Rumor Possible Demolition of The Land and The Seas Pavillions?

[marni1971]

@marni1971, this is a quote from The Seas survey thread back in October



Are we still looking at a possible non-IP addition to The Seas?

I believe so. As one option.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Can someone PM me what this "site that cannot be named" is?

I would, but my dignity and respect for this site prevents me from directing anyone to that site.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I found one exception (I won't link to it because I don't want to help his site, but it's easy enough to Google). The site reported in September, even with an audacious "CONFIRMED" in the headline, that Rafiki's Planet Watch was closing permanently, and Disney later said it's moving to seasonal operation and reopening this August. The original, uncorrected article is still accessible.

They were adamant that the Speedway was going away as part of TRON. Typically Corless gets a percentage of the story and guesses at the rest. As a D23 Expo is approaching he gets "bolder".

 

[RSoxNo1]

I believe so. As one option.

When you say non-IP addition, are we talking about something on par with "Awesome Planet" or something a bit more substantial like a replacement to the ride?

 

[Tick Tock]

It's the Mike Zeroh of theme park news.

 

[Clamman73]

Not at all from what I believe. As @Magic Feather said above, I’m also aware of refurb plans for both pavilions.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Why Do Words Need Truth

I feel like I peaked with that one (walks out of meeting waving goodbye)

 

[RSoxNo1]

#Journalism

 

[Indy_UK]

WDW needs a similar scheme to the Insidears program at Disneyland Paris. If you want to be invited to press events or report from official stuff, you are not allowed to report or spread rumours

 

[QuasiNoFroyo]

If this rumor turns out to be true, I am boycotting Epcot forever. If anything, they should alter the facade of the Seas pavilion to resemble the Marine Life Institute from Finding Dory, in addition to giving Living with the Land a decent overhaul.

 

[trainplane3]

I think everyone will agree when I say that site always fires up a fun conversation on here.

 

[mariedarling]

I first came across this "news" on instagram and there is not a single word in the caption that would suggest rumor, possibility or any hypothetical situation. Stating it as a blatant fact. I think that is cruel to their followers and any causal Disney fan is being mislead.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Let’s for augment sake say it is legit...why would they close two pavilions like this? One of which houses one of the biggest attractions in the park...and arguably WDW as a whole. They should redo imagination. @marni1971 have you heard something like this?

What does your gut tell you?

West is going this year.

Define “year”? As in the one that’s now close to 50% gone?

It’s not a wink...the suspense is killing me. Is it legit?

What does your gut tell you?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think everyone will agree when I say that site always fires up a fun conversation on here.

There’s a few of those...as 95% of all “rumors” are made up...

Don’t forget jimmy boy

 

[PJBuckeye]

Corless has so much faith in this rumor, he sent his sidekick Nathan to do the Youtube video.

 

[Elias]

The site that cannot be named is currently reporting a rumor that these two pavilions would be totally demolished, leaving only Soarin' left. I wanted to see if anyone here had any insight on if this is a valid rumor or not.

Zero chance. The bones of both pavilions are solid. Imagineers can reimagine anything they want in either space. Plus there is so much more on the EPCOT plate that needs to be done. Removing The Land or Living Seas must be so down the list, it's not even on the list.

 

[marni1971]

For what it’s worth I’ve spoken to two unrelated people now and neither confirm this.

Define “year”?

Really?

As In this year.

 

[AJDMB05]

If this rumor turns out to be true, I am boycotting Epcot forever. If anything, they should alter the facade of the Seas pavilion to resemble the Marine Life Institute from Finding Dory, in addition to giving Living with the Land a decent overhaul.

I'm telling you, don't sweat this. There's plenty of valid reasons for being upset at the direction Epcot has gone in the last 15 years, this ain't it.

 

[Horizons '83]

Why does Corles make these kinds of things up? Legitimately bad sources or just clickbait material?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Why does Corles make these kinds of things up? Legitimately bad sources or just clickbait material?

Can't it be both?