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Possible Attraction in France pavilion (Epcot) Update - new Attraction Greenlit
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flyerjab
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Well, regarding the France Pavilion and the Ratatouille Ride...
It seems to me that this and the UK addition have moved ahead of the Energy Pavilion work. This had me thinking that Disney wants the gondola system up and running in time for the debut of Star Wars Land in DHS. Since this gondola system will be coming in behind France, and depending upon which way you turn after entering the park from the International Gateway, you will either hit France or England. It is probably in Disney's best interest to get this part of WS finished first so that the first thing you see after getting off the gondola are new additions to those pavilions, as opposed to more construction. I suppose that for the 50th, these additions, along with the entrance, spine, and Innovations areas, will most likely be the big additions to Epcot. Makes me wonder if the Energy refurb is planned for Epcot's 40th, along with more additional work (Imagination, more WS attractions) for Epcot's 50th.
It seems to me that this and the UK addition have moved ahead of the Energy Pavilion work. This had me thinking that Disney wants the gondola system up and running in time for the debut of Star Wars Land in DHS. Since this gondola system will be coming in behind France, and depending upon which way you turn after entering the park from the International Gateway, you will either hit France or England. It is probably in Disney's best interest to get this part of WS finished first so that the first thing you see after getting off the gondola are new additions to those pavilions, as opposed to more construction. I suppose that for the 50th, these additions, along with the entrance, spine, and Innovations areas, will most likely be the big additions to Epcot. Makes me wonder if the Energy refurb is planned for Epcot's 40th, along with more additional work (Imagination, more WS attractions) for Epcot's 50th.
That's right and that's right. Energys delay rushed through Rat plans. They want to use it as an appeal to draw some DHS crowds away.
They want the gondolas ready for SWL although it's hit or miss if they'll make it exactly. Best case is yes, worst case is just miss it.
Best case is they'll be running in just under two years.
yensidtlaw1969
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Is it known yet what's being considered for The UK pavilion, or are we still speculating about potential themes?
Kman101
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Just endless speculation. Poppins is apparently being considered (if I understood @marni1971 correctly) but not the favorite. Who knows? No one is spilling. @MansionButler84 has said it will be an actual ride, so there's that. But it's not an e-ticket caliber one. So, again, who knows? Hopefully we find out in the next few years
yensidtlaw1969
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I find it so funny that this particular development seems so closely guarded, especially since all sources indicate it will not be a headlining attraction. And yet my curiousity lingers on.Just endless speculation. Poppins is apparently being considered (if I understood @marni1971 correctly) but not the favorite. Who knows? No one is spilling. @MansionButler84 has said it will be an actual ride, so there's that. But it's not an e-ticket caliber one. So, again, who knows? Hopefully we find out in the next few years
Much though I like the idea of finally getting a Poppins attraction, I would almost rather it not happen if justice would not be done to the feature. Anything short of a major, magical E-ticket seems insufficient, though I'm sure we all know the likelihood of that this day in age. At least The Great Movie Ride provides a taste of such a thing for those who love Mary. For now.
Kman101
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The maze idea has been shot down. MansionButler84 said the ideas they've heard are actual rides.
Toad would be wonderful but I won't hold my breath for that one.
aladdin2007
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Just endless speculation. Poppins is apparently being considered (if I understood @marni1971 correctly) but not the favorite. Who knows? No one is spilling. @MansionButler84 has said it will be an actual ride, so there's that. But it's not an e-ticket caliber one. So, again, who knows? Hopefully we find out in the next few years
Yeah I dont even think they know yet, have a feeling they are still going back and forth with each other and can't decide (same goes for stitch), not to mention all the red tape between departments and of course chapek.
Kman101
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Yeah I dont even think they know yet, have a feeling they are still going back and forth with each other and can't decide (same goes for stitch), not to mention all the red tape between departments and of course chapek.
That's what it seems like :/
How long has Stitch been "seasonal" now? Couldn't they have already opened a replacement by now?
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BlindChow
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Winnie the Pooh, though it's hard to see them having a Pooh ride in two different parks.
I guess also maybe...Narnia?
Princess Leia
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If Disney was still the company producing the films, I'd think that could be a possibility, but they sold it away, so I think the chances are slim that Narnia gets a ride now.
jt04
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Yeah. I will go on record and say they will be at least testing by end of 2018. IMO.
Cesar R M
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Shouldnt they have build something by the Future world area?
I mean, if they build something new right by the exit of the Gondola system.. Wouldnt they actually make a huge crowd mumbo jumbo there? (Ie, hitting the rat and the people trying the gondola)
Bocabear
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Gondol will be at the International Gateway which is on the other side of the river in France... there is enough space between them for it not to be a problem...and seriously have an actual new attraction could only be a happy problem...
EPCOT is the one Disney park that was actually designed for HUGE crowds... there would be no problem with the park if they added more attractions...or even at least brought the attraction count back to what it was years ago....
EPCOT is the one Disney park that was actually designed for HUGE crowds... there would be no problem with the park if they added more attractions...or even at least brought the attraction count back to what it was years ago....