EPCOT New GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT

sedati

sedati

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Nothing about this will ever look as good as shaving that extraneous height off of the building to open up sight lines of the Sphere itself.
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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It is definitely more attractive than other things they have done recently... It looks sophisticated and modern... It doesn't necessarily feel "thematic" but is does carry the style of the building... Certainly nicer and worlds more attractive than what they did with the Communicore Hall, Creations and Connections... Clean and modern, yes, but mostly soul-less. Communicore Hall is truly the worst...
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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I agree completely... This is the least offensive of some of the new things they have done so far... LOL
I would love to see a Speakeasy "potions shop" in Villains Land that is 21+ Or Dr. Facilier's Voo-Doo shop...
I think all of the parks could use at least one 21+ Speakeasy... tucked in some out of the way places....
 
Pix E. Dust

Pix E. Dust

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Yodasnuggs said:
Me searching this thread after the menu drop for other people who actually think most of it sounds pretty neat.
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I think it sounds neat and looks gorgeous. It is lovely to have some child-free and conditioned spaces to take a break. I love the items on the menu and actually think they are reasonably priced. The cocktails sound interesting and sophisticated.
El Gran Magnifico said:
I'm sensing that lounges are becoming the new "gift shops". Is every ride going to get one?
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That would be awesome!

This this goes to show that no matter what Disney does, some people will complain. If you don't like it, it's not meant for you.
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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Pix E. Dust said:
I think it sounds neat and looks gorgeous. It is lovely to have some child-free and conditioned spaces to take a break. I love the items on the menu and actually think they are reasonably priced. The cocktails sound interesting and sophisticated.

That would be awesome!

This this goes to show that no matter what Disney does, some people will complain. If you don't like it, it's not meant for you.
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I agree completely!
 
KDM31091

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eddie104 said:
What could they have done with this space to make it more Disney ??

If this was any other park I would agree with you but here in this area of Epcot I feel like it fits in just fine.
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I think it could be more themed. Go more hard on the theme. Immersive. Old Disney in your face theming. It’s not a bad space. It just looks like a nice hotel lobby bar with some minor theming. It follows with a lot of overall trends, not just Disney, towards more bland designs. However yes, I will agree it does at least fit with the current Epcot designs. I just think they could turn up the volume and do more.
 
LSLS

LSLS

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Honestly, I can't tell if I like it or not. There are times I look at it and think it looks really nice, and times I don't. Think I'm going to need to see in person to have any real thoughts on it. I think the main area I'm not sold on, but I have a feeling in person there might be a lot more nods to Epcot than I'm picking up in the pictures.
 
larryz

larryz

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DrStarlander said:
Totally agree. The interior design is strong on motif and light on meaning. By that I mean it's a parade of aesthetic references -- patterns especially, which is superficial. Any interior design student or intern or external for-hire firm can look at Spaceship Earth and derive the patterns and aesthetic qualities, then shop for, or specify custom, tiles, carpet patterns, finishes, etc. to match. What's missing is meaning: an understanding of the purpose, ideas, intent, vision of Spaceship Earth and Epcot, starting with Walt and continuing past his death through the Imagineers that designed the park.

There was an opportunity here to reference and inform new generations of all that, to be more knowing. And it's a perfect place to do that because it's a place to slow down, to talk, to be thoughtful and absorb.

The artwork is also superficial. Yes it has an AI feel, and a stock-photo feel. There is so much more intriguing, meaningful, clever imagery that could have been featured that would have made people stop and say "wow." I've seen incredible, clever artwork in the stairways of cruise ships that are stunning and make me return to that part of the ship just to see it again...more was possible here.

Contemporary, institutional bars are dime a dozen. Countless airport lounges, hotel bars, and contemporary restaurants are in every corner of the world. They all look roughly the same, and frankly, they all look dated after ten or fifteen years. I think a more thematic approach would have been better and had more longevity. But it doesn't need to be tacky or childish. I think they could have created a love-letter to Walt Disney's original utopian vision with a 1960s modern, tasteful interior and references to the futurism he loved. Or the late 1970s and early 80s -- when Epcot was created -- offers amazing aesthetic and thematic opportunities which could have been combined with artifacts and artwork from the creation of the park.

Both of these would have had meaning, surprise, and playfulness that this space may lack.
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If you ask me, they totally missed the "THEME" of this new lounge. Otherwise, everything would be emblazoned with, or fashioned after these...
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networkpro

networkpro

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LSLS said:
Honestly, I can't tell if I like it or not. There are times I look at it and think it looks really nice, and times I don't. Think I'm going to need to see in person to have any real thoughts on it. I think the main area I'm not sold on, but I have a feeling in person there might be a lot more nods to Epcot than I'm picking up in the pictures.
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Personally I don't care about the "ambiance" of any venue if what they are serving isn't palatable to my wife or myself.
 

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