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News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot
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Dapper Dan
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The new ride is going to be solar powered though, right?
The_Jobu
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Yes, we are critical in our conversations. If you come here because you enjoy the news hardcore fans generate, than you have to tolerate their demanding nature, otherwise, like Martin said, there's always pixie blogs if you'd feel more comfortable.
jaxonp
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That makes a lot of sense. I'm wondering if this build will be similar to RnRC where the ride show building is connected from the launch tunnel to the queue, preshow and load/unload area.
Lora Baines Bradley
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Dapper Dan
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I can't seem to find the "I'm dead inside" emoji.Boom, GotG connection to the energy theme.
The_Jobu
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I'm not sure the solar panels would be sufficient for a launch coaster, but Martin can probably say with more authority.
Not even close. RnR had its own dedicated substation built to power the launch.
jaxonp
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Why does everyone assume GoTG has to be related to energy? Kinda sound like that entire side of future world is becoming space themed. GotG, update to MS, new Space resturant.. Test Track is the only thing standing in the way of an entire all space themed area of the park.
PizzaPlanet
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Everyone was hating on Mission Breakout and then it opened and all of a sudden it was a masterpiece of imagineering.
I wanted to barf when Chapek brought up how "successful" Mission Cashgrab was during the presentation. He only mentioned it 15 times.
The_Jobu
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I know right? It's weird how people assume it will even try to fit into the energy theme.
Communicora
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Thanks to this site I knew this was coming, but it still felt like a punch to the gut when I read the quotes from the presentation. The supposed thematic tie-in added insult to injury.
RMichael21
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Unfortunately, my first trip was in '05, so I have little connection to the Epcot of the 80's and early 90's. As a result, I'm not quite as upset by this as others. While I'm a stickler for theme and wish this was placed elsewhere, I'm optimistic that this could be a great attraction, but only if they do it right. And only time will tell on that front.
Lora Baines Bradley
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If you're commenting on GotG and the energy theme, how on spaceship earth does a launch coaster relate to the theme of energy?
the_rich
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My first time visiting Epcot was in 03 so I never saw it in its original state. So i cant really relate to those of you who are mourning the loss. What I will say is that we really dont know much about this ride. Maybe they surprise us and the theme really fits. Or maybe not. I think its too early to tell.
FettFan
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With GotG, technically it's set in the PAST, as GotG 2 takes place in 2014.
RMichael21
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From everyone I've talked to, MB has been nothing but successful (I've talked to both fans and casual parkgoers). Personally, I enjoyed the ride. I just wish it didn't have to be placed in an area that it doesn't quite fit in (yet).
Lora Baines Bradley
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Because it's going inside the Energy pavilion? They're probably going in the space direction, but Energy was an original EPCOT Center attraction. One hopes they are not kicking that theme to the curb.
jaxonp
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I think the stranger thing here more than anything is the overlap in ride idea and concept.. Forget the IP for a moment. We have a Launched Coaster (RnR) through space (Space Mountain) where you know they'll be music pumping (RnR again). So basically we have RnR+Space Mountains love child.