Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[MisterPenguin]

Ironically, Finding Dory and the marine life institute from the film actually isn't much of a stretch. I like the look of the exterior on the new overlay in TDS, very Epcot with the logo's.

If they want to stick with Nemo make the pavilion an actual marine pavilion.

I'm against militarizing any Disney pavilion.

 

[Herah]

Wait. Did every pavilion have an E ticket? I thought only Horizons has departed with WoL pavilion too? I think I'm just misinterpreting your post, because what you're describing sounds incredible.

Every pavilion that had a ride, so not quite the numbers you're thinking. And some rides that still exist are no longer E-tickets, like Energy Horizons, World of Motion, Body Wars are gone (and the Hydrolators).

 

[HMF]

I'm against militarizing any Disney pavilion.

I agree, it would be awfully awkward with World Showcase in the same park.

 

[HMF]

I'd have to disagree to a certain extent, it was sponsored by an energy company and the narrative was pretty biased from the beginning in favor of said energy company, so I don't think the topic alone is a reason why they want to ax it. I would suggest its because its very out dated, and not to stir the pot again but children these days just don't have the capacity to sit on a 45 minute attraction, even if it has dinosaurs.

The runtime could have been cut down considerably without sacrificing the essence. Also, I think it's better without ExxonMobil given the current circumstances. I don't even necessarily dis-agree with replacing it as long as the replacement is worthy of Epcot of which Guardians is not. I do think the original UoE combined with Symbiosis is where most of the "Boring" accusations that hurt the park may have originated.

 

[marni1971]

The runtime could have been cut down considerably without sacrificing the essence..

Not really.

Unless you wanted to cut 50% of the ride capacity.

 

[marni1971]

but children these days just don't have the capacity to sit on a 45 minute attraction..

Send them to Test Track then. They can wait in line for 45 minutes.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Not really.

Unless you wanted to cut 50% of the ride capacity.

I'm starting to get a bit confused with this project. 1. Are they using the existing pavilion as a 45 minute queue for the GotG or whatever IP is going in there 2. The back part of the pavilion will be the roller coaster? They need the capacity.

 

[marni1971]

I'm starting to get a bit confused with this project. 1. Are they using the existing pavilion as a 45 minute queue for the GotG or whatever IP is going in there 2. The back part of the pavilion will be the roller coaster? They need the capacity.

The plan is to gut and use the existing building as queue, preshow, load, unload and exit. The main ride will be in the not yet built building.

 

[Mike S]

Send them to Test Track then. They can wait in line for 45 minutes.

 

[TabulaRasa]

The plan is to gut and use the existing building as queue, preshow, load, unload and exit. The main ride will be in the not yet built building.

I've heard through a grapevine that this may be themed to Big Hero 6 instead. Is there any truth to that? Or just armchair imagineering?

 

[HMF]

The plan is to gut and use the existing building as queue, preshow, load, unload and exit. The main ride will be in the not yet built building.

Will the 82/09 Color Scheme survive?

 

[HMF]

I've heard through a grapevine that this may be themed to Big Hero 6 instead. Is there any truth to that? Or just armchair imagineering?

I personally hope not but at least it would be a somewhat better fit.

 

[The_Bellringer]

I'm sorry but this ride needs to go. It's HORRIBLY outdated. I mean how is it supposed to be educational if so much has changed since it opened?

Either update the ride or replace it.

Also, it's hilarious that on the WDW website the only images of the ride shown are of the dinosaurs. Probably because Ellen looks nothing like she does now.

 

[HMF]

I'm sorry but this ride needs to go. It's HORRIBLY outdated. I mean how is it supposed to be educational if so much has changed since it opened?

Either update the ride or replace it.

No one (I can think of) is suggesting they keep the 96 Version. Whatever replaces it does have to fit the parameters of Epcot's themes, Though.

 

[The_Bellringer]

No one (I can think of) is suggesting they keep the 96 Version. Whatever replaces it does have to fit the parameters of Epcot's themes, Though.

I agree!

 

[HMF]

I agree!

I just hope Tom Fitzgerald does.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I just hope Tom Fitzgerald does.

He his apparently not a fan of Joe playing in his sandbox.

 

[HMF]

He his apparently not a fan of Joe playing in his sandbox.

That's good news. As much as I have trashed Fitzgerald in the past. The Park does need a single visionary leader much like Joe used to be (arguably still is) with Animal Kingdom which is why Future World hasn't really gelled in years. Too many cooks in the kitchen.

 

[peter11435]

That's good news. As much as I have trashed Fitzgerald in the past. The Park does need a single visionary leader much like Joe used to be (arguably still is) with Animal Kingdom which is why Future World hasn't really gelled in years. Too many cooks in the kitchen.

Joe still is. No argument.

 

[HMF]

Joe still is. No argument.

He should have fought Tom Staggs and not been forced to work with James Cameron IMHO. We should be celebrating the opening of Beastly Kingdom right now, not Pandora. I will be shocked if the Avatar theme lasts 20 years. Uni is looking at axing Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge anyway so the obvious resemblance won't be a factor anymore.

 

[marni1971]

I've heard through a grapevine that this may be themed to Big Hero 6 instead. Is there any truth to that? Or just armchair imagineering?

I wouldn't rule it totally out but can't confirm it.