Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[Kman101]

Mulan probably doesn't move merchandise :/

 

[Princess Leia]

Mulan probably doesn't move merchandise :/

In the late 90s, it would have... So... when Epcot should have been expanding the offerings of the WS so we're not stuck with the current mess.
On the other hand, this was recently posted:


It's still a popular property, it just isn't recent. But that didn't stop Disney from creating 2 Little Mermaid rides in the US 22-23 years after the movie came out.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

In the late 90s, it would have... So... when Epcot should have been expanding the offerings of the WS so we're not stuck with the current mess.
On the other hand, this was recently posted:


It's still a popular property, it just isn't recent. But that didn't stop Disney from creating 2 Little Mermaid rides in the US 22-23 years after the movie came out.

It'll be super relevant again once they release the live-action version.

I wonder though if there isn't some hidden Eisner-era IP vs Iger-era IP thing going on. (Excluding the mega hits and anything actually Walt-touched of course). I would honestly love to hear a solid reasoning for not incorporating Mulan into China.

 

[marni1971]

I would honestly love to hear a solid reasoning for not incorporating Mulan into China.

Management wasn't intent on cramming IP into anywhere that had a possible link back then?

Aside from the predictable M&G of course.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Management wasn't intent on cramming IP into anywhere that had a possible link back then?

Aside from the predictable M&G of course.

Oh, I meant now, in the current IP-bandaid stage of development.

 

[marni1971]

Oh, I meant now, in the current IP-bandaid stage of development.

Maybe they will.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Maybe they will.

You're toying with me....and I'm not mad about it

 

[aladdin2007]

Maybe they will.

why do I fear that someday, they will turn reflections of china into a giant meetngreet location instead, and expanded shopping of course. okay I know Im over thinking things lol....but look what they did to the snow white ride so it makes one wonder.

 

[Haymarket2008]

why do I fear that someday, they will turn reflections of china into a giant meetngreet location instead, and expanded shopping of course. okay I know Im over thinking things lol....but look what they did to the snow white ride so it makes one wonder.

Or queue space.

 

[Cesar R M]

Here's just a stab at speculations:
World Showcase:
-Ratatouille (France)
-Pinocchio (Italy)
-Big Hero 6 (either Japan or FW)
-Aladdin (Morrocco...it's a stretch)
-Coco (Mexico)
-Mulan (China)
-Mary Poppins or Alice (England)
Future World:
-GotG
-Dr Strange
-Tron
-Wall E
-BH6
-Inside Out

Dang...that's only 14 and some of those were really pushing it.

finding dory overlay to the nemo ride.

 

[RoysCabin]

EPCOT is an IP, the greatest TWDC has ever developed. Why lessen it with inferior IP's.

EPCOT's theme is an overarching one. It buttresses the entire park, makes the total more than the sum of its parts, and makes the total give the parts added meaning in return. I'd love a second MK. I think that a great solution to many of WDWs ills.

But we don't need EPCOT as second MK.

Excellent point at the top, there: EPCOT in and of itself is an IP, and one with enormous potential. Clearly, the 80s Walt Disney Productions crew saw that potential (and they had to, given how much money they had sunk into EPCOT Center), which led to the teacher/classroom outreach program, toying around with TV shows like EPCOT Magazine, and playing up that the "Center" in the park's name indicated that the concept was meant to go beyond the park's boundaries, that the park was simply where the chief ideas coalesced and were concentrated. A lot of that potential still exists, but if we go full "IPcot" here it's potential is severely hampered, given that it would, like many here are saying, take away anything unique about the park vis a vis other Disney theme parks.

Basically, while a lot of people where justifiably upset that Walt's dream city never came to be, it's fair to say that the people in charge back then still put a ton of resources and thought into the EPCOT concept. Bring that back in some way, shape, or form, and maybe EPCOT becomes Disney's brand for producing simple stuff like culinary goods (cookbooks, wines, etc.), classroom outreach, documentaries, etc.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I would honestly love to hear a solid reasoning for not incorporating Mulan into China.

For the same reason there are not 101 Dalmatians in Harry Potter, despite both being British.

 

[marni1971]

. Bring that back in some way, shape, or form, and maybe EPCOT becomes Disney's brand for producing simple stuff like culinary goods (cookbooks, wines, etc.), classroom outreach, documentaries, etc.

Another excellent point. Going full circle. And an interesting thought.

 

[jt04]

Here's just a stab at speculations:
World Showcase:
-Ratatouille (France)
-Pinocchio (Italy)
-Big Hero 6 (either Japan or FW)
-Aladdin (Morrocco...it's a stretch)
-Coco (Mexico)
-Mulan (China)
-Mary Poppins or Alice (England)
Future World:
-GotG
-Dr Strange
-Tron
-Wall E
-BH6
-Inside Out

Dang...that's only 14 and some of those were really pushing it.

You forgot Germany.

I have never seen Martin this busy. Something is going on. My hunch is management is so gobsmacked by Pandora that at this point they just want more everything. Wise move.

 

[jt04]

Mulan probably doesn't move merchandise :/

They are doing a live action version so perhaps that will change. Possibly the Chinese govt. objects to using the IP here because there are plans at another theme park.

 

[marni1971]

My hunch is management is so gobsmacked by Pandora that at this point they just want more everything..

Not really. Years of underinvestment are now clearly showing in guest surveys and their opinion.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

For the same reason there are not 101 Dalmatians in Harry Potter, despite both being British.

I don't quite follow your logic...

 

[jt04]

Not really. Years of underinvestment are now clearly showing in guest surveys and their opinion.

Sounds like they timed the opening of Pandora perfectly.

Seriously though, I do think James Cameron is truly impressed in that new video. Along with several others on the tour. Hopefully some of which sit on the board.

 

[marni1971]

Sounds like they timed the opening of Pandora perfectly..

We all know DAK 2017 could be a great start for the future of the park. But it's just a start. It still needs more.

 

[jt04]

We all know DAK 2017 could be a great start for the future of the park. But it's just a start. It still needs more.

Definitely. And it has land to grow. And as seen by half of the Studios being bulldozed, the parks will always grow and evolve.