jt04
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Disneyland ended up with RSR. Epcot lost horizons and motion but gained space, test track and Soarin'. All wins IMO.
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Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot
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Disneyland ended up with RSR. Epcot lost horizons and motion but gained space, test track and Soarin'. All wins IMO.
lazyboy97o
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Only in your deluded reality would a decision in the mid-90s be related to a film released nearly a decade later. Did the sheriff tell you about this bold vision?
Haymarket2008
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@marni1971 I understand if you cannot elaborate, but of the two proposals you have heard about, is one better than the other? I'm hoping option 2 behind Guardians is an improvement.
One wasn't IP driven. I'd say that would have been better.
Haymarket2008
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And it is somewhat still on the table?? I'm shocked.
As far as I know it is not.
jt04
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And exactly how few feet is that away? Without the revolutionary Test Track, RSR would likely not exist. Disneyland Resort guests seem exceedingly happy with it.
ItlngrlBella
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IMO, IP's should NOT be in EPCOT. When discussing parks I prefer comparing it to its self, at different moments in time. EPCOT of my childhood was not IP driven - it was inspiring, educational and made you marvel about the future. As much as I love GotG, I'm hoping any new Energy incarnation is not IP driven. GoTG belongs in Tomorrowland or DHS.
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jt04
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Some would say sponsored pavilions are IPs that are corporate driven. I think there is room for both. Disney Springs demonstrates how a proper mix of Imagineering and independent companies can produce a winning formula.
Go on. Tell us another one.
Haymarket2008
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Hm. So Guardians IS, in fact, happening? And if it isn't, then it sits there for however many more years?
The project almost certainly is. The theme will very possibly be Guardians.
jt04
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Nah. I am sure they realize a coaster is a no lose option. My guess is Energy has run out of gas and that means something happens very soon. Sounds like they are considering several options. Looks like a coaster to me.
Haymarket2008
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Gotcha. I guess I'm still curious as to what they would do if they choose to not move forward with a Guardians theme.
ItlngrlBella
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When I was a child every pavilion had a corporate sponsor and it was not a themed Disney IP - I guess that is what I meant. I think you can still do edu-tainment without bringing characters into it. I just feel it's being "dumbed down." I guess from a merch-standpoint they can sell more if it's a Disney IP but I miss the pure edutainment that EPCOT did so well - I feel it's been lost at the front of the park.
ItlngrlBella
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Merchandise? Capitalizing on a brand they continue to expand via movies, video games, etc.
.. and being relatable to people. No joke, on our last trip we overheard a family recalling their day at dinner and the eldest daughter said, "I didn't like EPCOT. I just graduated college, so I' done learn'n."
That's one quote in one instant in time, but it makes me wonder if the public's preference prefers it to be more entertainment than edutainment - and that's sad.
Haymarket2008
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?? I'm talking in respect to the Universe of Energy replacement.
ItlngrlBella
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My mistake - I missed the word "not" and thought you were asking why the went with GoTG theme. Yes, I'd LOVE to know what a non GoTG attraction would be like.
clemmo
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I'd think that the Mickey GMR replacement should be announced and probably a recap of TSL and more details on SWL. Other than that they could announce RAT but they don't have to and I'm not sure if this is ready to be announced. The MK work and New country pavilion in Epcot aren't nearly ready
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