Haymarket2008
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Others may have opposing opinions, but this is shaping up to be really lovely. It absolutely needed water features, but overall it appears to be a vast improvement to me.
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News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?
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Disney Analyst
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Yeah, I am also loving how this looks.
Just crazy how long it is taking.
Just crazy how long it is taking.
Epcot81Fan
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We went from a glorious fountain centerpiece to some trees and concrete (oh, and Walt on a toilet).
Yeah, it’s amazing.
Yeah, it’s amazing.
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James Alucobond
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Dude, they said they liked five unique gardens better than a pin trading booth in the center of a shadeless abyss. Not every positive comment has to be treated like a wanton slap across the face of your childhood with a palm-turned signet.
Disney Analyst
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Well, I never saw that fountain as glorious. IMO, I did everything I could to walk through that wasteland as quickly as possible.
This is an improvement in my eyes, minus removing the symmetry.
Jrb1979
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Sorry an improvement would be more attractions at Epcot and doing something with that empty pavilion.
Disney Analyst
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Well, that is a great discussion for a different thread. We could discuss all the ways this Epcot redo went off the rails.
But this thread is discussing the updated Future World (now World Celebration), which as stated I believe to be an improvement on what was once there, apart from removing the symmetry.
UNCgolf
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I'm not sure how anyone could think this isn't an improvement over what was there before this construction started -- other than the loss of the Fountain of Nations, which is still a tremendous shame.
Whether it's an improvement over original EPCOT is a different question (my answer is no, it is not better than the original), but that had already been destroyed and replaced with concrete.
Whether it's an improvement over original EPCOT is a different question (my answer is no, it is not better than the original), but that had already been destroyed and replaced with concrete.
Disney Analyst
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And frankly, more and more of us will have never experienced original Epcot. Ever seen a Future World that was actually thriving. My first Epcot experience was in 2013.
So based on the Epcot I have known, and the Epcot many in similar circumstances to me will know, it is a clear improvement.
I understand many have very strong emotions and nostalgia for an Epcot long gone, but the truth is, it was decayed long before they planned these changes.
Epcot82Guy
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The landscaping is a very nice refresh - absolutely.
The loss of the symmetry, questionable placement of attractions/IP, loss of a large water feature/show and sheer time this is taking remain huge issues.
Both opinions can be held simultaneously, I would say.
The loss of the symmetry, questionable placement of attractions/IP, loss of a large water feature/show and sheer time this is taking remain huge issues.
Both opinions can be held simultaneously, I would say.
Disney Analyst
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The landscaping is a very nice refresh - absolutely.
The loss of the symmetry, questionable placement of attractions/IP, loss of a large water feature/show and sheer time this is taking remain huge issues.
Both opinions can be held simultaneously, I would say.
There is definitely nuance to be had here, a reasonable post
Vinnie Mac
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You as an Epcot fan should be familiar with and even entertained by change over time, no?
I think this looks great. It needs a water feature for sure, but the area looks great compared to what it replaced.
Cmdr_Crimson
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Seems a bit empty without Zach Riddley's updates.
abaker1975
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Looking forward to the park opening up again. I did think it would be further on than what it is though. Those pictures seem to show a lot more "dirt" than I thought there would be. Is all that dirt mostly just waiting for plants?
James Alucobond
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The eastern portion is pretty much fully paved. The west has most of the main path paved but not the areas that run through the gardens. The walls and curbs of Dreamers Point seem complete, but they look to be adding gravel before they pave the elevated portions. Much of Communicore Plaza is paved as well. The south end where the Fountain of Nations used to be and the western passage toward The Land are still pretty void of ground cover, though. But do keep in mind that in these shots, much of the paved area has protective covering to prevent damage from construction vehicles, so it won't look all that great.
Haymarket2008
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I thought they were doing a full revamp of paving throughout the remnants of Future World. Seeing the new pavement compared to the old patchwork of yesteryear isn’t great on the eyes.
James Alucobond
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I think they're supposed to, but it's happening very slowly. It seems like they finally finished repaving the area around the north exit of Connections toward Cosmic Rewind, and I have some hope that they'll work their way backward toward the breezeway now that they're tackling the Mission: SPACE entrance. I'd like them to change up Liquid Layer's coloring as well while they're at it.
Unfortunately, World Nature hasn't been touched at all, but it's also obviously lagging since it still has a lot of signage and kiosks in the old style too. I agree that the new patterning looks way more interesting than the rectangle-after-rectangle approach with the original salmon-colored paving.
tparris
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They’ve actually done a slight bit of pavement replacement in World Nature, however it seems temporary if anything. There are some thin rectangular spots that have been replaced, although the replacement pavement is the old style of salmon colored pavement, strangely enough. It’s very haphazard and rough in nature (no pun intended). The weird thing is, there are many spots that desperately need replacing (chipped corners, large chunks missing/loose) but these recently repaved sections were generally fine and could’ve lasted quite a bit longer in the state they were in. I don’t have any pictures right now and I’ll be out of town for about a week, but I’ll try to get some when I get back.