EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[lazyboy97o]

For the sake of argument: and the MK monorail station? Commonly acclaimed, but every one of your objections to the EPCOT Skyliner station apply.

How? The Magic Kingdom monorail station is inspired by train sheds. Its ornamentation is largely simple but that‘s not really a problem unless more ornament equates to more “theming.“ The columns are round, fluted and ornamental. The structure above uses patterns made of a variety of sizes and shapes of steel to create simple ornamentation. What there is in any way similar to a big, flat square column that is supposed to represent the delicate and curved forms of Art Nouveau?

 

[Giss Neric]

So...what are we thinking is the expected opening date at this point? Late March? Maybe September? It has to be opening relatively soon....

At this point, don't get your hopes up. From the looks of it, earliest would be March but it will probably be summer.

 

[ToTBellHop]

At this point, don't get your hopes up. From the looks of it, earliest would be March but it will probably be summer.

It will not be summer. It had been Memorial Day but they’ve seemingly moved it up to Spring Break.

 

[castlecake2.0]

For the sake of argument: and the MK monorail station? Commonly acclaimed, but every one of your objections to the EPCOT Skyliner station apply.

I walked past the MK station yesterday and actually thought “that thing ain’t that pretty when you really look at it”. I’m sure if it was built today people would be all over that.

 

[Bocabear]

You know...I guess we have to choose which battles to fight... Does this sign look too modern and American? Yes it does... There are many worse offenses to style and design going on all over the WDW property. I am hoping they will perhaps age the sign a bit...to make it feel like an old Paris street instead of a new Strip mall or "Lifestyle Center"... The back street entrance has come under a lot of criticism...a lot of it justified... As a whole it is not bad. Wish they had moved the Eiffel Tower to the top of the Show Building where it would be a little higher and obscured by the building front flats, but we know that is not happening at this point... They have the gift of time right now...I am hoping they get in there and age and detail the area.

 

[marni1971]

On a brighter note... it’s better than the recent IDF sign...

 

[lazyboy97o]

You know...I guess we have to choose which battles to fight... Does this sign look too modern and American? Yes it does... There are many worse offenses to style and design going on all over the WDW property. I am hoping they will perhaps age the sign a bit...to make it feel like an old Paris street instead of a new Strip mall or "Lifestyle Center"... The back street entrance has come under a lot of criticism...a lot of it justified... As a whole it is not bad. Wish they had moved the Eiffel Tower to the top of the Show Building where it would be a little higher and obscured by the building front flats, but we know that is not happening at this point... They have the gift of time right now...I am hoping they get in there and age and detail the area.

How does age and “detail” (whatever that means) help contemporary forms and all sorts of other oddities make sense?

 

[Bocabear]

How does age and “detail” (whatever that means) help contemporary forms and all sorts of other oddities make sense?

Aging things add character...adding details to the spaces ( depending on what that is) could give it a sense of story that would help detract from the more modern aspects...As I have not walked around the space and inspected, I can't say what that is, but distressing the Creperie sign a little might make it feel older and more appropriate for a small street in Paris... I agree it looks too modern...

 

[HauntedPirate]

On a brighter note... it’s better than the recent IDF sign...

That’s a pretty low bar.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Aging things add character...adding details to the spaces ( depending on what that is) could give it a sense of story that would help detract from the more modern aspects...As I have not walked around the space and inspected, I can't say what that is, but distressing the Creperie sign a little might make it feel older and more appropriate for a small street in Paris... I agree it looks too modern...

I’m honestly very confused. You’re essentially advocating for putting up some Tiki torches and calling it Polynesian themed. Aging a contemporary form doesn’t add character it adds contradiction as it’s something that would not be old. Details aren’t just stuff that can be piled on, they need to have purpose.

 

[Bocabear]

I’m honestly very confused. You’re essentially advocating for putting up some Tiki torches and calling it Polynesian themed. Aging a contemporary form doesn’t add character it adds contradiction as it’s something that would not be old. Details aren’t just stuff that can be piled on, they need to have purpose.

When the sign is built and installed, perhaps adding some age/props/decor can help it feel more in line with the placemaking they are doing...and not "Party City" style decor or scenic aging... Yes I agree it is too modern looking... Hoping that we are not seeing the final finished thing...

 

[castlecake2.0]

 

[Sir_Cliff]

When the sign is built and installed, perhaps adding some age/props/decor can help it feel more in line with the placemaking they are doing...and not "Party City" style decor or scenic aging... Yes I agree it is too modern looking... Hoping that we are not seeing the final finished thing...

The problem with the sign, though, is not that it doesn't look old enough.

 

[Incomudro]

The problem with the sign, though, is not that it doesn't look old enough.

Old places do add new signs.
Happens everywhere, all over the world - including France.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Old places do add new signs.
Happens everywhere, all over the world - including France.

And there are also probably parts of France that look like an American strip mall but that doesn’t make them a good choice for a themed environment.

 

[GimpYancIent]

And there are also probably parts of France that look like an American strip mall but that doesn’t make them a good choice for a themed environment.

Its is true that details matter, that said, after a few drinks. something to eat and a few character rats running around it will be just fine.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Its is true that details matter, that said, after a few drinks. something to eat and a few character rats running around it will be just fine.

The problem isn’t the “details.”

 

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[castlecake2.0]

I don’t think world showcase is supposed to look aged. The pavilions are all supposed to be the present time in the period they’re representing, it’s supposed to be idealistic, where as DAK sets their areas in a more realistic design.

 

[wdrive]

I don’t think world showcase is supposed to look aged. The pavilions are all supposed to be the present time in the period they’re representing, it’s supposed to be idealistic, where as DAK sets their areas in a more realistic design.

Real life Paris certainly doesn’t look new and shiny