Hey Kelly! Welcome to planDisney!
A little over a month ago, I was able to spend time with
17 of my newest and dearest friends at a Disney Park, so I am super excited to answer your question! With some practically perfect planning, your visit with your colleagues will be sure to delight everyone!
Your idea to enjoy what each of the countries represented in EPCOT has to offer is actually a great one. Trying an item or two from each of the World Showcase pavilions is a fantastic way to experience EPCOT with a large group. There will be tons of great food to try since you’re visiting during the International Festival of the Arts - the
Foodie Guide will help you and your team make some choices in advance. Remember that Walt Disney World has
property rules that must be abided by while you’re visiting so keep that in mind when planning if you'll add alcohol to each stop along the way. While you’re traveling around the World Showcase, consider team building by helping Figment learn about art on this fun
scavenger hunt, or checking out
Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway. You might also want to consider miniature golf at nearby
Fantasia Gardens.
After you and your team have visited each country’s pavilion, a tasty group dinner at
Via Napoli inside the Italy pavilion or
La Hacienda de San Angel inside the Mexico pavilion can be a real treat. Advance dining reservations are highly recommended, and you may need to make two reservations with the size of your party. Then, end the evening with fireworks! Luminous: The Symphony of Us can be viewed from just about anywhere around the World Showcase. You can also consider hosting a
private dessert party.
At Magic Kingdom, if attractions are a fan favorite and the team doesn’t mind staying up past bedtime, consider an
After Hours Event. You’ll enjoy lower wait times for attractions and complimentary snacks and beverages. These events run from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. which I know is a late night, but ticketed guests can enter as early as 7 p.m. If this is too late for your group don’t fret - you can create a similar vibe by purchasing day tickets with Lightning Lane passes and adding a
Fireworks Dessert Party to the mix. This is a fun way to enjoy the magic of Happily Ever After with your team while enjoying sweet treats. Check in early and ask to be seated near each other. As for the Lightning Lanes, I learned while hanging out with my friends that managing a large group’s attractions can be challenging, but fun!
Kelly, I hope these ideas help you create a meaningful experience for you and your colleagues. If you need any additional help with planning, come on back! We’ll see ya real soon!
Your pal,
Sakinah