News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[MisterPenguin]

Yes but they wouldn’t want to. It’s the service elevator, and the only one which reaches ground level.

You mean that if I'm near that column, it could suddenly open and a horde of basement dwelling CMs could come scurrying out of it? <shudders>

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 this is pretty off-topic, but I can't get it out my head...
Did the queue for Maelstrom have carpeted walls?? I have the most vivid memories of that being the case.

you know I can’t remember. I remember blue walls and wooden trim.

 

[marni1971]

You mean that if I'm near that column, it could suddenly open and a horde of basement dwelling CMs could come scurrying out of it? <shudders>

Not basement. Just from the show building above. The cars just big enough to fit a ride vehicle in.

 

[wdwmagic]

@marni1971 this is pretty off-topic, but I can't get it out my head...
Did the queue for Maelstrom have carpeted walls?? I have the most vivid memories of that being the case.

Yes!

 

[Mac Tonight]

you know I can’t remember. I remember blue walls and wooden trim.

Same... but somehow in my memory I remember running my hands over the walls and feeling carpet.
Ah well. Appreciate it!

EDIT: Moderator to the rescue!

 

[Mac Tonight]

Yes!

Thank you! It's been bugging me recently.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Not basement. Just from the show building above. The cars just big enough to fit a ride vehicle in.

Ah. Thanks!

 

[trainplane3]

Same... but somehow in my memory I remember running my hands over the walls and feeling carpet.
Ah well. Appreciate it!

EDIT: Moderator to the rescue!

Even though you got your answer, I still want to mention the boy:

You mean that if I'm near that column, it could suddenly open and a horde of basement dwelling CMs could come scurrying out of it? <shudders>

Must be the reason for this sign that was added last year (I think?)

 

[Mac Tonight]

Even though you got your answer, I still want to mention the boy:

Must be the reason for this sign that was added last year (I think?)

That mural is honestly one of my favorite things in life.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Never forget the atrocities committed!!

 

[trainplane3]

That mural is honestly one of my favorite things in life.

On my latest trips I've just been taking pictures of anything that's remotely interesting or could be used in a joke at some point because of the massive changes in the park. That was something I thought was hilarious and I'm still proud of myself for taking it.

 

[RobWDW1971]

It's pretty sad that it's at that point. I'm sure WDI has great plans but once someone above them steps in it probably all goes out the window (read as "this is cool but you need to include the following list of properties if you want a budget").

Amazes me that people always assume only good ideas come from WDI and it is only the mustache twisting executives who ruin it. Wonder what executive wrote that script for the current Imagination pavilion or designed that chicken hut at Pixar Pier.

WDI today just stands on the shoulders and reputations of the greats that came before them - nothing is showing this more than Epcot 1982 vs Epcot 2020.

 

[Mac Tonight]

On my latest trips I've just been taking pictures of anything that's remotely interesting or could be used in a joke at some point because of the massive changes in the park. That was something I thought was hilarious and I'm still proud of myself for taking it.

I'm kicking myself for not taking more photos during my trip in 2012. Little did I know I was riding it for the last time

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Amazes me that people always assume only good ideas come from WDI and it is only the mustache twisting executives who ruin it. Wonder what executive wrote that script for the current Imagination pavilion or designed that chicken hut at Pixar Pier.

WDI today just stands on the shoulders and reputations of the greats that came before them - nothing is showing this more than Epcot 1982 vs Epcot 2020.

Chicken hut?


....Nevermind. I got it.

 

[RobWDW1971]

Huge line for AP magnet!

And this is exactly why Disney management couldn’t care less about everything everyone so beautifully wrote about the spirit of Epcot above.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Chicken hut?


....Nevermind. I got it.

You mean Poultry Palace.

Yeah... It's even less appealing in person.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Huge line for AP magnet!

What’s going on by the Rosewalk over by MouseGears?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

@realBobChapek Will you turn SSE into The Great Disney Ride jammed packed with IP’s??

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Tear down SSE as well then.

They could gut it out and turn it into The Great Movie Ride. I bet that that idea has been pitched.

 

[trainplane3]

What’s going on by the Rosewalk over by MouseGears?

Rosewalk is the pathway between FW and WS that runs next to Imagination.

There's the usual AP magnet handout so everyone rushes over for those.