News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

WDWtraveler

WDWtraveler

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Photo update as of Saturday, June 9, 2018. Photos taken from the monorail. This appears to be the tallest, if not largest building at Epcot.

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mikejs78

mikejs78

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smile said:
photochop plop-job didn't help matters much



i've considered epcot code red - not quite blue - for some time now...
it's not even relative to some past incarnation, far as i'm concerned; epcot is a limping husk of a theme park at present, whose now deep-seeded, self-inflicted issues fester due to lack of will on multiple fronts

perhaps poor performance will raise an eyebrow, but our beloved park desperately needs a champion (worthiness becoming increasingly optional)

approaches since the ol chap claimed overhaul consider it wise smothering a fractured tibia with guaze and morphine

aloof, deficient, misguided
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I seem to remember @marni1971 saying that one of the proposals for the Ecpot overhaul was quite good. I could be wrong, but if not, is there still a possibility that that plan could be the one selected, or a variation of that plan, or is it dead?
 
RSoxNo1

RSoxNo1

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Clyde Birdbrain said:
My prediction for the pre-show video:

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Okay, so this is unlikely to happen, but I would really like it if the Guardians are actually aware that they are in Epcot and they incorporate the original Universe of Energy attraction and song (link) somehow. Like Rocket Raccoon in Mission: Breakout! commenting about Disneyland.
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I suspect they will know they're in Epcot. That seems to be the Marvel approach in the Disney Parks. They are self aware and take place in the park they're in.
 
Aries1975

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Casper Gutman said:
Yup. EPCOT needs a theme. Any theme. Edutainment is probably dead forever, but it needs something, anything.
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Lensman said:
Sadly true, though I really love edutainment.
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As I keep hearing descriptions of the big box, it is generally referred to as the "gravity" building. What are the chances, slim probably, there will be an edutainment component of basic physics? Potential versus Kinetic energy... Electromagnetic forces(the launch)... Rocket propulsion(a simplified version of the requirements to obtain escape velocity from Earth's gravity)... Solar energy(panels are staying, right?) Like anything else, even a roller coaster, there is an opportunity to make it a "teaching moment" and incorporate a little edutainment.
 
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V_L_Raptor

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Aries1975 said:
As I keep hearing descriptions of the big box, it is generally referred to as the "gravity" building. What are the chances, slim probably, there will be an edutainment component of basic physics? Potential versus Kinetic energy... Electromagnetic forces(the launch)... Rocket propulsion(a simplified version of the requirements to obtain escape velocity from Earth's gravity)... Solar energy(panels are staying, right?) Like anything else, even a roller coaster, there is an opportunity to make it a "teaching moment" and incorporate a little edutainment.
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I wouldn't hold my breath. (I don't think I'd want it, either... seems like a really overwrought way of teaching those principles. If they were planning Physics Day with students running around with lab handouts and calculators, I'd be more positive on it.)
 
crxbrett

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Sorcerer Mickey said:
Tron isn't even a popular IP. The last installment was released eight years ago and its box office returns were seen as a disappointment. I would've much preferred to save the money on a new ride and retheme Tomorrowland to Discovery Land.
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Casper Gutman said:
Yes, despite the giant GoG box, Tron remains the most puzzling addition. Heck, why not slap a Wreck it Ralph overlay on the existing Tron design - you can keep most of the light effects and use a more current IP.
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I think for me, TRON is much more of a fit and will end up being pretty timeless and remain popular for years to come. In a sense, it's the one IP that Disney chose that I am sort of glad they did. There are no real characters seen on the attraction or requirement to watch the movies to really make sense of it. It will look like it's in the future, is super sci-fi in design and tone and will be visually appealing to kids who don't even know what TRON is and to adults who may or may not know what the franchise is.

Problem with GotG is that it is hot at the moment, but in 10 years could be very outdated or perceived as uncool or cheesy. Plus, the characters will appear in the actual attraction and once the franchise is long gone, will only make it feel more in need of an update. I feel the same way about MB in California Adventure now. In 10 years, nobody will really care or want to see the GotG anymore. Where as for TRON, that won't really matter. It will still be considered appealing since it is basically a big coaster in a giant futuristic bubble and with tons of cool lights and visuals. GotG will probably have that stale, was-cool-10-years-ago-but-now-feels-cheesy feel to it in a decade or so.

In a nutshell, there's nothing timeless about GotG in EPCOT. Whereas TRON has that potential, especially if the Speedway gets updated to the same theming.
 
lazyboy97o

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Aries1975 said:
As I keep hearing descriptions of the big box, it is generally referred to as the "gravity" building. What are the chances, slim probably, there will be an edutainment component of basic physics? Potential versus Kinetic energy... Electromagnetic forces(the launch)... Rocket propulsion(a simplified version of the requirements to obtain escape velocity from Earth's gravity)... Solar energy(panels are staying, right?) Like anything else, even a roller coaster, there is an opportunity to make it a "teaching moment" and incorporate a little edutainment.
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Gravity building is not an attraction specific term. Rock ‘n Rollercoaster has a gravity building. TRON Lightcycle Power Run has a gravity building.
 
geekza

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There's a misconception about Tron: Legacy that it was a failure. It wasn't. It made over $400 million with a production budget of around $170 million. Until Tomorrowland flopped, a sequel was deep into pre-production. The original film, whilst not the success Disney had hoped, also made nearly double its production budget and made a lasting impression on popular culture that has continued over 35 years after its release. Tron has legs.
 
tomast

tomast

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geekza said:
There's a misconception about Tron: Legacy that it was a failure. It wasn't. It made over $400 million with a production budget of around $170 million. Until Tomorrowland flopped, a sequel was deep into pre-production. The original film, whilst not the success Disney had hoped, also made nearly double its production budget and made a lasting impression on popular culture that has continued over 35 years after its release. Tron has legs.
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its kind of weird idea using Tron for a new atraction having lots of IPS by far more populars. Why not make it a Wall-e rollercoaster, or the incredibles, or wreck it ralph with a arcade as the shop

 

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