Since Epcot is turning 25 very soon (just shy of 9 months after I do), I thought it might be fun to design a way of remembering the past while adding new concepts. So, here's the idea. Create an update/reference/etc. for every original pavilion in FW. This can be tied in with the current resident in the location or somewhere else. Up to you! Just a way to create and remember at the same time, I guess. This would clearly be too much to do, especially since no announcement has been made yet. However, just fun to dream! Note if you think an old pavilion is referenced well enough, feel free to say so.
Here's mine-
Generally I would add in the original entry loop with the current songs to create a longer loop that blends both.
SSE- Bring down the WAND! (but I digress). I would combine the concept of Communicore into SSE. The tip board will be brought in here and allow automated advanced reservations and park information with touch screens similar to Earth Station. It also will feature available commmunication technology that is used around WDW and can be rented/used by guests. I also would import Tomorrow's Child into a new evening performance of the FoN that features new light technology. Finally, I would build a statute of tomorrow's child to stand where the lucite emblem was with a star in its hand (gender neutral, modern statue). The plaque underneat would say something along the lines of: "TOMORROW'S CHILD: The spirit of discovery and achievement that lives inside each of us, charting a brand new way. Reaching for hope and desire, the dreams of every tomorrow's child is celebrated here, for the future world is born today." At night, the star and pedestal (lucite) would rotate colors.
UoE- I actually think UoE does a good job harkening back to its original format. However, I would suggest that the radio tower get replaced (or moreso enhanced) with a digital version of the rotating cubes design that features funny versions of the events discussed on the broadcast. I also think the Energy theme song should be imported behind that scene.
Horizons- This is a major change. I would suggest Innoventions be combined into a single two-story building in Innoventions East. Innoventions West will be expanded back toward the Living Seas and include New Horizons, a new version that is updated regularly with showcases of modern technology in the major areas of the park represented instead of necessarily a look into the future when it comes to the post-Omni sphere scene. This will NOT be a part of the 25th. Instead, it will be announced at the end of the celebration as coming soon (and take a while to develop and build).
WoM- I would replace DreamChasers with Fun to be Free. This will still be the obligatory commercial of sorts, but it will be a digital presentation of the storyline of WoM with references to GM along the way (similar to what Exxon did in the end film of EEA). This will feature the theme song again.
JII- This will be the biggest change at the outset. The garden with the jumping fountains will be enclosed and become the Garden of the Mind. It will basically be expanded with kinetic statutes and a glass celing. The interior will be opened up again with the reception area at the center with an AA, interactive Dreamfinder behind the desk directing guests to various locations. With the newly enclosed area, a larger ramp will be build to give access to the second level. The front half of the Image Works will be reopened (with new attractions) creating 5 zones. Touch will have several of WoL's experiments with hot and cold, the pin cushions, etc. Taste will be a Funfectionary. The main process here will be creating flavored popcorns in many different combinations. Smell will be a large interactive "knock and sniff" area. You pull out small doors on a large mural and a smell is there. There will be two murals: one that is matched correctly; one that is not. There also will be the Nose Knows photo booths where you can digitally try on different noses. Hearing will be the stepping tones and the classic orchestra. Sight will be the sensor maze (which will be expanded to loop back around so it stays in one room), Dream Studios (green screen action), and the mirror zone which will be like funhouse mirrors plus.
Land-Again, I think the land has done a good job overall of maintaining its character. I would, however, replace the film in Soarin' with one about natural wonders. The pre-show would deal with environmental facts about how those areas form and interact. Kitchen Kabaret will make a large showing during the Food and Wine Festival. Circle of Life will close (and Timon and Pumbaa will be replaced by our favorites), and they will take their classic show on film with some new discussions and new tunes (although mostly old ones). Circle of Life will make a reprise after the Holiday Season.
Seas- I think Sea Cabs reopening will work well for this (so good job WDI).
Communicore- See SSE
Oddyssey will be reoped as Nations. An international restaurant that will have a live stage kitchen where performances by chefs go on. If it works, the show will be recorded and broadcast on television.
Here's mine-
Generally I would add in the original entry loop with the current songs to create a longer loop that blends both.
SSE- Bring down the WAND! (but I digress). I would combine the concept of Communicore into SSE. The tip board will be brought in here and allow automated advanced reservations and park information with touch screens similar to Earth Station. It also will feature available commmunication technology that is used around WDW and can be rented/used by guests. I also would import Tomorrow's Child into a new evening performance of the FoN that features new light technology. Finally, I would build a statute of tomorrow's child to stand where the lucite emblem was with a star in its hand (gender neutral, modern statue). The plaque underneat would say something along the lines of: "TOMORROW'S CHILD: The spirit of discovery and achievement that lives inside each of us, charting a brand new way. Reaching for hope and desire, the dreams of every tomorrow's child is celebrated here, for the future world is born today." At night, the star and pedestal (lucite) would rotate colors.
UoE- I actually think UoE does a good job harkening back to its original format. However, I would suggest that the radio tower get replaced (or moreso enhanced) with a digital version of the rotating cubes design that features funny versions of the events discussed on the broadcast. I also think the Energy theme song should be imported behind that scene.
Horizons- This is a major change. I would suggest Innoventions be combined into a single two-story building in Innoventions East. Innoventions West will be expanded back toward the Living Seas and include New Horizons, a new version that is updated regularly with showcases of modern technology in the major areas of the park represented instead of necessarily a look into the future when it comes to the post-Omni sphere scene. This will NOT be a part of the 25th. Instead, it will be announced at the end of the celebration as coming soon (and take a while to develop and build).
WoM- I would replace DreamChasers with Fun to be Free. This will still be the obligatory commercial of sorts, but it will be a digital presentation of the storyline of WoM with references to GM along the way (similar to what Exxon did in the end film of EEA). This will feature the theme song again.
JII- This will be the biggest change at the outset. The garden with the jumping fountains will be enclosed and become the Garden of the Mind. It will basically be expanded with kinetic statutes and a glass celing. The interior will be opened up again with the reception area at the center with an AA, interactive Dreamfinder behind the desk directing guests to various locations. With the newly enclosed area, a larger ramp will be build to give access to the second level. The front half of the Image Works will be reopened (with new attractions) creating 5 zones. Touch will have several of WoL's experiments with hot and cold, the pin cushions, etc. Taste will be a Funfectionary. The main process here will be creating flavored popcorns in many different combinations. Smell will be a large interactive "knock and sniff" area. You pull out small doors on a large mural and a smell is there. There will be two murals: one that is matched correctly; one that is not. There also will be the Nose Knows photo booths where you can digitally try on different noses. Hearing will be the stepping tones and the classic orchestra. Sight will be the sensor maze (which will be expanded to loop back around so it stays in one room), Dream Studios (green screen action), and the mirror zone which will be like funhouse mirrors plus.
Land-Again, I think the land has done a good job overall of maintaining its character. I would, however, replace the film in Soarin' with one about natural wonders. The pre-show would deal with environmental facts about how those areas form and interact. Kitchen Kabaret will make a large showing during the Food and Wine Festival. Circle of Life will close (and Timon and Pumbaa will be replaced by our favorites), and they will take their classic show on film with some new discussions and new tunes (although mostly old ones). Circle of Life will make a reprise after the Holiday Season.
Seas- I think Sea Cabs reopening will work well for this (so good job WDI).
Communicore- See SSE
Oddyssey will be reoped as Nations. An international restaurant that will have a live stage kitchen where performances by chefs go on. If it works, the show will be recorded and broadcast on television.
