News Exploratory geotechnical borings for new Epcot retention pond suggest new projects are in the works

[Progress.City]

I'd imagine anything built in this area will be more fitting for the area as a whole and not a misplaced IP.

Especially if it were to become the parks entrance.

But, considering GotG will be nearly at EPCOT’s entrance and the fact that a Marvel-themed hotel is doable (legally because of Uni’s theme park rights), such an IP would not really be out of place. With Disney announcing Marvel Lands coming to four of its world-wide theme parks, a Marvel hotel for WDW seems like a no-brainer.

 

[Progress.City]

Hrm...

All of you are reading this wrong.

I know what they are.

Monorail Footings!

Obviously

 

[Kamikaze]

But, considering GotG will be nearly at EPCOT’s entrance and the fact that a Marvel-themed hotel is doable (legally because of Uni’s theme park rights), such an IP would not really be out of place. With Disney announcing Marvel Lands coming to four of its world-wide theme parks, a Marvel hotel for WDW seems like a no-brainer.

Where exactly did you get this idea? The contract definitely suggests otherwise.

 

[Progress.City]

Where exactly did you get this idea? The contract definitely suggests otherwise.

I thought as long as Disney keeps Marvel out of its WDW theme parks, it’s doable. This should include hotels (as long as the hotel is not inside a park).

 

[Kamikaze]

I thought as long as Disney keeps Marvel out of its WDW theme parks, it’s doable. This should include hotels (as long as the hotel is not inside a park).

There's a portion of the contract having to do with the 'retail' Marvel Action Universe that bans anything within 60 miles of IOA. That would most likely cover a resort.

Remember - the only way they are able to use Guardians is because 1) That team did not exist as such (completely different members) when this contract was put in place and 2) Disney can't use 'Marvel' to promote the ride or in the park.

Even if the resort was allowed, they wouldn't be able to use any character or team that IOA does at the resort.

 

[Progress.City]

There's a portion of the contract having to do with the 'retail' Marvel Action Universe that bans anything within 60 miles of IOA. That would most likely cover a resort.

Remember - the only way they are able to use Guardians is because 1) That team did not exist as such (completely different members) when this contract was put in place and 2) Disney can't use 'Marvel' to promote the ride or in the park.

Even if the resort was allowed, they wouldn't be able to use any character or team that IOA does at the resort.

Isn’t there a Marvel store in Disney Springs? Or planned?

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Isn’t there a Marvel store in Disney Springs? Or planned?

Yes, Super Hero HQ on the West Side.

The stores in MHSI are nicer.

 

[Progress.City]

Yes, Super Hero HQ on the West Side.

The stores in MHSI are nicer.

So, if Disney can open a Marvel store at Disney Springs, I don’t see why they can’t open a Marvel hotel.

 

[danlb_2000]

There's a portion of the contract having to do with the 'retail' Marvel Action Universe that bans anything within 60 miles of IOA. That would most likely cover a resort.

Remember - the only way they are able to use Guardians is because 1) That team did not exist as such (completely different members) when this contract was put in place and 2) Disney can't use 'Marvel' to promote the ride or in the park.

Even if the resort was allowed, they wouldn't be able to use any character or team that IOA does at the resort.

I think this is a grey area. The retail concept sounds like it was supposed to combine retail with simulators and other attractions which would have made it a mini-themepark, thus the need to give Marvel an exception to the contract.

 

[danlb_2000]

So, if Disney can open a Marvel store at Disney Springs, I don’t see why they can’t open a Marvel hotel.

The Marvel store is very light on themeing and most of it centered around Shield.

 

[marni1971]

But, considering GotG will be nearly at EPCOT’s entrance .

Hardly.

And thankfully it’ll be the only Marvel influence inside that park.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

Hardly.

And thankfully it’ll be the only Marvel influence inside that park.

So plans for WoL to be a second GotG attraction are totally off the table???

 

[marni1971]

So plans for WoL to be a second GotG attraction are totally off the table???

As of now. Thankfully. But it may not be IP free.

 

[MisterPenguin]

As of now. Thankfully. But it may not be IP free.

Is that a hint that it's not simply being upgraded to a more fancy festival palace but with an actual attraction?

 

[Horizons '83]

Is that a hint that it's not simply being upgraded to a more fancy festival palace but with an actual attraction?

Thats how I'm reading it haha

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Is that a hint that it's not simply being upgraded to a more fancy festival palace but with an actual attraction?

Its kind of an IP but I always thought they could do something withSkywalker Sound and Industrial light. I always thought GotG getting two huge attractions was a bit much.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Is that a hint that it's not simply being upgraded to a more fancy festival palace but with an actual attraction?

*chants* Inside Out, Inside Out, Inside Out (or something better)

 

[marni1971]

*chants* Inside Out, Inside Out, Inside Out (or something better)

Not in here.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Not in here.

I hesitate to ask again about its' inclusion in place of a purple pigment institution then....

 

[marni1971]

I hesitate to ask again about its' inclusion in place of a purple pigment institution then....

Nothing is definite for Imag at this time. Including it remaining.