News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[djkidkaz]

I recently saw Tom Fitzgerald and another Imagineer walking around Future World pointing out different locations and what appeared to be discussions about making changes. Obviously there was talk a few months ago about Epcot getting an influx of cash that had been approved by the board of directors. Just found it interesting and hopefully we'll hear something in the near future about updates coming to EPCOT.

 

[Master Yoda]

I am assuming that they were discussing what can be torn down in future world to make room for more food and wine kiosks.

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

I am assuming that they were discussing what can be torn down in future world to make room for more food and wine kiosks.

Or large planters for Flower and Garden...

 

[sshindel]

Since I have not been contacted to help with the redo, I'm assuming it will be an utter failure.

It's likely just paint and more food and beverage locations though.

 

[Master Yoda]

Or large planters for Flower and Garden...

Naw. F&W has a much better ROI.

 

[montyz81]

Lets be optimistic. Perhaps the future will return to Future World.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

*Cough* Discoveryland *Cough* Sorry...little dry around here....

 

[Chris82]

I am assuming that they were discussing what can be torn down in future world to make room for more food and wine kiosks.

lol

I wouldn't get too cynical though. They could be discussing any number of things. How about adding a fourth Soarin' theater? Converting Journey into Imagination into a "lounge" consisting of six tables? Or the Universe of Energy into a Starbucks location?

 

[Master Yoda]

lol

I wouldn't get too cynical though. They could be discussing any number of things. How about adding a fourth Soarin' theater? Converting Journey into Imagination into a "lounge" consisting of six tables? Or the Universe of Energy into a Starbucks location?

I could get on board with a second Starbucks location in Epcot.

 

[Horizons '83]

I could get on board with a second Starbucks location in Epcot.

Sadly I would too!
But in all honesty, how embarrassing is Universe of Energy at this point? 20 year old dialogue.. non-functioning/missing AA's. What a colossal waste of space along with Wonders of Life.

 

[GhostHost1000]

they were pointing out there to put the park benches and the new frozen bathrooms

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

If its true, I say- "It's about damn time!"

 

[Timothy_Q]

I'd rather wait until Iger leaves for anything (else) to be greelit for Epcot.

 

[sshindel]

lol

I wouldn't get too cynical though. They could be discussing any number of things. How about adding a fourth Soarin' theater? Converting Journey into Imagination into a "lounge" consisting of six tables? Or the Universe of Energy into a Starbucks location?

Just think of all the festival even space they could squeeze into the pyramids in Imagination!
Innoventions is filled with tons of areas for special hard-ticketed events!
They could be about to get a new sponsor, coming soon, the Universe of Cliff Energy Bars!

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

With all this talk about Iger being so bad for Disney, what is the general opinion of who would be a better successor? Is there someone out there (besides yourself lol) that would be perfect to take over Disney?

 

[sshindel]

If they were walking around and pointing, they probably were just doing a modified version of The Chris Farley Show:
Imagineer: "Remember the time that pavilion was a hilarious celebration of all modes of transportation and not just a car commercial?"
Tom: Yeah
Imagineer: "That was awesome!"

Imagineer: "Remember the time that pavilion made you think about oceanic exploration and undersea research bases and not just a poorly executed bastardization of a fantastic film?"
Tom: Yeah
Imagineer: "That was awesome!"

 

[Lucky]

Since I have not been contacted to help with the redo, I'm assuming it will be an utter failure.

They don't need to contact you. It's all in your thread.

 

[sshindel]

They don't need to contact you. It's all in your thread.

True, and if they happen to google the words Epcot and Manifesto, they might run into a few more ideas...

 

[Otterhead]

non-functioning/missing AA's

What AAs are broken or missing in Energy? It definitely needs an update (though, who would've predicted that Ellen would be a bigger star now than she was back then?) but the only AA that's missing is the one of her poking a dino with a stick, which I thought was removed because of guest feedback (i.e., it sucked).

 

[Eastonm7]

I honestly wouldn't be upset to see a tron coaster placed where UOE and the wonders of life pavilion are. I like the second Starbucks idea in UOE but that is a massive space that could be used for more than just a Starbucks.