EPCOT Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[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.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

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.

LwtL has a high hourly capacity, greater than 2,000 riders per hour I think, so that helps keep the line down.

It's a very solid second tier attraction and I wager one of the more "surprising" ones for most first-timers given the novelty of riding through an actual greenhouse; I think it's been mentioned its GSATs are quite good considering it's not a thrill ride. Not a headliner, but an important attraction that helps round out the park's offerings (and an exemplary vestige of EPCOT edutainment).

 

[TTA94]

If EF does return the end of June before HEA the end of July, will we see the 4th tag?

 

[UNCgolf]

LwtL has a high hourly capacity, greater than 2,000 riders per hour I think, so that helps keep the line down.

It's a very solid second tier attraction and I wager one of the more "surprising" ones for most first-timers given the novelty of riding through an actual greenhouse; I think it's been mentioned its GSATs are quite good considering it's not a thrill ride. Not a headliner, but an important attraction that helps round out the park's offerings (and an exemplary vestige of EPCOT edutainment).

I don't think LwtL's hourly capacity is that high. I'm pretty sure Spaceship Earth's is much higher and while it doesn't get long lines either, they're generally longer than LwtL.

Anyways, my point isn't to put down LwtL. I would happily demolish FEA and Mission: Space (among others) to get more rides like it; it's one of my favorite rides at WDW. I just don't think the average guest cares that much about it.

 

[Giss Neric]

If EF comes back soon, when the jet skis are flying the kites, they should jump into the huge Star Gate.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If EF comes back soon, when the jet skis are flying the kites, they should jump into the huge Star Gate.

The tacos make great ramps for jumps!

 

[Movielover]

If EF comes back soon, when the jet skis are flying the kites, they should jump into the huge Star Gate.

Ohhhh ring of fire!!!

 

[marni1971]

If EF comes back soon, when the jet skis are flying the kites, they should jump into the huge Star Gate.

Have a look for the jet ski / kites holding points around the shoreline.

 

[jrhwdw]

Have a look for the jet ski / kites holding points around the shoreline.

Kidding? Or are the kites not cut as rumored?

 

[marni1971]

Kidding? Or are the kites not cut as rumored?

Have a look for them

Theres a few things dotted around in plain onstage sight that seem to have been overlooked so far.

 

[jrhwdw]

Have a look for them

Theres a few things dotted around in plain onstage sight that seem to have been overlooked so far.

Kind of hard to do when you're in WI....

Obviously, Streamers don't know what to look for, they only see Harm's stuff in WSL.

 

[marni1971]

Kind of hard to do when you're in WI....

Obviously, Streamers don't know what to look for, they only see Harm's stuff in WSL.

At least you could drive!!! I’ve got to swim at the moment.

 

[jrhwdw]

Kind of hard to do when you're in WI....

Obviously, Streamers don't know what to look for, they only see Harm's stuff in WSL.

At least you could drive!!! I’ve got to swim at the moment.

Sorry! That was mean/weak moment on my part! I know you're not in FL either!

 

[TTA94]

Would a modified EF be due to covid or due to Harmonious?

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Innoventions was filler

No it wasn't.

If you want to make the argument of anything in there being filler, look at the Spectaculab. The exhibit they only signed for a year because they knew Innoventions would still be around for another year due to Glidden's Colortopia contract. That was pure filler as it was never intended to stay there.

 

[WondersOfLife]

No it wasn't.

If you want to make the argument of anything in there being filler, look at the Spectaculab. The exhibit they only signed for a year because they knew Innoventions would still be around for another year due to Glidden's Colortopia contract. That was pure filler as it was never intended to stay there.

I really enjoyed the Spectaculab, I actually wish that could have stayed/gotten a new location at Epcot. It was neat!

 

[The Aracuan Bird]

No it wasn't.

If you want to make the argument of anything in there being filler, look at the Spectaculab. The exhibit they only signed for a year because they knew Innoventions would still be around for another year due to Glidden's Colortopia contract. That was pure filler as it was never intended to stay there.

Innoventions was a collection of smaller exhibits. It wasn’t a marquee attraction. You might have planned your trip around visiting it, but most guests didn’t. They came for Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Soarin, and the world showcase food. Stuff like Innoventions and LWTL provide nice breaks in between the bigger stuff. They might be treasures to the hardcore fans, but they serve as filler for the one timers.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

It wasn’t a marquee attraction.

For the longest time, yes, yes it was. It was heavily pushed in advertising, it was the literal core of the park, it was *the* EPCOT headliner in the mid to late 90's. After that, sure, filler.

 

[Figments Friend]

So I see Epcot is now 'booked solid' as far as Park Reservation availibility goes for all tiers on October 1st.
Knew that would happen once the internal murmurings hit mainstream...

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[flynnibus]

For the longest time, yes, yes it was. It was heavily pushed in advertising, it was the literal core of the park, it was *the* EPCOT headliner in the mid to late 90's. After that, sure, filler.

I must have missed all the TV spots with people walking through the local expo/trade show... err I mean Innovations.