News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[SpaceMountain77]

Different.

No futurism, utopian thought, or showcasing of the wonders of enterprise?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Right now.

Yes, I was deliberate in the "right now" wording. Do you think they adapt the self referentiality a bit when the Marvel land expands?

 

[trainplane3]

I don't think I saw anyone mention it but the 2 middle cars were back in the loading and unloading areas. So I guess technically all 12 are out, but they're still only running 4 car groupings. Maybe they're planning on all 12 in use for tomorrow? Would be nice.

My ride yesterday was pretty full and everyone was enjoying it. Only saw phones out to take pictures.

Also, Imagination had a solid 20 minute wait yesterday. And on top of that, everyone was having a blast, some even singing! It really makes me wonder what their reaction would be with a properly redone Imagination...

 

[articos]

Yes, I was deliberate in the "right now" wording. Do you think they adapt the self referentiality a bit when the Marvel land expands?

Yes.

 

[articos]

He worked with Herb Ryman on the Mexico pavillion.

Yep!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Yes.

Are you able to comment yet on whether or not "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a kid" will be more than just lip service?

 

[jt04]

They should have kept Energy open until the eclipse and then announce it had closed due to the lack of sunshine.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

They should have kept Energy open until the eclipse and then announce it had closed due to the lack of sunshine.

No, the Universe of Energy should have remained open while the roller coaster and its housing were constructed behind it. When it was necessary to connect the structures and theme the queue and preshow, then it should have closed. It took three years to build an entire theme park, including intricate architectural details found in the World Showcase pavilions, but four years are needed for a roller coaster that uses one pavilion.

 

[Kman101]

Different.

Hopefully you can share more soon. I know you can only say what you can when you can but it's hard to understand what their goal is with Future World, and we're still left guessing on what's going into the UK ...

 

[trainplane3]

No, the Universe of Energy should have remained open while the roller coaster and its housing were constructed behind it. When it was necessary to connect the structures and theme the queue and preshow, then it should have closed. It took three years to build an entire theme park, including intricate architectural details found in the World Showcase pavilions, but four years are needed for a roller coaster that uses one pavilion.

There, someone else read my mind.

They haven't even cleared or laid a foundation for the building yet. While Cedar Point doesn't theme their rides, they can toss up a large coaster on a peninsula in Lake Erie in less then a year. The new RMC Mean Streak is their longest project in a while and that is going to be a year and a half for what is heavily modifying an old structure for a new ride, oh while exposed to the fun Lake Erie winters. It's not a fair comparison but in the mind of someone that wouldn't know better, Cedar Point looks better at adding new rides then Disney.

 

[danlb_2000]

There, someone else read my mind.

They haven't even cleared or laid a foundation for the building yet. While Cedar Point doesn't theme their rides, they can toss up a large coaster on a peninsula in Lake Erie in less then a year. The new RMC Mean Streak is their longest project in a while and that is going to be a year and a half for what is heavily modifying an old structure for a new ride, oh while exposed to the fun Lake Erie winters. It's not a fair comparison but in the mind of someone that wouldn't know better, Cedar Point looks better at adding new rides then Disney.

Even worse, they haven't even started on the canal re-routing that needs to happen back there before the can start the show building.

 

[trainplane3]

Even worse, they haven't even started on the canal re-routing that needs to happen back there before the can start the show building.

Exactly! And that's what I kind of meant with saying foundation.

I said it before, they really want these two ride systems gone. And fast.

I'll say this, it better be worth the hype they're gonna drive behind it.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Apparently no time is being wasted. The Universe of Energy has already been removed from the list of Epcot attractions:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/

If you search for Universe of Energy on Google, it takes you to a general listing for Epcot, not the attraction.

 

[rioriz]

Ellens Energy Adventure is still listed tho...

 

[larryz]

Are you able to comment yet on whether or not "Peter Quill visited Epcot as a kid" will be more than just lip service?

Next time you're there, check out the "mausoleum" at the front -- I'm guessing there's already a tile marked "Meredith and Peter Quill, 1986"

 

[dreamscometrue]

Both Tom and Joe are in the senior exec ranks. Tom is the lead on the entire Epcot project. Joe is the lead on anything to do with Marvel. Fun fact: not as well known as Tom having been part of the Epcot original team, Joe was on the opening team for Epcot as well, in the art dept, during his early years.

He worked with Herb Ryman on the Mexico pavillion.

From Joe's Instagram post...

 

[IanDLBZF]

Speaking of Rohde, I may have seen him on Thursday at UOE.

 

[Mike S]

Speaking of Rohde, I may have seen him on Thursday at UOE.

There's really no confusion with seeing him or not. His ear wouldn't be hard to spot.

 

[aladdin2007]

He worked with Herb Ryman on the Mexico pavillion.

as well as designing Maelstrom's boats and more with the ride.

 

[CanadianGordon]

After reading this thread. I know for sure I rode this ride when I went to Epcot as a kid. I remember the dinosaur ride.

I really regret not riding it when I visited it a few years ago now.
I wish they were doing a proper upgrade and not a tear out and replace but this is the new Disney.