Possible Attraction in France pavilion (Epcot) Update - new Attraction Greenlit

[marni1971]

The height balloons that were over Ellen's is a clear indication that there is at least a plan to demolish and replace..

Not exactly.

 

[TabulaRasa]

Not exactly.

I'm pretty sure I read (probably from you), that the proposal saw the building staying but being added on to?

 

[marni1971]

I'm pretty sure I read (probably from you), that the proposal saw the building staying but being added on to?

You did and it was.

 

[Funmeister]

The height balloons that were over Ellen's is a clear indication that there is at least a plan to demolish and replace.QUOTE]



Never assume anything!

 

[PizzaPlanet]

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I'm sorry, but that thing just looks like Frankencastle to me.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'm pretty sure I read (probably from you), that the proposal saw the building staying but being added on to?

You did and it was.

Ah, missed that. Interesting.

 

[dreamscometrue]

What new pavilion is being built when they have empty ones in the park? The rumors are a lot of armchair statements that everyone makes on these boards (including me). The ride rumor that has some teeth to it is replacing Ellen's Energy with something. Rumor was GotG but that has gone quiet. There's a lot that can be done at EPCOT that could be it an outstanding park again. Hopefully they are smart with their choices.

You should go back and read a few pages if interested in what @CanadianGordon is talking about.

 

[djlaosc]

You did and it was.

Interesting use of the word "was"...

Is the project still an "is", or is it now a "was"?

 

[marni1971]

Interesting use of the word "was"...

Is the project still an "is", or is it now a "was"?

Slip of the tongue. So far as I know it's still planned to be an "is".

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I'm sorry, but that thing just looks like Frankencastle to me.

It looks worse every time I see it. Hopefully the final version will be better.

 

[HairyChest]

@marni1971 does Tokyo have exclusivity on the Beauty and the Beast ride making it impossible for it to come to Epcot or no?
Also, is there a map showing the Epcot expansion pads you guys are referring to hen you say 4, 5 ,6? .Thanks!

 

[Princess Leia]

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Food and Wine Storage. I believe the Millennium Village 'tent' is on 8.

Also, is there a map showing the Epcot expansion pads you guys are referring to hen you say 4, 5 ,6? .Thanks!

Here you go

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 does Tokyo have exclusivity on the Beauty and the Beast ride making it impossible for it to come to Epcot or no?

That I don't know off hand, but given it was considered for the park I'd guess not.

 

[djlaosc]

Slip of the tongue. So far as I know it's still planned to be an "is".

Shame, if it was going into the correct park (DHS) alongside an addition of the Mickey Mouse ride instead of a Great Movie Ride replacement, then that would help to fill out the DHS expansion while leaving the space for Epcot to get something more fitting.

 

[djlaosc]

That I don't know off hand, but given it was considered for the park I'd guess not.

Sorry to be picky, but does "was" mean that it is no longer in consideration and that it will be Ratatouille that will be the ride for the France Pavilion if it gets the go ahead?

 

[jaxonp]

Shame, if it was going into the correct park (DHS) alongside an addition of the Mickey Mouse ride instead of a Great Movie Ride replacement, then that would help to fill out the DHS expansion while leaving the space for Epcot to get something more fitting.

I disagree. Ratatouille is maybe the most fitting ride for the WS. I've stated my reasons before, but I spend a ton of time in Paris and this ride captures the culture, feel and beauty of the French People while celebrating a great Pixar movie. If it's the dislike of IP being forced into EPCOT then oh well... like it or not, that will continue to happen and for my assurance this attraction is just truly a good fit.

 

[djlaosc]

I disagree. Ratatouille is maybe the most fitting ride for the WS. I've stated my reasons before, but I spend a ton of time in Paris and this ride captures the culture, feel and beauty of the French People while celebrating a great Pixar movie. If it's the dislike of IP being forced into EPCOT then oh well... like it or not, that will continue to happen and for my assurance this attraction is just truly a good fit.

We were talking about Guardian's of the Galaxy going into the Energy pavilion, not Ratatouille going into France.

To get back on topic, regarding Ratatouille, I enjoyed the ride when I rode it in 2015, and will be happy to be able to ride it while in the US, and think that it will fit the France pavilion better than Beauty & The Beast, or Frozen fits Norway, or Avatar fits Animal Kingdom, I still don't know how I feel about it being put in France. If it has to be an IP addition, it is probably the best fit that they could get, but I think that I would rather have a non-IP addition if possible.

 

[marni1971]

Sorry to be picky, but does "was" mean that it is no longer in consideration and that it will be Ratatouille that will be the ride for the France Pavilion if it gets the go ahead?

I believe rat is the strongest contender.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I believe rat is the strongest contender.

Any chance of seeing Beauty and the Beast show up somewhere more appropriate? Might they even consider it?

*Cough* MK? *Cough*

 

[marni1971]

Any chance of seeing Beauty and the Beast show up somewhere more appropriate? Might they even consider it?

*Cough* MK? *Cough*

I've not heard anything along those lines and would be pleasantly surprised if I did.