Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Energy Pavilion at Epcot

[marni1971]

Sorry if I missed this but was Seas originally planned to get some TLC? I don't remember that being originally one of the pavilions mentioned but I know things change rapidly.

As it stands Seas will get some investment, though probably more BOH and Aquarium work.

 

[marni1971]

Let me rephrase the question better....Do you think there is a chance anyone at TDA can convince Chapek to spend the extra money to build a proper GOTG attraction at DCA like they are doing at Epcot? Or is he hell bent on being cheap and just overlaying TOT?

No. I'd expect final plans for DCA revealed soon.

 

[marni1971]

Since @marni1971 has confirmed thrills I think the moving theater is definitely going bye-bye and it definitely won't be slow.

It will be a shame.

 

[JEANYLASER]

Well... If it's between ToT or Energy being placed on GotG's sacrificial altar, then goodbye Energy. We had some good times. But goodbye.

I would have greatly preferred to see Inside Out or Big Hero 6 in Future World, but I'll try my best to curb my knee-jerk reaction to this news and wait until we have more details on the actual content of these new attractions/updates.

I would like to more details about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride. And who said Energy is getting a GotG overhaul, green lit.

 

[mickEblu]

No. I'd expect final plans for DCA revealed soon.

 

[aladdin2007]

I would like to more details about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride. And who said Energy is getting a GotG overhaul, green lit.

try reading the beginning of the thread?

 

[ToTBellHop]

try reading the beginning of the thread?

The last five words of your post were unnecessary in this case.

 

[wdisney9000]

The last five words of your post were unnecessary in this case.

I always thought there was just a language barrier with her. She seems genuinely sweet and excited about the parks in general. Almost innocent in a sense. I almost envy that.

 

[deere839]

They should just demo the building thats in between ellen and mission space instead close down a ride

 

[GoofGoof]

They should just demo the building thats in between ellen and mission space instead close down a ride

That's the Wonders of Life Pavilion. It's on the table too to be used. I think based on what @marni1971 posted recently there would be some pretty large money needed to fix up Energy to keep it as is so they probably decided to save the money on an overhaul and add GoTG there instead.

 

[GoofGoof]

I always thought there was just a language barrier with her. She seems genuinely sweet and excited about the parks in general. Almost innocent in a sense. I almost envy that.

Agreed, and with the speed of this thread it's hard for anyone to keep up.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

They should just demo the building thats in between ellen and mission space instead close down a ride

That's the Wonders of Life Pavilion. It's on the table too to be used. I think based on what @marni1971 posted recently there would be some pretty large money needed to fix up Energy to keep it as is so they probably decided to save the money on an overhaul and add GoTG there instead.

I believe WOL was deemed to be part of GOTG phase 2 should that be approved. The building would be demoed in that case.

 

[danlb_2000]

That's the Wonders of Life Pavilion. It's on the table too to be used. I think based on what @marni1971 posted recently there would be some pretty large money needed to fix up Energy to keep it as is so they probably decided to save the money on an overhaul and add GoTG there instead.

That WAS the Wonders of Life Pavilion.

 

[GoofGoof]

That WAS the Wonders of Life Pavilion.

Valid point. Until they use it for something else permanent it's still the Wonders of Life Pavilion to me

 

[Suspirian]

I think Dinosaur is a good template, you have a thrill ride, an educational queue line, and a broadly educating experience, but it's not at all in your face... nobody says 'I don't want to be lectured about carnosaurs!' when they leave it, but they might come away thinking about more about the experience of extinction... that's the level of subtlety they need with Energy.

This is probably the best option if they wanted to continue the educational route.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Valid point. Until they use it for something else permanent it's still the Wonders of Life Pavilion to me

Its pretty much a permanent festival center these days. At least theyre utilizing the space.

 

[deere839]

I believe WOL was deemed to be part of GOTG phase 2 should that be approved. The building would be demoed in that case.

Phase one should be wol I would rather not see a ride close when there's enough abandon space

 

[GoofGoof]

Phase one should be wol I would rather not see a ride close when there's enough abandon space

We lose the ride either way unless they want to spend the money to keep Energy running. If they use WOL instead, the Energy pavilion would probably sit vacant waiting for phase 2.

As I understand it Energy is deemed to need it more. I dare say it is ride system or major show element related. Massive show doors failing, AAs failing, ride vehicle issues - it needs serious investment again. I assume those in charge see this as the best way under Chapek. And what is proposed is serious investment.

 

[Mike S]

I think Dinosaur is a good template, you have a thrill ride, an educational queue line, and a broadly educating experience, but it's not at all in your face... nobody says 'I don't want to be lectured about carnosaurs!' when they leave it, but they might come away thinking about more about the experience of extinction... that's the level of subtlety they need with Energy.

So what, the plot revolves around bad guys trying to steal some kind of futuristic looking energy source that in actuality is not so sci-fi and is something that's a real possibility in our own society and the queue is all about what it is, a little of how it works, etc. until we get to the point where the Guardians come in and we load up to join them?

In this scenario the "teachers" would be the Xandarians where it would be in character.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

This board is full of people who became full on EPCOT Center devotees as children, so the idea that kids were bored before Nemo turned Seabase into sushi and Horizons was flattened has been well and truly discredited.

EPCOT Center directly inspired my interest in community-based learning and, specifically, themed entertainment environments such as aquariums, museums, and zoos. EPCOT Center is the reason why I pursued a Ph.D. in psychology and attractions, like Circle of Life and Living with the Land, continue to inspire my interest in audience research and evaluation.

Now, if only I can land a position within Disney's educational division . . . . .