News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[TwilightZone]

First the YOUR Imagination stuff, now this? This is a wild year for Imagineers posting concept art. Makes me kind of wonder why.

 

[RSoxNo1]

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Some concept art we havent seen for the new descent. This imagineer worked on a few interesting projects.

CREATIVE DESIGN “SPACESHIP EARTH” Epcot Florida /2018-2019​

Spearheaded design of ride's descent, 3D models, illustrations, media concepts and story development.​

CONCEPT DESIGN “STUDIO1 ” Disney Paris / 2019​

Proposed several designs for an immersive experience in park’s entry building in 3D models.​

What is the source of these?

 

[brb1006]

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Some more art for the descent, I believe.

Looks like a modernized take on the "Tommorow's Child" finale.

 

[Mickeynerd17]

What is the source of these?

Here’s the link to the ArtStation post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qQZ1Ze

https://www.yaelpardess.com/categories/theme-parks

 

[TwilightZone]

Just in case I am currently adding these links to the internet archive! This might take a while so just follow this for my progress
Arstation: https://web.archive.org/web/20220308072007/https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qQZ1Ze

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Media Design ( The Stone Witch | Disney Crystal Cave | Northern Lights: The Edmonton Story | Dulce Rosa | Don Giovanni | Iceploration | Lady of Our Angels Cathedral Opening Day Ceremony | Slanguage )

 

[JustInTime]

SSE is in really, really bad shape. I took a first timer in December and it was embarrassing. I can’t believe this is not a priority for the company.

 

[vikescaper]

SSE is in really, really bad shape. I took a first timer in December and it was embarrassing. I can’t believe this is not a priority for the company.

But we have pretty lights on the exterior of SSE to distract everyone from the state of the ride on the interior!

 

[JustInTime]

But we have pretty lights on the exterior of SSE to distract everyone from the state of the ride on the interior!

Lol

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

But we have pretty lights on the exterior of SSE to distract everyone from the state of the ride on the interior!

Simply known as the Jingle key effect..

 

[aladdin2007]

But we have pretty lights on the exterior of SSE to distract everyone from the state of the ride on the interior!

probably where its budget went too. they can spend on pretty lights everywhere now and such (because instagram seems to be more important now) but forget the content, quality, upkeep, and attractions themselves.

 

[peter11435]

probably where its budget went too. they can spend on pretty lights everywhere now and such (because instagram seems to be more important now) but forget the content, quality, upkeep, and attractions themselves.

The lights were a separate project approved and funded before the SSE refurb.

 

[wdwmagic]

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration​

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration

The redevelopment work at the center of EPCOT moves to a new phase later this month.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Squishy]

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration​

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration

The redevelopment work at the center of EPCOT moves to a new phase later this month.

www.wdwmagic.com

Epcot will suddenly have the best guest satisfaction /s

 

[Mickeynerd17]

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration​

EPCOT's Guest Relations to close for refurbishment as work continues on World Celebration

The redevelopment work at the center of EPCOT moves to a new phase later this month.

www.wdwmagic.com

I wonder if they'll finally cover up/remove the old Sperry/UNIVAC lounge window nobody ever notices.

 

[TikibirdLand]

I wonder if they'll finally cover up/remove the old Sperry/UNIVAC lounge window nobody ever notices.

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I think that's where they're running the COBOL programs that power DVC reservations. They need the windows in case the AC fails. And, they can open a window to call out for a supervisor when a member can't get a room they want.

 

[DisneyWorld30th]

How about the World Key Kiosks? Will those be removed finally?

 

[fngoofy]

Wow!
Hadn't noticed those. Back in the day I used the ones they had free standing out in the park, but I didn't realize these were still there.
Cool!!

 

[Disstevefan1]

Wow!
Hadn't noticed those. Back in the day I used the ones they had free standing out in the park, but I didn't realize these were still there.
Cool!!

I remember we used these to make dining reservations. Two way live video and audio with a cast member who would make your reservation. Cutting edge tech for back then. Totally taken for granted today...

 

[DisneyWorld30th]

I remember we used these to make dining reservations. Two way live video and audio with a cast member who would make your reservation. Cutting edge tech for back then. Totally taken for granted today...

To me, Epcot Center invented FaceTime in 1982. Sorry Apple, but Disney did it first.

 

[vikescaper]

How about the World Key Kiosks? Will those be removed finally?

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I thought those were finally removed when they put the bypass in?