Yeah, the "insensitive" choice confuses me too. What else remains in the park that could be considered insensitive?
I guess it depends on the intent? Maybe they’re trying to justify a decision, or maybe they’re really trying to ground themselves in real world feedback.
Disney had until January 9th to give the South Florida Water Management District more details, so I think we're waiting for it to be approved. I think the earliest we've heard construction could begin is Spring 2025, but nothing set in stone yet
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and I wished this land was based on the original Star Wars instead of a random planet and this project was cost cut compared to what was promised.
I would agree with all of that... especially Galaxy's edge....I heard a terrible rumor that someday both the Land and the Sea pavilions in EPCOT will be gone! Probably a fake rumor.
I totally understand Disney wants to change stuff but in many cases, their changes take too long and are not better replacements, examples:
EPCOT Future world - took too long, not a better replacement, and still having problems like ground lighting.
Tiana - It didn't feel like they took too long but its not a better replacement and is still having problems.
Galaxy Edge - TO ME ONLY - I really miss the Osborne lights
Toy Story Land - its just OK, again cost cut compared what they promised.
Cars land - We don't have any idea what we will end up with here or how long it will take. I DO NOT agree with the destroy and replace going on here, but that's just me. I don't think this ride system will work reliably in WDW. Lets see what happens.
It’s interesting to watch how lesser or regional theme / amusement parks are closing the gap to Disney in terms of innovative ride experiences and theming while Disney is cutting away at that which set themselves so far ahead of the competition (themed lands, unique experiences, etc).
The overall experience that The Living Seas used to offer was what was innovative about it. It's been little more than a glorified aquarium since the turn of the millennium. Layer on the fact that newer aquariums with fresh infrastructure are getting more impressive and certain ocean animals in captivity are controversial (or at least divide opinions) and it would really be little surprise if they eventually changed things up. The Land is probably on more solid footing; I feel worst case within the foreseeable future would just be a complete redo of Living with the Land. They have no reason to ditch Soarin', the theater, or the eateries (though the latter could use a major facelift).
I think the rumor was full demo of it and the Land, saving only Soarin'
Sad but true, unlike Disney's movie business with their runaway budgets, Disney's theme park business is always looking to cut costs and controls costs tightly.
Eeeh, land is probably fine. Soarin sells ILL’s. The restuants do well. Also behind the seeds tour probably the pavilions saving grace.
If they got rid of the land pavilion they will have destroyed the BEST pavilion in WDW -
This would be great. The sad reality is Disney wants to cut cost and we are going to lose this beautiful aquarium, replaced with a cheap, lesser replacement, maybe they will swap Nemo with Moana, but be assured, there will be an IP.
Where the hell did this rumor come from?
Originally?
It's almost 6 years old at this point