I like what this YouTuber suggested, but it could be more like the Guardians have established a base where they are protecting a sacred source of energy that can face attack by Thanos or whatever villain would be most appropriate. Not up on the Marvel mythology, so I can't help in this regard. But regardless
, the video pretty much sums up my thoughts.
It's cool to see Rob is becoming very successful with his channel. I've been a subscriber just months after he started his channel, so it's awesome to see. I really like his video, and it makes sense as to why their decisions make sense. As for the theme of EPCOT, I feel like that will always be more timeless than an unrelated Disney Ip regardless. I really love the idea of adding Ratatouille to World Showcase (I've always felt making it slightly more Fantasylandish with rides, but keeping the country intact unlike Norway is the way to go). Nemo & Gotg IMO could potentially work, but currently, Nemo fits so badly the way they did it that I worry about the integration. Still, I'm not going to be the one that's quick to judge, and am extremily excited even if they partly ruin the theme. In that case I hope the Park recieves a new encompassing mission statement similar to how it is now, but also one that would allow more flexibility with IPs. I'm sure Gotg will be the best WDW ride since Splash Mountain, as Mission Breakout placement aside is the pinnacle of Disney Imagineering, so for that reason (and since they're my favorite comic book characters) I will obviously still be super excited. I love the Uoe, especially the music, but I recognize it needs to go badly, so I would be sad about it. GMR, on the other hand, is super sad. I'm sure Mickey will be wonderful and also fit the location properly, but it should not come at the cost of such a majestic attraction.
I already have Inside Out earmarked for WOL.
Great idea to start this thread. I think current management feels like they have to implement IPs to compete with Universal (added benefits is familiarity and marketing. They are not going to make the Pandora mistake either by buying outside as they could not control the sequels; at least the result was still epic. That being said, current management is also adding quality additions that are so so good.
On to your post, I definitely agree that Inside Out deserves a place in EPCOT, and it's one of just a handful of IPs that I would advocate for bringing into EPCOT.
Since Future World East and West seem to be turning into Future World Earth & Sea, Energy would still be an appropriate fit for that idea, so there is a chance that they incorporate Energy (even if it is subtle, a power plant in DCA is evidence that it has worked), I would leave weather to a new pavilion in FW West (circa 2040), and instead focus on either Energy, or continue the space area. Gotg seems to cover that in that sense, but IMO I would have preferred a Comic-Book pavilion, that features a Gotg. It wouldn't be science related, but it wouldn't feel as forced into the park's message statement/theme. If we are to continue the space theme with preferably a non-ip, I would love to see an EMV or a Gringotts-style coaster system be used to take you on random planets. There could be for instance 5 different planets to bring re-rideability to a new level, and that change using a mix of projection mapping on objects. So you could have a larger combination of sets and screens that way. Not the best idea in the world, but I don't have very many right now.
But as long as they stick to an altered version of the original mission statement, deliver quality attractions that actually fit (ex. Ratatouille vs. Frozen), and they
