HauntedMansionFLA
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It could be? I thought they would do that with Star Wars when they bought LucasFilms but they settled with DHS.
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News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?
- Thread starter djkidkaz
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UoE gets GotG.
There was a mention of a second phase 2 GotG for Wonders, maybe. Very slim and not greenlit.
Other than that, no insider has mentioned a Marvel property going to Epcot.
Phicinfan
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You sure? I could have sworn that Spirit made some mention of Marvel dumping in DHS and Epcot. I may be mistaken.
I'm keen on keeping track on any Marvel in WDW rumor, so, I'm as a sure as my memory allows me.
Earl Sweatpants
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I seem to recall M&G's being mentioned (likely for DHS) but Disney is so limited in its Marvel-abilities in its theme parks. They'll have to milk whatever they can do. There's already been talk of two phases of Guardians at Epcot when one is too many to begin with.
There's potential for more Marvel on the Wonders plot but I'm glad to say it's less likely than it was originally.
Earl Sweatpants
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Let's hope it continues in the "less likely" direction.
OvertheHorizon
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I'm not opposed to more IP in Epcot, but I hope they don't try to make it a second Magic Kingdom. I want Epcot to retain its uniqueness among theme parks.
P_Radden
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It sounds to me like they are really shooting for a nice blend of EPCOT Center and modern Disney with this Epcot V3.0 overhaul. Retain some core aspects of the park like edutainment but make it more palatable for today's guests with Disney IP tie-ins (GotG) and more thrills (MS updates). And if this is the case, I believe we have a lot to look forward to. When all this work is completed, the park should look & fell better than it has in decades.
OvertheHorizon
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From your mouth to God's ears.
Earl Sweatpants
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I'm on board with this decision SO LONG as things lean more on the Epcot Center end and that the modern Disney (IP) aspect is truly utilized to enhance the themes already at work.
I'd hate for GOTG to replace UoE only to get a strictly Guardians adventure with a casual mention to the topic of energy.
uncle jimmy
Premium Member
We need one of yours and @marni1971 maps of what areas may be getting refurbished, re-themed and newly built out in Future World
HauntedMansionFLA
Well-Known Member
We ode UoE this past December and enjoyed the ride. Yes, parts of the ride were outdated but with the proper investment would be a great attraction again.
P_Radden
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Well it may be somewhat hard to read but here is a quick map of what has been discussed:We need one of yours and @marni1971 maps of what areas may be getting refurbished, re-themed and newly built out in Future World
PorterRedkey
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First, great job! I appreciate the time you took to put this together.
There is also the rumored Epcot hotel and the gondola platform coming.
I wish they would move the festival center to the Odyssey complex and WoL could be used to add a new pavilion (weather?) to Future World. Or they could tear it down and start from scratch but, that seems like a waste of good space.
MCast
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I'm truly excited about the next phase of Epcot. There's certainly a disconnect between the Future World pavilions. Better theming can alleviate that. However, adding an influx of IPs runs the risk of it becoming Tomorrowland 2.0. Let's hope the project team can effectively manage that balance.
uncle jimmy
Premium Member
Thanks! You're the Best