Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[RSoxNo1]

Pretty much if you start it in the right place and the ride doesn't stop.

And if it's an actual "recording"

Here's the Jeremy Irons audio put over the current Spaceship Earth attraction on a 360 degree video.

 

[Phil12]

Here's the Jeremy Irons audio put over the current Spaceship Earth attraction on a 360 degree video.

Indeed it was a big letdown when Walter Cronkite was replaced by that Irons bloke but it helped bring a more international flavor to Epcot.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Indeed it was a big letdown when Walter Cronkite was replaced by that Irons bloke but it helped bring a more international flavor to Epcot.

"Back to Neverland" is the better of the two Cronkite appearances in the parks IMHO.

 

[Matt_Black]

"Back to Neverland" is the better of the two Cronkite appearances in the parks IMHO.

Well, yes, because he has someone to play off of. Cronkite was a BRILLIANT straight man to Robin Williams' goofiness.

 

[V_L_Raptor]

Apparently it's hip for the kids.

When I read this, I imagined a fat, balding Disney exec in an ill-fitting suit trying to do an extremely poor rendition of a hip-hop dance routine and throwing his back out.

 

[Matt_Black]

When I read this, I imagined a fat, balding Disney exec in an ill-fitting suit trying to do an extremely poor rendition of a hip-hop dance routine and throwing his back out.

 

[marni1971]

You mean a trend that started with Haunted Mansion? Heck, wouldn't the Flight to the Moon pre-show count as well?

Once the storytelling starts, I'm happy to stand in line.

No, I mean a trend where the queue has show scenes 1-5 and the ride only has 6-9.

There's nothing wrong with an elaborate queue - quite the opposite - but there's a difference between preshow and mainshow.

 

[Wikkler]

Ellen starred in Finding Dory for Disney this year, the highest grossing film domestically in 2016 so far, and the highest grossing animated film domestically of all time.

To be fair, when you adjust for inflation, it ranks 13th.

 

[britain]

No, I mean a trend where the queue has show scenes 1-5 and the ride only has 6-9.

There's nothing wrong with an elaborate queue - quite the opposite - but there's a difference between preshow and mainshow.

There must be some nuance you know about the project that isn't coming across. Wouldn't it be ideal for showscenes to start after one step into the queue? It would FEEL like no queue at all. Wouldn't this also start to approach those "feature-length attractions" Tony Baxter used to advocate? Like an hour of experiences getting split up in a temple with Indiana Jones long before you get to a ride vehicle.

The ONLY possible downside I can think of is if the Fastpass line circumvents the first half of show scenes / first half of queue.

 

[Wikkler]

It's a slightly worrying trend where Flights of Passage, Alcatraz and now this have queue area after queue area - albeit well themed - trying to pass as part of the ride.

So Disney is copying Universal. So shocking.

 

[Wikkler]

how many areas are empty in Epcot right now? I know some were transformed into M&G's

Currently five... seven if you include World ShowPlace and the space near International Gateway.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

No, I mean a trend where the queue has show scenes 1-5 and the ride only has 6-9.

There's nothing wrong with an elaborate queue - quite the opposite - but there's a difference between preshow and mainshow.

Would FP+ cause people to skip those show scenes?

 

[gmajew]

Would FP+ cause people to skip those show scenes?

They don't in hunted mansion so if designed right no reason why it would

 

[marni1971]

Would FP+ cause people to skip those show scenes?

In some cases yes. A very basic example is FP missing out Mr Potato Head in TSMM.

 

[marni1971]

There must be some nuance you know about the project that isn't coming across. Wouldn't it be ideal for showscenes to start after one step into the queue?.

Yes, and they do. Preshow one. Preshow two. Preshow three. Then load. Then show scene one. Show scene two.

But now it's just show scene 1-10, and for example the ride only having 6-10. Put another way shorter rides since the queue is now considered part of the ride. Part of the experience? Yes. Absolutely. See IJ, FJ, Star Tours. Part of the ride? No.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

In some cases yes. A very basic example is FP missing out Mr Potato Head in TSMM.

I hope in they move Mr Potato Head outside of the entrance in TSL, like he is in DCA.

 

[britain]

Yes, and they do. Preshow one. Preshow two. Preshow three. Then load. Then show scene one. Show scene two.

But now it's just show scene 1-10, and for example the ride only having 6-10. Put another way shorter rides since the queue is now considered part of the ride. Part of the experience? Yes. Absolutely. See IJ, FJ, Star Tours. Part of the ride? No.

Right now it's seems like a semantic issue. Call it pre-show, or call it pre-ride show scene. Call it a huge walk-through attraction with a bonus post-show thrill entrance to the gift shop. I don't care as long as the whole experience is good.

There is probably some detail you'd like to share that would clear this all up but it's killing you that you can't reveal it at this time. I look forward to seeing what you're talking about. Thanks!

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

When the queue and/or pre shows together are longer and more elaborate than the ride, it's an budget /leadership fail. Not Imagineering's fault.

 

[Mike S]

No, I mean a trend where the queue has show scenes 1-5 and the ride only has 6-9.

There's nothing wrong with an elaborate queue - quite the opposite - but there's a difference between preshow and mainshow.

What rides currently make you feel this way?

 

[marni1971]

What rides currently make you feel this way?

Future attractions are like this.