News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[LittleBuford]

I'm generally of the opinion that the box DOES call attention to itself by the nature of it being so massive, to the point that it would have been better to just theme the thing -- "If you can't hide it, feature it". I agree that the Swolphin is a problem within Epcot, but at least it doesn't insult our intelligence by pretending we can't see it.

Guardians fares a little better from inside the park than outside, but not so much that it's worth trying to pretend the building isn't there. The Gravity Building for Rock N' Roller Coaster is really only visible from one or two spaces in or outside the park, and even that got dressed with the Soundstage Treatment that characterized DHS. And isn't the Guardians Gravity Building even bigger than RNR?

I too was of the opinion that the Guardians building was too large to be disguised and should be themed, but I started to change my mind after seeing photos of the blue panels going up. Now that I’ve viewed the building in person, I’m even less concerned. Of course I can see it, but I don’t really notice it, in the same way that Test Track and Soarin’ have never stood out to me from World Showcase unless I’m looking for them. At the end of the day, it’s all subjective, and some of us are going to be more bothered by such things than others. I hope your enjoyment of the park won’t be compromised too much by this addition.

 

[Princess Leia]

A lot of guests are going to be on their phones trying to schedule/re-arrange their FP+, so at this point, I’m not sure how many will pay attention to the blue box by SSE.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Who doesn’t notice that they’re building something in the direct path of an elevator? Let alone doing it twice?

Drywall isn’t steel stud. It was more a clearance issue where it was too tight, not a whole wall sticking out over an elevator pit. Ignoring small tolerance issues is one thing, but ignoring major issues would be borderline, if not, illegal and put the architect and engineers at significant liability.

And the reason it showed up twice was because they didn't have the time to alter/double-check the original plans. 11 months from start to finish doesn't allow many design/engineering changes.

Construction was 11 months. The whole project was 13 months.

 

[Goofy213]

The project isn't finished yet. Everyone take a deep breath and relax. I'm sure they left room for a berm. Build a 15 to 20 foot berm and plant some 15 to 20 foot trees and 40 foot of the building disappears. Give them time, there's still over a year of construction left. I would rather they focus more on the inside than the outside of the building. Lets not have another RnRC or Space Mountian like coaster. No more giant black boxes, were already getting one of those with Tron. If your going to take a classic ride away, spend 3 years in construction, and create this gigantic monstrosity, then make it good. Focus on an enjoyable, entertaining, and thrilling ride. Not another Everest that looks good on the outside with rocks, trees, and waterfalls, and inside has one massive animatronic that doesn't work. So take a breath, sit back, secure all loose and valuable items, and enjoy the ride.

 

[lazyboy97o]

The project isn't finished yet. Everyone take a deep breath and relax. I'm sure they left room for a berm. Build a 15 to 20 foot berm and plant some 15 to 20 foot trees and 40 foot of the building disappears. Give them time, there's still over a year of construction left.

There is a road sitting where a berm would be located.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I noticed for the first time just how visible the Contemporary is from Liberty Square.

Funny, I noticed that for the first time, too, in my recent past trip. Mostly because it was After Hours and there wasn't a horde of people in front of me, I looked up and saw this big bank of lights and wondered what is was for a sec, until I realized I had a full view of the Contemporary from Liberty Square.

I'm less concerned with how it looks from World Showcase (not that I'm thrilled) than I am from the arrival to the park. For 40 years it was a pure, designed experience with no intrusions. Now there's a big blue box that's just as noticeable as the park's icon.

In my recent past trip the first week of December, I was anxious to see what it looked like in person. But, because I arrived on a Disney bus and was heading directly to WS, I didn't even notice it until I was in the Italy to Morocco section and suddenly realized, "Hey, I'm supposed to check out the new gravity building... so, where is it?"

I'm sure it's a different story if arriving by monorail or car, but from the buses, going into the park, there are so many buildings and things right next to you, that the gravity building is truly ignorable from that point of view.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

I can’t wait to collect blues clues in this new Pavilion!

 

[disneyC97]

Funny, I noticed that for the first time, too, in my recent past trip. Mostly because it was After Hours and there wasn't a horde of people in front of me, I looked up and saw this big bank of lights and wondered what is was for a sec, until I realized I had a full view of the Contemporary from Liberty Square.




In my recent past trip the first week of December, I was anxious to see what it looked like in person. But, because I arrived on a Disney bus and was heading directly to WS, I didn't even notice it until I was in the Italy to Morocco section and suddenly realized, "Hey, I'm supposed to check out the new gravity building... so, where is it?"

I'm sure it's a different story if arriving by monorail or car, but from the buses, going into the park, there are so many buildings and things right next to you, that the gravity building is truly ignorable from that point of view.

This view was blocked by trees for many years before the hub was de-forested and reworked for Wishes.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Having just got back from WDW and seen the building for myself, I’m satisfied that it isn’t the blight on the skyline that some feared. Honestly, the Test Track building is more conspicuous, not to mention the Swolphin, which is by far the most jarring disruption to World Showcase. Since I paid special attention to sightlines during this trip, I noticed for the first time just how visible the Contemporary is from Liberty Square. It’s not a problem, of course, because our eyes generally know what to notice and what to disregard in any given context. Those not looking to be bothered by the Guardians building won’t be.

Well if they hadn't removed those trees in the hub, we wouldn't be able to see it. It's a trade off of having the castle as the focus of the nighttime spectacular.

 

[LittleBuford]

Well if they hadn't removed those trees in the hub, we wouldn't be able to see it. It's a trade off of having the castle as the focus of the nighttime spectacular.

Good point--thanks for the clarification!

 

[LittleBuford]

Well if they hadn't removed those trees in the hub, we wouldn't be able to see it. It's a trade off of having the castle as the focus of the nighttime spectacular.

Note, however, that the hotel is still visible in this old postcard, even if it's less prominent:

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Note, however, that the hotel is still visible in this old postcard, even if it's less prominent:

before they grew this pic is very old probably from the 70s.

 

[Rich Brownn]

before they grew this pic is very old probably from the 70s.

Very old. The (now unused) queue for Hall of Presidents hadn't even been added yet

 

[Mike S]

Drywall isn’t steel stud. It was more a clearance issue where it was too tight, not a whole wall sticking out over an elevator pit. Ignoring small tolerance issues is one thing, but ignoring major issues would be borderline, if not, illegal and put the architect and engineers at significant liability.


Construction was 11 months. The whole project was 13 months.

That makes a lot more sense and takes away the thought of them being completely incompetent.

 

[LittleBuford]

before they grew this pic is very old probably from the 70s.

The clothes suggest as much. But it just goes to show that clashing buildings in the same view were a thing from the very beginning.

 

[tparris]

I'm sure it's a different story if arriving by monorail or car, but from the buses, going into the park, there are so many buildings and things right next to you, that the gravity building is truly ignorable from that point of view.

I feel like some photos tend to overexpose the building making it more visible. I’ve yet to see it in person, there’s a chance I’ll be going after Christmas, depends on how exams go lol. I’m pleased with the way it seems to blend in. Of course there’s no way to make it hide so well every day, but I think the go-away panels were the best way to go.

 

[lazyboy97o]

The clothes suggest as much. But it just goes to show that clashing buildings in the same view were a thing from the very beginning.

There is a huge difference between trying and planning for something, even if it is not at its desired state immediately, and just not doing anything.

 

[LittleBuford]

There is a huge difference between trying and planning for something, even if it is not at its desired state immediately, and just not doing anything.

My point was about the eye's ability to overlook such visual discordances, which have been there in the parks since the beginning.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

The clothes suggest as much. But it just goes to show that clashing buildings in the same view were a thing from the very beginning.

Absolutely. DL's skyline has always been a mess as has MK's.

 

[LittleBuford]

Absolutely. DL's skyline has always been a mess as has MK's.

Such thematic clashes don't disturb me personally. If you want concentrated variety, they're unavoidable, and they can end up being interesting and even fun to notice. There was something rather pleasing about seeing a modernist '70s hotel in the distance behind a quaint recreation of eighteenth-century America. And then there's the view up Main Street towards the castle, which is all about such juxtapositions.

ETA: I'm fully aware that the Guardians building doesn't fall into the same category as the cases I've mentioned above.