Search results

The whole statue thing, from the characters chosen to some of the designs to the roll out with daily "announcements" by different TWDC folks, has been underwhelming and sorta baffling. A lot of effort and coordination went into something most guests will probably completely miss. As mentioned...

Well, you certainly can't miss it! Probably could have scaled the size down by about a third if I'm honest. I also see LED uplights are installed all along the sign ledge so I expect there will be dynamic or color change lighting above the entrances.

Excellent post. When folks talk about an area feeling "off" or looking not quite right, this is the stuff that creates that feeling. And nail on the head about the Disney Difference being more than just characters and rides. It was about exceptional guest service, along with unparalleled...

It is depressingly generic. It's also a lot of brown. And there really are some baffling architectural incongruities with the ceiling beams. The exterior forced perspective is laughably bad, too. Suddenly the new Poly entrance structures don't seem so bad...

So, did Lego not get the memo about the pink "rose gold" castle? Is this some kind of proof the pink was not the original intention? Are they trolling and making a snide suggestion about what the scheme should have been? Curious minds must know!

"...iconic EPCOT landmarks and characters." So, I guess that means lots of zombie Mickey and off-brand Mickey merch! Snark aside, I genuinely like the look of the items shown. Certainly wouldn't say no to the backpack or mug.

I could be persuaded that, with only a few weeks to go, signs have been removed because they won't be needed once the show is running, and that action was completely separate from any fountain decision. Or maybe they don't want to use daytime mode for fear of "disappointing" guests since Epcot...

I'm not sure about a sealant coming. Seems to me you'd do that before drilling the railings in, plus the platform safety striping is already in place which, again, I'd think a top coat would have gone down first. But I'm not an expert so maybe it's still coming. Either way, it's baffling they...

Honestly, the backgrounds for the temporary Character Spot would be a huge improvement. I just don't get what they were thinking with that Mickey artwork.

Exactly. If the "new Tiana-themed playground at EPCOT" is anything to go by, I expect we'll see this bad boy open as Journey of Water Inspired by Moana by late 2023. #moretimeless #moreDisney

Sigh... I'm sorry, but to say some "edgy" looking Mickeys are continuing the legacy of EPCOT's catalog of attraction murals is just...no. Some palate cleansers below. Do Zach and his team really believe Mickey in Motion is even in the same league as these (and not just execution, but meaning...

The refurbished Main Street clock is... certainly a decision. Can't say I'm the biggest fan of it. As for the train station sign, hopefully there's some big final touches to be installed. As it stands, the random "Let the Memories Begin" marketing campaign arguably had a larger, nicer, more...

I'm with @Magic Feather - for a temporary setup, that hub stage is pretty nice looking. Building it so the Partners statue is "on stage" is a nice touch. And I think it's also the first 50th piece that seems to get the iridescent "earidescent" look correct, unlike the castle behind it.*...

Definitely removed one of the western trees - it's been dying/dead looking for a few months now so it took them long enough to get to it. Wish they would have finished the job while they were at it and removed the other two. But, yes, bring back the palm trees!

I'll just put this out there - I don't think Disney is going big enough with this, and that could be this thing's downfall. With this Starcruiser concept, we have an attempt to do something different. The boutique size, the pricing structure, and the scheduled activities are all very similar to...

To be fair, the vast majority of hotels compare unfavorably to AKL's Jambo House! On property, only Wilderness Lodge holds a candle to it. Say what you will about Disney's hotel service standards, but the design of the Lodge's common areas isn't just good by Disney standards, it really is world...

The new porte cochere is... fine(ish). I know it's referencing very different cultural and architectural sources, but the entrance at Animal Kingdom Lodge is just executed so much better. Poly: AKL: There's just so much more attention paid to the Lodge structure. I find the colors to be more...

It's the new rainbow corridor.

I'd say a decent likeness overall, or at least better than the ones of Trump or Obama.