LWTL is open!

[WDW Vacationer]

WOW! You guys need to catch up on EPCOT.


The war memorial is at the entrance!:lol::lookaroun

 

[WDW Vacationer]

From what I heard, LaL is going to be removed in 2020, and the little plaques will be given to their "owners".[/QUOTE]
I doubt it.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I really want that music and narration from those short films.... someone, anyone, who can get them for me?!

I don't know, but I have been looking as well....

From what I heard, LaL is going to be removed in 2020, and the little plaques will be given to their "owners".

Better have excellent packaging and a superior-quality support/base. :fork::lookaroun:lol:

 

[jt04]

Has that scene always been there or was it different back in '82? If so, what was it?

It would be best to ask Martin. But Horizons did a great job of depicting futuristic farming possibilities. I just think Epcot worked best by ending almost every experience in Future World with an optimistic view of the future. LWTL is great at showcasing cutting edge research but the ending is weak to me in that it fails to provide a vision of where all the research you have just seen might lead. So I think it would be well received if they depicted lighter than air orange picking machines (from Horizons) and green farming skyscrapers that are currently being conceptualized for cities etc. That is what "Epcot" should be, especially in Future World.

 

[marni1971]

Meh. It shows the people of the world and the food that they grow. Seems like it ties perfectly into the purpose of Epcot to me.

Flashing still pics?? Come one! It was better in 1982!

So, I missed the reopening by 2 days. At least I`ll see it in 7 weeks

Has that scene always been there or was it different back in '82? If so, what was it?
It would be best to ask Martin.

What scene? I`m still jet lagged! I can`t even quote posts properly :lol:

 

[magicmaya]

:zipit: Yeah...


summer, summer, spring, summer.


And it might get cold at times.

:ROFLOL: once it was cold at night :lookaroun

 

[muteki]

New boats are now on back-order, and LWTL will most likely close for two weeks in January to install them. Or it may close for a month in January, if they get new film afterall.

Heres hoping it won't be down early-mid February, lwtl is a fave :animwink:

 

[jt04]

Flashing still pics?? Come one! It was better in 1982!

So, I missed the reopening by 2 days. At least I`ll see it in 7 weeks

What scene? I`m still jet lagged! I can`t even quote posts properly :lol:

We are talking about the final pictures on the wall just before unload. Is that original?

 

[marni1971]

We are talking about the final pictures on the wall just before unload. Is that original?

Ah! Nope - it`s from 1994. Before this the finale was a recap of the opening `symphony of the seed` scene with similar overgrown plastic plants and coloured lighting.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

Ah! Nope - it`s from 1994. Before this the finale was a recap of the opening `Symphony of the Seed` scene with similar overgrown plastic plants and coloured lighting.

You mean this? 21 to 1:08)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usPIyfZoOFE

 

[jt04]

Ah! Nope - it`s from 1994. Before this the finale was a recap of the opening `symphony of the seed` scene with similar overgrown plastic plants and coloured lighting.

Thank you. I don't remember that. Listening to the video above I see the wisdom of going with the automated boats however. :lol:

Anyway, point is, I think they need a futuristic, technologically forward looking and optimistic ending to really make folks feel inspired when exiting the boat ride. That is Epcot (and Disney) at it's best.

 

[Andy Walker]

sorry to sound stupid but what is LWTL?

Good point.Sometimes the use of initials on slightly more obscure rides (I choose my words carefully) CAN BE AS IRRITATING AS PEOPLE USING CAPITAL LETTERS AND LOTS OF FULL STOPS TO EMPHASIZE THEIR POINT..............................................................................

 

[marni1971]

You mean this? 21 to 1:08)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usPIyfZoOFE

That`s the start of the ride, yes.

You can see the whole version here (shameless plug!) http://vimeo.com/4365338

Good point.Sometimes the use of initials on slightly more obscure rides

No need to shout.. look at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Acronyms.htm

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Thank you. I don't remember that. Listening to the video above I see the wisdom of going with the automated boats however. :lol:

Anyway, point is, I think they need a futuristic, technologically forward looking and optimistic ending to really make folks feel inspired when exiting the boat ride. That is Epcot (and Disney) at it's best.

Amen to that! :lol:

 

[Andy Walker]

That`s the start of the ride, yes.

You can see the whole version here (shameless plug!) http://vimeo.com/4365338

No need to shout.. look at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Acronyms.htm

I know.Thanks anyway.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I know.Thanks anyway.

like this................................................................................................

or this . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


or possibly this. . . . . .

 

[EPCOTPluto]

That`s the start of the ride, yes.

You can see the whole version here (shameless plug!) http://vimeo.com/4365338

Love it!

 

[Figment632]

From what I was told all the AA's are working again, as well as the mist in the rain forest.

Other than that, not much has changed. New films were planned but got axed due to budget cuts. New boats are now on back-order, and LWTL will most likely close for two weeks in January to install them. Or it may close for a month in January, if they get new film afterall.

Wow TDO can't do anything right!

 

[SirGoofy]

Just got home from EPCOT...Nothing new at all to report. The croc on the right side of the boat was not working, and the last screen wasn't working in the barn section before you enter the green house.

D'oh!

 

[csaguy]

Oops, I meant vain. Haha. Pardon me, I am under the weather. :lol:

Well, they could move the stones to WOL then. Get them out of the plaza while still keeping them in the park.

Weather Vane?
:shrug: