News EPCOT 2020 reopening reports

[joup7]

The giant inflatable tent of Doom. Is the best name for it.

Ah, never been in there before. Thank you

 

[Mainahman]

Ah, never been in there before. Thank you

No problem is a tent they put up during the Millennium celebration, and then never took down....

 

[joup7]

No problem is a tent they put up during the Millennium celebration, and then never took down....

I know it as the place they [used to] do surprise rare character meet and greets outside.

 

[Magic Feather]

Maybe it’s an apology for what they’ve done to the ticket booths.

Yeah... I think the people behind Tomorrowland’s many paint jobs may have gotten a new assignment.

 

[CastAStone]

If they shut off the interactive part of Test Track, why don't they make it part of MDE? Its pretty simple. It would link to each persons MagicBand easy enough.

I love this idea, although the Play Disney Parks app is probably the better home.

 

[doctornick]

If they shut off the interactive part of Test Track, why don't they make it part of MDE? Its pretty simple. It would link to each persons MagicBand easy enough.

Agreed, why add it as an interactive element on the app/website as part of MDE. I think it might actually be more interesting to choose stuff at home at your leisure instead of (relatively) quickly while in the design room. Plus then families could work on designs together.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

I have no friggin' clue what could be going on with the space restaurant.

I've thus far seen three parade floats and the trolley being used at Magic Kingdom for the character cavalcade. Animal Kingdom has been using the Festival of Light boats. The Studios has vehicles used for streetmosphere and high spots in Galaxy's Edge they can work with like the back of the castle/Stormtrooper balconies in Disney Springs.

Does anyone know of the floats in Magic Kingdom's parades or Main Street Vehicles that could fit the theming for use in Epcot? And would floats be able to navigate the China and English Channel bridges?

Haven't seen the old crystal castle or Rapunzel swinging floats, which could be used for the Princess Cavalcade, although I don't think Rapunzel appears anywhere in the park.

The Epcot buses have been sold, but isn't the Main Street Omnibus the same vehicle? Right down to the logo on the horn? Couldn't they use that? I haven't seen it at MK yet.

 

[WDW Pro]

Looking at the pics and wait times that keep rolling in, it's possible there isn't enough real demand to have even 2 parks open.

This is partially why I still don't understand the rush to get Epcot open. I've heard there's language in the vendor contracts that had something to do with it, but surely something could have been worked out.

 

[wdwmagic]

I have no friggin' clue what could be going on with the space restaurant.

Construction stopped months back, and it isn't finished.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

Construction stopped months back, and it isn't finished.

That would do it. XD

 

[CastAStone]

This is partially why I still don't understand the rush to get Epcot open. I've heard there's language in the vendor contracts that had something to do with it, but surely something could have been worked out.

I think those vendor contracts would have involved Disney making cash payments to the restaurants/stores to stay closed. I'm not sure that's better.

 

[Andrew C]

Elsa walking through world showcase in her new frozen 2 getup. Anna in a carriage.

 

[disneygeek90]

Spotted on stream (credit- Cory Meets World)

 

[WDW Pro]

I think those vendor contracts would have involved Disney making cash payments to the restaurants/stores to stay closed. I'm not sure that's better.

I don't know... cast and utilities are major expenses when nobody wants to go. Epcot with a mask on in August with construction all around you is one of the circles in hell I'm sure.

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[WDW Pro]

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And each of those attractions is running max 50% normal capacity.

 

[Mainahman]

This is partially why I still don't understand the rush to get Epcot open. I've heard there's language in the vendor contracts that had something to do with it, but surely something could have been worked out.

Thats fine, if its open, strap me to SSE, and or Soarin, and pick me up at closing. Ill be happier than a clam!

 

[WDW Pro]

Thats fine, if its open, strap me to SSE, and or Soarin, and pick me up at closing. Ill be happier than a clam!

SSE for me.

 

[Goofnut1980]

Agreed, why add it as an interactive element on the app/website as part of MDE. I think it might actually be more interesting to choose stuff at home at your leisure instead of (relatively) quickly while in the design room. Plus then families could work on designs together.

They make us plan everything else for our vacations 60+ days ahead of time.. Why not my car for Test Track.. HAHAHAA

 

[Mainahman]

SSE for me.

First ride ever ridden on Property. It was the Jeremy Irons version. Had my grandfather in the car with me. Ill never forget that.