EPCOT New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[hokielutz]

I'm not too thrilled with those trees front and center that are partially blocking the view of Spaceship Earth.
The greenery surrounding is ok.

 

[RoyWalley]

I'm not too thrilled with those trees front and center that are partially blocking the view of Spaceship Earth.
The greenery surrounding is ok.

Agree, just think how many people are now going to be taking pictures in the walkway. Yikes

 

[Clamman73]

I'm not too thrilled with those trees front and center that are partially blocking the view of Spaceship Earth.
The greenery surrounding is ok.

I hear ya...But I think once the prisms are back though, it’s gonna be a popular spot to take a pic. However, those middle trees should have (looking at concept art) pink blossoms next spring and maybe there’s supposed to be some topiary in the middle, so it’ll still be a nice place for a pic.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

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.

I welcome reducing the photo op. It made that area feel congested. Push it to the sides to improve crowd flow. It might be a temporary thing for Covid.

 

[ppete1975]

Not anymore?

oh its been a few years since ive been (oklahoma), they had been there since my first trip in 83. Thats sad.

 

[ppete1975]

Love, love, LOVE!
Things that still bother me (because I’ll never be satisfied)

1.) What is with the trees in the center planter blocking SSE?

2.)Flanking one side of SSE is one tree. The other side has been two trees for years. Get rid of them and bring back the palm trees!

they will really block the first view of space ship earth in a few years

 

[Walt d]

And so it begins....

I like it” and thank you to all the sweat. Of all the cm involved. The green is all good! It works !

 

[Father Robinson]

Love, love, LOVE!
Things that still bother me (because I’ll never be satisfied)

1.) What is with the trees in the center planter blocking SSE?

2.)Flanking one side of SSE is one tree. The other side has been two trees for years. Get rid of them and bring back the palm trees!

Wow, I was going to say the same thing. LOSE THE TREES!!

 

[The Rocketeer]

Would y'all be complaining about trees if they replanted the trees and (kept them growing for 20 years) in MK's hub?

Jk It does look a little strange, but I think it'll look nice when this is all done and I will take this over the monoliths any day.

I'd love for the palm trees to come back in front of SSE, it would be a nice mix of greenery with topiaries, different kinds of trees, and flowers.

 

[brb1006]

Would y'all be complaining about trees if they replanted the trees and (kept them growing for 20 years) in MK's hub?

Jk It does look a little strange, but I think it'll look nice when this is all done and I will take this over the monoliths any day.

I'd love for the palm trees to come back in front of SSE, it would be a nice mix of greenery with topiaries, different kinds of trees, and flowers.

A lot of us would actually be happy if they ever replanted trees around the Magic Kingdom's Hub. The trees added more character to the park. Especially at night where the trees used to twinkle.

 

[tirian]

Would y'all be complaining about trees if they replanted the trees and (kept them growing for 20 years) in MK's hub?

Jk It does look a little strange, but I think it'll look nice when this is all done and I will take this over the monoliths any day.

I'd love for the palm trees to come back in front of SSE, it would be a nice mix of greenery with topiaries, different kinds of trees, and flowers.

A lot of us would actually be happy if they ever replanted trees around the Magic Kingdom's Hub. The trees added more character to the park. Especially at night where the trees used to twinkle.

Try to avoid comparing apples to oranges. The Magic Kingdom is supposed to feel as if there’s a fairy-tale castle rising among the trees. Epcot shouldn’t feel that way.

Still, considering how often Epcot replaces its landscaping, it’s premature to form an opinion on small trees in a planter.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

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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Palms, like the one in your second picture, start as a grass blade and take nearly 100 years to root. The palms we plant today are “plucked” from developing other areas and resold. They, then, need to be braced, until they have rooted.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Those trees are crape Myrtles and they will hardly get any taller than they are already...they will spread out over the walkways and provide some shade to the entrance. And, yes, they will have the same color flowers as the concept art this summer. They just need a minute to settle in...crape Myrtle is a summer blooming tree - not spring.

Yes, I’m a licensed landscaper, professionally.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Those trees are crape Myrtles and they will hardly get any taller than they are already...they will spread out over the walkways and provide some shade to the entrance. And, yes, they will have the same color flowers as the concept art this summer. They just need a minute to settle in...crape Myrtle is a summer blooming tree - not spring.

Yes, I’m a licensed landscaper, professionally.

And this is for anyone interested in further reading: https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=825

 

[Disney Analyst]

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

Looks great. Can't understand people complaining over trees being added, and creating a beautiful new lush entrance....

We could have the gravestones still, what a lovely photo that was.

 

[MrPromey]

I welcome reducing the photo op. It made that area feel congested. Push it to the sides to improve crowd flow. It might be a temporary thing for Covid.

Good point!

 

[MrPromey]

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.

Another good point!

 

[peter11435]

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.

The trees are meant to stay. They are even visible in the original concept art.

 

[hokielutz]

The trees are meant to stay. They are even visible in the original concept art.

I just didn't believe they would be that big. Based on the photos taken... it already blocks out the bottom of SSE.

 

[peter11435]

I just didn't believe they would be that big. Based on the photos taken... it already blocks out the bottom of SSE.

They won’t get much bigger than they are now. They only block the view when standing directly in front of the central planter. When you’re walking down any of the paths of travel your view is unobstructed.