Simply Segway tour at Epcot now closed

[wdwmagic]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...11-Simply-Segway-tour-at-Epcot-now-closed.htm

 

[Monorail Lime]

This "tour" was confined to Segway's space in Innoventions and was little more than a glorified advertisement. I think they also discontinued the free Segway rides some time ago. Is Segway ending their Innoventions sponsorship?

Guests who already booked and paid for Simply Segway will be upgraded to Around the World at Epcot at no extra cost. Sweet deal for those who got it!

 

[muse1983]

No big loss in my opinion

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

So how much is left in Innoventions Now?

 

[zooey]

Innoventions needs skylights or something. I actually like what they have in there, but I loathe being in those buildings. They're dark and lifeless. Epcot needs more natural influence to juxtapose with the technological emphasis.

 

[Monorail Lime]

Innoventions needs skylights or something. I actually like what they have in there, but I loathe being in those buildings. They're dark and lifeless. Epcot needs more natural influence to juxtapose with the technological emphasis.

The Epcot hub buildings had large circular skylights and floor to ceiling windows for a bright and airy atmosphere when Communicore was housed there. The dark and lifeless theme that exists now was created by blacking out the skylights and windows during the conversion to Innoventions. Perhaps it was appealing to the aesthetics of the mid 90s but now it feels oppressive and unwelcoming in my opinion.

The hallway behind what is now Fountain View Ice Cream is still in the old style. It's a comfortable place to sit down and reminisce about what once was.

 

[zooey]

The Epcot hub buildings had large circular skylights and floor to ceiling windows for a bright and airy atmosphere when Communicore was housed there. The dark and lifeless theme that exists now was created by blacking out the skylights and windows during the conversion to Innoventions. Perhaps it was appealing to the aesthetics of the mid 90s but now it feels oppressive and unwelcoming in my opinion.

The hallway behind what is now Fountain View Ice Cream is still in the old style. It's a comfortable place to sit down and reminisce about what once was.

I knew it used to be all windows, I wasn't sure if they were removed completely or just boarded up like you said. So, could they simply remove the blockages and you'd have the open, natural lit style again?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The hallway behind what is now Fountain View Ice Cream is still in the old style. It's a comfortable place to sit down and reminisce about what once was.

Amen! That's my Zen Zone...Innoventions Loop + Quietness + Ice Cream From Fountainview = Awesomesauce!

 

[mp2bill]

No big loss in my opinion

Agreed

 

[Tiggerish]

The hallway behind what is now Fountain View Ice Cream is still in the old style. It's a comfortable place to sit down and reminisce about what once was.

Amen! That's my Zen Zone...Innoventions Loop + Quietness + Ice Cream From Fountainview = Awesomesauce!

**makes note of this in planner for next month's WDW vacation...**

 

[bigkbull]

This "tour" was confined to Segway's space in Innoventions and was little more than a glorified advertisement. I think they also discontinued the free Segway rides some time ago. Is Segway ending their Innoventions sponsorship?

Guests who already booked and paid for Simply Segway will be upgraded to Around the World at Epcot at no extra cost. Sweet deal for those who got it!

This was still going on when I was there Aug 27, 2011.