EPCOT Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[TikibirdLand]

I didn't say it does.

A filler is still a replacement.

OK. None of these are worthy replacements. IMO, the "Play Pavillion" looks like a dumbed down successor to the old Comunicore. I would have loved to experience jt in its original form. Ditto for Innoventions. Although, we did experience the Segway there back in the day...

 

[wdwmagic]

Does it appear as though the barges are now completed? No work left to be done aside from finishing the painting and installing the arm coverings?

Looks that way. I would think the start of programming would suggest they have also all checked out functionally.

 

[Thelazer]

So much for those "I'll wait to see the finished barges" posts that kept popping up then...

 

[TTA94]

So much for those "I'll wait to see the finished barges" posts that kept popping up then...

Well the ring and arms still need coverings but that won’t make that much of a appearance difference lol.

 

[RSoxNo1]

It looks scary..

Here's a compromise, use this rig without Thanos' Q ship as part of a Kraken attack in a new Animal Kingdom show. Also start it out backstage.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Forever first. Enjoy it whilst you can.

If you'd like to enjoy EPCOT forever, I recommend not watching it.

 

[marni1971]

If you'd like to enjoy EPCOT forever, I recommend not watching it.

I liked it.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I liked it.

We don't have to agree on everything. I think you and I have already had our back and forth on this.

 

[WondersOfLife]

You’re pointlessly arguing semantics.

Nah, it's sharpened.

Nobody ever said it wasn’t a replacement.

But you also didn't say it was a replacement. (-:

My point was, Epcot has too much filler but lacks marquee attractions.

Correct.

The replacements and additions don’t really address the problem with the park.

Correct.

 

[WondersOfLife]

OK. None of these are worthy replacements.

I agree.

IMO, the "Play Pavillion" looks like a dumbed down successor to the old Comunicore.

Yep.

 

[The Aracuan Bird]

Nah, it's sharpened.

But you also didn't say it was a replacement. (-:

Correct.

Correct.

From my original post.
“The goal of the Epcot refresh should have been to add smaller attractions in World Showcase, and replace some of the larger “filler” in Future World with must do “E Tickets”.”

They added one World Showcase attraction (Ratatouille), replaced one Future World attraction (Guardians), and the rest are being replaced with filler attractions. If we agree with that, I’m not sure what exactly you are trying to correct me on.

 

[TTA94]

Forever first. Enjoy it whilst you can.

Is October like MansionButler84 said an accurate date? Any possibility of a soft opening before then? I don’t think nighttime shows typically soft open though.

 

[wdwmagic]

Is October like MansionButler84 said an accurate date? Any possibility of a soft opening before then? I don’t think nighttime shows typically soft open though.

The last one did

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[WondersOfLife]

From my original post.
“The goal of the Epcot refresh should have been to add smaller attractions in World Showcase, and replace some of the larger “filler” in Future World with must do “E Tickets”.”

They added one World Showcase attraction (Ratatouille), replaced one Future World attraction (Guardians), and the rest are being replaced with filler attractions. If we agree with that, I’m not sure what exactly you are trying to correct me on.

Miscommunication

 

[jrhwdw]

Is October like MansionButler84 said an accurate date? Any possibility of a soft opening before then? I don’t think nighttime shows typically soft open though.

The last one did

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Prob depends on EF's supply(whether that can go into Harm, IDK)also, fans. WDW didn't dare to cut Wishes/ROE's Final Nights because there was so much love. IDK how much love EF has.....

On the other hand, FOTLK opened unexpectedly last Sat and it was wonderful! It returned that TDO spark we had Pre COVID and now, summer's looking more hopeful!

So, soft opens can be good!

 

[FutureCEO]

I can picture the arms being like Doctor Oct in Spiderman dancing to ABBA music.

 

[marni1971]

Is October like MansionButler84 said an accurate date? Any possibility of a soft opening before then? I don’t think nighttime shows typically soft open though.

I can’t talk specific dates but fall is a good ballpark for Humongous.

 

[Little Green Men]

You’re pointlessly arguing semantics. Nobody ever said it wasn’t a replacement. My point was, Epcot has too much filler but lacks marquee attractions. The replacements and additions don’t really address the problem with the park.

Spaceship Earth, GOTG, Test Track, Soarin', LWTL, Ratatouille, FEA are all headliners

 

[The Aracuan Bird]

Spaceship Earth, GOTG, Test Track, Soarin', LWTL, Ratatouille, FEA are all headliners

The first 4, definitely. Ratatouille is in contention for as long as the ride system is fresh. FEA is a stretch, but the brand appeal fits the argument.

LWTL is my favorite Epcot attraction, but I struggle to call it a headliner.

Magic Kingdom has the 3 mountains, Minetrain, Pirates, Mansion, Small World, Peter Pan, and mayyyybe Jungle Cruise? That’s 8-9 compared to Epcot’s 6-7, and some of MK’s are certainly stronger. Epcot’s also a bigger park.

There should be 3 more headliners. Imagination, something in Wonders, and something in Mission Space. They don’t even need to change the themes for Imagination and Space. They just need better attractions (at least something on par with LWTL and Frozen, if not better).

 

[UNCgolf]

Spaceship Earth, GOTG, Test Track, Soarin', LWTL, Ratatouille, FEA are all headliners

I absolutely love Living with the Land, but I don't think it moves the needle for very many guests. It's almost never busy -- last time I was there I walked on.

I wanted to push back on FEA because it's a mediocre C ticket, but people love Frozen so much that they flock to it anyways so I guess it fits for that reason alone.