Rumor D23 2024 WDW Rumors, Predictions & Discussion

BrianLo

BrianLo

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Definitely the coolest imagineering pavilion I’ve ever been to. It might be a Sunday morning phenomenon but the entire thing was crawling with recognizable imagineers standing around their projects. Michel from HKDL Arrendelle, Chris Beatty, Bruce Vaughn, Michael (something who I recognize but don’t know what he was on), the lady from the DCA Pandora project. I think Josh was just through. Etc.
 
mickEblu

mickEblu

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BrianLo said:
Definitely the coolest imagineering pavilion I’ve ever been to. It might be a Sunday morning phenomenon but the entire thing was crawling with recognizable imagineers standing around their projects. Michel from HKDL Arrendelle, Chris Beatty, Bruce Vaughn, Michael (something who I recognize but don’t know what he was on), the lady from the DCA Pandora project. I think Josh was just through. Etc.
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Where was the TBA team? Hiding?
 
Cmdr_Crimson

Cmdr_Crimson

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MerlinTheGoat said:
If i'm remembering correctly, you hate the Muppets on an innate level. Even back when Jim Henson was running it. As Frank Oz stated in that interview, Disney's Muppets are nothing like they once were. I enjoy the classic Muppets and even I admit that. It's a common thing with franchises that Disney takes ownership of, many Star Wars fans can relate with.

The Muppets were extremely popular for quite a few decades, even throughout the 90s for a time after Jim Henson passed they still had a number of popular and successful bits of media such as their versions of Treasure Island and Christmas Carol. I also find that their old material holds up amazingly well, much of which I was not raised on and only first saw as an adult. I think if you can see past your intrinsic hatred of the IP, you could also see that Disney's attempts with the IP have been less well liked even from the same audiences than they were under Jim Henson and his initial successors that handled it in the several years following his death. It is not the same now.
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Interesting fact about Muppetvision. While Jim Directed the 3D film. It was Frank Oz who Directed the pre-show segment and Kermit originally was to be in it..However, as we know what happened with Jim they redid the pre-show without him..So when you hear Fozzie ask Where's Kermit to Scooter.....It Hits you hard realizing Jim had passed 2 weeks after the filming of the pre-show you currently watch..
 
BrianLo

BrianLo

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mickEblu said:
Where was the TBA team? Hiding?
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Overtop of the Imagination Pavilion model! Looks like they were carrying a Strange World / Lightyear fan fic portfolio.

Jokes aside, I did see Charita Carter in a panel. I do personally like MMRR and can’t offer my own commentary on TBA yet.
 
mikejs78

mikejs78

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wdwmagic said:
Well EPCOT is going to need something. Despite all the recent money spent, it still feels very short, which will become even more apparent when these new additions open at the other 3 parks.
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Agreed. I don't think it even needs a new build - just redo imagination or seas into more compelling attractions.
 
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TheIceBaron

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I think they would want Muppets courtyard for a future Star Wars expansion, so I think Launch Bay is where Metropolis will be. Of course Star Wars is having problems as a franchise like muppets (but not as dire yet).
 
mickEblu

mickEblu

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Was planning to go to WDW for the first time with their family in 2026 but if the Doors Coaster and Indy/ Encanto open in 2027/2028 that might be worth postponing. Then again, maybe not. who knows how many classic attractions they get rid of by then? For example, riding the original TOT is more important to me than any of the above attractions.
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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PREMiERdrum said:
The background in one of the two pieces of art is clearly SOA / Grand Ave-ish. However, it seems much more likely that Monsters is heading to AC, and that the "neighborhood block" aesthetic is being extended as the creative moves away from huge "soundstages".
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Maybe they want to change the aesthetic of AC to match more the L.A. neighborhood vibe that Grand Ave. has.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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wdwmagic said:
EPCOT is a fairly easy problem to solve quite easily. Redo Imagination and Pixar Short Film, and make it amazing. Build the Play pavilion, and bring something great to the UK.
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Building the Play Pavilion wouldn't do anything to help EPCOT long-term (and probably wouldn't even help much short-term) unless they change it into something completely different from what was originally announced.
 
mattpeto

mattpeto

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wdwmagic said:
EPCOT is a fairly easy problem to solve quite easily. Redo Imagination and Pixar Short Film, and make it amazing. Build the Play pavilion, and bring something great to the UK.
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Definitely a little bummed Coco is only going out West. Would have been great at MK.

I know it's not a fit for Epcot unless they want tear down Royal Sommerhaus.
 
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