Eh. I suppose if I wanted to put in some effort I could find some show advertisements from today with similar color themes. I don't feel like putting in that effort so I'll let you win this argument. I'm out. They definitely are 100% absolutely reminiscent of the 1990s. Every time I drive on property. I think I'm driving through 1996.They seem pretty ’90s to me, as someone who spent his later childhood and teens in that decade.
I’m not interested in convincing you. I was merely responding to your strongly worded claim that the signs “are definitely not reminiscent of the 1990s.” To some of us, they are, and I offered some examples of the kinds of things our minds go to when we see such colour schemes. I’m not sure why you would respond to that with mocking sarcasm.Eh. I suppose if I wanted to put in some effort I could find some show advertisements from today with similar color themes. I don't feel like putting in that effort so I'll let you win this argument. I'm out. They definitely are 100% absolutely reminiscent of the 1990s. Every time I drive on property. I think I'm driving through 1996.
Wow, I didn’t even know about this change to what used to be one of my favorite resorts! It’s incredibly awful! What was once a colorful, unique, themed space is now barren and generic. Incredible. I mean, my expectations are obviously low but I’m genuinely shocked.
I agree that the old Disney signs clearly betray their 90s roots to someone versed in cultural history, less because of the specific colors and more due to their boldness and the way they clash. I strongly suspect that the number of guests who look at those signs and think of the color scheme as somehow archaic is vanishingly small. However, what is “current” is not appropriate for every project, and even “outdated” looks have their place. I think it’s pretty clear that what Disney understands as contemporary design is woefully unsuitable for a themed vacation resort. If bright, bold, clashing colors evokes the 90s, hurray for the 90s.
I don't think this is universally true. It's true for a lot of things, because many parts of the resort are supposed to be evocative of a particular time period or style, but there's nothing inappropriate about current trends surfacing in, say, former Future World and transportation hubs or branding, advertisement, signage, and wayfinding around the property.
I find the redesigned spaces in Future World staggeringly dull and banal. Does the Connections Cafe look modern? Yes. Does it look interesting, inviting or innovative? No. Does it look like a hospital cafe? Yes.
I very strongly disagree that the "busy" and colourful 1990s aesthetic is what reads as fun and exciting in 2022. It's subjective, but I think they did a great job with Connections Cafe. It's a space that is open, full of light, and that is tastefully decorated with a motif that makes space for the space. I very much suspect those who don't like it also would have found the original EPCOT Center not fun enough.
I’m glad you like it, but you absolutely could not be more wrong in your second half. As I’ve probably made clear, I revere the original EPCOT and strongly dislike Connections and the related aesthetic. I will grant you this - original EPCOT had some uninteresting spaces, such as the area after exiting the WoM ride. But even if the design of that area wasn’t gripping, it offered multiple shows to hold ones attention. And EPCOT offered enough to do in those days that I mostly charged through those areas to get to my next ride. When a theme park area has very few strong rides and not enough capacity to handle crowds, you do a lot of sitting and wandering, and suddenly interesting aesthetics and pleasing design becomes much more significant.
What I mean by the second part, though, is that at the time many people found the aesthetic too clinical and corporate and not what they associated with Disney theme parks. One thing (perhaps the only thing) I think they've done right with the Epcot relaunch is the entry area and the side of Communicore they didn't demolish. I do, though, agree that the actual offerings at the time were far superior that what is there at the moment.
that’s simply not true at all
I was just throwing in the towel on the argument and having a little fun with it. I was being a bit tongue in cheek and hence the
at end. No offense towards you was intended.
None taken, though thanks for clarifying!I was just throwing in the towel on the argument and having a little fun with it. I was being a bit tongue in cheek and hence the
It needs giant fiberglass hamburgers and pizza slices hanging from the ceiling!!
Dull, uninspiring, sterile and poorly themed to fit in with what the resort is supposed to represent. what a let down compared to what it once was and what other resort food courts have. POFQ has always been one of our favorite places to stay but its food court has always been a let down. Dressing it down only makes that feature of the resort less favorable.
Maybe they want you to go to the springs?
lol maybe
. But they neutered the world of Disney in the same manner. WOD is now bland and boring. The " Merchandise is the star" approach to retail betrays what it means to be Disney. 
It’s still our favorite resort, they have definitely toned down the theming over the years though, better or worse is subjective, Sassagoula still has float pieces on the shelf’s, artwork on the walls, they added bead lights, it’s not over the top like it used to be but still feels like POFQ and we like it… even the rooms lack of personality has pros, they don‘t scream FQ anymore but they feel infinitely cleaner than they used to. Pros and cons to everything.