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Captain EO Signage Spotted!
- Thread starter Thrill Seeker
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HMF
Well-Known Member
They would not have 2 of those. It would become too painfully obvious.Lets hope not or JII could end up like this.
Silentkink
New Member
Yeah I am really happy that they are bringing this back to the parks. I have never been on this so it will be fun to see this for the first time when we go down to WDW in just 14 days.
Captain Neo
Well-Known Member
Where did this rumor about Kodak leaving come from? They are still the sponsor of Captain EO in California since 1986. I can't imagine them leaving now that the pavillion will be getting popular again.
HMF
Well-Known Member
At Disneyland the Magic Eye Theater is the only Kodak-sponsored attraction. At Epcot in addition to the Magic Eye we have a ride that is a shell of its former self and a completely empty second floor.
golden redhead
Member
thinking about checking this out wednesday...
Here's some pics of more signage spotted today:
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the main entrance sign to Captain EO!
It's kinda blurry, but here's the new warning sign...
This is new. Anyone have any idea what it's for?
As far as I can tell there are only two traces of HISTA left. The first is the pavilion map, which still lists HISTA even though the directional sign now says EO. The other is the FW West breezeway sign for the Imagination pavilion that still lists HISTA. Once those are gone, then it will be completely gone from Epcot once and for all... (insert evil laugh here)
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the main entrance sign to Captain EO!
It's kinda blurry, but here's the new warning sign...
This is new. Anyone have any idea what it's for?
As far as I can tell there are only two traces of HISTA left. The first is the pavilion map, which still lists HISTA even though the directional sign now says EO. The other is the FW West breezeway sign for the Imagination pavilion that still lists HISTA. Once those are gone, then it will be completely gone from Epcot once and for all... (insert evil laugh here)
adv.bluedude
Active Member
i notice that they're not advertising this as a tribute. Wasn't Captain EO in DLR advertised as a tribute?
I believe the main sign is actually the original sign from it's first run. That might be part of it. We also had the original version of EO...
Oh, and in other interesting EO news, the hours of the attraction are 9 - 9 every day and it is included in EMH. HISTA was a 9 - 7 attraction...
Oh, and in other interesting EO news, the hours of the attraction are 9 - 9 every day and it is included in EMH. HISTA was a 9 - 7 attraction...
HMF
Well-Known Member
No' In order for it to be completely gone they need to get rid of Channing and the Imagination Institute.Here's some pics of more signage spotted today:
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the main entrance sign to Captain EO!
It's kinda blurry, but here's the new warning sign...
This is new. Anyone have any idea what it's for?
As far as I can tell there are only two traces of HISTA left. The first is the pavilion map, which still lists HISTA even though the directional sign now says EO. The other is the FW West breezeway sign for the Imagination pavilion that still lists HISTA. Once those are gone, then it will be completely gone from Epcot once and for all... (insert evil laugh here)
sponono88
Well-Known Member
T-1MILLION
New Member
That is honestly a wonderful story. :-D
As for the Kodak sign since some one brought it up in a post. Why would they remove it? Kodak not only sponsors the pavilion but even at Disneyland they sponsor the attraction still. And they do it produly apparently or rather smart synergy because they even produced a new promotional short commercial for it that plays before the 1980s making of EO featurette. You can find this new short ad on youtube already from Kodak.
piglet*florida
Member
I wonder what kind of merchandise will be available? Anyone know?
TP2000
Well-Known Member
At Disneyland they've got several designs of t-shirts and sweatshirts, plus the usual mugs, hats, keychains, buttons, pens, trinkets, etc.
Captain EO is still very popular at Disneyland, six months after it opened, so I imagine it will be very popular at Epcot as well. They set up a roped in extended queue on busy days at Disneyland, so I hope Epcot's theater has plenty of queue space.
parkgoer
Member
Here's some pics of more signage spotted today:
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the main entrance sign to Captain EO!
It's kinda blurry, but here's the new warning sign...
This is new. Anyone have any idea what it's for?
As far as I can tell there are only two traces of HISTA left. The first is the pavilion map, which still lists HISTA even though the directional sign now says EO. The other is the FW West breezeway sign for the Imagination pavilion that still lists HISTA. Once those are gone, then it will be completely gone from Epcot once and for all... (insert evil laugh here)
I believe they are re doing the pavement behind those walls, and possibly setting up some sort of tent for the CMs...? I looked behind there and it's all torn up.
Also, sadly, WDW isn't getting those cool, goofy, retro looking costumes like the ones in Disneyland. Just khaki pants and a blue shirt with a EO patch on it.. :-(
DisneyNut7578
New Member
It is extremely popular at DL. When I was there in March, I went on it about 30 minutes before park closing. The theatre was full. Not a seat left in the house. They also had merchandise all over the place.At Disneyland they've got several designs of t-shirts and sweatshirts, plus the usual mugs, hats, keychains, buttons, pens, trinkets, etc.
Captain EO is still very popular at Disneyland, six months after it opened, so I imagine it will be very popular at Epcot as well. They set up a roped in extended queue on busy days at Disneyland, so I hope Epcot's theater has plenty of queue space.