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Originally posted by sevisehda
I heard some rumors that Disney was considering building a permanent area for FIRST. It will also be used for concerts and other things as well. I wasn't at Housin but having to walk 5-6 minuts to get to a field seems excessive, thats 10 minuts per trip and with 6 matches. An entire hour wasted just moving the bot. Plus during finals when time is crucial teams can't go to there pits to repair/resuply as easy.

Epcot has almost unlimited room and setup options because it all tents. They can enlarge stands and pit sizes to match the amount of teams. Also being able to go from competition to the park in 2 minuts is a great perk. My last year in HIgh School we stayed at the Bayou, on of Disneys hotels and I didn't leave the park all week. The buses come every few minuts inside the park compared to the hourly shuttles to go outside. Plus the fact that in 2000 they launched a rocket to Mars during Nats. Florida has a ton of perks and I hope Nats return ther next year.

I was told by our mentors that this year we'd really see who is in FIRST for the learning aspect. For many years, many students tried to join the team for the "free ride to florida." I go to a FIRST event to participate in the FIRST event. Last year I didn't even go to the team party (the competition itself is party enough). I think by holding events in places other than Disney, it sort of weeds out those who are in it for a cheap vacation, and is a push forward for those who are actually involved for the inspiration and recognition of science and technology.