Repainting of Epcot Central Plaza?

[aladdin2007]

I think this is part of a larger ongoing project (as it was stated a few pages back) and the blue and green is not going to stay. If it does? #*!&!&!*&*!!, yeah its that bad lol.

 

[xdan0920]

Here's some updated photos of the progress:

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I don't want to say I like it, but I will say that it actually makes the window covers fit better visually. It also doesn't look terrible in person, it certainly makes things look newer and more fresh than before. It's just too noisy and obviously totally ignores the point of the architectural design of the buildings.

Thanks for the pics.

You're right, it does match those window covers nicely, ties it together much better then before. HOWEVER...

Those windows should not have covers. They should be WINDOWS!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Thanks for the pics.

You're right, it does match those window covers nicely, ties it together much better then before. HOWEVER...

Those windows should not have covers. They should be WINDOWS!

At least you can enjoy the Innoventions West windows between Club Cool & Character Spot

 

[FerretAfros]

I'm somewhat afraid to ask, but is this paint job only on the plaza side of the buildings? Or does it continue around to the back side, facing the other pavilions?

If it continues to the back, I wonder how much the visual noise will detract from the impact of the pavilions' iconic architecture, since the central buildings have always been subtle enough to direct your attention to other things

 

[note2001]

If, per the news, they are filming for a new Soarin' this weekend, then this current design will be featured in the attraction film for the next 20 or so years.

 

[jt04]

http://damouse.com/2014/04/20/disne...ed-paint-scheme-on-old-future-world-problems/

Off topic. Been hoping you would leave a comment in the DS thread on the new theming in front of the EL. Not sure you have even seen it. I am encouraged by it. Especially the walkway.

OK. Back to 'swatches r us'.

 

[cookiee_munster]

the browns remind me of a retro theme of the 80's or something.

i kind of like it and hate it at the same time. i don't like it how the park seems to put a lot of emphasis on retro epcot from the 80's.

 

[jt04]

the browns remind me of a retro theme of the 80's or something.

i kind of like it and hate it at the same time. i don't like it how the park seems to put a lot of emphasis on retro epcot from the 80's.

Same thought. Sometimes I think it works. It just seems odd where it is. Perhaps I will grow to appreciate it but it is different.

 

[Communicore]

the browns remind me of a retro theme of the 80's or something.

i kind of like it and hate it at the same time. i don't like it how the park seems to put a lot of emphasis on retro epcot from the 80's.

I don't understand how it would be 80's. The windows are boarded up and there are thingies hanging on the plaza so that automatically makes it un-80's lol.

 

[Kman101]

The design itself just does not make sense at all. What a waste of manpower and paint. I just want to hear an explanation for it and what their plans are. I'm surprised nothing at all has been leaked on this.

 

[maxairmike]

If, per the news, they are filming for a new Soarin' this weekend, then this current design will be featured in the attraction film for the next 20 or so years.

This right here is a downright scary thought...

 

[Kman101]

They could always cover it up in the film

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

If, per the news, they are filming for a new Soarin' this weekend, then this current design will be featured in the attraction film for the next 20 or so years.

I had not thought of that. Well, it is going to be done at night so unless they go and point a bunch of floodlights on the buildings, it won't be too visible.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

The pink checks came in with the Millennium clutter. The green and blue floors came a few years ago with the colour coded breezeways.

Could have sworn it was before that. The pic below shows them before the time of the Millennium nonsense (not my pic, BTW).

http://www..com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1994a.jpg
Apparently this was taken during the Innoventions overhaul, which would put this around 1994. Also note the absence of Ice Station/Club Cool.

EDIT: Oh, well, so much for that. For those who are curious, the ******** is a certain encyclopedia devoted to Epcot.

 

[jamesgf]

Uhhhggg. It looks like someone drank as many colors of paint they could find, took a spin on M:S orange and barfed it on the buildings.

 

[tissandtully]

Could have sworn it was before that. The pic below shows them before the time of the Millennium nonsense (not my pic, BTW).

http://www.************.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1994a.jpg
Apparently this was taken during the Innoventions overhaul, which would put this around 1994. Also note the absence of Ice Station/Club Cool.

EDIT: Oh, well, so much for that. For those who are curious, the ******** is a certain encyclopedia devoted to Epcot.

What is it with WDWmagic blocking other sites? That seems a bit anti-competitive doesn't it?

 

[omurice]

A classy paint-job, both compelling and rich!

 

[NoChesterHester]

Future world is stale... I don't this helps though.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

It just keeps getting worse, which I didn't think possible. Ugh.

"You just wait until Tom gets here!" - hopeful thought

 

[Clamman73]

The design itself just does not make sense at all. What a waste of manpower and paint. I just want to hear an explanation for it and what their plans are. I'm surprised nothing at all has been leaked on this.

It was mentioned earlier that it has something to do with this sort of thing: