Need a quiet indoor spot at EPCOT? Take a gallery stroll!

Introversion Insight:

Susan Cain wrote one of the best books about introversion called Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. In it she talks about creating “restorative niches” in your life. These are places you go when you want to return to your true self. In our noisy, extroverted world, we’ve learned how to act more extroverted and get out of our comfort zones—but only if we have the accompanying restorative niches to balance it all out.    

 

Florida can get hot, especially in the summer. I would never tell you not to visit Walt Disney World, but if there’s a time I’d highly discourage you from visiting, it’s in the summer. It’s toasty. But magic can still be found in the sunscreen you’re sweating into your eyeballs. 

 

These restorative niches Susan Cain wrote about—they can be quiet spots, but maybe just as important, they are cool spots. Never underestimate the recharging power of air-conditioning.

 

Sure, you can find AC if you want to go on Soarin’ Around the World, watch Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360, dine at Connections Eatery, or get in line to meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus. But what if you just want a quiet spot with AC without rides, shows, restaurants, or characters?

 

Take a gallery stroll! 

 

Morocco: Gallery of Arts and History

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  • “Race Against the Sun: Ancient Technique to Modern Competition” – exhibit showcasing life and events in the Sahara
  • Limited benches

 

Japan: Bijutsu-kan Gallery

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  • “Kawaii: Japan’s Cute Culture” – items representing the kawaii pop-culture aesthetic 
  • Limited benches

 

China: House of the Whispering Willows

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  • Costumes, drawing, photos, and artwork of the Shanghai Disney Resort
  • One highly coveted bench near the exit
  • Additional benches if you walk through to the Reflections of China side

 

Norway: Stave Church Gallery

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  • Artifacts and exhibit about the Vikings
  • Small, cozy space
  • Standing room only

 

Honorable mention – Mexico: Folk Art Gallery

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  • “Remember Me!” – La Celebración del Día de Muertos” – exhibit with art from Mexican artists inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Coco
  • Standing room only 

 

Note: This tends to be a high-traffic area, so it’s not necessarily a quiet spot.

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