News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[Kman101]

Even though Epcot remained "pure" for quite a while, they've had characters for a very long time. For whatever reason this park seems to scare those in charge and it feels like it's been that way for a long time. It started with being able to meet foamheads in Epcot and then it started with the IP inclusion during Eisner's "synergy" phase and it's been downhill since. They think people can't grasp something that's not tied to the latest movie franchise. And while I'm not someone who always dismisses IP's, it really does suck they think we're too stupid to give us non-IP attractions.

But then look at Rivers of Light. To many it's "meh" and that features no IPs shoved into it. So, instead of maybe them recognizing they need to tweak the show as is, they'll probably think it's not favorable because it doesn't have Simba and Pocahontas singing to me while projected onto a water screen. Or it's not good because it doesn't have fireworks.

They're gearing decisions towards the average guest who's a very different kind of Disney fan. I also kind of blame Universal and their conditioning of guests to expect the latest hotest franchise. Nothing wrong with IP but to add it just to add it typically doesn't do it justice.

Guests also seem to be just fine with plain boring rooms now at the hotels.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I'm imagining Test Track might be kept the most intense ride at Epcot, then?

I don't know... every time I come off of JII I have pain

 

[Jenny72]

I'm fine with the new ride being a roller coaster as long as it is one of the slowest coasters ever built. You could even make it so that the cars come continuously for continuous loading, and have the coaster go by detailed scenes with audio animatronics that teach about developments in energy. I love coasters like that.

 

[larryz]

I mean, it's not everyday that Tron-ified Optimus Prime comes out of nowhere and tries to murder you in a tunnel.

When's the last time you drove in LA?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Wasn't the entire point of EPCOT that it WASN'T just "More Disney"?! It really annoys me how EPCOT is becoming IP-COT...you could probably make the argument its happening to all of WDW.

Yes, but they need to get the attendance up in that park. Children and families identify with Disney characters coming armed to what is offered. If they want to do something educational, they could team with LucasFilm and have an attraction based on light and sound. Most people I have observed in the parks don’t have a very good attention span. Always on the phone. We were on Toy Story Mania the other day and I saw something text messaging during the ride.

 

[rhino4evr]

People continue to say Roller Coasters aren't family friendly, must not pay attention to the wait times at all 4 parks. Roller Coasters are the most popular attractions at Disney, by a pretty wide margin.

 

[marni1971]

Ok we get it. We have 189 pages and 3774 posts of Guardians doesn’t belong in Epcot.
Can we try and discuss something else. For example, does any one have any ideas what this “unique ride system” is that they are talking about?

How about a “unique ride system” that doesn’t fit the park either?

Also a ride system last time I checked that isn’t working as planned.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Wasn't the entire point of EPCOT that it WASN'T just "More Disney"?! It really annoys me how EPCOT is becoming IP-COT...you could probably make the argument its happening to all of WDW.

The entire point of EPCOT was that it wasn't any sort of theme park at all. That changed rather quickly.

 

[larryz]

The entire point of EPCOT was that it wasn't any sort of theme park at all. That changed rather quickly.

There's a master's thesis project for you -- Concept Theme Park Entropy, or How EPCOT Became IPCOT...

 

[trainplane3]

When's the last time you drove in LA?

Never. And I intend for it to stay that way. I'll stick to my mass of tunnels and bridges out here that everyone seems to crawl over and through.

How about a “unique ride system” that doesn’t fit the park either?

Also a ride system last time I checked that isn’t working as planned.

I'm wondering how unique this ride system can be. We have swinging cars, lay-down/flyer types, that new Vekoma seat rotating coaster that's somewhere in Europe now, drop tracks, elevator lifts, and tilt drops. I'm sure there's a few I'm missing, but I'm not expecting something mind-blowingly incredible.

Edit: https://rcdb.com/15201.htm I believe that's the Vekoma prototype.

 

[MisterPenguin]

There's a master's thesis project for you -- Concept Theme Park Entropy, or How EPCOT Became IPCOT...

I don't mean EPCOT wasn't supposed to be a typical theme park. It wasn't supposed to be any type of park at all. Walt's vision was for a planned community.

 

[Horizons1]

Something a more generic, a little more synergy, a lot less original.

Every time Chapek spews his “little more timeless and more Disney” line it makes me sick.

 

[trainplane3]

This is some juicy info, I tell ya!! I’ve always wanted to ride one of the worlds longest coasters!! Brb booking my trip now

Here's a top 10-ish long coaster that's opening in a couple months that only took about 1 1/2 years. Mainly due to heavily modifying the structure of the original ride.
https://rcdb.com/15411.htm
or another long ride
https://rcdb.com/594.htm
or this classic
https://rcdb.com/67.htm
Actually, just come to Ohio for coasters done right.

 

[marni1971]

Never. And I intend for it to stay that way. I'll stick to my mass of tunnels and bridges out here that everyone seems to crawl over and through.

I'm wondering how unique this ride system can be. We have swinging cars, lay-down/flyer types, that new Vekoma seat rotating coaster that's somewhere in Europe now, drop tracks, elevator lifts, and tilt drops. I'm sure there's a few I'm missing, but I'm not expecting something mind-blowingly incredible.

Edit: https://rcdb.com/15201.htm I believe that's the Vekoma prototype.

I think you’re shooting too high for the unique feature.

 

[larryz]

I think you’re shooting too high for the unique feature.

Cup holders, then?

 

[trainplane3]

I think you’re shooting too high for the unique feature.

That's the feeling I got once @Magic Feather said you'll be seated over the track. I'm interested but I can't say I'm at all excited for this ride.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Ok we get it. We have 189 pages and 3774 posts of Guardians doesn’t belong in Epcot.
Can we try and discuss something else. For example, does any one have any ideas what this “unique ride system” is that they are talking about?

Good luck with that request

 

[JBIRDTO]

Perhaps there is a backwards portion or special unique pods. I am also wondering if "longest" means time or distance. With time it could mean we have some slower sections with distance they can make that claim with 4 more feet of track.

 

[Horizons1]

Maybe it’s 45 minutes long like Energy was.

 

[No Name]

In terms of track length, is Mindbender the longest enclosed coaster, Temple of the Night Hawk 2nd, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster 3rd? "One of the world's longest" isn't saying much here. The only firm thing it tells us is that it won't be the longest.