News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[No Name]

oh wow, a joke that is well over a year old. how clever of you

They also look pretty different.

 

[DCBaker]

Curious about that as well. While they’re at it can we please get rid of the empty old Starbucks building? Also they need to move the food kiosk at the end of that path opposite Refreshment Port. That intersection is always a choke point.

There was this recently in the permit thread from @danlb_2000 on the empty building.

2/28/2023

EPCOT
1984 AVENUE OF THE STARS(SHOWCASE PLAZA STARBUCKS) - General Construction

 

[castlecake2.0]

There was this recently in the permit thread from @danlb_2000 on the empty building.

Could this be for its removal?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Christmas keeps coming earlier and earlier each year.

 

[CastAStone]

Curious about that as well. While they’re at it can we please get rid of the empty old Starbucks building? Also they need to move the food kiosk at the end of that path opposite Refreshment Port. That intersection is always a choke point.

That would also be a good place for a second Starbucks I am just saying.

 

[castlecake2.0]

That would also be a good place for a second Starbucks I am just saying.

I think the contract says they’re only allowed one per park

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think the contract says they’re only allowed one per park

The Sith Rule of Two: One Starbucks, one Joffreys.

 

[FettFan]

The Sith Rule of Two: One Starbucks, one Joffreys.

Starbucks must be the Vader of this setup, given how they treat their beans.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Is this supposed to be problematic...? It's literally just modern architecture

 

[FettFan]

Is this supposed to be problematic...? It's literally just modern architecture

Yeah but nobody’s shelling out $600+ apiece to see the same modern architecture that we can get at a local shopping center.

It’s the same issue that’s going on with the bland Polynesian DVC/Holiday Inn tower.

 

[BubbaisSleep]

I think the contract says they’re only allowed one per park

Since Disney is building outside the berm now we can find some technicalities lol.
Starbucks can be like “are we in Disneyland, because I think we’re actually on Pandora/Black Spire Outpost?”

 

[Fear]

Could this be for its removal?

I'd be surprised if they removed it; they can use it for another festival kitchen.

At the bare minimum, whatever it becomes will cause far less congestion than the only Starbuck in a park.

 

[etc98]

They also look pretty different.

Right, like at least pick a photo of an Apple Store that has a wood ceiling

 

[The Rocketeer]

Communicore was very 80's in its architecture. I get that there should be more EPCOT theming in Creations, but modern architecture does make sense in this park. Where it doesn't make sense is the Polynesian Village, Boardwalk, Beach Club etc.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Nah. Apple Stores aren’t anywhere near as sloppy in their design and execution as CommuniCore.

 

[FigmentForever96]

Communicore was very 80's in its architecture. I get that there should be more EPCOT theming in Creations, but modern architecture does make sense in this park. Where it doesn't make sense is the Polynesian Village, Boardwalk, Beach Club etc.

This

Epcot has always been a product of its time while also looking ahead. It was very 80,s than mousegesr, Electric Umbrella etc came and it became 90s. I think the bigger issue is because it was over 20 years before most if it was updated, the change was even more jarring, not to mention many people ended up seeing kr growing up with the 90s Epcot look so it became nostalgic.

I have and always will be a fan of EPCOT Center and wish it could be in that prime again. I’m also realistic and know it’s time for change. I’m actually really excited for the new HUB. FON was great but the new one looks like it’ll be good.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

This

Epcot has always been a product of its time while also looking ahead. It was very 80,s than mousegesr, Electric Umbrella etc came and it became 90s. I think the bigger issue is because it was over 20 years before most if it was updated, the change was even more jarring, not to mention many people ended up seeing kr growing up with the 90s Epcot look so it became nostalgic.

I have and always will be a fan of EPCOT Center and wish it could be in that prime again. I’m also realistic and know it’s time for change. I’m actually really excited for the new HUB. FON was great but the new one looks like it’ll be good.

This is gonna get some hate im sure but I think the direction Epcot is going in now is probably better for today's time.

 

[GladToBeHear]

This is gonna get some hate im sure but I think the direction Epcot is going in now is probably better for today's time.

Therein lies the problem. Out of all the parks in WDW, Epcot should especially be designing for the future. Not the present.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Small update: all the carpeting on the lower level of The Land was recently replaced

 

[MisterPenguin]

Small update: all the carpeting on the lower level of The Land was recently replaced

Judging by past Disney behavior, that means they're going to raze The Land and replace it with a coaster!!