tirian
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This looks great! With all the bad decisions Disney has making over the last three months, I’m glad to see something worth praising, even if it’s just a bunch of planters.
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EPCOT New Park Entrance coming to Epcot
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tirian
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Nope, it’s just because they grow high and make SSE look shorter than it is. SSE was surrounded by palms from 1982–c.2007. In 1982, they framed the sphere and looked great; by 2000, they were too tall.While I would prefer palms as well I assume they are more worried about optics. In the high hurricane force winds that can sometimes rip through there they would inevitably have to add supports to keep them upright since palms have very small roots and therefore little base support. Having this on other palms throughout the property may not be a big deal but since this is the first thing you see when coming into EPCOT then they probably want to avoid that look. This is just my guess and opinion.
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But then you see palms like this too so what do I know?
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Mainahman
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My Beautiful EPCOT! Returning to its roots.This looks great! With all the bad decisions Disney has making over the last three months, I’m glad to see something worth praising, even if it’s just a bunch of planters.
jt04
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The original did work well. But this may too. Looks like it will be better at blocking the view of the support legs as you approach through the grove of trees. Also enhancing the effect of SSE floating above because the trees can't get so tall as to block that view. The fountain should tie it all together. Point is, this might just improve on the first design.
Po'Rich
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I thought there was supposed to be a fountain.This looks great! With all the bad decisions Disney has making over the last three months, I’m glad to see something worth praising, even if it’s just a bunch of planters.
It's behind the wall in the pics, still being worked on (or the work is delayed).
Crazydisneyfanluke
Well-Known Member
Not anymore?
Just an FYI...the bracing on palm trees can be removed after 1-2 years.While I would prefer palms as well I assume they are more worried about optics. In the high hurricane force winds that can sometimes rip through there they would inevitably have to add supports to keep them upright since palms have very small roots and therefore little base support. Having this on other palms throughout the property may not be a big deal but since this is the first thing you see when coming into EPCOT then they probably want to avoid that look. This is just my guess and opinion.
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But then you see palms like this too so what do I know?
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G00fyDad
Well-Known Member
Yeah. I knew it wasn't permanent. Though I did not know it was 1-2 years. I was thinking a few weeks.
I just wan't sure Disney wanted it on there even for a little while.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
It looks nice but seems kinda bla, except some of the shade sure will be nice. I thought they were going to have topiaries out there or colored flowers?
peter11435
Well-Known Member
It’s not done.
Also the parks are just now reopening and many things are not yet back to normal across property. Notice the lack of hanging flower baskets in the Magic Kingdom. Lots of departments don’t have their full staffing or funding yet.
They just literally finished it. Either give it time, or... this may be a sign of one of the many ways they're saving money.
MrPromey
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I agree with others that the two trees in the middle seem out of place.
In addition to reducing a major photo op spot, I recall many of the topiary displays taking up this entire area and being viewed with different elements coming and going.
I guess this puts and end to that.
In addition to reducing a major photo op spot, I recall many of the topiary displays taking up this entire area and being viewed with different elements coming and going.
I guess this puts and end to that.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
Not so much an end but a change to how they will do it.
I think it looks GREAT!!! Last time I was there it was hot out and that front area was just baking in the heat and not inviting at all. AND I had a leave a legacy on one of the monoliths , sad to see them go but it looks much better.
ANYONE know if the leave a legacy images are displayed outside Epcot? I know that was the plan initially
ANYONE know if the leave a legacy images are displayed outside Epcot? I know that was the plan initially
donsullivan
Premium Member
The trees in the middle may be there to cover up the construction crews while they are rebuilding the fountain and restoring the sculpture in the middle. Then, once that is finished they can remove the trees as part of the reveal. Less construction in your photos until its all done.
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OvertheHorizon
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The concept art for Epcot's new entry shows four flowering trees in that center planter. Although they've also used it in the past to put up displays related to the current festival (Spring Flower & Garden, Food & Wine, or Holidays). Once the fountain is finished, there should be good views of SSE from right behind that center planter.
here is our video of the entrance area
along with photos at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...0-epcot-main-entrance-area---july-15-2020.htm
along with photos at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...0-epcot-main-entrance-area---july-15-2020.htm
