India Pavilion?

danheaton

danheaton

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I'm excited about the possibilities here, though it's hard to keep too excited about anything from the site that must not be named. Even so, the fact that reliable posters on this forum seem to give it some credence makes me wonder if something else could happen. It's just hard to get too worked up about a new country in World Showcase until something official is announced. Don't want to get my heart broken again...
 
geekza

geekza

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danheaton said:
I'm excited about the possibilities here, though it's hard to keep too excited about anything from the site that must not be named. Even so, the fact that reliable posters on this forum seem to give it some credence makes me wonder if something else could happen. It's just hard to get too worked up about a new country in World Showcase until something official is announced. Don't want to get my heart broken again...
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Yeah, it's been so long since a new country was added to World Showcase that, at this point, I wouldn't care if it was Micronesia as long as there was some growth.
 
danheaton

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geekza said:
Yeah, it's been so long since a new country was added to World Showcase that, at this point, I wouldn't care if it was Micronesia as long as there was some growth.
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Exactly. At this point, it's hard to get concerned with anything inside the pavilions until we know the pavilion will actually happen. I like the speculation but feel like the budget never comes through.
 
trainplane3

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TJ Vazquez said:
I'm confused, he edited an old post to make it seem like he knew all the changes 12 years ago?
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HoraceHorizons

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MansionButler84 said:
How many places in WDW represent the US of A?
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The irony being: Walt Disney World is just about the most magically American, I imagine, that a place could ever, ever be.

As much as the World Showcase is my favorite experience at WDW and I'd love to see new countries added, it's the one part of Epcot that doesn't need serious work.
Nearly ALL of FUTUREWORLD needs serious, serious help. This space restaurant and a GOTG ride, is nice but just not cutting it. I hope when they announce these WORLD SHOWCASE pavilions, they have really good ideas for THE LAND, SEAS and IMAGINATIONS PAVILIONS, along with the giant wasted space that is called the "spine."

I cant understand how or why they didnt think of adding a ride on the other side of FUTUREWORLD while they are building now, in order to disperse the crowds when these things start opening.
 
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eddie104

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HoraceHorizons said:
The irony being: Walt Disney World is just about the most magically American, I imagine a place could ever, ever be.

As much as the World Showcase is my favorite experience at WDW and I'd love to see new countries added, it's the one part of Epcot that doesn't need serious work.
Nearly ALL of FUTUREWORLD needs serious, serious help. This space restaurant and a GOTG ride, is nice but just not cutting it. I hope when they announce these WORLD SHOWCASE pavilions, they have really good ideas for THE LAND, SEAS and IMAGINATIONS PAVILIONS, along with the giant wasted space that is called the "spine."

I cant understand how or why they didnt think of adding a ride on the other side of FUTUREWORLD while they are building now, in order to disperse the crowds when these things start opening.
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I agree with you and I hope this future transformation touches all parts of FW and get's it to the current century at least aesthetically.
 
IMDREW

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I am totally lost.. Can anyone please summarise what's going on with all the different IP's, parks and ride systems?
 
geekza

geekza

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IMDREW said:
I am totally lost.. Can anyone please summarise what's going on with all the different IP's, parks and ride systems?
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A lot, so I'll do my best. I'll only list the ones that are confirmed, have just opened, or are just waiting on a press release. Please feel free to add anything I may have missed.

Magic Kingdom

Tron Coaster - Coming to Tomorrowland. Essentially a duplicate of the ride in Shanghai.
Tomorrowland - Exterior theming updates. Getting rid of most of the exterior elements that were added in the 1990's.

Epcot

Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster - The former Universe of Energy building (RIP) has been gutted and will serve as the queue space, with a couple of preshow rooms and load/unload area. The HUGE building under construction behind it will be where the actual coaster resides. As far as we know, very little theming in the coaster part.

Ratatouille Ride - World Showcase France. Copy of the ride from Paris. Trackless vehicles move between screens with the POV of a mouse being chased through a kitchen.

Mary Poppins Ride - Pretty much confirmed for UK pavilion. The current plan is for a spinner ride, perhaps a carousel.

Wreck-It Ralph Play Area - Already open. (Very) lightly-themed playground area for small children outside of the former Innoventions building.

New Nighttime Show - Illuminations will close at the end of next summer and a new show will open featuring IP and drones.

Animal Kingdom

Up! Bird Show - Already open. It was terrible. They retooled it. It's still terrible.

Hollywood Studios

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Train - In the former Great Movie Ride building. Dark ride featuring mostly real sets and mostly screen-based characters and effects.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - The new Star Wars land, set in a trading outpost during the time period of the new films.

Millenium Falcon Ride - Simulator, kind of like Star Tours but with more interactivity where you're in the Falcon cockpit.

"Alcatraz" (Code Name) - Dark ride where you are escaping from the First Order. Pretty huge show building. Not much known, but should contain both AA figures, screens, and practical scenery.

Toy Story Land - Opened a few months back. No shade. Has a Quick Service location without enough tables where Andy's Mom apparently packed him booze in his lunchbox.

Slinky Dog Dash - Mild coaster with light theming, but considered fairly enjoyable for what it is. More for kids, though adults seem to enjoy it.

Alien Swirling Saucers - Same ride system as the Mater ride in DCA. Similar to a "Whip" ride at carnivals. Consensus is that it's fun to ride with kids, but the ride time is pretty short.

Incredibles Street (can't recall the name) - Formerly Pixar Place. Newly-themed to the city where The Incredibles takes place.



I think that's it for IP-based additions that are being built, have just opened, or are pretty much confirmed to be happening. Like I said, I'm sure I've forgotten something.
 

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