News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[marni1971]

If they were to level UoE and WoL, that leaves a sizable area to play with to do something big.

Look at the size of the backlot tour area compared to the coming product. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[MCast]

Look at the size of the backlot tour area compared to the coming product. Be careful what you wish for.

Right - that's why I articulated in my post that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. It offers the potential to do something ambitious, but whether that's executed appropriately is a whole other topic of conversation.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Look at the size of the backlot tour area compared to the coming product. Be careful what you wish for.

We'd get a TRON Lightcycle Carousel on that space.

With a gorgeous queue.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Is anything planned for Epcot before 2020 besides the upcoming MS updates? It seems like 2020-2022 will be the majority of the work with RAT, coco in Mexico, the potential new country pavilion, GOTG, and the new spine.

 

[marni1971]

We'd get a TRON Lightcycle Carousel on that space.

With a gorgeous queue.

You'd get a carousel with a gorgeous queue....

Thankfully the hotel is going elsewhere.

 

[marni1971]

Is anything planned for Epcot before 2020 besides the upcoming MS updates? It seems like 2020-2022 will be the majority of the work with RAT, coco in Mexico, the potential new country pavilion, GOTG, and the new spine.

Plenty of places to eat. Because Epcot doesn't have enough of them.

MS this year.
AmAd should go digital. As hopefully Canada will also do now.
More places to eat.
RoE replacement.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Plenty of places to eat. Because Epcot doesn't have enough of them.

MS this year.
AmAd should go digital. As hopefully Canada will also do now.
More places to eat.
RoE replacement.

I guess FW could use some updates dining but between the endless festivals and WS I think epcot needs the least amount of help in the food department. Mk on the other hand really needs help there imo.

 

[MCast]

You'd get a carousel with a gorgeous queue....

Thankfully the hotel is going elsewhere.

Do you have any insight with this hotel that we've heard bits and pieces about?

 

[Goob]

A Tron hotel?

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Do you have any insight with this hotel that we've heard bits and pieces about?

What hotel is this? I've only heard of the Star Wars one of that's what's being discussed

 

[michmousefan]

Plenty of places to eat. Because Epcot doesn't have enough of them.

MS this year.
AmAd should go digital. As hopefully Canada will also do now.

If TAA goes digital, does that mean a new edit of the closing sequence, perhaps?

 

[Oriolesmagic]

If TAA goes digital, does that mean a new edit of the closing sequence, perhaps?

This. Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong being featured during the climax of the song for so long is almost laughable and just makes it seem like Disney doesn't care about the attraction too much.

With that said, a switch to digital is definitely a step in the right direction and I'm happy to see that it's getting some love!

 

[marni1971]

Do you have any insight with this hotel that we've heard bits and pieces about?

There's actually been 3 of them near Epcot. Hopefully it looks like the one that'll do the least damage is moving forward.

Assuming they need another hotel.

 

[marni1971]

If TAA goes digital, does that mean a new edit of the closing sequence, perhaps?

The idea is (as well a huge leap in overall SQ) the finale will be easily updatable.

 

[MCast]

There's actually been 3 of them near Epcot. Hopefully it looks like the one that'll do the least damage is moving forward.

Assuming they need another hotel.

Do you know if it will be a part of Crescent Lake? Any insight into theming or walking access to Epcot?

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

There's actually been 3 of them near Epcot. Hopefully it looks like the one that'll do the least damage is moving forward.

Assuming they need another hotel.

Do the least damage? That doesn't sound good. Are you also hearing talk about the SW resort near DHS?

 

[SpaceMountain77]

There's actually been 3 of them near Epcot. Hopefully it looks like the one that'll do the least damage is moving forward.

Assuming they need another hotel.

@marni1971 , please help me to understand this logic. Within three years time, three longhouses and an entire wing were subject to Disney Vacation Club conversion at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, respectively. Moreover, two islands will soon be razed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, so that a DVC tower can be constructed.

If Disney Vacation Club conversions are necessary to address occupancy rates at existing resorts, then why are more resort hotels necessary?

 

[Sabriel]

Would it be possible, if they were to tear down the Innoventions buildings and remove the fountain of nations, to construct a large round building right in the center of the plaza. The outside border of the building could be the center of the current buildings. This would then make the area alongside the monorail bean even wider and greener when fully planted. It would also allow guest to go left or right directly to The Living Seas or Universe of Energy. The new building could house attractions or shows or whatever.

Blasphemy! You leave my favorite fountain alone! It's the only thing that helps me forget about the stupid tarps.

 

[marni1971]

Do the least damage? That doesn't sound good. Are you also hearing talk about the SW resort near DHS?

I am. Though so far as I'm aware it's a long way off.

 

[marni1971]

Do you know if it will be a part of Crescent Lake?

Not that I'm aware of.