EPCOT New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[montyz81]

I hadn’t visited WDW in 1982, it was a decade later before my first experience. My views are nothing to do with with not wanting change.

As for Maelstrom, you might as well say that the Morocco souk is unrelateable to anyone not from Morocco, or that the Canadian totem poles mean nothing to anyone other than Canadians. The WS pavilions provide a snapshot of the country in question, a representation. The fact that many of them have architecture based on real places is perhaps lost on many but adds to the distinct feel of each country.

The Frozen ride is only relatable to a demographic of pre-teens; I didn’t even realise it was supposed to be a kind of sequel to the movie - and I’ve seen it. The ride was an attempt to capitalise on the success of a movie that was very tenuously inspired by a story that came from Scandinavia, written by a Dane. The closest connection it has to Norway specifically is that the town in the movie is similarly named to a region of Norway - a region that is on the opposite side of the country with no fjords and pretty flat as far as Norway can be! At least Maelstrom contained trolls, oil, river rapids and a waterfall - all of which are connected to the real Norway.

As for the other changes, I admit to having been quite excited by the “bar on legs” as an interesting architectural building, but just not in place of Innoventions. It didn’t fit there and would have been better placed somewhere else. Ditto the new water feature walk-through.

Last I checked... Frozen was not part of the main entrance redo. Let’s all stay on topic.

 

[Rteetz]

 

[danlb_2000]

Great photo from bioreconstruct...

 

[Rteetz]

Great photo from bioreconstruct...

That’s BlogMickey

 

[mlayton144]

This reminds me of the move spinal tap when they lowered the Stonehenge rocks onto the stage , these things are much smaller than I thought they would be

 

[Animaniac93-98]

You have a slightly annoying tendency to lump people together and then make sweeping generalisations about them. Please stop!

There's been a consistent attitude that myself and others have noticed within the fan community of people gushing about whatever Disney does, even if it contradicts their own opinions on other subjects or the parks at large.

By all means disagree with people but don’t presume to know their thoughts

Loving everything Disney does is a pretty consistent view point. Pretty safe to assume what the brand advocates and influencers (and those who aspire to be one) think of most topics.

and there is zero reason to be so condescending towards people who happen to hold different views to your own.

You and others might take your own advice. For example, many Disney fans dismiss discussions of details outright because they deem them unimportant (and then praise Disney when Disney brings attention to them). The thread discussing the new pastry shop at Epcot is a perfect example of this.

I don't subscribe to the theory that "everyone's opinion is valid". It's more often than not used as a way to discourage critical thinking.

 

[nickys]

There's been a consistent attitude that myself and others have noticed within the fan community of people gushing about whatever Disney does, even if it contradicts their own opinions on other subjects or the parks at large.



Loving everything Disney does is a pretty consistent view point. Pretty safe to assume what the brand advocates and influencers (and those who aspire to be one) think of most topics.



You and others might take your own advice. For example, many Disney fans dismiss discussions of details outright because they deem them unimportant (and then praise Disney when Disney brings attention to them). The thread discussing the new pastry shop at Epcot is a perfect example of this.

I don't subscribe to the theory that "everyone's opinion is valid". It's more often than not used as a way to discourage critical thinking.

This is one specific thing that people are pleased about.

This is a discussion board. Everyone has the right to an opinion and to express it. Sure there are many opinions that I may disagree with and argue against, but I hope I would never dismiss someone’s right to hold it. I truly hope it is just that our respective definitions of “valid” in this context are different.

 

[RadiatorSpringsRacer]

No, this won't fix the park on its own. But it's still a wonderful thing to see.

 

[marni1971]

This reminds me of the move spinal tap when they lowered the Stonehenge rocks onto the stage , these things are much smaller than I thought they would be

Did you see the originals ?

 

[WondersOfLife]

It’s a small thing... but I’m sure still quite expensive in Disney’s eyes.

I’m glad this small addition made the cut amidst the pandemic cuts.

 

[kurtk]

Did you see the originals ?

I don't remember the originals. How big were they in comparison?

 

[Movielover]

This reminds me of the move spinal tap when they lowered the Stonehenge rocks onto the stage , these things are much smaller than I thought they would be

How big were they in comparison?

Looks to be about the same size.

 

[Walt d]

I don't hate this.

It looks good, Disney style.

 

[DCBaker]

Looks like the brace/framing has been removed -

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[brb1006]

Can't wait until it's finally finished for the lighting effects to get turned on.

 

[note2001]

Can't wait until it's finally finished for the lighting effects to get turned on.

Would be nice if the park stayed open past dusk to see it too.

 

[easyrowrdw]

 

[kurtk]

Would be nice if the park stayed open past dusk to see it too.

The park will be opened past dusk. Just wait until the winter solstice

 

[Master Yoda]

Would be nice if the park stayed open past dusk to see it too.

In all fairness, that is about 8:45 PM this time of year.