EpcotServo's Mar. 12th EPCOT/Studios Update: These are your Friends now

[EpcotServo]

Hey there! Time for another one. This time we got a little EPCOT and a little Studios, so let's right down to business!

EPCOT

-Crowds were light. Posted wait times were SPACE at 10, Test at 40, and Soarin' unverified. Really very pleasant!

-Test Track as a bit of "OnStar" audio tacked in after the Thermal Image, not sure how long that's been there.

-Flower and Garden preparation all around.

-Universe of Energy is still closed, quite a lengthy rehab for one of the most reliable of the complicated rides.

STUDIOS

-Crowds were heavy, park hours extended from 9 to 10. PLEASE return Fantasmic to daily shows, this one day packing is killer!

-Like it or not, I hate to say that Idol seems to be a hit. Hundreds of people sitting outside on the ground watching the Finale Show from outside. Needless to say, it's kind of a testament to the power of Americans to watch reality television when they're willing to waste 45 minutes of their vacation watching it on a big screen TV. Sad really.

-23 is now featured in One Man's Dream.

OK, that's about it. On to the Pictures!

Enjoy!


http://picasaweb.google.com/EpcotSe...ateTheseAreYourFriendsNow#5312743791816236418

 

[jt04]

Maybe they could do the finals show before Fantasmic on a special floating AIE stage. Does anyone know the AIE show capacity?

 

[Monty]

Interesting, the D23 corner has a box with multiple pins in it that has "Walt Disney Archives" under the cover. Wonder if the 'gift' will be old-school retro pin?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

That D23 in OMD is horrible.:dazzle:

 

[krankenstein]

That D23 in OMD is horrible.:dazzle:

Marketing at it's finest! :brick:

Thanks for the update! :wave:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Marketing at it's finest! :brick:

Thanks for the update! :wave:

Nope...It's worse.:brick:

And yes, thanks, Travis!

 

[Jaytrod]

Thanks for the update! Im going tomorrow so hopefully the crowds stay the same

 

[VT GAL]

Thanks for the update!!!

I can't believe they have already added a D23 corner to OMD!!!

 

[SleepingMonk]

It really is just a bit bizarre to see that many people sitting around watching what amounts to television in the middle of the park.....on their vacation....when there are so many other great things to actually DO......at Disney......


And another......just for good measure.

 

[Hummer1676]

It really is just a bit bizarre to see that many people sitting around watching what amounts to television in the middle of the park.....on their vacation....when there are so many other great things to actually DO......at Disney......


And another......just for good measure.

I agree! Weird, whatever floats their boat i guess.

Thanks for the update! This is the best time of the year for Epcot. I wish they would do a beer festival. I know they have beer and the food festival, but they could split it up and have 2 seperate ones. I know they won't, but a person can dream.

I hear the weather has been great and not a lot of humidity in the air.

 

[rbrower]

Thanks for the update.

 

[JMagicFink]

Timothy Dalton!!!! lol

 

[SoccerMickey]

That D23 in OMD is horrible.:dazzle:

What's up with Mickey Mouse's smile in that photo of him above the computer? What is that a picture of him doing? He looks a little crazed.

 

[jt04]

What's up with Mickey Mouse's smile in that photo of him above the computer? What is that a picture of him doing? He looks a little crazed.

Rabies :lookaroun

 

[EpcotServo]

Oh, I forgot this...ACTUAL, UNEDITED, CONTINUOUS CONVERSATION between 3 FULLY GROWN ADULTS at the loading area of Great Movie Ride.

I quote...


Person A: "Why does that sign up there say Hollywoodland?"

Person B: "Oh, that's because Hollywood is copyrighted, they can't say it."

Person C: "Yeah, it's owned by Warner Brothers."

Person B: "And that's owned by Universal Studios."






















:lol:

 

[CaptainMichael]

Oh, I forgot this...ACTUAL, UNEDITED, CONTINUOUS CONVERSATION between 3 FULLY GROWN ADULTS at the loading area of Great Movie Ride.

I quote...


Person A: "Why does that sign up there say Hollywoodland?"

Person B: "Oh, that's because Hollywood is copyrighted, they can't say it."

Person C: "Yeah, it's owned by Warner Brothers."

Person B: "And that's owned by Universal Studios."

Nevermind the fact they are in a park named Disney's HOLLYWOOD Studios!

 

[EpcotServo]

Nevermind the fact they are in a park named Disney's HOLLYWOOD Studios!

I know.

It's perfect.

It's like a killing combo of Stupid.

 

[Rob562]

Pic 34: Score 5 bonus points for Disney actually including the "Return to Oz" DVD on the shelf...

-Rob
(Ah yes... Return to Oz... The source of many a childhood nightmare that haunted me for years... [shudder] )

 

[DisneyEverest]

Thanks for the update!

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Pic 34: Score 5 bonus points for Disney actually including the "Return to Oz" DVD on the shelf...

-Rob
(Ah yes... Return to Oz... The source of many a childhood nightmare that haunted me for years... [shudder] )

Yes I understand! Very creepy!

Thanks for the update...and I agree...more Fantasmic shows are needed!