News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[brb1006]

Yeah, that would make no logistical sense whatsoever. A show projected onto Spaceship Earth is more likely, and appropriate.

The one promoting Monsters University was better than the one for Star Wars.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Can't wait for 'finalized' concept art!

 

[mikejs78]

Are we likely to learn more on this soon? At D23 Japan in February?

 

[RSoxNo1]

On the latest Jim and @lentesta show they suggested that part of the $2 billion allocated to Epcot could be going to the rumored hotel.

 

[bclane]

On the latest Jim and @lentesta show they suggested that part of the $2 billion allocated to Epcot could be going to the rumored hotel.

Well that would be disappointing if it turns out to be true. I mean it makes sense but dang.

 

[marni1971]

On the latest Jim and @lentesta show they suggested that part of the $2 billion allocated to Epcot could be going to the rumored hotel.

Nope.

The highest full figure is slightly more, not including a resort.

 

[BrianLo]

Nope.

The highest full figure is slightly more, not including a resort.

Slightly related- we heard a lot about 3.5 billion or so for DHS and about 350 for MK/Epcot/AK, a few years back. Did they basically end up realizing Epcot was a disaster and shift a large portion of money (and projects) to Epcot as a result?

I understand 2 odd billion for Epcot, but I'm certainly no longer seeing 3-odd for DHS anymore.

 

[marni1971]

Slightly related- we heard a lot about 3.5 billion or so for DHS and about 350 for MK/Epcot/AK, a few years back. Did they basically end up realizing Epcot was a disaster and shift a large portion of money (and projects) to Epcot as a result?

I understand 2 odd billion for Epcot, but I'm certainly no longer seeing 3-odd for DHS anymore.

DHS once SWL opens will be around 2 billion. TRON obviously is now going elsewhere and the parking garages aren't happening. That's half a billion not being spent. For the other half I've no idea.

Epcot could easily have pushed three billion in the next eight years.

 

[BrianLo]

DHS once SWL opens will be around 2 billion. TRON obviously is now going elsewhere and the parking garages aren't happening. That's half a billion not being spent. For the other half I've no idea.

Epcot could easily have pushed three billion in the next eight years.

Thanks. That's the first I've ever heard that Tron was considered a DHS project.

I was thinking more along the lines of Ratatouille and Guardians both at one point being DHS considerations (albeit the second in a much different form).

I'm still a bit confused on the entertainment redo. That seems the far simpler task they could have been plugging away at.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Nope.

The highest full figure is slightly more, not including a resort.

Does the "slight more than $2 billion" figure include any portion of the Skyliner?

 

[marni1971]

Does the "slight more than $2 billion" figure include any portion of the Skyliner?

No. That's it's own entity.

 

[P_Radden]

Thanks. That's the first I've ever heard that Tron was considered a DHS project.

I was thinking more along the lines of Ratatouille and Guardians both at one point being DHS considerations (albeit the second in a much different form).

I'm still a bit confused on the entertainment redo. That seems the far simpler task they could have been plugging away at.

@marni1971 correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Tron for DHS slated to be a Fantasmic replacement?

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Tron for DHS slated to be a Fantasmic replacement?

At one time it was explored yes.

 

[P_Radden]

At one time it was explored yes.

Thanks. Glad that didn't happen. TL in MK is a much better fit and needs it more IMO

 

[marni1971]

Thanks. Glad that didn't happen. TL in MK is a much better fit and needs it more IMO

TL needs something. Not this IMHO.

 

[RSoxNo1]

TL needs something. Not this IMHO.

Say a Guardians of the Galaxy ride?

 

[P_Radden]

TL needs something. Not this IMHO.

Well I would have much rather seen a unique-to-WDW attraction coming instead. Make that 2. One to replace Stitch and something in addition.

 

[marni1971]

Say a Guardians of the Galaxy ride?

Maybe. But not a second roller coaster in the dark right next to the first.

 

[MisterPenguin]

@marni1971 correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Tron for DHS slated to be a Fantasmic replacement?

At one time it was explored yes.

If a Tron Coaster replaced Fantasmic, that would have been one of the most boring stadium shows ever!!

 

[cheezbat]

Definitely glad MK was getting SOMETHING in time for the 50th, and Tron will be fun...but DHS needs so much more than it's currently getting. Star Wars and Toy Story are nowhere near enough. Get that animation area cleared out for another land, and plop an Indiana Jones ride in the park.

Epcot...needs more EPCOT, less IPcot.