Repainting of Epcot Central Plaza?

Tiggerish

Tiggerish

Resident Redhead
Premium Member
Oh my, that green is truly awful.

Looks like they might have been trying to lead into it with the teal that's just to the left, but they are extremely different hues of green and just don't go together. At all. Just no.

I don't mind the patchwork of neutralish tones leading up to the breezeways, but the bright colors on the breezeways are just jarring.
 
Fe Maiden

Fe Maiden

Well-Known Member
It's hard to believe I'm saying this, but I think I actually like it. The second photo with the fountain in the foreground looks pretty good.

But their cheapness is still evident. Adding a patch of purple to match Mousegears and the patch of light blue further down to match whatever structure that is doesn't tie it together at all. And that's ignoring the obvious which is that lime green has to go.

Reminds me of that Brady Bunch episode where they were wallpapering Carol and Mike's bedroom and everytime they wanted to change something it meant they had to get new drapes, bedspreads, etc.
 
MarkTwain

MarkTwain

Well-Known Member
DaveStuart said:
Anyone else wonder if this whole new design was Tom Fitzgerald's idea and earned him the new position?
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Maybe, but I'm wondering if the opposite could be true as well - if it was the paint scheme that made Fitzgerald (who was one of the original Imagineers of the park) realize just how disjointed Epcot was becoming and that he needed to get personally involved again. Who knows. The timing is certainly interesting.
 
phi2134

phi2134

Well-Known Member
Do the colors represent anything with the pavilions they lead to? I am just wondering because the land is directly beyond that arch and that is the only area that is green that I have seen. Is there a bigger agenda here to color coding all of future world? The whole kaleidoscope thing definitely is making curious as to the whole master plan.
 
Andrew C

Andrew C

You know what's funny?
I was there last night and this morning. New paint scheme is much better than it was before. Better in person too. People may need to chill about the paint and go back to complaining about lack of attractions there. That is the real problem. Next closure on the list is figment. Or what's left of it.
 
sshindel

sshindel

The Epcot Manifesto
Andrew C said:
I was there last night and this morning. New paint scheme is much better than it was before. Better in person too. People may need to chill about the paint and go back to complaining about lack of attractions there. That is the real problem. Next closure on the list is figment. Or what's left of it.
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The problem is that this is the only "forward" movement we can actually see at Epcot. I've been complaining about the lack of attractions for years it seems, but they don't seem to be doing anything at all about it. They are however repainting portions of the park, so it gives me something tangible to form an opinion on. Based on the photographs, my opinion is negative.
 
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Eärendil

Member
Master Yoda said:
I am normally one that can look the other way when it comes to a choice I don't care for, but this paint scheme is a mess. I can not see a single redeeming quality in it no matter how hard I try. And this is coming from a guy whose bedroom is painted in a Monsters Inc inspired color scheme.
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Yeah, I was generally indifferent about it until that green showed up. What the hell were they thinking?
 
note2001

note2001

Well-Known Member
Still waiting to see what's so "kaleidoscope" about this. I'm expecting mirrors to be mounted that spin and somehow reflect the colors of the buildings onto the ground. Just enough motion to leave us feeling dizzy and sick from the colors. It would be as though we've been on a ride without them having to invest in one.
 
Virtual Toad

Virtual Toad

Well-Known Member
The new paint scheme seems to be aimed at adding "energy" to the area. But having seen it in person, for me it just adds to the feeling of stress, anxiety and confusion that's been a part of the Central Plaza since they added the pin trading shop and the tarps to the area. The new paint job just makes the sense of visual clutter and confusion worse.

If the goal is to get folks to rush through the plaza and seek solace and comfort in nearby shops and restaurants, they're doing a great job. It almost looks and feels more like a greedy casino tactic than a cohesive design scheme.

I would prefer a more relaxing, contemplative Central Plaza with actual landscaping and park benches to sit on, but hey, that's just me. :) I guess loitering and relaxation are at odds with increasing guest spending.

Here's hoping there's something more to all this than meets the eye.
 

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