Let's Talk About World Celebration

MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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networkpro said:
Obviously you haven't been to a real Biergarten in Germany, its not what we typically have in the US. It's a social gathering place full of food, song, and camaraderie . The object is fun, not to get blitzed and vomit.
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This is a park which encourages "drinking around the world," namely, eleven alcoholic drinks in one day, so...
 
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Steph15251

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networkpro said:
Obviously you haven't been to a real Biergarten in Germany, its not what we typically have in the US. It's a social gathering place full of food, song, and camaraderie . The object is fun, not to get blitzed and vomit.
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I do not drink Beer ,that is pretty much all I meant .
 
matt9112

matt9112

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networkpro said:
Obviously you haven't been to a real Biergarten in Germany, its not what we typically have in the US. It's a social gathering place full of food, song, and camaraderie . The object is fun, not to get blitzed and vomit.
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As true as this may be in practice this is epcot. A large portion of daily visitors come with the sole intention of getting blasted into next week.
 
RoysCabin

RoysCabin

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Sir_Cliff said:
I'm eternally amazed anyone has the money to get wasted at the Disney parks.
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I admit, I did a miniature version of it this year (did a more complete "tour" around World Showcase in 2015...that was a pretty long afternoon/evening), and I think what made it work was that I realized that it was the one day during my trip where I was actually spending a significant amount of money, outside of the actual booking of the trip in the first place. Sure, I spent some money on a nice dinner on another night, but that wasn't anything I wouldn't have spent money on back home, either, so it didn't feel like too extreme an expenditure.

Then again, I don't have children and I don't buy a ton of souvenirs and merch (maybe a t-shirt sometimes?) when I visit, so it's easier for me to pull the "hey, I'm on vacation!" card on a given day at EPCOT.
 
Disnutz311

Disnutz311

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Whatever the celebration pedestal becomes, don't forget they will now charge a $500 dessert viewing package from the top to see the fireworks. All about the money unfortunately!
 
KevinPage

KevinPage

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Disnutz311 said:
Whatever the celebration pedestal becomes, don't forget they will now charge a $500 dessert viewing package from the top to see the fireworks. All about the money unfortunately!
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tirian

tirian

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Magic Feather said:
When watching the show inside of the "Epcot Experience" Exhibit at the Odyssey Pavilion, I found myself to be pleasantly surprised with how blunt they were in regards to Epcot's future. While I feel that we all have a good idea as to what will transpire in World Discovery, World Showcase, and World Nature, there seems to be a lot of uncertainty as to World Celebration, so let's clarify some things.
World Celebration will stretch from the park's entrance all the way to showcase Plaza. As of now, it will also encompass Imagination and Odyssey. While the addition of Imagination may seem like an odd, out of the way annex, in reality the new festival center will widen the area leading up to Imagination's entrance, allowing the area to naturally flow towards the pavilion.
Starting with the park's entrance, most, if not all of what was found on Clickbait's other site is accurate. While I often disagree with what they do, it is hard to deny that they do know people. Unfortunately, they have a really low batting average. This will segue into Spaceship Earth with its new "Our Shared Story" tagline that was revealed in the EE and at D23. I personally find the framework to be clever, and a nice way to modify SSE's original intent. Those worried about this opening the door for IP integration have not-unfounded concerns, but, from what I have seen, SSE may be the most tasteful part of this Epcot overhaul. If you lack confidence, remember two things. Firstly this attraction is about storytelling, not the stories themselves, and TWDC considers themselves a "Storytelling" company, so... Also, in EE, a showcase where Disney was unafraid, and almost proud, to show of any and all IP's being integrated into the park (ex. a giant Kevin in the Concept art for the festival center or the heavy emphasis on Moana's mild influence in Journey of Water), but, for the SSE segment, they did not choose to conjure much more than inspirational words and imagery, because its often hard to sell history. Also, I haven't 100% confirmed, but I have strong reason to believe that the concept art floating around with the supposed Moana Manta Ray may not actually be the Moana Manta Ray.
Leaving SSE into Dreamer's Point is where the most valid IP concerns are. For the most of you that selectively ignored concept art, there is literally an Alice in Wonderland Tea Garden in the middle (which is what I heard replaced the Beer Garden, but that may just be a miscommunication). This paired with other nonsense like the Story Tree, Enchanted Woods, and Story Fountain has me slightly concerned for this area, but at least we are getting trees. Starbucks and Character Spot (which I believe to be in World celebration, but has a chance at being classified as world nature) should both be nice, but relatively uninspiring as far as design goes.
I have a feeling this part has been said (maybe even by me), but the two remaining East building will be split between Dining and Merch, with North going to dining and South going to shopping (although both may temporarily move into North for a short spell).
By far, the most interesting part of this project to me is the festival center, as, I believe, this is the return of actually unique architecture to Epcot, likely compensating for a certain "invisible" building. The space under the canopy will likely be for performances, dance parties, etc. and the building itself won't be too kind to vistas in WS, but, hey, I'd say it has more going for it than against it.

Until next Time,
Feather
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Any chance you can give an idea how massive that Cupcake Celebration building will be? How does it compare to the heights of Imagination and Test Track?

I want Epcot to get the renovation it deserves to remain “of tomorrow,” but I also have zero faith in today’s WDI to pull this off. Zero. Shanghai, DCA 3.0, Guardians, Rat, and SWGE have shattered my opinion of WDI. The plans for Avengers Campus don’t help. If Rohde’s not involved, I cringe.

At least the entrance’s landscaping will be nice.
 
Magic Feather

Magic Feather

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tirian said:
Any chance you can give an idea how massive that Cupcake Celebration building will be? How does it compare to the heights of Imagination and Test Track?

I want Epcot to get the renovation it deserves to remain “of tomorrow,” but I also have zero faith in today’s WDI to pull this off. Zero. Shanghai, DCA 3.0, Guardians, Rat, and SWGE have shattered my opinion of WDI. The plans for Avengers Campus don’t help. If Rohde’s not involved, I cringe.

At least the entrance’s landscaping will be nice.
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Not taller than the pyramids. It may top out around the height of TT's entrance canopy.
 

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