Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[sshindel]

I am not a Future World fan. It to me is kind of a mish mash of things with no real direction overall. I just go on the rides and try not to figure out what the reasoning is otherwise it would give me a headache.

at least I understand this point of view if the first time you visited Future World was in the last 10-15 years.

 

[Brer Panther]

and I'm sure you'll be able to hear it somewhere at Disney's parks.

If you want to get technical, Dory is voiced in the Finding Nemo attractions by Jennifer Hale. The point about Ellen being forever known as the voice of Dory still stands, though.

 

[MichWolv]

I'm looking forward to next year, after the success of Rogue One, when that property will get a sweet attraction in Frontierland.

Takes place on the Frontier of the Star Wars galaxy, don't cha know?

 

[sshindel]

Takes place on the Frontier of the galaxy, don't cha know?

Wait, can Disney get the rights to Firefly? If so, that actually would almost work!

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Getting very tired of people desperate for a new ride will take anything anywhere. The theming of lands, feeling like you were absorbed in the experience of the new attraction, where it belonged is what I miss most. I give up. Put anything anywhere. The people will love it.

 

[aladdin2007]

Getting very tired of people desperate for a new ride will take anything anywhere. The theming of lands, feeling like you were absorbed in the experience of the new attraction, where it belonged is what I miss most. I give up. Put anything anywhere. The people will love it.

I def agree with that, it does feel that way doesn't it. They use to be masters at that sort of thing, anymore its whatever is easier and no one cares.

 

[MichWolv]

Wait, can Disney get the rights to Firefly? If so, that actually would almost work!

Babylon 5 would be even better.

 

[Lee]

Some people have earned more respect for their opinions then others.

True.

Frozen in Norway is more defensible then GotG in Future World, I think.

Debatable, but if so....barely.

In what way could Guardians possibly enhance the theme of Epcot? They need to establish an official "direction" to this park before they start throwing in random IP's that don't fit the existing park's theme. Where has the coherency gone?!?!?

Yes.
Why are people so willing to destroy Epcot? I find it odd and troubling. Perhaps it's the result of them being "Disney" fans rather than Disney park fans.

 

[Lee]

Babylon 5 would be even better.

In no sense whatsoever could Babylon 5 be better than Firefly.

 

[skimbob]

at least I understand this point of view if the first time you visited Future World was in the last 10-15 years.

I didn't start visiting the World until 2010 when I did my first 1/2 marathon.

 

[sshindel]

True.


Debatable, but if so....barely.


Yes.
Why are people so willing to destroy Epcot? I find it odd and troubling. Perhaps it's the result of them being "Disney" fans rather than Disney park fans.

I'm fairly certain the problem is tense.

People are not willing to destroy Epcot. The question is why did they destroy it? Past tense. It's gone.

 

[sshindel]

I didn't start visiting the World until 2010 when I did my first 1/2 marathon.

Then I totally understand. Epcot Future World 2010 is exactly as you described.

 

[lebeau]

I'm fairly certain the problem is tense.

People are not willing to destroy Epcot. The question is why did they destroy it? Past tense. It's gone.

Exactly. I'd be a lot more up in arms about this if there was any chance of Epcot being restored to its former glory. But that ship has sailed. At this point, I'm just glad they are getting something.

 

[Rodan75]

I shouldn't comment yet. But I will say a ride and a show.

Is this mean the beginning of the end of the pavilion concept in FW...because this is starting to sound like a '-land' vs a pavilion overhaul?

 

[Donaldfan1934]

It's been cloned for the RR at Tokyo Disneyland.

Thanks, I forgot about that. I always appreaciate a good correction.

 

[Rodan75]

Okay I didn't mean to get us sidetracked. The negativity on here is just unbearable. I guess it's the price to pay for good scoops.

Yeah...you just have to filter out the emotion with some posters. Tons of good information, insight and opinion on here, but you have to sift through a fair amount of negativity, emotion and bias to see it. It's sometimes hard not to get caught up in the fervor of the moment.

 

[Alejandro]

Actually. The idea of GotG in Energy is not horrendous.
Think about it, the way they did Zandar in the movie was amazing, a clean environment, with amazing architecture and all races living together.
A Civilization that advanced should teach us something about smart energy management, so with some smarts the IP can retain the energy and conservation educational part (as long as it's not narrated by Groot).
Let's also face it that the old Energy was basically a glorification of fossil fuels (with some smatterings of solar and wind) and now we are at a stage where alternative sources are what's making waves so to speak.
So I guess it all depends on how they tell the story.
If it's straight up movie promos, it will be disappointing, but I'll wait and hold judgement.

 

[Rodan75]

The problem is Disney doesn't know what they are going for either

This! I think that is the biggest problem. I've mourned old EPCOT Center, but I would like to know what their vision is for Epcot 3.0. Because Epcot 2.0 was pretty much a failure.

 

[stini228]

Yay for making a consumer products guy head of parks and resorts. Hopefully there will be an environmental/ edutainment element to this.

 

[phi2134]

A tiny bit, although then it would be clear that the GotG theming was simply a marketing matter, and not necessary to the attraction, other than in getting its budget approved.

True...I never really liked Ellen in UOE , but i loved Bill in it. I consider them a part of theming, albeit their theming is being a celebrity.