xdan0920
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But pushed it has been. So here's where we stand, I don't like it anymore then you do.
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News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot
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But pushed it has been. So here's where we stand, I don't like it anymore then you do.
lazyboy97o
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I’ve posted this before, but I think it is worth posting again. Page 6 shows the design process and where approval often occurres. Disney tends to announce projects very early after approval and this is part of the longer looking timelines. Construction doesn’t start right away because there is not yet a completed design that is properly documented.
https://network.aia.org/HigherLogic...d48-6fff-4a2f-ae26-cef8a77d4f6d&forceDialog=0
https://network.aia.org/HigherLogic...d48-6fff-4a2f-ae26-cef8a77d4f6d&forceDialog=0
Disney executives definition of the "Disney Wow" factor = Clone and IP's.
Photoshopping a picture of Peter Quill at Epcot does not constitute theme. It is a complete lack thereof. It is justification for an absence of cohesion.. And it is already being heralded as amazing.
Photoshopping a picture of Peter Quill at Epcot does not constitute theme. It is a complete lack thereof. It is justification for an absence of cohesion.. And it is already being heralded as amazing.
No Name
Well-Known Member
Coming from arguably the world-leading company in themed entertainment, that "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a child" contrived backstory excuse is embarrassing. It shows a complete lack of understanding of what theme is. Bob Chapek makes himself look like a total idiot, unqualified for the position he holds.
If he had nothing better, he shouldn't have tried to forge a connection at all.
If he had nothing better, he shouldn't have tried to forge a connection at all.
Gatorboy
Well-Known Member
Just like UOE, this conversation of superior opinions should be sent to the scrap yard. I'd love to talk about the actual subject of the new ride!
nor'easter
Well-Known Member
Be careful you don't fall.
Madame Medusa
Active Member
Well, Peter loving 80s Earth culture is a part of the films so it's not completely out of nowhere.
Movielover
Well-Known Member
And the most scholarly of reply's! I would much enjoy the chance to discuss the finer details of Six Flags themeing with you good Sir, if you wish!
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
This backstory would come from Joe Rhode and his team. The convoluted backstories that explain these additions betrays arguments of a thematic fit.
Then please do share how Disney’s direction is philosophically different.
erasure fan1
Well-Known Member
All I can really say is why. I get that epcot needs help but at what expense? I love guardians and the thought of a ride but I was really hoping that Disney would have come to their senses and put the ride in a spot that fits. I won't sit here and defend energy, even though it was one of my favorite things in all of Disney, and as a kid who LOVED dinosaurs. The Guardians just do not belong in epcot but unfortunately Disney now only cares about the now and have no concern about what made Disney, Disney. Maybe its my rose glasses but I really do hate this new direction and way of thinking. Epcot future world needed a cohesive makeover, not a shoehorn with no thought. Oh well, here's waiting for the America and Japan pavilion conversion to San Fransokyo and big hero 6. I can't wait!!!!!!!! 
danlb_2000
Premium Member
No. The new ride is rumored to be an indoor coaster.
Madame Medusa
Active Member
Peter Quill's childhood memories are from the early 80s as well, so you share your nostalgia for that EPCOT with him! It actually makes perfect sense if you think about it.
montyz81
Well-Known Member
That would be a big "No!!!!!!" Sounds like that building will go the same way as WoM. The only thing left of UoE will be the building itself.
Seems like a rather small building for something like that. Maybe a CTX (Dinosaur) type ride system would fit better?
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
A new building is being built behind the existing one.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The current building will just be the queue and pre-show, the actual ride will be a in a new building behind it.
I saw the permits, even then the project boundaries seem rather small, as compared to say a RNR type indoor ride.
Madame Medusa
Active Member
So happy it's an indoor coaster with a new building. The possibilities are endless with this theme and they have more room to be creative this time. This is easily going to be the best ride EPCOT has ever seen, and it probably won't even be close.
Dapper Dan
Well-Known Member
Did anyone else want to punch Chapek in the face when he said adding Guardians of the Galaxy would make Epcot more "Disney"?