News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[TheMaxRebo]

I’m genuinely baffled by this. Why would anyone wait an hour plus to get a picture to get a picture with a permanent statue? Is it for social media? Brand loyalty and consumerism? Is these a dark look at the human condition?

Is there a term we use here for fans like this? I feel like these situations come often with merchandise releases like the Figment bucket, but this one is more confusing to me because the merch at least goes out of stock, that statue is going to be there for a while. Not to put anyone down, do what makes you happy, but I genuinely don’t understand what the appeal is here to warrant this wait from, presumably, locals.

we live in a very event driven society so being at something for the first day and being able to post "first" is something many are attracted to

And if they are locals / go all the time and have no other priorities for the day then not really missing out on other stuff, so is what it is.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

This picture... I don't know what it is, but you can FEEL this picture. The lights, the heat, the sky... it gets my heart racing. Like a long, satisfying day at the park is being topped off by Beacons, and then off to see Luminous. Just a great feeling.
Say what you will, and I'll say what I will too, but at the end of the day, that kind of magic will never fade. As long as Disney doesn't screw up more stuff.

Exciting day to be an Epcotian!

 

[J4546]

this nighttime lighting package looks insane, great job Disney! I didnt realize so many lights would all be coordinated to sync with SSE, looks incredible in vids/pics

 

[ToTBellHop]

They unfortunately built him as a low capacity ride.

They’ll need Walt Boarding Groups. I miss the days when I could book Walt 60+10 days out.

 

[wbostic12]

They’ll need Walt Boarding Groups.

What’s the graphic if the statue goes down?

 

[ToTBellHop]

What’s the graphic if the statue goes down?

I can’t wait for the apathetic CM to come in over the loud speaker with “Walt will begin squatting again immediately.”

 

[Incomudro]

This picture... I don't know what it is, but you can FEEL this picture. The lights, the heat, the sky... it gets my heart racing. Like a long, satisfying day at the park is being topped off by Beacons, and then off to see Luminous. Just a great feeling.
Say what you will, and I'll say what I will too, but at the end of the day, that kind of magic will never fade. As long as Disney doesn't screw up more stuff.

Yes, it's been quite a while - but this does bring back that memory of those end of the day walks out of Epcot.
The music playing, the fiber optic pavement...
It's nice to see that it's a wonderful experience once again.
Better actually.

 

[MisterPenguin]

What’s the graphic if the statue goes down?

Walt out back leaning against a wall smoking.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Walt out back leaning against a wall smoking.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I’m genuinely baffled by this. Why would anyone wait an hour plus to get a picture to get a picture with a permanent statue? Is it for social media? Brand loyalty and consumerism? Is these a dark look at the human condition?

Is there a term we use here for fans like this? I feel like these situations come often with merchandise releases like the Figment bucket, but this one is more confusing to me because the merch at least goes out of stock, that statue is going to be there for a while. Not to put anyone down, do what makes you happy, but I genuinely don’t understand what the appeal is here to warrant this wait from, presumably, locals.

Today is Walt's birthday, so there's the double goal of posting a pic with the new statue of him on what is both opening day for the gardens and that occasion.

Having said that, neither of those would be reasons for me to wait an hour for a picture with a statue that will be there tomorrow.

 

[OSUPhantom]

This looks like concept art come to life. Spectacular.

 

[pigglewiggle]

Watching the nighttime shows, I think a fountain would be in the way of the views of everything going on.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Watching the nighttime shows, I think a fountain would be in the way of the views of everything going on.

No surprise, but this area really sparkles at night. Maybe small, color changing fountains but they already did that at Magic Kingdom’s Hub.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

The lighting looks great. (Though I wonder what the on going maintenance will be in current trends.). That, like JoW, adds a wonderful element to FW that was missing after dark.

I do think it needs something like a fountain or kinetic sculpture in the planter (maybe the latter being even better than a fountain).

 

[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.

https://x.com/scottgustin/status/1732178519755522101?s=46&t=ecQrhwSJt2moe28pEQ0Hwg

 

[JD80]

There is so much music and color it's absolutely wonderful. I think a fountain would detract from the experience.

 

[Brer Oswald]

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This looks like concept art come to life. Spectacular.

The points of light are truly doing the heavy lifting.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Another video of the ground lights working with the SSE music

 

[SplashJacket]

Bypass still open

 

[Disney Analyst]

They did these really cool kinetic sculptures at Disneyland Paris for the 30th, and they could implement something similar throughout the gardens, geared towards specific festivals or events.

There is a lot of potential still for decorations / kinetics as this spaces moves through time.