News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[UNCgolf]

I don't think it's hard to understand why people are excited about/happy with the current EPCOT -- it's certainly better than what's been there for most of this century, and that's all many people ever experienced.

I think it's still significantly worse essentially across the board than the EPCOT that existed at its best (the attraction lineup today is much weaker and probably has less capacity too, for one), but EPCOT at its height was the best theme park I've ever seen. That's a high bar to clear, and no other park (Disney or non-Disney) has done it -- plus it's been gone for nearly 30 years.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

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Who wore it better?

I love the right but still not the best for now. The left looks like a warehouse. They both can look like college campus halls but the Grey's is bland..why not colored chairs and tables to go with the flags..? Speaking of warehouses and college campus that fits well with Big Hero 6, bring back Baymax!!!!

 

[rd805]

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Who wore it better?

TBH - they both suck and lack the Disney extra touch.

 

[Bocabear]

yeah but the one on the right has some architectural interest...the giant exagerrated skylights and the glass window walls are pretty fabulous... It could use more, but already has beautiful bones to work with... THe other is just a box...nothing to see there....

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Let alone the one on the right was originally designed as a literal hallway, where the attraction spaces sat next to it (meaning all of CC here, vs. that particular section).

 

[Haymarket2008]

No word on that yet. I was hoping/expecting it to be done with CommuniCore Plaza.

I'm surprised that the entire pavement section of the main entrance to World Discovery hasn't been changed despite a refurbished DVC kiosk/merch cart/splash pad/entry to Connections....still has the Innoventions patterns.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yes the pavement upgrades throughout have been a big plus. However, there is a large section that has been untouched on the bridge to World Showcase from World Celebration - and it really looks rough.

You know what we need? An imagineer who has an almost compulsive concern for flooring!

 

[dreamfinding]

You know what we need? An imagineer who has an almost compulsive concern for flooring!

Speaking of him - what in the world happened to him? He never posts anymore

 

[aladdin2007]

So, this isn't really a Future World question and is more World Showcase. On Google maps, there is a cleared area between Germany and the canal next to China. Was that just a staging area or was that something that has since been cancelled? I know people talk about a Brazilian pavilion but that would also have been a great place for a Germany ride. I'm not suggesting that they are building a ride but just wondered about that cleared area.

More than likely just general backstage area work, they are always doing something back there it seems. Brazil would have been between Germany and Italy. Germany still has its own expansion space such as they could finish building the section of building they quit on over 40 years ago. The one your referring to next to Germany and the canal is actually 2 future expansion pads. Africa would have been the first one along the canal, then another country pavilion, then Germany etc.

 

[dreamfinding]

More than likely just general backstage area work, they are always doing something back there it seems. Brazil would have been between Germany and Italy. Germany still has its own expansion space such as they could finish building the section of building they quit on over 40 years ago. The one your referring to next to Germany and the canal is actually 2 future expansion pads. Africa would have been the first one along the canal, then another country pavilion, then Germany etc.

Don’t touch the trains.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m sorry, I don’t think this looks good, but I guess it’s just personal preference.
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Besides the back of the Festival Center and losing FoN, every change made to FW was a massive aesthetic and functional improvement. The sky isn’t falling.

Now if we’re talking about spending money efficiently, that’s a different story…

I can post pictures of trench warfare at Verdun and tell you definitively that it was hell…
…but you shouldn’t believe me cause I wasn’t there and it’s just blowing smoke.

I don't know about anyone else, but I also adore the pavement changes at EPCOT.

It makes it feel that much more premium.
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Uh huh…
When was your first visit to EC? It was built in the 90’s, right?….so like 2002?

 

[wdwmagic]

I really think the CommuniCore Plaza is actually a weather making machine in disguise! Those towers are no ordinary lights!

 

[aladdin2007]

Don’t touch the trains.

I don't know what the plan was for that, but yeah they would have had to go. Hopefully moved.

 

[dreamfinding]

I don't know what the plan was for that, but yeah they would have had to go. Hopefully moved.

I mean, they could actually move the trains and make it part of a gift shop. I guess a lot of it would be dependent on what would happen with Biergarten. I know that all of Biergarten would have to be a show building.

If they were really smart: build Rhine River Cruise + make the trains part of the queue.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I know that all of Biergarten would have to be a show building.

Why? The pavilion was designed to have both the Biergarten and the Rhine River Cruise.

 

[dreamfinding]

Why? The pavilion was designed to have both the Biergarten and the Rhine River Cruise.

I thought that some of current Biergarten spills into RRC area? Very possible I am wrong

 

[lazyboy97o]

I thought that some of current Biergarten spills into RRC area? Very possible I am wrong

A small portion has expanded into the space but nothing critical to the far larger operation.

 

[Ayla]

I mean, they could actually move the trains and make it part of a gift shop. I guess a lot of it would be dependent on what would happen with Biergarten. I know that all of Biergarten would have to be a show building.

If they were really smart: build Rhine River Cruise + make the trains part of the queue.

Funny, we are going on a real Rhine River cruise this summer, for less than a week-long WDW vacation.

 

[V_L_Raptor]

Speaking of him - what in the world happened to him? He never posts anymore

He got made as the shill he was, and marketing reeled in the persona.

 

[dreamfinding]

A small portion has expanded into the space but nothing critical to the far larger operation.

If they played the cards right - make it Mexico situation. Dinner next to the attraction.