So we are going to the Boot Camp this year. Just the wife and I, no kids or tag-alongs.

Making a vacation of sorts out of it and she brings up EPCOT. I'm meh to the idea but we do not take vacations so I have to open my mind to the possibility.

My question is simple... is it worth it? The last theme park I went to was years ago. Kids were young enough to enjoy it. I just remember standing in lines and all the people. This was in Florida as well.

Any input? We are wanting to get the hotel room booked and need to know for how long and all that. Plus need to figure out where we might go instead. Leaving the boot camp days only for boot camp. No way would I try and mix something else into those days.

Now she is saying that she has never been to SC... oh boy. Going to be a tough weekend trying to plan this out.

Well, you will have already paid for the flights, so I get why she wants to do more while you're there.

Is there any reason you CAN'T stay and have little fun? NEED to get back to work, no funds for it? If not, then why not?!

One thing about July (if that's when you're going) in Orlando - in addition to peak tourist season, it will be HOT. You could use it to your advantage: when the late afternoon thunderstorms hit, and everyone else runs for cover, you can move to the front of the line : )

No complaining allowed! If it ends up not being worth it, let HER say so.

My vote is to definitely make your spouse happy - in both directions. So, for another day choose something YOU would like.

We have yet to decide if we are flying or driving. If we go places along the way then driving is better.

Had not considered the summer heat being so much more than we will be used to. That is a deterrent for her now.

It's not so much about the cost as we will be making so much more on the properties once we get back from the boot camp!

Chickens before the eggs hatch and all that.

Walt Disney's philosophy was 80% entertainment, 20% marketing.

The one and only time I went to Epcot (granted, a couple of decades ago), it seemed like his philosophy had been flipped. 80% marketing, 20% entertainment. Each pavilion had a place to buy the local food and buy the local trinkets. Plus some entertainers (Morocco had a couple of people playing drums and flutes.)

They have rides, but the strategies to actually enjoy them without standing in line for hours are so complex that there are websites and forums dedicated to them. I saw a video where a dad took his kids there, and mom stayed at home and engineered their "fun" day moment by moment.

Well I think Epcot is out. I wasn't keen on the crowds but adding in the heat made it off limits in her opinion as well.

So looking into airboat rides just because it's something different.

Also looking into Savannah, SC because of that review.

Then again we could try a different route altogether.

Back when The Walking Dead was a decent show we talked about going to Senoia, GA for the tours.

Guess I should have titled this what to do on the way to or from the Boot Camp.

I don't get out much, but judging from the responses, EPCOT is Disney.

I am basically with NE on this one.

Beyond that, I would take the kids because that is where the fun is. Adults are no fun. However, I tend to be hyper. otherwise, why have kids?

Wilma, no worries. We figured it out and it works for the best as now that is at the top of her list.

6x6, I agree with the sentiment about large crowds. The kids are grown. I might be able to talk them into going but only on my dime and I did that enough while they were growing up. Besides, this is a mini-vacation for the wife and I. I live in the great outdoors. Used to raise and show horses so that is off the table for me. Turned into a job. Bleh.

WMH, I believe you on the heat. Not sure why I didn't think of it to begin with. Have spent a little time down there and in TX during the summer. No thanks. Also we will find something from here to there.

I am retired Navy and have been to all but one of the continents during my 21 years. That is a great deal of beer (during my youth) and different food from around the world......and trust me - I loved visiting EPCOT back in the late 80's

Thanks Ray, will put Pigeon Forge on her list and see if it flies (pun intended).

Just checked again and it is actually 16 hours from me to the hotel. That's a lot of driving for someone who doesn't like driving.

I also do not like flying, but the time saved is a consideration.

The *only* thing I miss about Florida is the springs, which are fabulous. w w w .visitflorida.com/things-to-do/outdoors-and-adventure/natural-springs/

We spent many weekends at Rock Springs, Wachiva Springs, etc. Just beautiful places. Especially if you like to swim in cold water on a hot day.

We got the hotel booked.

Still considering driving but I think she is leaning more towards flying now.

As long as I make it to the boot camp the rest is up to her, before or after.