EPCOT Forever to return?

[ToTBellHop]

To make matters worse, this isn't a rare event. Its a near daily event trying to keep it running.

I promise not to complain if they remove it early and bring EF back, fashionably-late for Epcot’s 40th…

 

[monothingie]

To make matters worse, this isn't a rare event. Its a near daily event trying to keep it running.

Do you think the ongoing expense to keep the show functioning is a driver for it being retired so soon? (more than negative guest reaction)

The lighting effects alone use extremely expensive equipment that takes a lot of abuse. Never mind the 8 large displays which are running constantly for most of the day.

It seems that just like everything about this show, it sounded good on paper, but when actually executed, it's a nightmare.

 

[wdwmagic]

Do you think the ongoing expense to keep the show functioning is a driver for it being retired so soon?

The lighting effects alone use extremely expensive equipment that takes a lot of abuse. Never mind the 8 large displays which are running constantly for most of the day.

It seems that just like everything about this show, it sounded good on paper, but when actually executed, it's a nightmare.

Yeah I think the maintenance issues, daytime appearance, and poor guest reaction have all contributed.

 

[monothingie]

Yeah I think the maintenance issues, daytime appearance, and poor guest reaction have all contributed.

Makes me chuckle that since Harmonious was Chapek’s self described brain child that this is the appropriate end result.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Makes me chuckle that since Harmonious was Chapek’s self described brain child that this is the appropriate end result.

9/10 guests agree that Bob is poorly maintained, has a frightening daytime appearance, and deserves an overall poor reaction. Every 10th guest is just The Zach getting back in line, incidentally.

 

[monothingie]

9/10 guests agree that Bob is poorly maintained, has a frightening daytime appearance, and deserves an overall poor reaction. Every 10th guest is just The Zach getting back in line, incidentally.

He rocks the homeless man beard though.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

He rocks the homeless man beard though.

Soo, He's turning into Mr. Burns when he built the casino..

 

[marni1971]

Give it a week. Or so.

 

[No Name]

Lots of wishful thinking.
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This is Cheapeks baby. It’s not going anyplace. (Literally and Figuratively)

This comment aged like milk!

 

[monothingie]

This comment aged like milk!

And I'm happy to be wrong. There's a rotten egg pun I could probably make but won't.

 

[Thelazer]

Mistake On The Lake 3.0

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Give it a week. Or so.

Thank you for reminding me this thread existed

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Just get ride of those freaking barges and I'll be much happier!

 

[SoFloMagic]

Saw harm last night. It's really terrible with only half the fireworks. I feel like I read it somewhere, but can't find it... Does EF run two fireworks barges. If so, are we thinking they'll have both back? If not, it's not going to be good

 

[Goofy Ninja]

I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to "Epcot Forever" being back. That just shows you how bad "Erroneous" is.

 

[Nthderivative]

We watched Harmonious for one last time last night - and one entire barge was inoperable. No screens, lights, fountains, or fireworks - completely dead. Along with that, the show was delayed by 20 minutes.

 

[HauntedPirate]

We watched Harmonious for one last time last night - and one entire barge was inoperable. No screens, lights, fountains, or fireworks - completely dead. Along with that, the show was delayed by 20 minutes.

HARModious maintenance crew when told things weren’t working:

 

[skimbob]

Not sorry to see this go. I wonder if these barges will be gone by the time I get there on the 13th. Looking forward to seeing Epcot Forever again. I can’t believe I am that desperate.

 

[jrhwdw]

Good Luck Epcot!!!!!!

 

[jrhwdw]

2 High Barges!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!