News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[sedati]

But I bet it was a gorgeous backside!

At that age I was amped for EPCOT, and seeing those first glimpses took me right past 11. But by today's standard, it was probably bad show. The greenhouses look nice, but the rest seemed plain industrial. Trees filled in over time of course.

To add to the discussion though- I feel the parks should look good from the parking lot, but I don't actually want to see much theming from the outside- to me that's part of the magic. Seeing how much better and amazing it all looks once past the gate. The road into MGM Studios was always such a mish-mosh. You could see quite a lot from the road and parking lot and it varied from full glimpses of the facades of the backlot, to the supports holding them up, and the backside of buildings like Star Tours.

I love how Animal Kingdom reveals itself. Trees, some buildings, and the peaks of some of the tallest elements. Inside you're in a whole other world.

 

[jt04]

Too bad kudzu won't grow in central Florida.

 

[Incomudro]

While Pandora is good, it's not great. FoP is a great ride. River journey, not so much. They are still under building and doing the minimum in my opinion. While star wars looks like it will be visually stunning, it's still only 2 rides that will in no way handle the demand. Disney is content with giving the minimum and charging the maximum. And obviously I'm the odd ball as people still flock through the gates.

My point is in reference to the idea that Disney is showing a lack of caring when it comes to themeing.
A lack of hiding the workings for a public that increasingly wouldn't notice or care anyway because they're not paying attention to such things anymore.
We have the GotG building to verify that to a certain extent. (Though it isn't done yet, and we still don't know if there are further plans to hide it.)
Then we have Pandora and Black Spire - the two most heavily themed and immersive lands Disney has ever constructed.

 

[LittleBuford]

Because The Land is a well thought piece of architecture, GotG is an insluated metal panel clad, pre-engineered warehouse appended to the rotting hull of a formerly incredible attraction.

Just some lighthearted humour on my part; I apologise.

I agree the show building could look better; I don’t agree that the ride it’s replacing was incredible (at least not by modern standards).

 

[Missing20K]

At that age I was amped for EPCOT, and seeing those first glimpses took me right past 11. But by today's standard, it was probably bad show. The greenhouses look nice, but the rest seemed plain industrial. Trees filled in over time of course.

To add to the discussion though- I feel the parks should look good from the parking lot, but I don't actually want to see much theming from the outside- to me that's part of the magic. Seeing how much better and amazing it all looks once past the gate. The road into MGM Studios was always such a mish-mosh. You could see quite a lot from the road and parking lot and it varied from full glimpses of the facades of the backlot, to the supports holding them up, and the backside of buildings like Star Tours.

I love how Animal Kingdom reveals itself. Trees, some buildings, and the peaks of some of the tallest elements. Inside you're in a whole other world.

In fairness, this was intended as it was a working studio at the time. Showing soundstages and false facades were an integral part of the story of the park.

 

[Missing20K]

Just some lighthearted humour on my part; I apologise.

I agree the show building could look better; I don’t agree that the ride it’s replacing was incredible (at least not by modern standards).

Mine too. Granted the backside of The Land is nothing to be amazed by, but it certainly reflects the contents of the building to a far greater extent than what we appear to be getting with GotG.

EDIT: Yes by modern standards, UoE may not have been much, but it engaged the guest with a coherent story, huge animatronics, and an innovative ride system. At least before the Ellen nonsense.

Fun we can disagree and the world still rotates.

 

[LittleBuford]

At that age I was amped for EPCOT, and seeing those first glimpses took me right past 11. But by today's standard, it was probably bad show. The greenhouses look nice, but the rest seemed plain industrial. Trees filled in over time of course.

To add to the discussion though- I feel the parks should look good from the parking lot, but I don't actually want to see much theming from the outside- to me that's part of the magic. Seeing how much better and amazing it all looks once past the gate. The road into MGM Studios was always such a mish-mosh. You could see quite a lot from the road and parking lot and it varied from full glimpses of the facades of the backlot, to the supports holding them up, and the backside of buildings like Star Tours.

I love how Animal Kingdom reveals itself. Trees, some buildings, and the peaks of some of the tallest elements. Inside you're in a whole other world.

My feelings are pretty much the same as yours. While I certainly want everything to be well maintained and presentable, the in-park immersion is that much more dramatic and effective because of the limited theming on the outside.

 

[LittleBuford]

Mine too. Granted the backside of The Land is nothing to be amazed by, but it certainly reflects the contents of the building to a far greater extent than what we appear to be getting with GotG.

EDIT: Yes by modern standards, UoE may not have been much, but it engaged the guest with a coherent story, huge animatronics, and an innovative ride system. At least before the Ellen nonsense.

Fun we can disagree and the world still rotates.

Don’t hate me for disagreeing further, but I don’t think the ride was ever coherent. The most impressive part of it—the dinosaurs—played almost no instructive or narrative role; the energy theme was simply a pretext for their inclusion (not that I’m complaining—they were a highlight!). The ride had many cool and innovative things about it, but it was less than the sum of its parts.

(Please let the world continue spinning! )

 

[sedati]

Because The Land is a well thought piece of architecture, GotG is an insluated metal panel clad, pre-engineered warehouse appended to the rotting hull of a formerly incredible attraction.

I really don't want to have this arguement again, but the backside of The Land is all function over form. As is Guardians. The Land has an edge by not being so imposing and that the greenhouses needed make it much more interesting/appealing.

 

[Jambo Joe]

The Guardians building does not appear to be engaged in any sort of attempt to ‘hide it’ which means that it’s going to be designed to contribute to the overall view. Do we still not have any inside story on the final product? Let’s go insiders - we are rooting for you! This has been an interesting thread - looking forward to the resolution

 

[SoFloMagic]

Was there a win here for them (other than not putting this in EPCOT)? I feel like a massive themed box would have everyone complaining that the theming doesn't fit in with EPCOT? I'd prefer go away blue over the DCA ToT look.

 

[mikejs78]

While Pandora is good, it's not great. FoP is a great ride. River journey, not so much. They are still under building and doing the minimum in my opinion. While star wars looks like it will be visually stunning, it's still only 2 rides that will in no way handle the demand. Disney is content with giving the minimum and charging the maximum. And obviously I'm the odd ball as people still flock through the gates.

How many rides were at MGM opening day? MGM had two rides for the *whole park*. How about AK? Again, two rides (three if you count the train). You act as if this were a new development, but Disney has been operating in this mode since the late 80s. Start small, build up over time.

 

[mikejs78]

Let’s discuss the EPCOT Center reveal over drinks some time

I would love to, because I literally have no idea about this.

 

[spacemt354]

Was there a win here for them (other than not putting this in EPCOT)? I feel like a massive themed box would have everyone complaining that the theming doesn't fit in with EPCOT? I'd prefer go away blue over the DCA ToT look.

Future World has buildings shaped as a geodesic sphere, pyramids, and now a hyper-rectangle. At least they are inclusive to different forms of 3D geometry

 

[Clamman73]

 

[Seabasealpha1]

They just need some taller trees...that’s all...

 

[Seabasealpha1]

Damn, there goes my “For our pleasure” quip!

On a serious note, I am very curious too and await more informed answers.

ETA in response to your ETA: The ribbing does appear to get noticeably more pronounced, though, so I don’t think you’re entirely wrong.

 

[raymusiccity]

Was there a win here for them (other than not putting this in EPCOT)? I feel like a massive themed box would have everyone complaining that the theming doesn't fit in with EPCOT? I'd prefer go away blue over the DCA ToT look.

Just to be a devil's advocate, but maybe a big box was what they had in mind. The casual visitor will be impressed with the size of such a ride building. The children will see it from the monorail, and be excited to ride 'that one'!! (and, of course their parents will exclaim, 'but, what about the sight lines!)

 

[Seabasealpha1]

I do think it’s interesting that they can build something like space mountain or Tron or hide stuff with floating mountains...but for good ol Epcot they opt for the “big blue saltine box”...

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Another devil's advocate point...those upset about the view from the parking lot should be equally as upset, if not more upset, of the views of Pandora from the buses. Giant warehouse with rocks on sticks is your first view of Animal Kingdom. Less than ideal.