Dapper Dan
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I'm sure they'll let us know as soon as they figure out how to spin "please see our movies" as Epcot's original vision.
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News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot
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I came here to make the same response! You beat me to it.
Because Disney doesn't know. If they're putting out an artist's rendering of where FW is going and then have to immediately disclaim that it's just 'blue sky', then it's clear they don't know. This jibe's with @marni1971 's insights about how their plans are still in the air. All we know is what they're committing to right now. Trying to discern a comprehensive rationale for everything currently in FW and approved is like trying to figure out what makes a Disney Princess a Disney Princess when the answer is "because it's marketable."
And that just may be the final justification for what FW becomes: if it's marketable as being family friendly, Disney branded, and 'timeless' (IOW they don't have to keep updating it), then it will be put into FW regardless of any other thematic aesthetic.
Maeryk
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Because that's not what Disney does. They leak bits and pieces to keep people interested. They leak opening dates to keep people booking hotel rooms. They change things here and there so they can keep work in one park to a minimum at one time. (four projects in/around epcot at the same time is a pretty high level of work at the same time) And, as we know, plans change as time goes on. (Epcot being a particularly good example of that, because the plans for the park were being scaled back even as it was being built.. the africa pavilion ended up being removed and a few other things that were supposed to happen, shown in the "final" concept art, and planned for failed to happen as well).
When Disney was the only game in town, it was one thing. Now they have rather stiff competition right down the road, and they know it. But you don't really see bold 10 or 20 year plans anymore, simply because the tech and the industry evolve far faster than that, and the consumer base is fickle about what it will/wont show up for.
Dribbling out bits of info here and there is the current Disney style, so it's what we get. Plus, if they were going to, say, close and raze Imagination (as rumors have floated), I'd expect them to not say a single word.. people would just show up one day to see scrims.
HMF
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That Is probably exactly what they plan to do as a cynical gesture towards us.
JohnD
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I get people being insulted by this concept -- like releasing Horizons T-Shirts to remind you of the fact that ride was torn down. But, if done correctly, they could incorporate this music and even the old Energy pre-show (I love the revolving windows) into the new pre-show/queue before boarding with a good retro vibe.
montyz81
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An argument that has been discussed many times, but both Bill Nye and Neil DeGrass Tyson both admitted they were wrong. Both stated that a ball filled up in 90 degree temp and cooled to 50 degrees could drop up to 2 psi. For him to go on TV and claim everyone is wrong without doing proper research first makes him an idiot in my book, especially with his degrees and distinguished career. Do I believe it was the entire story? No. I just think he should have done more work before opening his mouth. Maybe idiot is a strong word, perhaps sellout is a better adjective to describe him.
I could see Peter Quill humming along then throwing in the line "Through the Universe with Guardians of The Galaxy." 10 imaginary reps to anyone who creates new GotG lyrics to the classic song.
They could easily reuse the exit music! Frankly I'd think it an insult NOT using it!
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October82
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I don't want to derail this thread any further, so feel free to PM me if you'd like to talk more.
However, I want to point to two things I mentioned in the post that you're responding to here. The mistake they made is a subtle one and, even accounting for it doesn't mean that their conclusion was wrong. It also isn't as simple a conclusion as you stated. Yes, they should have been more careful, but we all make mistakes, and mistakes are amplified in the public eye, especially when the public doesn't understand the physics either.
Calling them an idiot is certainly a "strong" word, and "sellout" is unjustified (a sellout to who?). Why do you need to use any word to describe them? Why not just say simply that their credibility was hurt? Why should one high profile mistake define them entirely in your view? Especially a mistake that is subtle enough that most people who lack technical training themselves can't accurately recall?
wedenterprises
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The Vekoma flying prototype? If not is it suspended?
Does the theme revolve around energy? Or space travel?
FettFan
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Wrongo.
1. Test Track is in the Transportation Pavilion. The Transportation Pavilion formerly hosted World of Motion and now hosts Test Track 2.0.
2. Pooh was built on top of Mr Toad's Wild Ride. There was also a massive backlash against closing Toad, including in-park picketing.
www.savetoad.com
HMF
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It would be horribly dated not to mention impossible.
FettFan
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He no longer has the Walkman; Ego crushed it during their fight. He upgraded to a Zune.
"We picked this up for you. It's called a Zune and it's got three hundred songs." - Kraglin
"THREE HUNDRED?!" - Quill
LorangeJuice
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JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I love this post times 1000!
HonorableMention
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I'm not sure that the attraction will completely follow the films. Mission: Breakout doesn't take place in the MCU and has some plot holes (like the walkman) that contradict the films.
HMF
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This whole thing is an insult.
tirian
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So they should all be versions of the MK?
That's called shrinking one's imagination and scope, not broadening it.
Mike S
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Lol. He still has it in Mission Breakout though.
Magenta Panther
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My reaction to this is: at least the raccoon and the talking asparagus stalk isn't infesting the Tower. And that's the extent of my interest.