Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[GoofGoof]

Does the Tron Coaster have any connections to Epcot's theme other than having a futuristic aesthetic?

Before answering that first they need to figure out what EPCOT's theme is

 

[HMF]

Before answering that first they need to figure out what EPCOT's theme is

I know what it's supposed to be, whether it will continue to drift from that is what I am afraid of.

 

[GoofGoof]

I know what it's supposed to be, whether it will continue to drift from that is what I am afraid of.

Agreed. I'm not sure Tron really works all that well with the original theme...or GoTG.

 

[jt04]

Agreed. I'm not sure Tron really works all that well with the original theme...or GoTG.

Well GOTG has few connections to twilight zone. Pandora has few connections to cmm. Buzz to If you had wings. Etc.

 

[dmatt87]

I don't know what will replace it but after redoing the ride a few days ago - it's really dated and it's taking a lot of space for a tiny payoff. Unless you want to escape the heat during the summer months, it's not worth your 45 minutes.

 

[GoofGoof]

Well GOTG has few connections to twilight zone. Pandora has few connections to cmm. Buzz to If you had wings. Etc.

I don't get your point. @HMF asked if Tron fits the theme of EPCOT. You are just quoting rides that replaced other rides, but for the record I think Pandora fits the theme of AK pretty well, the other 2 not so much.

 

[Kman101]

Honestly they need to get rid of the name Future World. It's never going to be what it's supposed to mean.

 

[HMF]

Honestly they need to get rid of the name Future World. It's never going to be what it's supposed to mean.

I would be open to that as long s the new name fits the general theme. Discovery Something would be preferable.

 

[Kman101]

I would be open to that as long s the new name fits the general theme. Discovery Something would be preferable.

I agree. I think a new name could still inhabit the ideals and themes that fit Epcot.

 

[HMF]

The Tron Coaster is not what I would put there but considering the alternative. I can live with it.

 

[Kman101]

The Tron Coaster is not what I would put there but considering the alternative. I can live with it.

That's how I feel about it lol

 

[JoeCamel]

I feel badly that I have to say this, but thank you for the correct use of "allowed." As incredible as it may seem, I've seen no fewer than three people this weekend use "aloud" in its place.

Probably talk to text

 

[HMF]

If we can get a Test Track 2012 vibe from this then I will say it is the best we could realistically hope for.

 

[Horizons '83]

Send them to Test Track then. They can wait in line for 45 minutes.

Trust me I agree except that kids can deal with a 45 minute line cause they have a cell phone now that entertain them for that long whereas Energy the ride itself is too long for them to deal with.

 

[doctornick]

At present, fourth highest grossing Marvel sequel work wide:

Avengers: Age of Ultron: $1,404,705,868
Iron Man 3 : $1,215,392,272
Captain America: Civil War : $1,151,684,349
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2: $788,504,021

I think the use of the word "sequel" was the direct follow up to the original film in a franchise. Civil War and IM3 are the third films in those respective franchises, unlike Age of Ultron and Guardians Vol 2. In that sense, GotG2 is indeed the second best sequel for the MCU at the box office.

Also, I think people who are claiming that GotG2 might be a "disappointment" are basically using a straw man. I don't really know what Disney "expected" or not in terms of box office results, but I think there is little chance that they are actually upset with the performance of the film at all. It's making at least $850M worldwide, probably will get to over $900M and that's a huge success for a film with a ~$200M budget and for this franchise in general. They've successfully monetized a group of virtual unknowns now for 2 films despite only have a mild connection to the rest of the MCU. They've already greenlit a third movie and plan to include the Guardian characters in Infinity War; the actions of the folks at Disney certainly don't reflect them being "disappointed" in the film.

 

[doctornick]

Depending on how Future World ends up being conceptualized (I am actually for some sort of thematic shift to "Discoveryland" or similar), Tron seems like it would fit in better than GotG. I'm not sure the Shanghai coaster is necessarily all that great an option, but it would bring a thrill ride that would counter balance the other options in the park and probably be about as tolerated as much as any other IP option for Epcot purists -- though ironically making that entire half of FW into all height restricted attractions; would be nice if they could put something calmer into the old WoL space.

 

[Mike S]

Before answering that first they need to figure out what EPCOT's theme is

The culture and grand achievements of humanity both past and future.

 

[V_L_Raptor]

Does the Tron Coaster have any connections to Epcot's theme other than having a futuristic aesthetic? MIGHT be able to live with the Tron Coaster. If done right.

Not really. Pretty, pretty lights and computer-somesuch, but it wouldn't be I/O and Julie by a long shot. One does not teach basic computer science at a roller coaster's pace (and no, that's not a challenge).

 

[HMF]

Not really. Pretty, pretty lights and computer-somesuch, but it wouldn't be I/O and Julie by a long shot. One does not teach basic computer science at a roller coaster's pace (and no, that's not a challenge).

I suppose they could use the queue to somehow connect it with the themes of Future World ala Test Track.

 

[V_L_Raptor]

I suppose they could use the queue to somehow connect it with the themes of Future World ala Test Track.

If the best you can hope for is a queue presence, then there's no point in having concern for the themes of Future World. It's like getting giddy at the EPCOT Center symbol being engraved into the turnstile gates while some drunk from F&W is ranting six feet away.