News New Exhibit ‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Debuts in February at EPCOT

[durangojim]

Next they need to update the show and acknowledge that America existed before the mayflower arrived.

I’m not sure that America the idea did.

 

[marni1971]

“If only we could advertise our new movie in the parks?”

”Don’t we have a studios park?”

”I've an idea. There’s some art that I’m too young to appreciate. Let’s stick it there instead because synergy and to show that we get ’it’”

 

[doctornick]

Nope. That remains untouched, this is going in the main rotunda.

In other news, @WDW Pro can add to his winning percentage. Mouse found a way to quietly disappear quotes from troublesome historical figures like Ayn Rand, Charles Lindbergh ... and Walt Disney.

What was removed?

 

[HauntedPirate]

“If only we could advertise our new movie in the parks?”

”Don’t we have a studios park?”

”I've an idea. There’s some art that I’m too young to appreciate. Let’s stick it there instead because synergy and to show that we get ’it’”

Sad, isn't it? One would think that a park named "Hollywood Studios" would tend to draw things like that. Guess not. Because synergy.

 

[trainplane3]

What was removed?

Various pieces of art including stuff made by WDI itself, Robert McCall, and more like:

 

[Animaniac93-98]

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Were the paintings at least moved upstairs?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Were the paintings at least moved upstairs?

They moved to a farm converted into a studio in upstate New York where they can play with all the other displaced art and Confederate statues.

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is a look at the exhibit

'The Soul of Jazz An American Adventure' exhibit

'The Soul of Jazz An American Adventure' exhibit

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[durangojim]

Looks fine, and would have been a nice addition but as a replacement I think it is lacking.

 

[rick_]

has anyone checked the second level?

 

[Sir_Cliff]

To me this seems like quite a good use of the space. I know people will miss the paintings, but an exhibit with things to read and objects to look at will probably end up attracting more interest from guests and being more educational than what was there before.

 

[Magic Feather]

I... wish it was more art/artifacts and fewer infographics. That said, not a bad addition IMO (especially as long as the painting are relocated/eventually return).

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

Looks like a hotel lobby

 

[trainplane3]

I... wish it was more art/artifacts and fewer infographics. That said, not a bad addition IMO (especially as long as the painting are relocated/eventually return).

I agree. As a former band nerd, this is nice display that could definitely use a few more displays. It fits well with the Arts Festival going on. I actually wouldn't mind seeing them doing an additional exhibit like this when Arts is going on and then putting it back to the original setup once it's done.

 

[Prototype82]

They replaced the paintings? With photoshopped displays? Boarder-line freaking out but this could just be temporary.... Please tell me none of the quotes were removed.

I will say, I would gladly stop by to see Louis Armstrong's trumpet. That's pretty cool.

 

[Heppenheimer]

Here is a look at the exhibit

'The Soul of Jazz An American Adventure' exhibit

'The Soul of Jazz An American Adventure' exhibit

www.wdwmagic.com

If their true goal was to educate guests about jazz... massive fail. This looks like an elementary school History Day.

If their actual goal was to throw a bone to the idea of cultural diversity, but do it in the cheapest, least imaginative way possible... I guess they met those minimal requirements. Please tell me they at least piped in jazz music.

 

[durangojim]

They replaced the paintings? With photoshopped displays? Boarder-line freaking out but this could just be temporary.... Please tell me none of the quotes were removed.

I will say, I would gladly stop by to see Louis Armstrong's trumpet. That's pretty cool.

The quotes have been removed. That upsets me more than the paintings.

 

[Prototype82]

The quotes have been removed. That upsets me more than the paintings.

Which ones...did we lose...

 

[999th Happy Haunt]