Indy_UK
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While I agree with you and Guardians was expensive, for me it was worth it as that ride has completely changed how I feel about the park. I will go to Epcot just to ride Guardians.
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EPCOT Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot
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While I agree with you and Guardians was expensive, for me it was worth it as that ride has completely changed how I feel about the park. I will go to Epcot just to ride Guardians.
wserratore1963
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Many thanks for the quick reply and information
Space 220 as well.
erasure fan1
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Agreed. Then in typical modern Disney fashion it devolved. Lol
Sir_Cliff
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I don't remember that. I remember people making fun of him for wearing retro Epcot t-shirts.
I think most people would agree the content of the posts was less than earth-shattering, though I seem to be the only one who didn't mind hearing more about some of these smaller design choices about which they now just don't say anything. The more they cancelled, the more it also became clear they did not have much to promote, however.
In general, though, I think one lesson is that putting someone out front to communicate to Disney's online fans is like throwing them to the wolves. Part of that is certainly discontent with a lot that's going on in the parks, which in many cases is justified. I think another part is that there is such a large amount of people who are reflexively mocking and negative about anything Disney puts out that it's best just to keep it to shiny PR pieces aimed for the masses and ignore the fans on boards like this.
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Disstevefan1
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This is exciting! Previews of possibly the worst attraction in the history of WDW including Figment version 3.
Sir_Cliff
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Eh, I think that's a bit premature. I'm not convinced it's likely to be as aggressively bad as Figment version 2 and probably more enjoyable than Figment version 3 and Nemo, both located a short stroll away. At least you get some fresh air and looking at water is somewhat therapeutic!
In general, I get that this is not a blockbuster and has taken far too long to build. The location is also debatable. I haven't seen anything so far that suggests it will be bad, though. The fact you can walk through it as quickly or slowly as you choose helps even if it's relatively slight.
wserratore1963
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I'm still looking forward to it. If nothing else it will be a a very shaded area; and EPCOT could certainly use a place for Family's to chill out for a few and regroup.
Disstevefan1
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I was just being salty. I am sure it will be fine, not worth the money, time and work involved, but fine.
I am just really just looking forward to seeing the walls down. How long has it been? 4 years or so?
TheMaxRebo
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Feel like looks at "worth" you almost have to grade in a Disney curve as everything they build looks to cost more than it should due to how they are set up, do business, do accounting, etc
So I stead of determining if Guardians was worth $400m almost have to think is it worth twice as much as something Disney would spend $200m
I've seen estimates of $120m for Remy .... Is Guardians worth 3+ Remy's?
Epcot82Guy
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The film studio is having similar issues. Films like Oppenheimer, Barbie, Mario all coming in $100-150M. And Disney's are coming in at 2-3x that budget. Without the return. There has to be a ROI talk at some point, as you suggest.
wserratore1963
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Any updates on Previews for Journey of Water? DVC, AP ETC?
Ayla
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"A circle walking attraction."
Disney Analyst
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wserratore1963
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This sounds wonderful- imagineers old school edutainment! I’m looking forward to this. Sounds like a cool place to chill, let the kids splash around and learn along the way!
I think this will be a welcome addition to the park.
Hopefully it opens for the anniversary date of EPCOT.
Thanks for sharing
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This sounds like what I pretty much thought it was gonna be, a beautiful somewhat interactive walkthrough attraction with a couple different water scenes depicting the lifecycles of water. I bet the nighttime lighting for this is gonna be amazing as well. Also, I am surprised this attraction has its own bathrooms
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