowing with origami created by
Fun questions to ask CMs at Kidcots :
• What is your favorite Disney movie or Disney movie based in your country ?
• What is ( insert your favorite Disney movie ) called in your country ?
• What is the most magical place to visit in your country ?
• How do you say “ let it go ” in your country ?
• Which country has your favorite Kidcot postcard ? ( And then see how many of them say Chip ‘ n ’ Dale running with the pretzel in Germany !)

KIDCOT : THE ULTIMATE EPCOT EXPLORATION

BY TRISHA DAAB

Chip ‘ n ’ Dale

running with a pretzel , a handdrawn Eeyore , origami Elsa … these are just a few of the magical things you ’ ll find at the EPCOT Kidcot Fun Stops .

Think you ’ ve done the Kidcots ? Think again ! In 2018 , Kidcots got a refurb , and there are new cards , crafts , and even a handydandy suitcase-style Ziploc bag to plus the experience . My crew and I visited all 11 Kidcot stops in February 2020 , and I promise , they ’ re a treat for kids of all ages .

WHERE TO FIND KIDCOT STOPS All 11 World Showcase countries have a Kidcot stop .

They are tucked into spaces around the pavilions , and it ’ s pretty easy to work them into your World Showcase touring plans .

Canada ’ s Kidcot is hidden back in the rough terrain near the exit of O Canada !. France ’ s stop can be tricky to find in the crowds that gather in the popular Souvenirs de France shop . This is the same building that houses Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie . They have delectable macarons — and those are worth waiting in line for .

The Kidcots are staffed by friendly Cast Members ( CMs ) from each country . In Japan , the stop is overflowing with origami created by

Fun questions to ask CMs at Kidcots :

• What is your favorite Disney movie or Disney movie based in your country ?

• What is ( insert your favorite Disney movie ) called in your country ?

• What is the most magical place to visit in your country ?

• How do you say “ let it go ” in your country ?

• Which country has your favorite Kidcot postcard ? ( And then see how many of them say Chip ‘ n ’ Dale running with the pretzel in Germany !)