News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[rocketraccoon]

From Sunday: Sightlines from that one pathway by International Gateway.

It's also visible from Hollywood Studios parking, although it's far further back than what it looks like here.

This is roughly where you'll be able to see the gravity building, give or take a few spots:

It's certainly visible.

 

[Casper Gutman]

It was profitable enough that a sequel was most definitely happening until Tomorrowland bombed.

Sequels to big budget IP driven features intended to launch or sustain a franchise are always “definitely happening” right up until they slip quietly off a studios schedule when press attention has turned somewhere else. This just happened a few days ago with Transformers 6. It happens all the time. It’s a face saving measure. Tron 3 was dead by the time the international box office returns became clear - probably sooner.

 

[BrerJon]

I assume it will be painted plain sky blue like the Soarin' show buildings, so visible everywhere but most guests don't even notice it.

 

[cheezbat]

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I’ve seen a proposal for it to be themed. If it happens or not I don’t know. Personally I hope it won’t, but a blank box won’t cut it either.

ive got it! Plant a forest full of giant Redwoods to cover the building!

 

[trainplane3]

They should take note on how the front of UoE currently looks, tons of mirrors. Just cover the gravity building in mirrors so that way when someone looks at it, they'll be blinded (by sheer beauty). Problem solved! It'll be noticed by all and the complaints will stop!

Also the building will probably melt anything close to it, so I wouldn't park a car near it unless you don't mind your tires being melted to the ground.

 

[larryz]

I wished Tomorrowland hadn't flopped. It is in my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I think the message, like the movie articulates, was something people didn't want to hear.

The only message I got from it was that George Clooney is overpaid as an actor.

 

[Lensman]

They should take note on how the front of UoE currently looks, tons of mirrors. Just cover the gravity building in mirrors so that way when someone looks at it, they'll be blinded (by sheer beauty). Problem solved! It'll be noticed by all and the complaints will stop!

Also the building will probably melt anything close to it, so I wouldn't park a car near it unless you don't mind your tires being melted to the ground.

Mirrors are actually an interesting idea, inadvertent solar death ray outcomes aside. From most viewing points, you'd see a reflection of the sky (rain or shine), so it would be a kind of cheap version of an invisibility cloak.

Like this house covered in mirrors:

 

[larryz]

Mirrors are actually an interesting idea, inadvertent solar death ray outcomes aside. From most viewing points, you'd see a reflection of the sky (rain or shine), so it would be a kind of cheap version of an invisibility cloak.

Like this house covered in mirrors:
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What house?

 

[FullSailDan]

While we don't know the exact material or color, it's quite clear from the foundation and steel structure thus far that this will be nothing more than a box. Based on the framing we can tell that the siding will be a lightweight material (if I were a betting man, I'd put money on insulated metal panels) without any meaningful shape/depth/protrusions to add architectural interest or theme.

There are so many buildings around property that are "just a box" and don't currently detract from their surroundings.
Lest us not forget how the beloved value resorts are just a box with 'stuff attached' and painted, the polynesian is a box with pointed roofs, Y&B is a box with some extrusions and triangles attached. Almost all of fantasy land is giant boxes with parapets thrown on for decoration. Further, there are any number of structures that can be added nearby, or changes that can be made to the surrounding areas, that could mitigate the impact. I'm not belittling how silly it is to add a giant box to the half of the park that is iconic in its use of geodesic domes, curved buildings, and winding walkways. But let's wait and see what else happens here before we get hyperbolic about how much of a travesty the decline of Disney's architectural capabilities are.

 

[sedati]

Lets not forget that step one for all these construction projects is land clearing. The loss of trees opens up some views that can and will be corrected by the landscaping that is usually the last step and the one that only continues year after year.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I’ve seen a proposal for it to be themed. If it happens or not I don’t know. Personally I hope it won’t, but a blank box won’t cut it either.

A proposal! Was it a nice ring? Did she say yes?

Edit: did I just assume a gender?!
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[sedati]

There is only one thing to be done when faced with such a cube- one must gleam it.

(A bad reference for anyone old enough to get it, but also one with a Disney park connection. Skip to 16:00:

I have stayed in that very room.)

 

[Flynnwriter]

Um... this show building is gigantic! It will screw with the proportions of spaceship earth.

 

[lazyboy97o]

There are so many buildings around property that are "just a box" and don't currently detract from their surroundings.
Lest us not forget how the beloved value resorts are just a box with 'stuff attached' and painted, the polynesian is a box with pointed roofs, Y&B is a box with some extrusions and triangles attached. Almost all of fantasy land is giant boxes with parapets thrown on for decoration. Further, there are any number of structures that can be added nearby, or changes that can be made to the surrounding areas, that could mitigate the impact. I'm not belittling how silly it is to add a giant box to the half of the park that is iconic in its use of geodesic domes, curved buildings, and winding walkways. But let's wait and see what else happens here before we get hyperbolic about how much of a travesty the decline of Disney's architectural capabilities are.

Villa Savoye is a box but so is a Walmart. @FerretAfros works with how “boxes” engage their environment. The structure as seen so far suggests a certain assembly and it is not one that supports much in the way of articulation. Yes, there are some very beautiful buildings that utilize insulated metal panels but they also tend to be proud expressions of materiality and tectonics.

 

[britain]

This image says alot. All the rooflines of Epcot's structures are supposed to cut a distinctive profile, making some sort of statement. They'll need to do something to acknowledge that they know you can see it, and let it say something. At least some sort of textures, patterns, lighting package. The absolute worst thing they could do is just paint it pale blue like the Soarin' building.

 

[Horizons '83]

This image says alot. All the rooflines of Epcot's structures are supposed to cut a distinctive profile, making some sort of statement. They'll need to do something to acknowledge that they know you can see it, and let it say something. At least some sort of textures, patterns, lighting package. The absolute worst thing they could do is just paint it pale blue like the Soarin' building.

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I think we need to stop believing it will blend in. It won't and it will be an eyesore to those to cherish Epcot like most do here but to causal guest, it won't make a difference. Sad, but its the current state of Disney Executives making terrible decisions.

 

[montyz81]

The only message I got from it was that George Clooney is overpaid as an actor.

That sounds like a statement made from a well known twitter handle residing at 1600 PA Ave.

 

[wdisney9000]

I think we need to stop believing it will blend in. It won't and it will be an eyesore to those to cherish Epcot like most do here but to causal guest, it won't make a difference. Sad, but its the current state of Disney Executives making terrible decisions.

Im kinda stunned to see you having a little doom and gloom in you, . In all seriousness, part of me agrees with you, but the other part is keeping hope alive since they are resurfacing the WoL pavilion and maybe they will put a futuristic facade on the exposed area of the gravity building.

 

[Horizons '83]

Im kinda stunned to see you having a little doom and gloom in you, . In all seriousness, part of me agrees with you, but the other part is keeping hope alive since they are resurfacing the WoL pavilion and maybe they will put a futuristic facade on the exposed area of the gravity building.

Yeah its dark and gloomy this morning where we live so maybe that is playing into that haha.

Id like to think something will be done to "hide" or "blend" but I have no confidence at this stage. I am optimistic about Wonders tough, its exciting to see any work done to that awesome building.

 

[larryz]

That sounds like a statement made from a well known twitter handle residing at 1600 PA Ave.

Except that I'm commenting not from a political viewpoint, but as a moviegoer. I watched Tomorrowland long before the political campaign season opened.