News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[mattpeto]

I understand there was a pandemic pause and such but it just boggles my mind something like this took 4 years. I mean it's planters and walkways. Demolition was complete waaay back.

I mean everything took too long overall I agree. But it wasn't the only project that Epcot was working on though...front of Epcot and lighting, two firework shows (Harmonious and Luminous), Remy's and the France pavilion expansion, Guardians, JoW. There was certainly "balls in the air" but yes it took too long, but I'm just ready to move forward.

It's also possible that JoW had to be complete before they could finish this area but I don't know that for sure. Just a theory.

 

[IMDREW]

I would have loved a bit more stuff to explore. Like the Walt statue, and what the wishing tree would have become and more of that. Just little things you could find throughout the gardens. Now it's just the greenery and seating. But overall I really like it.

 

[JohnD]

As I expected, a New Guidemap is out!

Website map updated. They haven't yet uploaded the latest guidemap there yet.

 

[jrhwdw]

I mean everything took too long overall I agree. But it wasn't the only project that Epcot was working on though...front of Epcot and lighting, two firework shows (Harmonious and Luminous), Remy's and the France pavilion expansion, Guardians, JoW. There was certainly "balls in the air" but yes it took too long, but I'm just ready to move forward.

It's also possible that JoW had to be complete before they could finish this area but I don't know that for sure. Just a theory.

3 really, if you count EF.

 

[Incomudro]

Can't wait 'till the images and videos of what this looks like tonight roll in!

 

[Bocabear]

Is that the Eye Of Sauron in the center? lol
I mean, yeah, trees and landscaping are nice and all....
But it still feels kind of odd and wrong. I will reserve full judgement until I walk the gardens myself.
The missing central water feature is a huge mistake though...

 

[tparris]

I’m seeing so many people with cameras walking around, I have no idea who’s who lol

 

[tparris]

Is that the Eye Of Sauron in the center?

According to Twitter, it’s the eye of something else lol

 

[James Alucobond]

The missing central water feature is a huge mistake though...

I think the center’s the wrong place for it. The longer planter at the south end seems the better candidate and less a total repeat of the front courtyard. Would also be cool to have some small water features in the curvy Creation Garden instead of the blue planters, IMO.

 

[tparris]

The music should be in the background. I shouldn't have to raise my voice to talk to other people in my party.

(Unless the videos are taken while standing right next to speakers, the background music is too loud.)

I’m sitting in the garden outside Connections right now, and there are close to a dozen speakers as well as a subwoofer surrounding me. While yes, the music is fairly loud, it’s definitely not too loud as to detract from anything. I can still clearly hear guests’ conversations at tables next to me.

 

[tparris]

Would also be cool to have some small water features in the curvy Creation Garden instead of the blue planters, IMO.

This. I honestly thought they might have been for some sort of small water feature seeing them when they were first installed from bio’s aerials, but they seem to be more of just an artistic choice than anything more substantial.

 

[tparris]

My biggest complaint right now (not really to do with the gardens) is that they have the Jammitors going like every 30 minutes so far which imo completely destroys the relaxing atmosphere they’re going for here… I can barely listen to the new loop over them

 

[tparris]

My biggest complaint right now (not really to do with the gardens) is that they have the Jammitors going like every 30 minutes so far which imo completely destroys the relaxing atmosphere they’re going for here… I can barely listen to the new loop over them

Might I add that the Jammitors are not in their usual spot at the east end of the breezeway, but instead at random spots near the gardens.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I understand there was a pandemic pause and such but it just boggles my mind something like this took 4 years. I mean it's planters and walkways. Demolition was complete waaay back.

but it wasn't done in isolation - this had to close first and open last but at the same time this was being done they also did:
- Cosmic Rewind
- Remy's Ratatoulie Adventure
- expanded France Pavilion
- Journey of Water
- Front entrance
- Lights on SSE
- Plus the center of what is now World Celebration

now, maybe 4 years is still too long for all of that, but it wasn't that they literally just did some planters and nothing else in 4 years - it was all part of the same package

 

[ryno1982]

Do we know yet whether new background music has also started at World Discovery and World Nature?

 

[networkpro]

What is the preoccupation with the fountain fetish ? It's not like there isn't thousands of gallons of water within a few steps.

 

[castlecake2.0]

I’m sitting in the garden outside Connections right now, and there are close to a dozen speakers as well as a subwoofer surrounding me. While yes, the music is fairly loud, it’s definitely not too loud as to detract from anything. I can still clearly hear guests’ conversations at tables next to me.

Any good tea?

 

[castlecake2.0]

What is the preoccupation with the fountain fetish ? It's not like there isn't thousands of gallons of water within a few steps.

I think it’s just missing movement, whether from a fountain or some sort of whirllygig. It’s the same issue as galaxy’s edge, there’s no kinetics

 

[Fear]

but it wasn't done in isolation - this had to close first and open last but at the same time this was being done they also did:
- Cosmic Rewind
- Remy's Ratatoulie Adventure
- expanded France Pavilion
- Journey of Water
- Front entrance
- Lights on SSE
- Plus the center of what is now World Celebration

now, maybe 4 years is still too long for all of that, but it wasn't that they literally just did some planters and nothing else in 4 years - it was all part of the same package

The area as it is now was also designed post-demolition, which extended the time dramatically.

 

[mattpeto]

Has there been an images of what this area looks at night yet? I don't recall seeing anything from yesterday's media event. This could be a difference maker too IMO.