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Epcot Really is a Park for Children
We've all heard it - "What? You're taking your kids to Epcot? Are you crazy? They're going to hate it."
If you listen to some people they'll have you thinking that Epcot is designed exclusively for senior citizens. It's too bad it still has this stigma as Epcot can be just as much fun for for the little kids as it is for the "inner child."
First and foremost, rent or bring a stroller even if your little guy has outgrown it awhile ago. Unless your family has been training for the Boston Marathon, this is one big park and it's very easy to get tired out.
Epcot is the only Disney theme park with the "Kidcot" program. All of the World Showcase countries have "Kidcot stations". The kids are provided with a picture of Duffy Bear to color and at each station they can get a stamp to decorate it. Yes, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. "FREE" is a word rarely heard in Disney World.
An added bonus at the World Showcase, Kidcot stations is the chance for the kids to get their autograph book or Epcot Passport stamped. They'll learn how to say "Hello" in a different language. Kids love the idea of "collecting" the stamps and in the process will be taught some new skills.
Probably the best thing for kids is the ongoing redesign of the Living Seas. Previously (unless you're raising a future Marine Biologist) this attraction quickly became a yawner for the little ones. Not anymore. With the new focus on "Finding Nemo" this is one attraction that kids love. The best part is "Turtle Talk With Crush" but with popularity comes long lines. Try to get there first thing in the morning or be prepared to wait.
Another attraction designed for the little ones is the Imagination Pavilion. The Journey Into Imagination is a cute ride for all ages. Afterwards, there are all sorts of interactive stations for you to enjoy at the "Image Works - Kodak 'What If' Lab. (You don't have to go on the ride to access this area.) Then there are the fountains. They go up, they go over and they captivate the kids.
Imagination is also home to "Honey I Shrunk the Audience." This 3-D movie is great, but there are some scary elements to consider when viewing it with kids. If they (or you) don't like mice or snakes, skip this one.
At the Land, Soarin' is fantastic, but there is a height requirement. "The "Circle of Life" movie is pretty cute, especially for Pumbaa and Timon fans.
"Living with the Land" is a boat ride. Don't let the Fast Pass option trick you into thinking this is an exciting attraction. While budding botanists familiar with hydroponics will love it, it's a bit on the B-O-R-I-N-G side. Still, simply being on a boat and seeing the fish and baby alligators in one section you go through may be just enough to hold their attention for one go round.
Thanks to the renewed popularity of Ellen DeGeneres, most kids will recognize her as the star of the Universe of Energy. It's a funny spoof of the Jeopardy Game Show that finds Ellen and Bill Nye the Science Guy going back to prehistoric times in search of the source of energy. Although this attraction is a bit on the long side, you can't beat the combo of dinosaurs and kids.
Test Track is great, but again, height requirement. If your kid is too short for this, you can still visit the "after ride" area where there are a couple of interactive displays as well as the latest GM model cars. Kids love hopping in and pretending to drive. (Dad usually enjoys this as well.)
Another attraction with height restrictions is Mission:SPACE. Kids love the action, but you may be reluctant to go on this ride if you've heard of its dubious history. After distributing countless motion sickness bags and sadly, after two real tragedies, you now have the option of choosing a less intense experience. There's also an interactive area that all ages can enjoy.
Spaceship Earth is one of the "grand daddies" of Epcot. A semi-snoozer, it probably has just enough elements to keep the kids interested at least for one go through.
One area that's often overlooked is Innoventions East and West. It's a shame since this is where the kids can work off some energy and learn while playing. There are tons of hands-on activities that they'll love to experience. Give it a chance, you'll be glad that you did.
Combine water with kids and you'll get soggy smiles. There are two fun fountains where kids can jump in and splash away. (Please don't toss them over the fence into the main fountain. That would be a bad thing.) Look for the fountain by the walkway towards Test Track and the other play fountain by the central walkway to the World Showcase. Warning, kids don't get wet, they get soaked. Be prepared with either a change of clothes or have them wear their bathing suit under their outfit that day.
I admit it, this is where the kids eyes roll back into their skulls and they get "that look." You know the one, you promised them Mickey Mouse and now they're looking at a bunch of boring buildings.
Be realistic, some of the World Showcase is over the kid's heads. When you were five years old, did you really care that the tiles in the Morocco Pavilion were handcrafted? (You probably still don't care.) This doesn't mean that the entire section is a wash, it just means that you have to plan more carefully unless you want whine to go with your wine.
As mentioned earlier, the Kidcot stations at each country are a godsend. Kids love making their own souvenirs, and with a bit of luck, you'll be able to browse some shops while they admire their handiwork.
Speaking of souvenirs, you've no doubt discovered that the Mouse and his many friends come in all sorts of shapes and forms and your kid will want each and every one of them. At the World Showcase, your wallet can get some welcome relief. It's surprising how inexpensive a lot of the merchandise is.
World Showcase offers Agent P's World Showcase Adventure. It is an adventure for the entire family. You are given missions to solve in many of the World Showcase countries. It's a great way to spend some time with your family and discover some hidden treasures in each country. Be prepared for some surprises along the way.
In Japan there's an extensive assortment of Hello Kitty and Anime items and some very reasonably priced and unique candies. (This is the perfect solution if your kids promised to bring back something for their friends.)
In Germany almost every flavor and shape of Gummy candy that's made is found here. Italy has Perugina chocolates in small packs. The United Kingdom pavilion also has wonderful candies. Canada has maple sugar treats. Again, inexpensive and something the kids will love.
Mexico is great for finding a reasonably priced toy. China has some little trinkets that don't cost much at all. You can find inexpensive handcrafted Christmas ornaments in Norway. Let the kids pick one out and you'll bring back great memories when you give it a special spot on your tree. There's a HUGE carved wooden Troll in Norway that's a perfect picture op.
Now onto some action. At the Mexico and Norway Pavilions there are boat rides. The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros rarely has much of a wait and is just short enough and colorful enough to keep the kids interested.
Look for the Koi fish in the ponds at Japan. With any luck, a candy making demonstration will take place!
Facing Germany, head to the right and look for the model trains. These are great and the kids will get a kick out of watching them run.
Over in Morocco you'll usually find Aladdin, Jasmine and/or the Genie doing Meet & Greets. If they're not out front, go through the open market shops opposite the Marrakesh Restaurant. They're often there with no wait at all for a picture and an autograph.
Speaking of the Disney Characters, many of the most beloved names are derived from Fairy Tales that originated in the World Showcase countries. For instance, you may find Snow White in Germany, Beauty and the Beast in France and Pinocchio in Italy. There's also a double decker bus with many of the Disney characters (including Mickey & Minnie) that makes appearances. At Epcot's Guest Relations they'll be able to provide you with the day's schedule.
Some of the best snacking can be found in the World Showcase. In Japan the shaved ice is always a hit, Germany has wonderful soft pretzels, Mexico has churros, funnel cakes are found at a kiosk in front of the America Pavilion, and both France and Norway have bakeries with some of the yummiest treats the whole family will enjoy.
Don't forget the character meals. The Princess Storybook Dining in Norway and the Chip and Dale Harvest Feast at the Garden Grill are very popular with the kids. (Be sure to make a reservation as early as possible for these venues.)
There are some real snoozers in the World Showcase as far as the tot set is concerned. The movies in France, China and Canada are simply not going to hold their interest. Ditto for the American Adventure. While it's an amazing animatronic show, the subject matter is going to find most youngsters squirming in their seats.
Throughout the day most of the countries schedule entertainment. Some of it has kid appeal, some of it does not. Off Kilter may be a lively, fun band to you, while it's just a bunch of guys in skirts to your kid. Gauge your child's reaction to see if it's worth sticking around to watch the shows.
At night, IllumiNations is spectacular but there are a few things to keep in mind. You are very close to the fireworks and I've seen more than a few kids lose it during the loud booms. It can be scary (and painful) for little ears. The other problem you might encounter is getting a decent view. The best spots are up front around the lagoon, but if the park is crowded, scoring a good view can be a challenge.
There you have it. Epcot with kids can be magical or it can be your worst nightmare. The good news is, even if you don't get to see all of the "adult" venues, by creating a great experience for your kids they'll be happy to go back to Epcot again and again. Don't be surprised if it ends up being your family's favorite destination.
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Expensive Steakhouses like KO Prime
Had a celebration dinner at KO Prime last night and left disappointed. I thought the celebrity chef steak house might be different than all the national chains but was wrong.
Started with Lobster Bisque and Tuna Tartar and both of those were tasty and well presented. The Muse de Chef was an interesting salmon ceviche. The bread was quite average.
We did strip steak and filet mignon; both medium rare. The steaks were $40 plus and we had to add the sides (a steak house irritant). The frites were perfectly cooked and quite tasty and well presented. Both steaks came with a specific sauce or topping. We don't actually recall what they were but the fillet topping had a pickled taste that surely detracted from the meat. The strip steak came with small whole onions. Frankly, we've had better steaks for $15 at Longhorn Steakhouse at Fenway.
The desserts as well good; sort of. The carrot cake had a ginger ice cream that was awesome but didn't really go with the cake. The chocolate bread pudding was interesting but not phenomenal. At these prices, I expect everything to be excellent.
Lesson learned. For steaks go to Longhorn and do celebratory meals at a more inventive place.
Sounds like you were not sure what you ordered (sauces on the steak) or that you asked your server about it before ordering. Silence is not good, ask questions about your selection. As for comparing it to Longhorn, the steak quality's are totally different, I'd suggest trying another 'better quality' steakhouse as KO is not my fav. Also, yes the sides are separate but will easily feed two, that's life at a chophouse.
A steakhouse that serves Prime beef undercharges for the steak and hopes you get a side. That's the formula.To go by the standard restaurant markups for fine dining, your entree would cost about $100, were you to order a Prime new york strip. That's why steakhouses get 12 bucks for a salad. The high prices for appetizers and sides help to subsidize the astronomical cost of the beef.
If you are happy with Choice beef - and most people are - then the Longhorn is fine. It's actually the same steak you'd get at KO Prime - USDA Choice - minus the chef's touches, although Jamie is a very talented chef.
If you want less expensive beef, lobby the government to reinstate former levels of sugar importation. Then Coke could sweeten with sugar and cattle feed prices would go down.
re: almansa
Are you saying that KO Prime doesn't use prime? I probably shouldn't make these assumptions but the name "KO Prime" to me would imply that I wouldn't be getting choice beef if I was ordering there. (OTOH I haven't seen their menu so perhaps they have both available)
re: almansa
KO Prime uses choice? That's a friggin scandal.
re: Late to the party
i've always found the DR at Grille 23 to be way to noisy for romance.
re: ScubaSteve
SS, next time try the upstairs dining room.
re: Late to the party
i have eaten at the upstairs bar before and it was better. the only DRs i saw upstairs was the smallish private style rooms. but then again, i was probably pretty drunk.
re: Alcachofa
I recently went to Ken's in Framingham and was totally underwhelmed. Quality, atmosphere and service were sub-par. I ordered the porterhouse - waiter said it was the biggest steak on the menu - and it was thin, tough and quite small for a porterhouse. Even my son (8 years old) said the steak was not that good. Sides were barely warm and totally over-buttered. Only good thing was the ceasar salad starter.
I had a great meal there recently. It wasn't inventive but it was well prepared and delicious and the server was very helpful in choosing a wine for us to enjoy. We shared a chopped salad which was full of fresh vegetables and olives and sharp cheese and I had the swordfish which was PERFECTLY cooked and served with hazelnuts and green peppercorns and haricot verts. My DC had the strip which he said was cooked exactly as ordered - rare to med rare. I like the dark elegance of the dining room (I never saw it as Spire) and again I thought our server was attentive and charming without being too present. It IS expensive but it seems to me that steakhouses of a certain level all over town are all incredibly pricey.
Grill 23 is really the standard for steakhouses in Boston. If you want something at that level, but a bit more personal, and sometimes a bit better, try Boston Public, behind Louis Boston. The steaks there are phenomenal. I would go into further detail, but they have recently changed the menu a bit to remove some of the "asian inspired" appetizers (which were very trendy and mediocre), replacing them with food that better compliments their steaks.
Sorry, I know food is subjective and all, and I certainly don't doubt that, having had many dsappointing $250 dinners at steakouses myself, that KO didn't live up to expectations...
...but the Longhorn is a horrible pile of crap. I wouldn't spend $5 on their steak...and no, I'm not just saying that based on its chain status. I've had their ribeye, their sirloin, their tips..universally bad.
On the other hand, I had a phenomenal steak dinner at vlora. $21 for a huge flat iron steak, so flavorful and surprisingly tender, with good frites.
re: tamerlanenj
I have to agree: the Longhorn is a scarily awful chain, at least as exemplified by its outlet near Kenmore Square. Gross food, bad drinks, undertrained service, dirty dining room.
I too think that flat iron steak at Vlora is terrific; I wish more local restaurants used that cut.
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Yah, I'm not sure why anyone can compare places like LH to chophouses etc., You get what you pay for. The meat may come from the same house but, the grade and quality is certainly not the same. If I went to a LH or Applebee's, I'd stick to a burger.
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t- it shouldn't have surprised you how tender the flatiron steak was; apart from the tenderloin, the top blade (from which the flatiron is extracted,) is the most tender muscle on the animal.
re: almansa
yes, I learned later that the flat iron was discovered in a university research project into undervalued cuts of meat.


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Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction Co. has been awarded a $126 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to build a new auxiliary spillway control structure for the Folsom Dam, located 20 miles northeast of Sacramento.
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After 24 years as an educator, Matunuck Elementary School Principal Debra Zepp was honored at the Rhode Island State House last week as the Rhode Island Elementary School Principal of the Year. Also, with 18 years experience as an educator in the South Kingstown School District, Broad Rock Middle School sixth grade counselor Sharon Schmid was honored as the South Kingstown Teacher of the Year out of 16 nominees.
NARRAGANSETT—Senator Jack Reed met with local fishermen and researchers from the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) on Monday to discuss recent efforts of fisheries data collection at Point Judith.
Officials met aboard the Darana R, a 90 foot trawler which is owned and operated by the Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (NEAMAP). The vessel is staffed by a team of researchers from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and is conducting an extensive survey of the in-shore fisheries in Rhode Island and Block Island Sound.
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NARRAGANSETT—Commercial fishing is arguably the most important economy driver in Rhode Island. Point Judith is the third largest fishing community in New England based on total catch values. It is clear, however, that fishermen are struggling in the most recent economic downturn.
"What is unique about Rhode Island is that every county is a coastal community," said John Scotti, Senior Fisheries Specialist at Cornell. "No other state is like that. Every county in Rhode Island is affected by the commercial fishing industry."
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We had a great stay in Florida, the condo was lovely and perfect for us, with the heated pool only a few feet away. Michael and Lorna were also extremely helpful and gave us lots of ideas on what to do and where to go. We are already planning our trip back and would highly recommend this as a place to stay. PS As per a previous review we found the bed really comfortable and had a great nights sleep in it
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The Associated Press | January 04,2014MILWAUKEE The federal government Friday proposed eliminating restrictions on the use of corn and soybean seeds genetically engineered to resist a common weed killer, a move welcomed by many farmers but feared by scientists and environmentalists who worry it could invite growers to use more chemicals.
The herbicide known as 2,4-D has had limited use in corn and soybean farming because it becomes toxic to the plants early in their growth. The new seeds would allow farmers to use the weed killer throughout the plants lives.
Farmers have been eager for a new generation of herbicide-resistant seeds because of the prevalence of weeds that have become immune to Monsantos Roundup. But skeptics are concerned that use of the new seeds and 2,4-D will only lead to similar problems as weeds acquire resistance to that chemical too.
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Most corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. are already genetically engineered, largely to resist Roundup, which was introduced in 1976. Before that, most farmers tilled their fields before planting, flipping the soil over and burying the weeds to kill them. The technique also exposed tilled earth to the air, creating problems with erosion and runoff.
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The U.S. Department of Agricultures plant-inspection agency concluded that the greatest risk from the new seeds developed by Dow AgroSciences was increased use of 2,4-D, which could hasten the evolution of weeds resistant to it.
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Freese and other advocates also raised concerns about possible health risks from increased use of 2,4-D and the chemicals tendency to drift beyond the area where it is sprayed, threatening neighboring crops and wild plants.
Dow AgroSciences has tried to address that by developing a new version of 2,4-D and new equipment to use with it, said company spokesman Garry Hamlin.
The seeds and new 2,4-D have been approved in Canada but not yet sold there. The company has targeted their release in the U.S. for 2015, pending approval by various federal agencies. In anticipation of that, it has received import approval from seven nations and has applications pending in about six others to allow farmers who use the seeds sold under the Enlist brand to export their crops.
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The EPA plans to release a report in the coming months, and the two agencies are expected to make final decisions simultaneously on use of the chemical and seeds. It was not clear when that would happen.
Dow AgroSciences has asked the USDA to deregulate one corn and two soybean varieties, all resistant to both 2,4-D and glyphosate, the generic form of Roundup.
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Eighty-six percent of corn, soybean and cotton farmers in the South and 74 percent of those in the Midwest have had problems with hard-to-control weeds, Hamlin said, citing private data from agricultural services.
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Moore said he currently uses both glyphosate and another herbicide in an effort to discourage resistance. He was not certain whether he would use the Enlist seeds and 2,4-D if that became an option because he has not had problems with Roundup resistance.
But he said he knows farmers who have had trouble, and some have gone back to tilling. Weeds cannot be left in fields because they suck up the nutrients, water and sunlight meant for crops.
Those are the three things that plants all need to grow, Moore said. I dont want anything competing with my soybeans.
Freese said he would rather see farmers use organic means to control weeds, perhaps by using cover crops that go into the ground after the harvest to hold soil in place and deter weeds until the next years growing season.
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