News Disney confirms multiple EPCOT projects are paused

[MisterPenguin]

We know what’s officially being said. But postponed is essentially the kiss of death for Disney Parks. Plus insiders have all but confirmed these are canceled...

That's not what our insiders are saying about the SSE refresh, they're saying delayed is delayed.

As for Poppins... yeah, she'll be appearing in the Main Street Theater.

But these are the only two that were officially said to be postponed/delayed. All the other Festival/hub things are being 'reimagined.' And they have to do something with World Celebration/The Hub rather than leave a construction site in the hub for years to come.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I just watched a live stream and looks like the Festival Center model from the EPCOT experience has been removed.

That has been mentioned here a few times.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I just REALLY want the imagination reboot to happen and it’s not looking likely.

It wasn't likely when they announced all the Epcot changes and it wasn't listed. So, nothing's changed except, with the money crunch, it's even more unlikely than how unlikely it was before.

Nothing will happen to Imagination for at least 4-5 years.

 

[JustInTime]

That's not what our insiders are saying about the SSE refresh, they're saying delayed is delayed.

As for Poppins... yeah, she'll be appearing in the Main Street Theater.

But these are the only two that were officially said to be postponed/delayed. All the other Festival/hub things are being 'reimagined.' And they have to do something rather than leave a construction site in the hub for years to come.

I was mostly speaking to Poppins but I consider SSE plans in it’s current form canceled. I believe they are putting it off and will go back to the drawing board for new eventual plans.

And I see lots of trees and grass in Epcot’s future lol

 

[JustInTime]

It wasn't likely when they announced all the Epcot changes and it wasn't listed. So, nothing's changed except, with the money crunch, it's even more unlikely than how unlikely it was before.

Nothing will happen to Imagination for at least 4-5 years.

Yes.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I consider SSE plans in it’s current form canceled.

If you're going to listen to insiders, then listen to them. Don't say "well insiders said..." and then ignore them.

Our Insider has said that SSE needs a refurb as a matter of it remaining operational. Disney can only kick that refurb down the road so many times until it's broken and not working at all.

Their current plan is the "story or communication" that seems to reuse a lot of the existing stuff to save money.

Don't know where or how they'll just suddenly decide to do something completely different and add at least a year to the redesign.

 

[JustInTime]

If you're going to listen to insiders, then listen to them. Don't say "well insiders said..." and then ignore them.

Our Insider has said that SSE needs a refurb as a matter of it remaining operational. Disney can only kick that refurb down the road so many times until it's broken and not working at all.

Their current plan is the "story or communication" that seems to reuse a lot of the existing stuff to save money.

Don't know where or how they'll just suddenly decide to do something completely different and add at least a year to the redesign.

Insiders have said if/when SSE gets a refurb the plans would be different now. Reimagining the ride (the old plans) and refurb-ing the ride to keep it operational are two different things, imo. Hence why I consider the reimagining of SSE canceled and a standard maintenance refurb likely and what has been hinted at by insiders.

No need to bite my head off, btw.

 

[AshaNeOmah]

As for Poppins... yeah, she'll be appearing in the Main Street Theater.

:-(

It seemed like such a great idea.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Insiders have said if/when SSE gets a refurb the plans would be different now. Reimagining the ride (the old plans) and refurb-ing the ride to keep it operational are two different things, imo. Hence why I consider the reimagining of SSE canceled and a standard maintenance refurb likely and what has been hinted at by insiders.

No need to bite my head off, btw.

I'm only protecting my precious lists!!

 

[JustInTime]

I'm only protecting my precious lists!!

Fair point. And they are actually helpful.

 

[PurpleMan]

Don't tell Bob, but I may have a secret #DisneySide.
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I want that hat!

 

[disneygeek90]

With Poppins postponed, I can officially keep my dream of that rumored Brave attraction to eventually come to fruition.

 

[Baloo62]

Quoting myself as I also forgot Space 220

I'm wondering how they will be able to socially distance the simulated ascent to the restaurant. Eliminating it would completely destroy the purpose and credibility of the experience. Maybe limit it to one party at a time?

 

[marni1971]

They fixed part of the top level of Imagination. It's the private VIP area for DVC members.

No really. They shoved a limited access lounge into the entrance atrium. Nice as it is.

 

[marni1971]

Now that the grown ups have some input, expect the park to have a Hyperion Wharf.

 

[esskay]

Coming back to this, I was under the impression that SSE was in dire condition and urgently needed maintenance. Guessing we might still see some minor downtime for some TLC?

 

[Lilofan]

"Fixed" is a very loose term in this case. Throwing some chairs up there and closing off the main attraction of the upstairs was a bandaid, if that.


I SO wish they would make a new Figment/Dreamfinder attraction based on the comic! As much as I adored the original attraction I know it's dead. But a new story with those characters based on the style of the comics would be amazing. It would breathe new life into the pavilion, make the classic Epcot lovers happy and make it relevant to the new generation who became familiar with the comics.

You think Disney just threw some chairs up there and just opened it up? Just a little more went into it to make it presentable for DVC members.

 

[marni1971]

Coming back to this, I was under the impression that SSE was in dire condition and urgently needed maintenance. Guessing we might still see some minor downtime for some TLC?

Needs work? Yes. Dire? No.

 

[trainplane3]

Now that the grown ups have some input, expect the park to have a Hyperion Wharf.

...They're building an outdoor mall WITH an elevated bar on top of a building?

Edit: Oh, something that won't be built. I get it now.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

@realBobChapek FIX THIS PARK!!!!!!!!!! DANGIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!