Mystery Project at Epcot

gmajew

gmajew

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Phineas and Ferb was a great show but it is no longer even on like it used to be on the Disney Channels.

My kids every week look for a new episode they love the show.
 
Monorail_Red_77

Monorail_Red_77

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ISTCNavigator57 said:
I don't think it actually provides 100% of the energy needs.
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Correct, they supply some of the energy needs, but not all. More of a proving ground for back in the early 1980's when solar was still a novelty. To help showcase what the future might be like as far as how our energy needs can be met in the future. Especially since the oil embargo stuff from the late 1970's was still fresh in everyone's minds. Very fitting for future world. Well, at least more so than it is now. Some would still argue that it is still a novelty.
 
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Admiral01

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Monorail_Red_77 said:
Correct, they supply some of the energy needs, but not all. More of a proving ground for back in the early 1980's when solar was still a novelty. To help showcase what the future might be like as far as how our energy needs can be met in the future. Especially since the oil embargo stuff from the late 1970's was still fresh in everyone's minds. Very fitting for future world. Well, at least more so than it is now. Some would still argue that it is still a novelty.
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If they replaced each of those solar cells with modern photovoltaics, it would provide a ton more electricity to the attraction. If scholarly memory serves, the best efficiency for a photovoltaic on the market in 1980 was like 16%. In 2012, we hit almost 45%. That is an increase of almost 3 times the electricity. This is extremely relevant today, as much or more so than in the late 70s/early 80s.

I always wonder why, with all the green initiatives today, Disney doesn't better highlight the things that EPCOT does. The solar cells on UoE is a great example of a place they should highlight more (and update). The energy produced when Mission: SPACE is spinning down...the water that SSE directs toward the World Showcase Lagoon during storms...rescued manatees at The Living Seas, and other such things. At least the food production in The Land is highlighted, even if it is a small small small percent of the food served at EPCOT. What other theme park in the world grows its own food, generates its own electricity, conserves water, and rescues injured endangered animals, and does it all in plain view of the guests?

Long story short - show me more of the things that makes EPCOT a unique place to visit. Stop trying to make it another MK.

That, and just give me back Imagination. No mashups, no new characters, none of that stuff. Just Dreamfinder, Figment, the Dreamcather, and a quality non-screen based attraction.
 
Crazydisneyfanluke

Crazydisneyfanluke

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Admiral01 said:
If they replaced each of those solar cells with modern photovoltaics, it would provide a ton more electricity to the attraction. If scholarly memory serves, the best efficiency for a photovoltaic on the market in 1980 was like 16%. In 2012, we hit almost 45%. That is an increase of almost 3 times the electricity. This is extremely relevant today, as much or more so than in the late 70s/early 80s.

I always wonder why, with all the green initiatives today, Disney doesn't better highlight the things that EPCOT does. The solar cells on UoE is a great example of a place they should highlight more (and update). The energy produced when Mission: SPACE is spinning down...the water that SSE directs toward the World Showcase Lagoon during storms...rescued manatees at The Living Seas, and other such things. At least the food production in The Land is highlighted, even if it is a small small small percent of the food served at EPCOT. What other theme park in the world grows its own food, generates its own electricity, conserves water, and rescues injured endangered animals, and does it all in plain view of the guests?

Long story short - show me more of the things that makes EPCOT a unique place to visit. Stop trying to make it another MK.

That, and just give me back Imagination. No mashups, no new characters, none of that stuff. Just Dreamfinder, Figment, the Dreamcather, and a quality non-screen based attraction.
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Sea world does most of those.
 
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Admiral01

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Crazydisneyfanluke said:
Sea world does most of those.
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Good point. They do some of those things over at SeaWorld. Kudos to Disney for not torturing Killer Whales too...

I guess my major point is that EPCOT was built to highlight what can be done when people are equipped with information, technology, and opportunity. These things should be highlighted much more than they are now.
 
Crazydisneyfanluke

Crazydisneyfanluke

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Admiral01 said:
Good point. They do some of those things over at SeaWorld. Kudos to Disney for not torturing Killer Whales too...

I guess my major point is that EPCOT was built to highlight what can be done when people are equipped with information, technology, and opportunity. These things should be highlighted much more than they are now.
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My sister was a killer whale trainer at sea world. Most accusations are false. So please lets not get into this.
 
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Cmdr_Crimson

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GhostHost0513 said:
RUMOR: “Next-Gen Larger-Than-Life Mystery Attraction” (from Jerry Rees) Opening at Epcot in 2016

let the speculation resume...
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Mystery...... Hmmmm?
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flyerjab

flyerjab

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GhostHost0513 said:
RUMOR: “Next-Gen Larger-Than-Life Mystery Attraction” (from Jerry Rees) Opening at Epcot in 2016

let the speculation resume...
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So yes, I saw this on another site. The ideas being tossed around are either some new type of ride attraction never seen before, OR, a replacement for Illuminations.

What is interesting about this is that I also recently read that there is a rumor about a second restaurant opening in the unused building at the top of the Canada Pavilion. Why is this interesting? Because up until now, the building was not usable due to fireworks that are launched right in back of this particular building. The Canada restaurant rumor also included the point that a new replacement for Illuminations was coming, and that this new show would not launch fireworks from that location. This would then make this particular building usable, and one reason that it would be good for a new restaurant is that the view from atop the Canada Pavilion is excellent. And obviously, a used building generating money is better than an empty asset that garners nothing. We shall see.
 
danlb_2000

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flyerjab said:
So yes, I saw this on another site. The ideas being tossed around are either some new type of ride attraction never seen before, OR, a replacement for Illuminations.

What is interesting about this is that I also recently read that there is a rumor about a second restaurant opening in the unused building at the top of the Canada Pavilion. Why is this interesting? Because up until now, the building was not usable due to fireworks that are launched right in back of this particular building. The Canada restaurant rumor also included the point that a new replacement for Illuminations was coming, and that this new show would not launch fireworks from that location. This would then make this particular building usable, and one reason that it would be good for a new restaurant is that the view from atop the Canada Pavilion is excellent. And obviously, a used building generating money is better than an empty asset that garners nothing. We shall see.
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His resume said this would open in late 2015 or early 2016 so I think that rules out a ride (unless the time frame has changed). An Illuminations replacement would be feasible in that time.

@RSoxNo1 mentioned in another thread that the new restaurant may actually be an expansion of Le Cellier.
 
Monoblanco13

Monoblanco13

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flyerjab said:
So yes, I saw this on another site. The ideas being tossed around are either some new type of ride attraction never seen before, OR, a replacement for Illuminations....
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I assume it to be an attraction due to his previous works on Dinosaur and Alien Encounter video, not sure about any previous fireworks shows.
 
flyerjab

flyerjab

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danlb_2000 said:
His resume said this would open in late 2015 or early 2016 so I think that rules out a ride (unless the time frame has changed). An Illuminations replacement would be feasible in that time.

@RSoxNo1 mentioned in another thread that the new restaurant may actually be an expansion of Le Cellier.
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I had heard that also, along with there hasn't been a final decision on that. There is also the potential that it could be an eating locale separate from Le Cellier. I think it was indicated that an extension for Le Cellier would make sense due to the fact that the restaurant is wildly popular. I am actually hoping for a different eating experience.
 
P_Radden

P_Radden

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flyerjab said:
...What is interesting about this is that I also recently read that there is a rumor about a second restaurant opening in the unused building at the top of the Canada Pavilion. Why is this interesting? Because up until now, the building was not usable due to fireworks that are launched right in back of this particular building...
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Pardon my ignorance, are you talking about the castle looking building in this photo? Also, what is the round building slightly behind it?

Thanks
 
Nmoody1

Nmoody1

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flyerjab said:
So yes, I saw this on another site. The ideas being tossed around are either some new type of ride attraction never seen before, OR, a replacement for Illuminations.

What is interesting about this is that I also recently read that there is a rumor about a second restaurant opening in the unused building at the top of the Canada Pavilion. Why is this interesting? Because up until now, the building was not usable due to fireworks that are launched right in back of this particular building. The Canada restaurant rumor also included the point that a new replacement for Illuminations was coming, and that this new show would not launch fireworks from that location. This would then make this particular building usable, and one reason that it would be good for a new restaurant is that the view from atop the Canada Pavilion is excellent. And obviously, a used building generating money is better than an empty asset that garners nothing. We shall see.
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tgere are no fireworks launched from canada. lasers, but no fireworks.

there used to be a cannon launch from the top of the UK merch buildings, but this hasnt been used for a good few years, the firework now launches from American Adventure..

no fireworks would be launched in that area due to close proximity to the tent structure world showplace. although it is eauiped with water sprays to stop burn from any fireworks.
 

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