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a weather attraction in epcot?

wedway71

wedway71

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Original Poster
Finally done with hurricane season I was just thinking about things like hurricanes,twisters,water spouts, and tornadoes.I wonder if Disney has ever thought of a weather related attraction maybe to replace WOL?

Weather might sound boring to some but it actually is very much related to what Epcot is or at least was about science,technology, and our future.

Can have all the scientific stuff all around the lobby and then have an E-ride as the main feature like a hurricane or tornado simulation.

Just my thoughts:wave:

Already have a sponsor picked out-The Weather Channel-lol
 
wdwjmp239

wdwjmp239

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wedway71 said:
Finally done with hurricane season I was just thinking about things like hurricanes,twisters,water spouts, and tornadoes.I wonder if Disney has ever thought of a weather related attraction maybe to replace WOL?

Weather might sound boring to some but it actually is very much related to what Epcot is or at least was about science,technology, and our future.

Can have all the scientific stuff all around the lobby and then have an E-ride as the main feature like a hurricane or tornado simulation.

Just my thoughts:wave:

Already have a sponsor picked out-The Weather Channel-lol
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Yeah and Jim Cantore can host it.... oh wait... the joke in Florida is... If Jim Cantore is doing hurricane coverage in your city, you better get out! More than likely, the storm is coming for you! That wouldn't be a good idea for Disney. :)
 
wedway71

wedway71

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ntn_haqqer said:
By the way... Greetings to the local yoko in Cape Coral from your local yoko in Naples. ;)
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Greetings-actually I work in Naples and Marco.

As far the Jim Cantori thing when he flew into Ft myers we all panicked because they call him the "Angel of Death"-lol
 
DznyGrlSD

DznyGrlSD

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In the Parks
Yes
Weather

That would be AWESOME!! I'm a HUGE weather-geek and would love to see EPCOT do something like this....turn the "Wonders of Life" pavillion into the "Wonders of Weather" pavillion sponsored by The Weather Channel....let's pitch it to Disney :lol:

~heather



wedway71 said:
Finally done with hurricane season I was just thinking about things like hurricanes,twisters,water spouts, and tornadoes.I wonder if Disney has ever thought of a weather related attraction maybe to replace WOL?

Weather might sound boring to some but it actually is very much related to what Epcot is or at least was about science,technology, and our future.

Can have all the scientific stuff all around the lobby and then have an E-ride as the main feature like a hurricane or tornado simulation.

Just my thoughts:wave:

Already have a sponsor picked out-The Weather Channel-lol
Click to expand...
 
wdwjmp239

wdwjmp239

Well-Known Member
Fallen Angel said:
That would be AWESOME!! I'm a HUGE weather-geek and would love to see EPCOT do something like this....turn the "Wonders of Life" pavillion into the "Wonders of Weather" pavillion sponsored by The Weather Channel....let's pitch it to Disney :lol:

~heather
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Just keep Jim Cantore away from it. Don't issue Jim Cantore a park admission ticket and definitely DO NOT SELL HIM AN ANNUAL PASSHOLDER PASS!!!!

Sorry, Jim.... no Disney For You! ;)

:lol:
 
rainfully

rainfully

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That's funny... I've actually had conversations before about making a weather pavillion in the Wonders of Life... hehe. I think it'd be cool. I like thunderstorms. :)
 
raven

raven

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This idea has been chatted about before on the boards years ago. I thought it would be cool as well. Although how would it fit in Epcot's theme? Future World? There would have to be something about how we are either changing predictioins for the future or something like that. Unless it was just an attraction connected to The Land or something.
 
Epcot82Guy

Epcot82Guy

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I thin it would be outstanding as well. I actually posted a concept in the Imagineering thread a LONG time ago when the rumor of it actually happening was true. It included a large tower in the center of the dome that created weather effects, and you had "local forecasts" playing that told the weather every 20 minutes (when the effects would change). I also put in a large lab that served as the center for WDW weather observation, a modified StrormRiders (called "Storm Chasers" to tie in with the show) with a working wind tunnel as a preshow - BodyWars, and the Doppler Theater (a zany show based on how weather shows are broadcast that includes audience participation, effects, etc.) - Cranium Command. I then tossed in various other things like moving Electric Umbrella (name) here, Global Forecast (check forecasts and information for areas around the world), Storm Force (outside Storm Chasers area with a liquid demonstration of a tornado forming, weather cycler that shows clouds forming and raining, lightning ball, etc.), and, of course, a gift shop. The pavilion would have non-slip material in the center (like the fountains), and all the display areas would be covered by large acrylic "awnings" like modernist umbrellas to protect against rain and storms. I just like the idea of having a Weather Dome since the rumor of WDW having a dome over it still exists in legend.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
There was a rumour a while back of a Weather pavilion going between Seas and The Land - making the whole area of Futureworld based on The Earth - and of StormRiders going in too. Once Soarin` was moved South of The Land it looked even possible; Gemini originally placed Soarin` North of The Land and it seemed the plot in question was being kept clear. However, that was then and still nothing more has come of it.

Probably all a rumour started on these boards :D
 

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