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Does anyone have pictures of the spine right after Epcot Center opened?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?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.htmlI think we need a then and now look for Future World's paint and color scheme.
I remember it looking like that. Was awesome to be there at the opening.
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.incredible, management should see these because they have no idea how beautiful the park originally was.
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.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.
You're breaking my heart, Martin!
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.
Was the Hidden Mickey caused by the fountain and the two ponds intentional on WED's part?
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.
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.Was the Hidden Mickey caused by the fountain and the two ponds intentional on WED's part?
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.incredible, management should see these because they have no idea how beautiful the park originally was.
Thanks for this link! It's a thoughtful, balanced, well written blog post about Disney theme parks.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
Or we could have both, like the park did for its first ten years.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.
That would be nice but not realistic with the Bobs in charge.Or we could have both, like the park did for its first ten years.![]()