Bob Chapek Confirms Disney Will Overhaul Epcot

[JJJ]

There's definitely elements of beauty in EPCOT Center, but there's nothing that would make its atmosphere special in a world where corporate headquarters across the globe are becoming futuristic architectural icons. For example:
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To each their own of course, but Wired hates Apple Park.

Communicore looks like many buildings of the era, albeit of a higher caliber execution.

Somehow, I don't think this style of design would go over very well at WDW: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/apple-employees-cant-stop-walking-into-glass-walls

 

[Stripes]

Steve Jobs was not a nice guy and there are people in the tech industry or related who have an ax to grind. He was not a man of the people by any means. LOL.

Depending on who you ask. Depending on who you ask Walt Disney wasn't very kind either, but life has taught me a few things and I think it's best not to judge people like Mr. Disney or Mr. Jobs for their perceived character faults and instead focus on the good they brought the world.

 

[SourcererMark79]

Since DAK opening, Epcot has likely been a child's last choice of the 4 parks to go to. It can be viewed as boring, a lot of walking, not many things to do. Perhaps this shift in IP introduction is to make it more appealing to younger kids. Ultimately parents will drive a lot of the families planning.

I wonder what the "per capita" stroller count is at Epcot compared to the other parks. I don't see nearly as many kids at Epcot as other parks. And with all the festivals drawing those of drinking age to the World Showcase, it's no surprise the attendence number still is comparable to DHS, bit with far less kiddos.

 

[marni1971]

Always July and August. I myself noticed wait times in EPCOT Center drop off dramatically through the 80s.

Conversely when I visited in summer 87 and 90 they were huge. Outside switchbacks were the flavour of the day, before you reached the designed queue.

Just goes to show straw poll personal observations are worth diddly squat unless you visit several times a week, every week, every year.

 

[sedati]

Conversely when I visited in summer 87 and 90 they were huge. Outside switchbacks were the flavour of the day, before you reached the designed queue.

Just goes to show straw poll personal observations are worth diddly squat unless you visit several times a week, every week, every year.

Thus the phrase “I myself noticed.”

 

[MisterPenguin]

Somehow, I don't think this style of design would go over very well at WDW: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/apple-employees-cant-stop-walking-into-glass-walls

 

[marni1971]

Thus the phrase “I myself noticed.”

I myself noticed PotC was a walk on in September.

 

[marni1971]

Somehow, I don't think this style of design would go over very well at WDW: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/apple-employees-cant-stop-walking-into-glass-walls

Public liability wouldn’t allow unmarked glass to be used in a guest area.

 

[Kman101]

They already do that elsewhere.

Hence the MK2.0.

So what other princesses are moving into the World Showcase? I'm still not seeing MK2.0 yet, as it currently stands. IP doesn't make it another Magic Kingdom. I guess the sing-along coming to France ... when they add a Rapunzel ride and reopen Scary Adventures in Germany, I'll call it 2.0 but I do respect your opinion. I just don't quite see it that way... yet.

Unfortunately, what we want is the minority opinion

 

[Kman101]

I myself noticed PotC was a walk on in September.

Late August and early September are still low crowd times, thankfully. But they clearly are trying to end that by doing the festivals and Halloween earlier and earlier.

 

[marni1971]

Late August and early September are still low crowd times, thankfully. But they clearly are trying to end that by doing the festivals and Halloween earlier and earlier.

They certainly are trying to. Painful.

 

[marni1971]

but I do respect your opinion. I just don't quite see it that way... yet.

Thank you. I’m sure many many more won’t see it either.

 

[marni1971]

Do you think they will ever try to start with the Halloween crap shortly after July 4th? It started in August this year so it wouldn't surprise me to see that happen someday. I wouldn't be surprised to see Christmas be extended by a couple weeks into January either.

Nothing surprises me anymore.

 

[rle4lunch]

Nothing surprises me anymore.

I think August HAS to be the logical threshold to not cross (right? right?!?). Part of my brain says, 'yes, it makes sense for them to have a 2-3 month window for holiday stuff, due to peoples schedules and them trying to deliver a *special* vacation to their families'. other parts of me see the 'dollar dollar bills ya'll' aspect that disney is taking advantage of....

 

[HauntedPirate]

I think August HAS to be the logical threshold to not cross (right? right?!?). Part of my brain says, 'yes, it makes sense for them to have a 2-3 month window for holiday stuff, due to peoples schedules and them trying to deliver a *special* vacation to their families'. other parts of me see the 'dollar dollar bills ya'll' aspect that disney is taking advantage of....

September 1 was the old logical threshold, but logic has been thrown out the window under Iger and Chapek. There's no line they won't seemingly cross these days, so it wouldn't shock me if Halloween creeps ever closer to August 1 at WDW, and possibly crossing that line someday. Every time you think "They can't do x before y, can they?", they do.

 

[rle4lunch]

Coming soon: Halloween magic begins earlier than ever at The Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning March 1st, enjoy #LimitedTimeMagic as you meet your favorite characters in their special Halloween attire, and experience the thrills of trick or treating at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! And starting July 1st and lasting until October 31st, enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity only available at The Walt Disney World Resort- Christmasween! The Nightmare Before Christmas comes alive during this special celebration, taking place daily in the Magic Kingdom. Two holidays are celebrated together, in this magical once in a lifetime experience. See Santa Claus in "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmasween Parade", and watch out for the Sanderson Sisters, as they invade the Castle stage in a thrilling celebration of Christmasween. Enjoy the sights and sounds on Main Street USA, as your favorite Christmas carols are played for all to enjoy, and jack o lanterns magically illuminate the area. Beginning November 1st, enjoy the magic of the holiday season, now longer than ever before! Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be available nightly until February 28th. Make sure to plan your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation today, so you don't miss out on this special offer!

$129.99/adult (3 years old and up)
$125.99/child

 

[JohnD]

Coming soon: Halloween magic begins earlier than ever at The Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning March 1st, enjoy #LimitedTimeMagic as you meet your favorite characters in their special Halloween attire, and experience the thrills of trick or treating at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! And starting July 1st and lasting until October 31st, enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity only available at The Walt Disney World Resort- Christmasween! The Nightmare Before Christmas comes alive during this special celebration, taking place daily in the Magic Kingdom. Two holidays are celebrated together, in this magical once in a lifetime experience. See Santa Claus in "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmasween Parade", and watch out for the Sanderson Sisters, as they invade the Castle stage in a thrilling celebration of Christmasween. Enjoy the sights and sounds on Main Street USA, as your favorite Christmas carols are played for all to enjoy, and jack o lanterns magically illuminate the area. Beginning November 1st, enjoy the magic of the holiday season, now longer than ever before! Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be available nightly until February 28th. Make sure to plan your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation today, so you don't miss out on this special offer!

Don't give them any ideas although it is weird seeing Oogie Boogie singing the same song at MNSSHP and Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Coming soon: Halloween magic begins earlier than ever at The Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning March 1st, enjoy #LimitedTimeMagic as you meet your favorite characters in their special Halloween attire, and experience the thrills of trick or treating at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! And starting July 1st and lasting until October 31st, enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity only available at The Walt Disney World Resort- Christmasween! The Nightmare Before Christmas comes alive during this special celebration, taking place daily in the Magic Kingdom. Two holidays are celebrated together, in this magical once in a lifetime experience. See Santa Claus in "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmasween Parade", and watch out for the Sanderson Sisters, as they invade the Castle stage in a thrilling celebration of Christmasween. Enjoy the sights and sounds on Main Street USA, as your favorite Christmas carols are played for all to enjoy, and jack o lanterns magically illuminate the area. Beginning November 1st, enjoy the magic of the holiday season, now longer than ever before! Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be available nightly until February 28th. Make sure to plan your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation today, so you don't miss out on this special offer!

Brilliant.

And know what the scary thing is? There are many people who would buy into this.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Well, you know... Universal's first HHN is going to be earlier next year. Not August-early, but early-September early.

#ThanksGoths

 

[flynnibus]

Large scale glazing has been common since the early 60's. Seagram Building was erected in 1958.

Hence the wording “on low story building”. Steel skeletons, curtain walls, and glazing was common on high rises long before it was popular decor for ground level structures