News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[BoarderPhreak]

Don't forget once the Skyliner is fully operational there will be three more resorts that have transport options from International Gateway, this may help with the amount of people trying to leave via the main entrance.

You mean letting the riff raff in through the backdoor?

 

[brb1006]

Just came across this old Disney Channel special from 1994 about the making of Innoventions.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

This was a great find. It's no Martin video, but it's still great to see.

 

[griffin ferrari]

I don’t know if their is the right place to ask this but what year is the big DNA thing come down from in fr of wonders of life?

 

[FigmentJedi]

I don’t know if their is the right place to ask this but what year is the big DNA thing come down from in fr of wonders of life?

First thing to go when they closed Wonders of Life to transform it into a Festival Center.

 

[griffin ferrari]

First thing to go when they closed Wonders of Life to transform it into a Festival Center.

Thanks, I figured it was around then, I don’t remember ever seeing it.

 

[brickbuilder711]

I miss the neon lights in Innoventions West, and the Fountain of Nations... the symmetry is unfortunately broken now especially at night. Walls seemed a bit annoying during my visit but slightly bearable.

Interesting to see the changes as they unfold.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

now that the Camera Center is closed.....we are on watch for Demo to start on the building and fountain. They are doing a lot of tree clearing around both sides of Innoventions and Wonders of Life. I feel like this initial part is Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be:

*Electric Umbrella closing permanently for a new restaurant concept
*MouseGear closing temporarily and moving across the breezeway and probably be getting gutted (but still keeping the name MouseGear)
*Pin Central closes and gets torn down (along with outdoor vending and the flags)
*SpaceShip Earth closes and demo begins on former corporate lounge into new exit and 'Dreamers Point" with Walt Statue
*Art of Disney moves into American Pavilion (anyone know where?)
*Character Spot closes permanently along with Baymax Meet n Greet, Joy and Sadness will be gone until the Play Pavilion opens, Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy will be in a new spot in the Imagination pavilion (anyone know how this will work? is there empty space in the lobby near Ralph and Vanellope?)

Nothing has been announced for Gateway Gifts, Guest Relations, or any of the restroom facilities. I'm also wondering what will happen to the new playground they put in behind Mousegear, and the Cooling Ship area outside Test Track.
Also I had a thought that the BubbleGum wall might not be visible during the work on SpaceShip earth? how will the Instagrammers live?

The only thing new coming to Future World is the new nature film in the Land pavilion and the Space Restaurant in Mission Space.

 

[brihow]

Will the communicore buildings that remain after the overhaul be painted? I don't ever want to see the ugly striped paint treatment again - and it seems like it won't fit in with the new clean look they are going for.

 

[griffin ferrari]

Will the communicore buildings that remain after the overhaul be painted? I don't ever want to see the ugly striped paint treatment again - and it seems like it won't fit in with the new clean look they are going for.

The mouse gear side is staying in some shape, the other side with club cool is getting demoed

 

[aladdin2007]

now that the Camera Center is closed.....we are on watch for Demo to start on the building and fountain. They are doing a lot of tree clearing around both sides of Innoventions and Wonders of Life. I feel like this initial part is Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be:

*Electric Umbrella closing permanently for a new restaurant concept
*MouseGear closing temporarily and moving across the breezeway and probably be getting gutted (but still keeping the name MouseGear)
*Pin Central closes and gets torn down (along with outdoor vending and the flags)
*SpaceShip Earth closes and demo begins on former corporate lounge into new exit and 'Dreamers Point" with Walt Statue
*Art of Disney moves into American Pavilion (anyone know where?)
*Character Spot closes permanently along with Baymax Meet n Greet, Joy and Sadness will be gone until the Play Pavilion opens, Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy will be in a new spot in the Imagination pavilion (anyone know how this will work? is there empty space in the lobby near Ralph and Vanellope?)

Nothing has been announced for Gateway Gifts, Guest Relations, or any of the restroom facilities. I'm also wondering what will happen to the new playground they put in behind Mousegear, and the Cooling Ship area outside Test Track.
Also I had a thought that the BubbleGum wall might not be visible during the work on SpaceShip earth? how will the Instagrammers live?

The only thing new coming to Future World is the new nature film in the Land pavilion and the Space Restaurant in Mission Space.

its moving into the current heritage manor gift shop, so long to the original merch space with you know, actual American or history themed merch, hello to disney springs 2.0...the heck with theme.

 

[El_Tomato]

Will the communicore buildings that remain after the overhaul be painted? I don't ever want to see the ugly striped paint treatment again - and it seems like it won't fit in with the new clean look they are going for.

I can only imagine they will bring it back to its original look in some way... bright colors, lots of glass, natural light and open spaces.
I hope.

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Heavy machinery brought into Innoventions West area ahead of demolition work

Epcot News

Work on Epcot's central spine changes will be beginning soon.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

DONT TOUCH THE FOUNTAIN !!!!!!! Unless of course there just going to fix it

 

[tparris]

DONT TOUCH THE FOUNTAIN !!!!!!! Unless of course there just going to fix it

The fountain is going bye-bye unfortunately.

 

[mdcpr]

What's left by the time I get there in November??!!

 

[CJR]

Someone should swing by on the monorail and get an overhead picture.

 

[trainplane3]

Someone should swing by on the monorail and get an overhead picture.

Nothing is happening yet. It's been in the same spot since last night.

 

[Stripes]

Will the communicore buildings that remain after the overhaul be painted? I don't ever want to see the ugly striped paint treatment again - and it seems like it won't fit in with the new clean look they are going for.

Yeah, Martin has said that the Communicore buildings that are staying will get an interior and exterior overhaul.

 

[flynnibus]

Given the proximity to active guest areas... I wonder if they'll keep the heavy concrete demolition to evenings only?

There's gonna be a ton of jackhammer type noise and heavy demo on those buildings