EPCOT 25th Gallery was CLOSED today - what's up?

[mcjaco]

Which is why it was nice to have the Gallery so they could put the story pieces together.

I think you're expecting too much from the Average Joe. I'm not sure they'd put the pieces together. Let alone be able to find the gallery.

The gallery was a nice perk for enthusiasts, but I don't think it was a big draw for anyone else. They said it'd last a year, and it's been a year. Space is money, and it's always about the bottom line.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I think you're expecting too much from the Average Joe. I'm not sure they'd put the pieces together. Let alone be able to find the gallery.

The gallery was a nice perk for enthusiasts, but I don't think it was a big draw for anyone else. They said it'd last a year, and it's been a year. Space is money, and it's always about the bottom line.

It really didn't cost that much to run.It was a room.A BGM.And some lights.:zipit:

And tons of Average Joes were in there.All reminiscing...

 

[fosse76]

You know.... The last day it was open was Saturday... which was technically the last day of the 2008 fiscal year. Remember how much entertainment ended on that day. It might make sence why the gallery closed silently on the same day...

I will miss seeing the robot butler and the Figment model though.

Disney ends their fiscal year Sept. 27th each year? What strange, random date is that?

Where was this located. I went to Epcot 3 times two weeks ago and never once saw it. No wonder it closed...too hidden!

 

[EPCOT.nut]

I think you're expecting too much from the Average Joe. I'm not sure they'd put the pieces together. Let alone be able to find the gallery.

The gallery was a nice perk for enthusiasts, but I don't think it was a big draw for anyone else. They said it'd last a year, and it's been a year. Space is money, and it's always about the bottom line.

Several times I stood in the gallery and heard people who obviously weren't fanboys remarking and commenting on how interesting the different displays were. The posters on the wall alone that describe the different pavilions and the concept art was extremely informative.

I have formed my opinion on the importance of the gallery from personal observation.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Disney ends their fiscal year Sept. 27th each year? What strange, random date is that?

Where was this located. I went to Epcot 3 times two weeks ago and never once saw it. No wonder it closed...too hidden!

It was in the Innoventions building closest to JII.

 

[mcjaco]

It really didn't cost that much to run.It was a room.A BGM.And some lights.:zipit:

Which is an expense. If they get something/someone in there, it's a whole different ball game.

Look, I understand everyone's feelings, but they did say it would only last a year. Did you honestly think they'd forget? We should be happy they did anything considering they weren't going to in the first place.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I think you're expecting too much from the Average Joe. I'm not sure they'd put the pieces together. Let alone be able to find the gallery.

The gallery was a nice perk for enthusiasts, but I don't think it was a big draw for anyone else. They said it'd last a year, and it's been a year. Space is money, and it's always about the bottom line.

Nah, they wouldn't understand the story per se, but they would be able to appreciate the concepts and work that went into constructing the park. Everyone's fascinated with models and seeing how something was built, and thats what the 25th gallery does. It shows the thought process, mocking, and constructing of the various pavilions that led to EPCOT Center. And I'm sure there were a few people who walked in there who aren't fanatics and were reminded of previous visits to the park. In the end, that's really what the area is meant to do, serve as a memory of 25, now 26, years of Epcot.

And as far as the space vs. money thing, I'd agree with you, except for the fact that one pavilion, apart from special events, is sitting closed and empty and another has half of its square footage sitting unused. Would it really be that hard to leave this little room in Innoventions alone for a bit?

 

[EPCOT.nut]

Nah, they wouldn't understand the story per se, but they would be able to appreciate the concepts and work that went into constructing the park. Everyone's fascinated with models and seeing how something was built, and thats what the 25th gallery does. It shows the thought process, mocking, and constructing of the various pavilions that led to EPCOT Center. And I'm sure there were a few people who walked in there who aren't fanatics and were reminded of previous visits to the park. In the end, that's really what the area is meant to do, serve as a memory of 25, now 26, years of Epcot.

And as far as the space vs. money thing, I'd agree with you, except for the fact that one pavilion, apart from special events, is sitting closed and empty and another has half of its square footage sitting unused. Would it really be that hard to leave this little room in Innoventions alone for a bit?

:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

 

[dxwwf3]

Yeah the space argument can't be used here. That place is empty seemingly 90% of the time anyways. If/When this exhibit closes, there is no reason to think that it will be replaced with anything for guests.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Disney ends their fiscal year Sept. 27th each year? What strange, random date is that?

Many companies and governments, including the US Federal government, end their fiscal years on Sept. 30. This year, the last full week (and last full pay period) of the fiscal year ends on Sept. 27, so that's the date Disney decided on to end several shows and attractions.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Nah, they wouldn't understand the story per se, but they would be able to appreciate the concepts and work that went into constructing the park. Everyone's fascinated with models and seeing how something was built, and thats what the 25th gallery does. It shows the thought process, mocking, and constructing of the various pavilions that led to EPCOT Center. And I'm sure there were a few people who walked in there who aren't fanatics and were reminded of previous visits to the park. In the end, that's really what the area is meant to do, serve as a memory of 25, now 26, years of Epcot.

And as far as the space vs. money thing, I'd agree with you, except for the fact that one pavilion, apart from special events, is sitting closed and empty and another has half of its square footage sitting unused. Would it really be that hard to leave this little room in Innoventions alone for a bit?

Ya just said it perfectly.

 

[mcjaco]

And as far as the space vs. money thing, I'd agree with you, except for the fact that one pavilion, apart from special events, is sitting closed and empty and another has half of its square footage sitting unused. Would it really be that hard to leave this little room in Innoventions alone for a bit?

Except a pavilion is a montrous piece of real estate. Without a sponsor, I can see why they shut WofL down. I'll agree there's no reason why the second floor of Imagination is closed. If they bring anything back from the eighties, I'd want that. If anything, for the views.

You're still talking, electric, obviously security, the salary of a CM. It's not as simple as saying it's just a little room.

Perhaps we should petition for each park to have a "retro" museum somewhere within it's gates?

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Which is an expense.

You're still talking, electric, obviously security, the salary of a CM. It's not as simple as saying it's just a little room.

Which is all well and good if they actually want to save money having it closed, however, that theory is shot to pieces by the fact that it is now sitting there closed with all of the lights and BGM still running inside, and taking up space on the Times Guide. I'm reasonably sure that there is no extra staffing to operate the thing, as I have never seen a Cast Member in there, I'm sure it is just a small task added to someone's shift to lock/unlock the doors. At this point the only difference in operation for the thing between being open and being closed is that it is just jerking people off. Oh, and maybe the TV is off.

 

[mcjaco]

At this point the only difference in operation for the thing between being open and being closed is that it is just jerking people off.

Yeah, maybe a couple hundred people out of the thousands......and everyone in here. Sheesh. :lookaroun

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

In fact, I'll make a concession suggestion! If Disney doesn't want to keep the models in that room (because of space, energy use, whatever), then why not move them out into the hallway outside the room?

As you can see in EPCOT.nut's picture, there's nothing out there.

So, why not move the models out and space them along the hallway and windows, and the posters/pictures on the wall by the timeline? That area is dead space anyway, so by moving the models there, you're not taking up vital square footage. No extra CM is needed, and you wouldn't be using additional energy because the lights for the hallway are on anyway. This way, Disney gets its room back, and the history of EPCOT Center is still visible for all to see.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Except a pavilion is a montrous piece of real estate. Without a sponsor, I can see why they shut WofL down. I'll agree there's no reason why the second floor of Imagination is closed. If they bring anything back from the eighties, I'd want that. If anything, for the views.

You're still talking, electric, obviously security, the salary of a CM. It's not as simple as saying it's just a little room.

Perhaps we should petition for each park to have a "retro" museum somewhere within it's gates?

They hiked up tic prices. That can afford this.

Which is all well and good if they actually want to save money having it closed, however, that theory is shot to pieces by the fact that it is now sitting there closed with all of the lights and BGM still running inside, and taking up space on the Times Guide. I'm reasonably sure that there is no extra staffing to operate the thing, as I have never seen a Cast Member in there, I'm sure it is just a small task added to someone's shift to lock/unlock the doors. At this point the only difference in operation for the thing between being open and being closed is that it is just jerking people off. Oh, and maybe the TV is off.

Yep...Maybe they are refurbing it?

 

[mcjaco]

Technically, you'd probably still need a CM. Or not depending who you ask.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

In fact, I'll make a concession suggestion! If Disney doesn't want to keep the models in that room (because of space, energy use, whatever), then why not move them out into the hallway outside the room?

As you can see in EPCOT.nut's picture, there's nothing out there.

So, why not move the models out and space them along the hallway and windows, and the posters/pictures on the wall by the timeline? That area is dead space anyway, so by moving the models there, you're not taking up vital square footage. No extra CM is needed, and you wouldn't be using additional energy because the lights for the hallway are on anyway. This way, Disney gets its room back, and the history of EPCOT Center is still visible for all to see.

You are having the best ideas today.:wave:

See what happens when we have a day off from school!?:lol:

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

You are having the best ideas today.:wave:

See what happens when we have a day off from school!?:lol:

I'll remember to thank my Jewish friends tomorrow.

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Yeah, maybe a couple hundred people out of the thousands......and everyone in here. Sheesh. :lookaroun

Doesn't matter how many people it is, Disney is in the hospitality business, they shouldn't jerk anyone around. If they started installing something else in there right away, or shut the lights off to save a little money, that would be one thing. If this was when they were intending to close it all along, it also wouldn't have hurt to put that date out there so people would know when they had to see it by.
COURTESY > EFFICIENCY

Furthering the mystery, I just checked the operating calendar for the exhibit within our Cast site, and it says it is still open, 9 AM - 9 PM every day. I do wonder how accurate that is, though, it does say it is operating as far in the future as the calendar goes, which is currently April.