News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[larryz]

MK looks about as busy as normal (2hr for 7D, 1hr for SM, 30 for HM). HS seems to be normal as well with about an hour for TOT, RNRC, and TSMM. AK not very busy outside of Pandora, but that seems to be the norm. Just thought it was interesting that at 6pm on a summer day (or so I thought) FW has basically no waits.

Isn't it funny how a 40-year-old roller coaster can still pack in hour-long waits?

By this time of day of the festival, they're all too drunk to ride.

You're never too drunk to ride. You're just too drunk to keep from throwing up afterward.

 

[DisneyFan18]

Can any of the insiders offer their two cents regarding this?

 

[HMF]

Can any of the insiders offer their two cents regarding this?

It's an old Project Gemini idea If they are reviving it is news to me.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Can any of the insiders offer their two cents regarding this?

Jim and @lentesta talked about the old plan fairly recently IIRC. I think they did so without any indication it may be back on the table, but Len may be able to clarify.

 

[jt04]

Pteranodon Flyers style ride gliding through a lush forest and possibly other ecosystems?

 

[marni1971]

Can any of the insiders offer their two cents regarding this?

I could but it would be very short.

 

[lentesta]

Jim and @lentesta talked about the old plan fairly recently IIRC. I think they did so without any indication it may be back on the table, but Len may be able to clarify.

I'll check with Jim. I don't think there are any near-term plans for this.

 

[montyz81]

If I look at this image closely, it appears like the ATT/Siemens lounge is missing. If that is correct, then what of the ride. That part of the building houses the load/unload area too. I have this chilling feeling that plans do exist to completely gut SSE.

 

[trainplane3]

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If I look at this image closely, it appears like the ATT/Siemens lounge is missing. If that is correct, then what of the ride. That part of the building houses the load/unload area too. I have this chilling feeling that plans do exist to completely gut SSE.

That's been pointed out already. @marni1971 said that there are plans for a refurb in 2019(?) with no ride altering (gutting) changes but that's it. As everyone's stated it's bluesky, so we could see 1% of this or 100%. Apparently half of CC is staying as it stands which this does not show.

And looking at your picture, what is the black blob supposed to be? It doesn't look like the ground because of the contrast of it to everything around it but it doesn't look like a building.

 

[montyz81]

That's been pointed out already. @marni1971 said that there are plans for a refurb in 2019(?) with no ride altering (gutting) changes but that's it. As everyone's stated it's bluesky, so we could see 1% of this or 100%. Apparently half of CC is staying as it stands which this does not show.

I apologize for missing it in the thread, I was in Edinburgh for a week and didn't connect at all. Thank you for the clarification. It feels good to hear that.
As an aside, I have to say, everyone should see the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. It is as moving as, if not more than, Illuminations. I was thoroughly impressed.

 

[trainplane3]

I apologize for missing it in the thread, I was in Edinburgh for a week and didn't connect at all. Thank you for the clarification. It feels good to hear that.
As an aside, I have to say, everyone should see the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. It is as moving as, if not more than, Illuminations. I was thoroughly impressed.

Oh no problem. I was just letting you know. No need to apologize. @MisterPenguin 's thread (http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/rumor-and-upcoming-timeline-tracker.926402/page-10#post-7867342 latest update) is a great place to keep up to date with projects. There hasn't been too much news lately.

 

[marni1971]

Apparently half of CC is staying as it stands which this does not show..

Potentially.

 

[DisneyFan18]

I could but it would be very short.

So it's not happening?

 

[marni1971]

So it's not happening?

I've not heard of it. And I've heard a lot

 

[DisneyFan18]

I've not heard of it. And I've heard a lot

I'm glad, because I feel it would have been a little thematically inconsistent having an exposed roller coaster in Epcot

 

[trainplane3]

I've not heard of it. And I've heard a lot

Anything changing for the positive? (In general for the FW overhaul)

 

[marni1971]

Anything changing for the positive? (In general for the FW overhaul)

I think that's subjective. It'd be unfair of me to suggest my opinion is fact.

 

[KrazyKat]

I think that's subjective. It'd be unfair of me to suggest my opinion is fact.

Many here, including myself, very much value your info on here. Does what you know so far make YOU happy?

 

[trainplane3]

I think that's subjective. It'd be unfair of me to suggest my opinion is fact.

I meant along the lines of jamming IP's in and wanting to turn FW into AK but with futuristic buildings. I completely understand though.

 

[marni1971]

Many here, including myself, very much value your info on here. Does what you know so far make YOU happy?

Thank you. A few small ideas excite me but two of the three wider proposals in my humble opinion only would be a disaster and would severely reduce the parks appeal to me personally.