News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

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I think we need a then and now look for Future World's paint and color scheme.

Does anyone have pictures of the spine right after Epcot Center opened?

 

[marni1971]

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Does anyone have pictures of the spine right after Epcot Center opened?

 

[RoysCabin]

I think we need a then and now look for Future World's paint and color scheme.

The ever-useful Passport to Dreams blog did a nice beginning look at that a number of years ago: the shift from the more "sterile" (not meant in a bad way) Modernism of the 80s into the bright, attention-grabbing colors of the Postmodern 90s aesthetic. http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2007/11/epcots-modern-aesthetic.html

 

[LuvtheGoof]

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I remember it looking like that. Was awesome to be there at the opening.

 

[marni1971]

 

[aladdin2007]

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incredible, management should see these because they have no idea how beautiful the park originally was.

 

[Andrew C]

incredible, management should see these because they have no idea how beautiful the park originally was.

Just getting rid of the tombstones and those sunshade things....and planting a few strategic trees would go a long way.

It is still a beautiful park...just being covered by a few pieces of carp.

 

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Just getting rid of the tombstones and those sunshade things....and planting a few strategic trees would go a long way.

It is still a beautiful park...just being covered by a few pieces of carp.

As an owner of a legacy photo, I don't want them moved. However, if they were moved to DS and added to the back story as the founders of DS, then it would be a great idea. We purchased our photo on our honeymoon and look at it on each of our 4 to 5 trips a year.

 

[PorterRedkey]

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You're breaking my heart, Martin!

 

[Texas84]

Is this a hint or just theming for the Baymax M&G?

 

[atighe42]

Is this a hint or just theming for the Baymax M&G?
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There is a logo for Krei Tech Industries on the bottom there....very interesting. Krei Tech was basically a glorified CommuniCore/Innoventions in the film.

 

[Kman101]

They should get started ASAP on the spine project. JMO.

 

[HMF]

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Was the Hidden Mickey caused by the fountain and the two ponds intentional on WED's part?

 

[tirian]

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That's the EPCOT Center I remember: huge and gorgeous, with tranquil paths leading to impressive, immersive rides. I concede the park needed some thrills to balance the collection of slow-moving Omnimovers, but the updates went too far and stripped many of the park's successful qualities too.

 

[tirian]

Was the Hidden Mickey caused by the fountain and the two ponds intentional on WED's part?

The only intentional hidden hub Mickey was at Disney-MGM Studios. But you're not far off. The practice of inserting hidden Mickeys began with Epcot. WDI added them to MK and DL rides in subsequent updates.

 

[HMF]

incredible, management should see these because they have no idea how beautiful the park originally was.

I will say aesthetics-wise Epcot will likely be looking MUCH better than now in a few years. The most important part, It's THEME will likely be compromised, maybe beyond repair. Personally I would take lousy aesthetics but a solid theme over great aesthetics with a sub-par theme.

 

[tirian]

The ever-useful Passport to Dreams blog did a nice beginning look at that a number of years ago: the shift from the more "sterile" (not meant in a bad way) Modernism of the 80s into the bright, attention-grabbing colors of the Postmodern 90s aesthetic. http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2007/11/epcots-modern-aesthetic.html

Thanks for this link! It's a thoughtful, balanced, well written blog post about Disney theme parks.

It's nice to know those still exist.

 

[tirian]

I will say aesthetics-wise Epcot will likely be looking MUCH better than now in a few years. The most important part, It's THEME will likely be compromised, maybe beyond repair. Personally I would take lousy aesthetics but a solid theme over great aesthetics with a sub-par theme.

Or we could have both, like the park did for its first ten years.

 

[HMF]

Or we could have both, like the park did for its first ten years.

That would be nice but not realistic with the Bobs in charge.

 

[azox]

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I really hope they bring back some of the greenery, ponds/water elements to the central spine.