EPCOT New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[trainplane3]

As I keep repeating over and over again, these lights are the best thing in Epcot right now. I'm glad they haven't felt the need to go all "rave mode" with them. Simple patterns, some restraint, mixed with a little movement do so much more for me. Who ever thought I'd get more feelings from a 3 minute light show then so many other things on property?

The team handling this gets a 10/10 from me.

 

[mightynine]

Sorry this is a little off topic here, but I just saw a new street art installation near me that brought back such fond memories of the rainbow tunnel and how, even after all of the decades that have passed since EPCOT Center first debuted it, people are lining up to experience basically the same thing in the middle of Times Square in 2022. They should really make a new version with modern tech and put it somewhere. God knows Zach loves his color changing lights!

That looks neat.

It also looks like I’d hit my head trying to walk through it.

 

[UNCgolf]

I love the version they are using. It's my favorite version. More joyful and a great chorus!

For me, the original Kermit version is very poignant and I really love it. It's a beautiful song. The Muppets version just doesn't have the same emotional weight behind it IMO.

That's obviously just personal preference, though. I think the Kermit version would have made me emotional -- this one is still nice and I like the lights but it doesn't affect me the same way.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I like that, although I wish they used the Kermit solo version of the song -- I think it's much better.

Very good use of the Spaceship Earth lights. None of the obnoxious gaudy stuff they sometimes do.

It's good ..But, they could have used the Henson Version from The Muppet movie and not the 2011 Whitmire one...At least you can hear the Henson version at Muppetvision in the extended queue area..For spits and giggles mute the track and play this one with the video..

 

[UNCgolf]

It's good ..But, they could have used the Henson Version from The Muppet movie and not the 2011 Whitmire one...At least you can hear the Henson version at Muppetvision in the extended queue area..

Yeah, that's the one I mean. That original version of the song is absolutely wonderful.

Again, though, it's personal preference. I'm not suggesting people are wrong to like the other version more!

 

[NelleBelle]

This is the first time I've seen the new Epcot lights. Was trying to not see them until our trip this summer and see them in person, but I really wanted to see the Muppets with the Lights.... Those lights are beautiful! They even made my 15-yo son stop and watch! Very well done!

 

[lightningtap347]

Even though it isn't Jim, I'm glad they didn't showcase a re-record with the current Kermit.

I still can't "get" him as Kermit in my head.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Even though it isn't Jim, I'm glad they didn't showcase a re-record with the current Kermit.

I still can't "get" him as Kermit in my head.

Anytime I hear Matt Vogle as Kermit or Big Bird they sound like they are too depressed..

I still think this is how he got trained to become Kermit when he played Constantine..

 

[UNCgolf]

For the first time hearing the Muppet version, I like it! Might the only Kermit version be too mellow for the SSE Lights?

Possibly, but I think it's supposed to be a mellow song -- the lyrics don't really make sense otherwise. I also think mellow fits those lights at night.

Regardless, it sounds like I'm complaining about this and I'm not. I like the show! The lights are really well done.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

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If only they had a character that's already part of the park and indeed the current festival that's long been associated with rainbows who has a theme song they could pair with this effect rather than shoving in using the Muppets.

Why, it could even fit into an anniversary theme, if there is a current one going on.

Perhaps the Epcot history books are already packed up in the U-Haul for the cross country move.

Is this supposed to be fascinating.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

They Have the Caldor colors on those paint cans.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

The version choice isn't my favorite. (I love that version - just for this use.). But that's artistic choice.

More importantly, that shows how to use Beacons of Magic. It was subtle. It built through the show. It used the "flashy"and "gaudy" - but in the finale. And it let SSE's beauty shine through. As stated, this is the best add and should have been the direction for all of the Epcot redo. At least someone gets it.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Karen Carpenter's version of "Rainbow Connection" is outstanding.

 

[CastAStone]

I like that, although I wish they used the Kermit solo version of the song -- I think it's much better.

Very good use of the Spaceship Earth lights. None of the obnoxious gaudy stuff they sometimes do.

Agreed. This is the version from the Jason Segal Muppets movie and it’s awful.

They sing the verses with this bizarre rhythm where they sing the third syllable of each line on the offbeat instead of on the beat and it is horrific. It makes me sad to listen to it.

if they’d used the version from The Muppet Movie it would be wonderful. Instead it’s unwatchable.

 

[UNCgolf]

if they’d used the version from The Muppet Movie it would be wonderful. Instead it’s unwatchable.

I don't know if I'd go so far as to say it's unwatchable, but it definitely doesn't have the impact (for me) that the original version would.

 

[Brer Oswald]

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If only they had a character that's already part of the park and indeed the current festival that's long been associated with rainbows who has a theme song they could pair with this effect rather than shoving in using the Muppets.

Why, it could even fit into an anniversary theme, if there is a current one going on.

Perhaps the Epcot history books are already packed up in the U-Haul for the cross country move.

The Muppet song fees random. Almost like they’re using it because WDI feels obligated to use them in some way. Not that it’s really that intrusive to begin with, but the cobbled together Spotify podcast evokes more of an Epcot feeling than this.

Playing the Arts section of the original JII would make more sense “Green summer hills, and rainbows play a part. A painter’s brush, a work of art!”. Fits the festival better too.

Even Captain EO music would fit better.

 

[Thelazer]

Playing the Arts section of the original JII would make more sense “Green summer hills, and rainbows play a part. A painter’s brush, a work of art!”. Fits the festival better too.

You can literally hear half of TDO whispering "Why didn't I think of that?"

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

The version choice isn't my favorite. (I love that version - just for this use.). But that's artistic choice.

More importantly, that shows how to use Beacons of Magic. It was subtle. It built through the show. It used the "flashy"and "gaudy" - but in the finale. And it let SSE's beauty shine through. As stated, this is the best add and should have been the direction for all of the Epcot redo. At least someone gets it.

The entrance is such a tease, if We had no idea what was in store for the rest of the park we’d have a high and a big crash of a disappointment. At the same time if Epcot were then what it’s going to become we’d never be upset.

 

[correcaminos]

I don't know if I'd go so far as to say it's unwatchable, but it definitely doesn't have the impact (for me) that the original version would.

I am not a fan of this version either. Not unwatchable but I would not go out of my way to see this one. I like the beacons but not this song. Kind of glad I'll miss this one in person.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I am not a fan of this version either. Not unwatchable but I would not go out of my way to see this one. I like the beacons but not this song. Kind of glad I'll miss this one in person.

I'm not a fan of the "Ooo, look, overly-bright pretty lights!! Diznee iz the bestest!!!!" crap on SSE. Once again, subtlety is almost entirely thrown out the window in an attempt to wow the lowest common denominator. Use the pucks to enhance, not overpower and in many instances replace, the exterior lighting on SSE.