(Re) Fuel

We know, you just left EPCOT where there’s practically a food booth every time you turn around but trust us when we say the food sitch here is different. Fuel is one of the quick “grab-n-go” places you can visit for convenience-sized snacks, candies, drinks, and more. But, what we really want to highlight about this place is what’s DIFFERENT to get here.

Fuel

At Fuel, you can grab things like Mickey Waffles to go(!!)…

Mickey Waffles!

…buy Pepsi beverages including Red Bull (in fact, this is the only place on Disney World property to buy them)…

Dr. Pepper!

…and it’s also a super chill Dole Whip stop — bonus points though if you plan on mixing in some froyo toppings (you do you, friend).

Dole Whip!

Don’t trust us? Go ahead and try it out on your next visit, but we’re warning you already, you might find yourself choosing to visit EPCOT just to escape here more frequently.

Camp Dolphin

We’re only about to say what we’re about to say because several folks on our team are parents and sometimes you can use a small break from your kids on vacation. While things like this exist at Disney Destinations like Disney Cruise Line ships, they’re a bit fewer and farther between when at Disney World. This is the part where Camp Dolphin enters the chat!

Camp Dolphin

If you’re itching for a chance to ditch the kids for a few hours of fun for both parents and the kiddos alike, this could be your best opportunity. It’s quite literally a camp chocked full of activities, games, arts and crafts, and more for kids ages 5 to 12. Advanced reservations are required and space is super limited so you’ll want to make sure you’re booking as early as possible for your best chance to take advantage of this service. They’ve got time slots available for as little as 2 to 7 hours between 4 and 11PM. We’ve known lots of parents to use this service as a chance to enjoy a fancy signature dinner, enjoy a concert back inside EPCOT without having to worry about potty breaks or who’s sprinting away from your seat, take in a nightly fireworks show or simply just have a chance to relax.

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Some of the kids’ clubs around Disney World’s hotels that were in operation prior to the pandemic didn’t reopen with the parks or the hotels, so the fact that this one still exists is a real treat.

Psst… MORE Restaurants Are THIS Way

Are you tired of visiting the same ol’ restaurants when you visit EPCOT or really looking for an enhanced experience to make your night extra memorable? You’re just a few steps away!

Swan Resort

Seriously, some of the best places to eat around Disney World are found right here and you’ll frequently hear us raving about the shakes and sandwiches from The Fountain, the authentic cuisine at Rosa Mexicano, and when we can’t get a reservation stopping by the bar at restaurants like Todd English’s BlueZoo.

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We’ve also been known (from time to time) to skip our beloved Le Cellier in Canada for a premium experience and meal at Shula’s Steakhouse. We’re not biased though — this could totally be true of several restaurants you’ll find around these two hotels with Il Mulino and Kimonos rounding out the top of that list.

When You Need A Little R&R

There’s nothing like a nice spot with unmatched views when you just want to unwind for a bit.

Tequila Pineapple seltzer

These hotels have several lounges to explore or utilize as a quiet place to sit and eat when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the park. We’ve been known to frequent these places when we just need a quick recharge and don’t need a huge meal, but would like somewhere to visit that’s not too far from the beaten path back to EPCOT.

So there you have it, that’s our escape (err, exit) strategy that tends to satisfy all kinds of appetites and activity levels!