All EPCOT Center, All the Time- Part II

Jasonflz

Jasonflz

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Let's have a little tally of what we want done for Epcot.
-updated UoE
-something to be done with Wonders Of Life
-something to be done with the Odyssey pavilion.
-update Test Track (less GM, updated queue,ride,post-show)
-new film for Soarin'
-Imagination pavilion overhaul
-finished SSE descent
-anything for World Showcase
 
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ryno1982

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I went to Epcot tonight. The entrance bgm was back to normal. The Living Seas theme was included, which I thought someone said had been removed.

There was a light on in the descent of SSE on the floor right before the curtains start. There was also a large chunk of insulation or something hanging from the ceiling during the last stretch. Whether Disney wants to or not, they're going to have to touch the descent to remove this, as it's obvious it's not supposed to be there and is potentially dangerous since it's dangling about two feet down.
 
EPCOT Explorer

EPCOT Explorer

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ryno1982 said:
I went to Epcot tonight. The entrance bgm was back to normal. The Living Seas theme was included, which I thought someone said had been removed.

There was a light on in the descent of SSE on the floor right before the curtains start. There was also a large chunk of insulation or something hanging from the ceiling during the last stretch. Whether Disney wants to or not, they're going to have to touch the descent to remove this, as it's obvious it's not supposed to be there and is potentially dangerous since it's dangling about two feet down.
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Very interesting...

You know...while they are there...:lookaroun:lookaroun:lookaroun:lookaroun :lol:
 
hpyhnt 1000

hpyhnt 1000

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ryno1982 said:
I went to Epcot tonight. The entrance bgm was back to normal. The Living Seas theme was included, which I thought someone said had been removed.

There was a light on in the descent of SSE on the floor right before the curtains start. There was also a large chunk of insulation or something hanging from the ceiling during the last stretch. Whether Disney wants to or not, they're going to have to touch the descent to remove this, as it's obvious it's not supposed to be there and is potentially dangerous since it's dangling about two feet down.
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Wow. Part 2 is finally here. :lol:

Interesting on SSE. I wonder if its a curtain thats come loose? :lookaroun
 
FigmentJedi

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SirNim said:
Imagine a TT changed into more of a WOM-type attraction. I have to think if a new overlay were added, the track layout itself would not change, except for the "rough road surfaces" which could easily be smoothed over. So, if we want to add historical Audio-Animatronic tableaux into the first part of the attraction, leaving the automotive proving ground theming intact in the final high speed barrier/loop test, what would we do?

Perhaps the opening "hill climb" could be a sort of "time machine" effect going into the past, lasers and strobes everywhere, kind of like Dinosaur at AK.

The rough road tests could be your vehicle traveling on the ancient Appian Way in Rome circa 247 BC. And heck, you could keep the rough road surface to simulate the cobblestone! Of course, Roman soldiers and statesmen could be added as AA figures here, along with a pompous brass fanfare.

Next, the brake tests could be changed to represent a runaway horse-drawn chariot or American buggy... special holographic effects could add an animated horse to the front of the vehicle, accelerating as if spooked.

Then, the "extreme" hot, cold, and chemical chambers could be changed into an old 1800s-style railroad roundhouse, where you can watch AA railroad technicians servicing the mighty iron horse locomotive as it prepares for a transcontinental trip. "Howdy pardner," they might drawl, before delivering a spiel about how the train has revolutionized transportation.

Then, the mountain test. This could remain relatively intact, as a representation of the modern era where personal cars are the norm. Retheme the mountain to the rugged hills outside Sedona, like Arizona State Route 89A which has a bunch of hairpin turns through Oak Creek Canyon, and which is an absolute delight to drive through.

Then, take us into the future, and more specifically the future automotive testing facilities, circa AD 2055, and proceed with the faux barrier test and the loops, emphasizing, perhaps, in this final segment green technologies.

And there you go. An infinitely better "Test Track" a la World of Motion!
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If I may quote something commonly said in the face of good ideas on some web communities, FUND IT! Best idea I've heard to mix WoM and Test Track

Also, they need to get on with the Imagination update already. Bring Dreamfinder back, upstairs ImageWorks, maybe reworked Dreamseekers as additional supporting cast for the overall Dreamport storyline.
 
Thrill Seeker

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Tahu said:
If I may quote something commonly said in the face of good ideas on some web communities, FUND IT! Best idea I've heard to mix WoM and Test Track
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Am I the only one who hates this idea? I guess so... Making it WoM-esk ruins the entire purpose of the ride. It's not a good idea, besides the fact that it won't happen...

Honestly, I just want to see it prettied up, maybe throw in a new pre-show and some kind of post show. That's all it needs. The ride itself is fine, as long as it get's some cosmetic work done to make it look good again.

One aspect I'd like restored is how fast it goes up the first hill. It use to go pretty quickly and they have definitely slowed down that uphill launch. I'd like to see it go a bit faster up there...

As for the weather pavilion idea, does anyone know how big Stormrider actually is? I'm curious as to if there would be room to make the pavilion as open as WoL use to be with Stormrider inside...
 
SirNim

SirNim

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ryno1982 said:
I went to Epcot tonight. The entrance bgm was back to normal. The Living Seas theme was included, which I thought someone said had been removed.
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Perhaps the post here on WDWMagic alerted those in charge of flipping the switch from F+G Music to Normal Music. It is relieving that at least one relict of The Living Seas still exists within the park's musical infrastructure. Just for old times sake, of course.
 
jt04

jt04

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Thrill Seeker said:
Am I the only one who hates this idea? I guess so... Making it WoM-esk ruins the entire purpose of the ride. It's not a good idea, besides the fact that it won't happen...

Honestly, I just want to see it prettied up, maybe throw in a new pre-show and some kind of post show. That's all it needs. The ride itself is fine, as long as it get's some cosmetic work done to make it look good again.

One aspect I'd like restored is how fast it goes up the first hill. It use to go pretty quickly and they have definitely slowed down that uphill launch. I'd like to see it go a bit faster up there...

As for the weather pavilion idea, does anyone know how big Stormrider actually is? I'm curious as to if there would be room to make the pavilion as open as WoL use to be with Stormrider inside...
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You'd like my idea for Test Track. I've posted the rough outline on here but haven't thought up the details yet. But with 4900 posts left in this thread I guess there is no hurry.
 
jt04

jt04

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ryno1982 said:
I went to Epcot tonight. The entrance bgm was back to normal. The Living Seas theme was included, which I thought someone said had been removed.

There was a light on in the descent of SSE on the floor right before the curtains start. There was also a large chunk of insulation or something hanging from the ceiling during the last stretch. Whether Disney wants to or not, they're going to have to touch the descent to remove this, as it's obvious it's not supposed to be there and is potentially dangerous since it's dangling about two feet down.
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Thanks! Great update.
 
TheDisneyMagic

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Jasonflz said:
First off, have you ever seen a line at JIYIWF that was more than 10 minutes. Everytime I visited Epcot the line was 5 minutes (actually it was a walk on).
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It does get lines at times, if you ever go in the height of summer holidays or Christmas it is not un-usual for the attraction to have lines 1hour plus.

I have seen it on many occasions when they use the extended line inside the building and have people going through temporary switch backs outside the pavilion.

And just nit-picking here, it is JIIWF. The Your was only used in the second incarnation:lookaroun
 
TheDisneyMagic

TheDisneyMagic

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SirNim said:
Perhaps the post here on WDWMagic alerted those in charge of flipping the switch from F+G Music to Normal Music. It is relieving that at least one relict of The Living Seas still exists within the park's musical infrastructure. Just for old times sake, of course.
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A nice little thing as well, if you go backstage at The Seas with Nemoand friends inside the old corp lounge there is still a huge sign with The Living Seas printed on it with the old logo, also near the old United Technologies Reception Desk there is a sign as well.
 
Vernonpush

Vernonpush

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TheDisneyMagic said:
It does get lines at times, if you ever go in the height of summer holidays or Christmas it is not un-usual for the attraction to have lines 1hour plus.

I have seen it on many occasions when they use the extended line inside the building and have people going through temporary switch backs outside the pavilion.

And just nit-picking here, it is JIIWF. The Your was only used in the second incarnation:lookaroun
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I would never wait one hour for that ride. The original, maybe. But not for what it is now.

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