Epcot's Character Spot to close for major refurbishment

SpectroPhoenix

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I'm all for the idea of them adding some detail to the Character Spot, it just stinks that they're doing it so soon. I just got a Chase card and I'll be in Epcot November 11th, so I was hoping to get myself a free picture. At least I'll get access to the Chase Lounge...
 

danlb_2000

Premium Member
Here's what I'll say about that. It appears that Disney is lavishing more detail and attention
to small, seemingly insignificant things, than they have lately. So, yes. Go ahead and do
a great job with the M&G, Disney. But don't forget to dream big, too, while you're at it. :)

I can just see it now, they are probably going to do a really nice highly detailed M&G area at which point some people will complain that Disney has spent to much money for just a meet and great when Epcot needs so much more, arguments will ensue, feelings will be hurt, people will cry, it will just be ugly. ;)
 

wdwmagic

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I'm all for the idea of them adding some detail to the Character Spot, it just stinks that they're doing it so soon. I just got a Chase card and I'll be in Epcot November 11th, so I was hoping to get myself a free picture. At least I'll get access to the Chase Lounge...
The Chase Visa image is not in C Spot but in its own room in Innoventions, so that should still be available.
 

JenniferS

When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Figures - I just pre-ordered my Photopass Plus last night in advance of our trip November 9-17.
Character Spot is always good for a couple of dozen great Photopass pics.
 

Cmdr_Crimson

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So when they say....Other locations...in Innoventions.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..Do not let them Butcher this area with characters....
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This is my Den of Zen! Toss the characters in the Segway center for the time being..I needs my Mint Chocolate chip and Innoventions loop!
 

Atomicmickey

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So when they say....Other locations...in Innoventions.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..Do not let them Butcher this area with characters....
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This is my Den of Zen! Toss the characters in the Segway center for the time being..I needs my Mint Chocolate chip and Innoventions loop!


One of the few "happy places of Epcot past", where you could plausibly convince yourself that if you just walked out the door, you might see Dreamfinder, or go on Horizons . . . .
 

nytimez

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If that's the hallway I'm thinking of, didn't they once have character greetings in or near there? In a room off there, but the line went into the hallway? I'm thinking about five years ago. I could be wrong, character greetings aren't something I closely track...
 

Cmdr_Crimson

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If that's the hallway I'm thinking of, didn't they once have character greetings in or near there? In a room off there, but the line went into the hallway? I'm thinking about five years ago. I could be wrong, character greetings aren't something I closely track...

The only other M&G's I've witness is the Tinkerbell Characters right as you exit. I believe it was a year or two ago. You can see the purple wall in this pic and then see that my picture is where it was..
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alissafalco

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When I was just there in Sept. they HAD characters in that hall!! They had Chip and Dale there and a long line of people waiting to meet them. So, they are already using that hallway space for a M&G.
I'm glad they are re-doing the character spot. I felt the area has a tacky background for all the characters, so maybe they will come up with something better.
 

wdwmagic

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The corridor there can be used as a weather location, for training, and other circumstances. The displaced C Spot characters won't be in the hallway though.
 

TestTrack Dummy

Well-Known Member
I saw this is great. Sure i want an E ticket or something along those lines but i will by no means complain about this refurb. Even though its small it still matters in my opinion.
 

marni1971

Park History nut
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Too much to ask for another quick serve food area like this used to be? Ropes and a greeter have not helped Electric Umbrellas continued failure to cope at peak times.
 

lebeau

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Wasn't keeping the Character Spot open late supposed to help with capacity while Test Track was down for refurbishment?
 

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