EPCOT Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[ToTBellHop]

My cat would go WILD here…

 

[SplashJacket]

It has a magical feel to it. Very very well done. Score fits perfectly. Very good job. Almost otherworldly.

Don’t disagree the very center could use a subtle water feature, but couldn’t be more different than it was before, in a very good way

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

As someone who hasn't followed this super closely the past few years: what walls are still up? Is it just the corner with the unopened Communicore building?

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

They unfortunately built him as a low capacity ride.

They should have put him at the center of his own, high-capacity attraction... a Waltnimover? A Carousel of Waltness? Or something like Fairytale Hall, where you go off into different rooms with duplicated Walt statues, or even a M&G character with a huge sculpted head like the Bowler Hat guy?

 

[SaucyBoy]

Disney fans: the new Hub Landscaping will just create a pinch point for crowds trying to get in and out.

Also Disney fans: I want The Fountain back, the one that created a giant pinch point for crowds going in and out.

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I have to say…this night lighting package is cooler than the fountain every way. This is such an upgrade!

Agreed! This is one of the best things they've done at Epcot in the last decade. What was once one of the most embarrassing and pathetic parks in Orlando looks to have new life breathed into it again!! I'm eagerly awaiting to see Luminous this evening (via videos) to see if Epcot will become the park I spend my evenings in on my visits.

 

[JustInTime]

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Agreed! This is one of the best things they've done at Epcot in the last decade. What was once one of the most embarrassing and pathetic parks in Orlando looks to have new life breathed into it again!! I'm eagerly awaiting to see Luminous this evening (via videos) to see if Epcot will become the park I spend my evenings in on my visits.

Fully agree!!

 

[SplashJacket]

Lights in floor by Walt.

I’m not sure what my expectations were, but my expectations have been far, far surpassed. Incredibly well done. Feels like a whole new space

 

[SplashJacket]

Charging stations next to the very plentiful seats

 

[mattpeto]

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

It doesn’t matter to the purists. Concrete quadrants were so beloved.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It doesn’t matter to the purists. Concrete quadrants were so beloved.

A true Epcot purist wouldn’t want it to stagnate.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I know it's opening day, but also wonderful to see it brimming with people.

 

[JenniferS]

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.

It’s Walt’s birthday today. Tomorrow, it won’t be.

Ever been in Central Park Strawberry Fields on a December 8th vs any other day of the year? Same concept, I should think.

 

[JustInTime]

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.

Imagine being there on Walt’s birthday and being one of the FIRST people to get a photo. On opening day. If you’re a Disney family, that’s something you can tell the grandkids. But if it’s not for you, go ride Mission Space idk

 

[James Alucobond]

As someone who hasn't followed this super closely the past few years: what walls are still up? Is it just the corner with the unopened Communicore building?

There are still walls at Communicore Hall and Plaza, the back of the Moana restroom building where a kiosk and more seating will be, the area adjacent to the former rose walk, the temporary bypass near Coral Reef, and Wonders of Life (R.I.P.). Canada and Mission: SPACE also have barriers in place for more standard refurbishment.

 

[Epcot81Fan]

Imagine being there on Walt’s birthday and being one of the FIRST people to get a photo. On opening day. If you’re a Disney family, that’s something you can tell the grandkids.

They’re going to tell their grandkids that they were once in a theme park and took a photo with a statue?

Wow.

 

[MisterPenguin]

They’re going to tell their grandkids that they were once in a theme park and took a photo with a statue?

Wow.

By this time next year AI will be able to provide an absolutely realistic video of a wrestling match between me and Walt. And that is what I will show to my grand-replicants.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

Fingers crossed for Luminous... if it's good, I will officially forget/forgive Bargemonious/The Great EPCOT Dirt Pit forever. I have faith

 

[James Alucobond]

By this time next year AI will be able to provide an absolutely realistic video of a wrestling match between me and Walt. And that is what I will show to my grand-replicants.

Send video of you grappling with air so that I can get started on that.

 

[JustInTime]

They’re going to tell their grandkids that they were once in a theme park and took a photo with a statue?

Wow.

My grandpa still brags about getting oranges for Christmas so why not?

 

[BagOfGroceries]