Some people may think that Epcot can get boring for younger children. One of the fun things to do in Epcot (and its free) are the kidcot fun stops. They have changed over the years but they are still just as fun. There is one in every country of the World Showcase (11). You can start in any country you want.
Future World Kidcot Fun Stops:
Each country has a Kidcot Fun Stop. Again you can start at any location. You get a ziplock bag that looks like a suitcase. Each country has a unique card to put in your bag. One side has some information about the country and the other side has a section you can color. In China and Japan they wrote my child’s name as well in Chinese and Japanese.
It is also a great oppotunity for your child to interact with people from another country. Each of the cast members from the World Showcase are people native to that country. They are fluent in both English and their native language. It is fun to talk to them and maybe ask how to say a few words. You can take the time to color your cards in each country or just get them and move on.
Kidcot Fun Stop Locations
- Mexico – In the Mayan Temple building as the bottom of the left ramp when you go in.
- Norway – In the shops on the left side of the pavillion. Shop is called “The Puffin’s Roost”
- China – Into the pavillion area on the left side near the kids toys. Is in the the “House of Good Fortune” shop.
- Germany – On the right side of the pavillion in “Der Teddybär” store.
- Italy – Located on the right side, outside, just outside the main plaza and the shop “La Bottega Italiana”.
- America – Outside on the right side of the main building. Near Heritage Manor Gifts.
- Japan – Straight back, over the bridge. It is near the “Bijutsu-kan Gallery” at the back of the pavilion.
- Morocco – The “Brass Bazaar” are on the left side past the fountain
- France – At the very back next to the Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. It is also on your right as you exit the Beauty and the Beast Show.
- United Kingdom – Inside the “Toy Soldier” store at the back of the pavillion.
- Canada – Outside the exit of “O Canada” Theater. You can follow the pathway to Le Cellier as well.
Kidcot Tips:
You can have them color their pieces at each stop or just get them and have them color them at lunch or dinner. It can be a great distraction later when you are trying to eat. You may want to pack a few crayons or color pencils.
The kidcot fun stops have been around for a long time so they will be there to offer an enriching experience for the kids.
These spots seem to be geared more for kids under 7, of course it depends on the child. If your kids are older you could plan your own activity like a kids travel journal with a list of words or greetings and then they can go to each spot and ask the CM’s to write down those words in their language. It can be a great learning experience.
There are 11 countries represented in the World Showcase including Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada.
