Magic Feather
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I may also have to do this. Have everything assembled, just have to get to my computer.I'll usually gladly accept projects up until I actually sit down and write the reviews
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So, You Want to be an Imagineer Season 16: Purists vs. Innovators (Official Hub Thread!)
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pixie_princess
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For anyone who liked this and is interested in my characters I have set up a thread where I will put anything relating to Olivia and Haley (and Chad I guess)
https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/s-e-a-original-characters.938218/#post-8082315
So yeah. That'a a thing I guess.
Pi on my Cake
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Pionmycake presents an Innovators Prompt:
People Mover to New Horizons housed in the Progress City Pavilion
(Part 1)
The Concept to Horizons will return to Epcot with the People Mover to New Horizons! A new ride that will seek the capture the themes and spirit that made Horizons so great while also creating an exciting new experience that will delight millions. The station for the People Mover will be housed inside the Progress City Pavilion. Themed to an optimistic city of the future, Progress City will be a great look at what might be on our Horizon if we have the courage and creativity to work towards it. Inside will be a number of small shops, restaurants and exhibits. Plus, the Carousel of Progress will be relocated here with an updated show!
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-Introduction-
Horizons was a classic attraction and was considered by many to be one of the best Disney has ever made. It is remembered today as the quintessential attraction of classic Epcot. What exactly is it that makes this attraction so great? Well it brings together all the themes found throughout the rest of Epcot. Almost like an Avengers style crossover for the attractions and pavilions in the park (except it brings together ideas, not superheroes played by guys named “Chris”). It is the culmination of everything Epcot stood for. It accomplished this with two main sections in the ride.
The first part was a look back at the future of the past. A look at how previous generations viewed the world of tomorrow. How great minds like George Milies and Jules Verne saw the Horizon. This section tied in the theme of looking at the past to see where we might be going found in Spaceship Earth and World of Motion.
The second part is a look ahead at the future that might be. Taking all the science and ideas found at Epcot, horizons then speculated on an optimistic future where mankind uses these ideas to make life better for everyone. Sometimes in more fun sci-fi ways (Like a robot butler), sometimes in more grounded and realistic ways (like irrigation programs for the desert of Mesa Verde turning it into thriving farm lands).
The Progress City Pavilion and the People Mover to New Horizons will work together to capture these elements that made Horizons so beloved and incorporate them in new and creative ways.
(Part 1)
The Concept to Horizons will return to Epcot with the People Mover to New Horizons! A new ride that will seek the capture the themes and spirit that made Horizons so great while also creating an exciting new experience that will delight millions. The station for the People Mover will be housed inside the Progress City Pavilion. Themed to an optimistic city of the future, Progress City will be a great look at what might be on our Horizon if we have the courage and creativity to work towards it. Inside will be a number of small shops, restaurants and exhibits. Plus, the Carousel of Progress will be relocated here with an updated show!
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-Introduction-
Horizons was a classic attraction and was considered by many to be one of the best Disney has ever made. It is remembered today as the quintessential attraction of classic Epcot. What exactly is it that makes this attraction so great? Well it brings together all the themes found throughout the rest of Epcot. Almost like an Avengers style crossover for the attractions and pavilions in the park (except it brings together ideas, not superheroes played by guys named “Chris”). It is the culmination of everything Epcot stood for. It accomplished this with two main sections in the ride.
The first part was a look back at the future of the past. A look at how previous generations viewed the world of tomorrow. How great minds like George Milies and Jules Verne saw the Horizon. This section tied in the theme of looking at the past to see where we might be going found in Spaceship Earth and World of Motion.
The second part is a look ahead at the future that might be. Taking all the science and ideas found at Epcot, horizons then speculated on an optimistic future where mankind uses these ideas to make life better for everyone. Sometimes in more fun sci-fi ways (Like a robot butler), sometimes in more grounded and realistic ways (like irrigation programs for the desert of Mesa Verde turning it into thriving farm lands).
The Progress City Pavilion and the People Mover to New Horizons will work together to capture these elements that made Horizons so beloved and incorporate them in new and creative ways.
-A Look back at the future of the Past-
The most similar part to the classic Look Back section of Horizons is the Hall of Future Dreams housed in the pavilion. It is basically a small walk through museum dedicated to dreamers who sought to imagine what the future might be. Of course, the new Carousel of Progress will also have the theme of looking back at the cutting edge of different eras and how the horizon has always been reached for by those that believe there is a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day.
-A Look ahead at the Future that might be-
The future that might be is best represented by progress city itself. Guests will get to interact with and explore the city of the future in the pavilion. A well thought out and fully realized space full of small details showing what life is like and how things are better in this city built on the grand ideas found here in Epcot. Also, the People Mover will tour more of Progress City before going for its tour of the park. This will give guests and even better look at the tomorrow that might be just over the horizon.
-Culmination of EPCOT-
The most similar part to the classic Look Back section of Horizons is the Hall of Future Dreams housed in the pavilion. It is basically a small walk through museum dedicated to dreamers who sought to imagine what the future might be. Of course, the new Carousel of Progress will also have the theme of looking back at the cutting edge of different eras and how the horizon has always been reached for by those that believe there is a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day.
-A Look ahead at the Future that might be-
The future that might be is best represented by progress city itself. Guests will get to interact with and explore the city of the future in the pavilion. A well thought out and fully realized space full of small details showing what life is like and how things are better in this city built on the grand ideas found here in Epcot. Also, the People Mover will tour more of Progress City before going for its tour of the park. This will give guests and even better look at the tomorrow that might be just over the horizon.
-Culmination of EPCOT-
Of course, the most obvious way this project brings all of Epcot together is that the People Mover literally tours all of Epcot. Going past every pavilion and briefly discussing their themes before explaining how they come together to make the future brighter.
The more subtle, unstated connection is in Progress City. Each building in the pavilion ties thematically to a different Epcot pavilion. Sea Base Alpha Outpost ties to the Seas with Nemo, Mesa Verde Market ties to the Land Pavilion. The Hall of Future Dreams ties to the Imagination Pavilion. The Carousel of Progress ties to spaceship Earth (both serving as a sort of history lesson). The People Mover Station is themed to a public transit station tying it to Test Track and the Transportation Pavilion. Brava Centauri Traders is themed to a space station tying it to the former Mission Space this Pavilion Replaced. Al of these ties are subtle and thematic in nature. Other than a few Easter eggs, there are no direct links. That way, even if the Land Pavilion is suddenly and dramatically bulldozed tomorrow to make way for Coco’s Ill-fitting Adventure, Mesa Verde Market will be unaffected.
The more subtle, unstated connection is in Progress City. Each building in the pavilion ties thematically to a different Epcot pavilion. Sea Base Alpha Outpost ties to the Seas with Nemo, Mesa Verde Market ties to the Land Pavilion. The Hall of Future Dreams ties to the Imagination Pavilion. The Carousel of Progress ties to spaceship Earth (both serving as a sort of history lesson). The People Mover Station is themed to a public transit station tying it to Test Track and the Transportation Pavilion. Brava Centauri Traders is themed to a space station tying it to the former Mission Space this Pavilion Replaced. Al of these ties are subtle and thematic in nature. Other than a few Easter eggs, there are no direct links. That way, even if the Land Pavilion is suddenly and dramatically bulldozed tomorrow to make way for Coco’s Ill-fitting Adventure, Mesa Verde Market will be unaffected.
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-Progress City Pavilion-
As guest enter into the large, trapezoidal show building (designed with the tradition of classic Epcot pavilions having striking, distinct, and creative architecture), they are taken into the far future. Inside guests will be immersed the world of tomorrow, Progress City. This will be significantly more grounded and based on real science than the more sci-fantasy Tomorrowland. Every detail has a reason. Even the Fountain of the Future in the center will be built in a way that the energy of the falling water will be collected to partially power the fountain. A fountain that will be both a beautiful sight and as close to self-sustaining as possible. The walkways of Progress City are partially built with a prototype of new technology that harnesses the power of foot traffic (reference)
This will truly attempt to be a small slice of the kind of city Walt dreamed of building. And that we can all build together as we work towards the future.
-Brava Centauri Traders-
This shop will be themed as a shuttle that has docked in Progress City. It has come from the space station Brava Centauri (from the original Horizons) and brings goods developed there. Apparently, Brava Centauri designs a lot of cheap souvenirs themed to Progress City, retro Epcot, and sci-fi Disney films. Attentive guests will notice that the space shuttle is propelled using the state of the art EM Drive which is (theorized to be) capable of faster than light travel (reference).
-Sea Base Alpha Outpost-
The Outpost is themed as the on-land outpost for the underwater research lab known as Seas Base Alpha which is situated at the very bottom of the ocean in the Mariana Trench (nearly 11,000 meters below sea level). This is mostly a seating area for the Mesa Verde Market, but it does feature actual facts about deep sea life. Aquariums featuring (fake animatronics of) the strange and almost alien like creatures found at the very bottom of the ocean. A full-size recreation of the Solo Sub from Horizons (also can be seen in miniature form during the current exit of Space Mountain) is docked here as a photo op.
-Mesa Verde Market-
This is a quick service featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and sea food. The building is themed as a farmer’s market type place with different booths selling different meal options. All the booths are set up by farmers from Mesa Verde, the thriving, high tech farmlands set up in an irrigated desert. Each booth teaches about a different cutting-edge farming and/or irrigation technique. Some seating is available here, but most of the seating is either out in Progress City or in the Outpost next door.
-The Hall of Future Dreamers-
A museum looking back at different visions of the future throughout history and the people who tried to make them a reality. There are exhibits on Jules Verne, Steam Punk, George Milies, Gene Roddenberry, Jetson’s style sci-fi, cyber punk, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Leonardo Da Vinci, and, of course, Walt Disney and his Florida Project. It is a small walk through dedicated to those who’s imaginations help us all to envision and reach for the horizon. The new Carousel of Progress will empty out into here.
-Keep Moving Forward: The Carousel of Progress-
The Carousel of Progress is moved here from Tomorrowland. That frees up space in Tomorrowland for another exciting expansion there. Plus, the themes of the Carousel fit perfectly in Epcot and the Progress
City Pavilion.
This will be an updated version of the show titled Keep Moving Forward: The Carousel of Progress. A new version of the show focused on how society not only recovers, but thrives after tragedies. That even after the worst happens, those who believe there truly is a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow are able to help us all to Keep Moving Forward. Like the current show, the new version will have 4 scenes plus an intro and an end scene.
1900s Turn of the Century – This is mostly similar to the current first scene. A bit more discussion of optimism for the new century.
1920s Post WW1 Boom – This scene is now reworked to discuss the War to End all Wars. But not about the horrors of the war. About the recovery and post war boom that followed. The way America and the world as a whole has moved forward. Here is an excerpt about the post war boom. The kinds of things that might be discussed. “Total production of American industry increased by 50% in the 1920s. New electrical goods such as washing machines came into demand. The chemical industry created new materials such as rayon, creating more jobs required to produce them. Motor car industry grew; such as Ford and General Motors More jobs are available; The economy grows in size. Prices fell due to the assembly line, the price of the Ford Model T fell from $850 to $260.” (Reference).
1980s Post WW2 Reconciliation with Japan leading to a tech boom – This segment will focus on the development of new technology and pop culture. Specifically focusing on the recovery between Japan and America after WW2. Things like Sony, Nintendo, and more! Not to mention the way Anime and American animation take inspiration from each other. This scene, while still discussing new technology, will distinguish itself from other Carousel of Progress scenes with its focus on pop culture and cultural relationships that have been rebuilt.
2010s Current Day Pessimistic Outlook on everything, but speaking to how things are never as bad as they seem – It is no secret that not a lot of people are hopeful for the future right now. The country is perhaps more divided than it has been in years and many young people have absolutely nothing but bad feelings about the future. This new scene will discuss the more positive things that are going on right now. But mostly it will be about how, just as happened many times throughout history, things will get better. It might seem like an old-fashioned idea, but maybe a bit of old fashioned is just what we need right now. Optimism. Hope. And an effort to come together and to always Keep Moving Forward. If we don’t give up these ideas, then together we can make it a Great Big Beautiful tomorrow.
-People Mover Station-
The last part of Progress city and perhaps the most important is the Progress City People Mover Station. Themed as a public transit station. Like a futuristic bus station if bus stations weren’t depressing and disgusting. Posters for different futuristic transportation options (such as Mag-lev trains), are seen here. As well as the various locations they can travel to. In reality, of course, this is just all theming for the queue. The queue winds its way through here until it gets to the moving sidewalk that will take guests up to the loading platform on the second floor. Big signs advertising the destination for the People Mover as “New Horizons” are seen at the entrance and in the queue.
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Part 2 will focus on the main part of this project. The People Mover itself. I should have that up soon enough. I got a bit to carried away with this project and the number of visuals I wanted to use lol.
As guest enter into the large, trapezoidal show building (designed with the tradition of classic Epcot pavilions having striking, distinct, and creative architecture), they are taken into the far future. Inside guests will be immersed the world of tomorrow, Progress City. This will be significantly more grounded and based on real science than the more sci-fantasy Tomorrowland. Every detail has a reason. Even the Fountain of the Future in the center will be built in a way that the energy of the falling water will be collected to partially power the fountain. A fountain that will be both a beautiful sight and as close to self-sustaining as possible. The walkways of Progress City are partially built with a prototype of new technology that harnesses the power of foot traffic (reference)
This will truly attempt to be a small slice of the kind of city Walt dreamed of building. And that we can all build together as we work towards the future.
-Brava Centauri Traders-
This shop will be themed as a shuttle that has docked in Progress City. It has come from the space station Brava Centauri (from the original Horizons) and brings goods developed there. Apparently, Brava Centauri designs a lot of cheap souvenirs themed to Progress City, retro Epcot, and sci-fi Disney films. Attentive guests will notice that the space shuttle is propelled using the state of the art EM Drive which is (theorized to be) capable of faster than light travel (reference).
-Sea Base Alpha Outpost-
The Outpost is themed as the on-land outpost for the underwater research lab known as Seas Base Alpha which is situated at the very bottom of the ocean in the Mariana Trench (nearly 11,000 meters below sea level). This is mostly a seating area for the Mesa Verde Market, but it does feature actual facts about deep sea life. Aquariums featuring (fake animatronics of) the strange and almost alien like creatures found at the very bottom of the ocean. A full-size recreation of the Solo Sub from Horizons (also can be seen in miniature form during the current exit of Space Mountain) is docked here as a photo op.
-Mesa Verde Market-
This is a quick service featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and sea food. The building is themed as a farmer’s market type place with different booths selling different meal options. All the booths are set up by farmers from Mesa Verde, the thriving, high tech farmlands set up in an irrigated desert. Each booth teaches about a different cutting-edge farming and/or irrigation technique. Some seating is available here, but most of the seating is either out in Progress City or in the Outpost next door.
-The Hall of Future Dreamers-
A museum looking back at different visions of the future throughout history and the people who tried to make them a reality. There are exhibits on Jules Verne, Steam Punk, George Milies, Gene Roddenberry, Jetson’s style sci-fi, cyber punk, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Leonardo Da Vinci, and, of course, Walt Disney and his Florida Project. It is a small walk through dedicated to those who’s imaginations help us all to envision and reach for the horizon. The new Carousel of Progress will empty out into here.
-Keep Moving Forward: The Carousel of Progress-
The Carousel of Progress is moved here from Tomorrowland. That frees up space in Tomorrowland for another exciting expansion there. Plus, the themes of the Carousel fit perfectly in Epcot and the Progress
City Pavilion.
This will be an updated version of the show titled Keep Moving Forward: The Carousel of Progress. A new version of the show focused on how society not only recovers, but thrives after tragedies. That even after the worst happens, those who believe there truly is a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow are able to help us all to Keep Moving Forward. Like the current show, the new version will have 4 scenes plus an intro and an end scene.
1900s Turn of the Century – This is mostly similar to the current first scene. A bit more discussion of optimism for the new century.
1920s Post WW1 Boom – This scene is now reworked to discuss the War to End all Wars. But not about the horrors of the war. About the recovery and post war boom that followed. The way America and the world as a whole has moved forward. Here is an excerpt about the post war boom. The kinds of things that might be discussed. “Total production of American industry increased by 50% in the 1920s. New electrical goods such as washing machines came into demand. The chemical industry created new materials such as rayon, creating more jobs required to produce them. Motor car industry grew; such as Ford and General Motors More jobs are available; The economy grows in size. Prices fell due to the assembly line, the price of the Ford Model T fell from $850 to $260.” (Reference).
1980s Post WW2 Reconciliation with Japan leading to a tech boom – This segment will focus on the development of new technology and pop culture. Specifically focusing on the recovery between Japan and America after WW2. Things like Sony, Nintendo, and more! Not to mention the way Anime and American animation take inspiration from each other. This scene, while still discussing new technology, will distinguish itself from other Carousel of Progress scenes with its focus on pop culture and cultural relationships that have been rebuilt.
2010s Current Day Pessimistic Outlook on everything, but speaking to how things are never as bad as they seem – It is no secret that not a lot of people are hopeful for the future right now. The country is perhaps more divided than it has been in years and many young people have absolutely nothing but bad feelings about the future. This new scene will discuss the more positive things that are going on right now. But mostly it will be about how, just as happened many times throughout history, things will get better. It might seem like an old-fashioned idea, but maybe a bit of old fashioned is just what we need right now. Optimism. Hope. And an effort to come together and to always Keep Moving Forward. If we don’t give up these ideas, then together we can make it a Great Big Beautiful tomorrow.
-People Mover Station-
The last part of Progress city and perhaps the most important is the Progress City People Mover Station. Themed as a public transit station. Like a futuristic bus station if bus stations weren’t depressing and disgusting. Posters for different futuristic transportation options (such as Mag-lev trains), are seen here. As well as the various locations they can travel to. In reality, of course, this is just all theming for the queue. The queue winds its way through here until it gets to the moving sidewalk that will take guests up to the loading platform on the second floor. Big signs advertising the destination for the People Mover as “New Horizons” are seen at the entrance and in the queue.
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Part 2 will focus on the main part of this project. The People Mover itself. I should have that up soon enough. I got a bit to carried away with this project and the number of visuals I wanted to use lol.
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VERY sorry about the lack of feedback. Personal family stuff came up over the weekend along with the craziness of trying to get ready for the trip. I work all day today so I'm planning on setting aside a chunk of time tomorrow to crack out both the written reviews and the podcast for project seven. Thanks for the patience. In the meantime, check my avatar for a teaser at the first Elite Eight project!
@D Hindley , very inspired job. This was what I was looking for with mixing elements of the mythology of Discovery Bay into something unique. This land very much had a Gravity Falls vibe to it without having directly call that show to mind. The flow from Frontierland into Fantasyland would definitely come alive in this section. Props for having a solid selection of different ride experiences for all different age ranges. Even the coaster seems like something most of the family could enjoy and would be on the lower end of the Disney thrill scale in a good way. Almost a half way point in between Gadget's and Big Thunder. Details in the streetmosphere and dining definitely helped make this presentation pop. Solid work all the way around!
Creativity: 9/10
Realism: 8.5/10
Detail: 8.5/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 34/40
Creativity: 9/10
Realism: 8.5/10
Detail: 8.5/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 34/40
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@Disney Dad 3000, very inspired job. This was what I was looking for with mixing elements of the mythology of Discovery Bay into something unique. This land very much had a Gravity Falls vibe to it without having directly call that show to mind. The flow from Frontierland into Fantasyland would definitely come alive in this section. Props for having a solid selection of different ride experiences for all different age ranges. Even the coaster seems like something most of the family could enjoy and would be on the lower end of the Disney thrill scale in a good way. Almost a half way point in between Gadget's and Big Thunder. Details in the streetmosphere and dining definitely helped make this presentation pop. Solid work all the way around!
Creativity: 9/10
Realism: 8.5/10
Detail: 8.5/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 34/40
Apologies, was meant to tag @D Hindley in this. Ugh. The excitement of the trip is making me not think straight, haha
@Pionmycake, hmm...someone's been watching some Defunctland, no? Haha, that episode was seriously one of the best that Kevin has produced yet. This project has a lot to wrap my head around. I think both Woody and the top spin unto themselves aren't the most inspired of selections, and your inspiration behind the combo is clear...but darn if it doesn't come together in a wonderful way! Once again you get some major presentation points for your unique voice as well as excellent formatting and concept art. The ride is such a simple but thrilling and tangible experience, and I really like the idea of having a top spin that kids can do which would still absolutely thrill the more mature park goers with a vast array of story-driven effects. I'd also love to get my hands on some Cowboy Crunchies, haha!
Creativity: 8/10
Realism: 9/10
Detail: 9/10
Presentation: 9/10
Total: 35/40
Creativity: 8/10
Realism: 9/10
Detail: 9/10
Presentation: 9/10
Total: 35/40
@Disney Dad 3000, great to have you back! This was definitely a unique a well executed project that leaned on the innovators side of things very nicely. One of the challenges with pitches for me especially having been involved with Disney staffing via the Walt Disney Family Museum is just how consistently you can maintain character based interactions with cast members, but I guess Galaxy's Edge will be the litmus test for that. Your proposal had a really cool atmosphere to it. It feels like it completes the rugged feel of Big Thunder Mountain and elevates the danger factor involved into a more modern context. This might sound like a weird comparison but it's almost like a good version of what a modern day Disney Lone Ranger concept could have been like, haha. Great job world-building with the town and queue. Realism is the biggest sticking point between the number of CMs and the relatively low capacity this would have with cycling people through and only having four people per ride vehicle. Overall though this project was definitely a stroke of originality!
Creativity: 10/10
Detail: 8/10
Realism: 7/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 33/40
Creativity: 10/10
Detail: 8/10
Realism: 7/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 33/40
@spacemt354, a short and sweet presentation...and one that I can tell had some thought put into it. Doing such a copy and paste in itself is a bit of a risk, but you point out Disney's track record of proven successes and having been a HUGE fan of Cars Land myself...Yea, I could see it fitting. I especially love the transition into the dusty mining town of Tumbleweed under the railroad tracks into Ornament Valley would make for a much more striking transition than the front facing entrance of Cars Land at DCA that just sort of plops you right at the front of Radiator Springs Main Street...though I would argue that the Pacific Wharf side entrance into Cars Land might still take the cake for most dramatic transition in a Disney park...at least until I get to experience Pandora!
Creativity: 7.5/10
Realism: 9/10
Detail: 7/10
Presentation: 7.5/10
Total: 31/40
Creativity: 7.5/10
Realism: 9/10
Detail: 7/10
Presentation: 7.5/10
Total: 31/40
@pixie_princess, it's awesome to see you steadily rising the ranks and improving as a relatively late-comer this season. Detail could have definitely been expanded upon and all in all I thought the ride experience felt a little rushed, but your heart in this one was very much in the right place. I especially love the original character you created for this attraction and how her personality both defines the attraction and ties into S.E.A in a cool way. I want more, darn it! It's great to see Rainbow Caverns coming back as a prominent fixture of Disney park lore, that's a really exciting idea. Can't wait to see what you do next!
Creativity: 10/10
Realism: 8/10
Detail: 6/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 32/40
Creativity: 10/10
Realism: 8/10
Detail: 6/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 32/40
Disney Dad 3000
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@Disney Dad 3000, great to have you back! This was definitely a unique a well executed project that leaned on the innovators side of things very nicely. One of the challenges with pitches for me especially having been involved with Disney staffing via the Walt Disney Family Museum is just how consistently you can maintain character based interactions with cast members, but I guess Galaxy's Edge will be the litmus test for that. Your proposal had a really cool atmosphere to it. It feels like it completes the rugged feel of Big Thunder Mountain and elevates the danger factor involved into a more modern context. This might sound like a weird comparison but it's almost like a good version of what a modern day Disney Lone Ranger concept could have been like, haha. Great job world-building with the town and queue. Realism is the biggest sticking point between the number of CMs and the relatively low capacity this would have with cycling people through and only having four people per ride vehicle. Overall though this project was definitely a stroke of originality!
Creativity: 10/10
Detail: 8/10
Realism: 7/10
Presentation: 8/10
Total: 33/40
Thanks for the feedback! Just note it was 12 riders per vehicle (3 rows of 4) and duel load areas. Sorry if wasn't 100% clear.
Leaderboard Update as of Project Seven
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@Pionmycake 30 Points
@D Hindley 27 Points
@AceAstro 23 Points
@Disney Dad 3000 21Points
@kmbmw777 17 Points
@DisneyManOne 16 Points
@Magic Feather 15 Points
@tcool123 14 Points
@JokersWild 7 Points
@invadersam 2 Points
@pixie_princess 3 Points
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@Pionmycake 30 Points
@D Hindley 27 Points
@AceAstro 23 Points
@Disney Dad 3000 21Points
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@DisneyManOne 16 Points
@Magic Feather 15 Points
@tcool123 14 Points
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@invadersam 2 Points
@pixie_princess 3 Points
Pi on my Cake
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- In the Parks
- Yes
I just realized how suspicious it probably look that i won the round i helped film the review podcast lol
Don't worry, I promise I didn't cheat. I tried my best, but Tiki wouldn't let me
kmbmw777
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Horizons on the Future
Sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering
A/N: I grew up with Mission: Space, and have loved it since it opened, so writing this was very tricky for me. Also, I apologize for the shortness of the response; I had much less time than I thought I would.
Concept
Essentially, I wanted to create an experience that was just as immersive and thrilling as I believe Mission: Space was; however, that is hard to do with a ride that is supposed to convey some sort of theme. Thus, I decided to refocus horizons onto the future of technology, transportation, the land, energy, etc. Rather than showcasing a Utopian version of the future, I decided to create a dystopia. I took inspiration for various novels (like Ready Player One), movies (like Wall-e), comics' (like Batman: No Man's Land), and games (like Fallout) to create the world that could be on our Horizon.
Queue/Facade
We walk through something of a world's fair first. Posters around us promise a bright future via advanced technology and the overall unification of the world, like the one seen in the original ride. Posters for colonies such as Mesa Verde, Sea base Alpha, and Brava Centuri line the walls, which are sleek and modern. TVs on the wall play "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and feature a man by the name of Aaron Esterberg talking to us. He preaches about the great world that we are blessed to live in, because of the technology that he is creating - Virtual Reality, cures to diseases, better cyber-security. He claims to be a miracle-maker, and resembles the technological geniuses of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. The TV reads [Real Month] 2020, while all of the posters in the room read [Real Month] 2124.
However - we enter the next room. This room is not so sleek or nice. The posters that seemed promising in the last room - the ones that advertised for the great colonies of Mesa Verde, etc. - now have a threatening vibe to them - 'Escape Earth While You Still Can.' Esterberg comes on a different TV and talks to us. He apologizes for the great things he created - it turns out they all had a price. We can't be immortal if Earth can't sustain such large populations. We can't have recreational videogames if that's where everyone is spending 100% of their times. The real world has gone to because of these 'great' inventions. However, Esterberg proposes a cure.
Send the entire world back in time.
Ride-Through
We enter our EMV-like vehicles, which Esterberg is going to remotely drive from his labs in the outskirts of New York City to the heart of NYC (Time's Square). Assuming that we make it there, we are to set off the device which will reset New York to what it was in 2020. After that, we can reset the world.
As we drive there we see his technology being used to worsen the state of humanity. We are attacked by tribes of ignorant people, and see more people abusing the new technology. After a series of twists and turns and literally driving off of the bridge, we make it to times square. A flash of light later, and everything looks the way it does now.
We pull into a nearby garage and exit our vehicles to return to EPCOT.
Ride Motifs
Everything comes with a cost.
Be prepared for the worst-case scenerios.
Plan and Consider all outcomes before doing something.
While these may not fir with EPCOT's goals, these are lessons that I believe everyone must learn to survive in this changing world. After all, it isn't the 1980s anymore.
Sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering
A/N: I grew up with Mission: Space, and have loved it since it opened, so writing this was very tricky for me. Also, I apologize for the shortness of the response; I had much less time than I thought I would.
Concept
Essentially, I wanted to create an experience that was just as immersive and thrilling as I believe Mission: Space was; however, that is hard to do with a ride that is supposed to convey some sort of theme. Thus, I decided to refocus horizons onto the future of technology, transportation, the land, energy, etc. Rather than showcasing a Utopian version of the future, I decided to create a dystopia. I took inspiration for various novels (like Ready Player One), movies (like Wall-e), comics' (like Batman: No Man's Land), and games (like Fallout) to create the world that could be on our Horizon.
Queue/Facade
We walk through something of a world's fair first. Posters around us promise a bright future via advanced technology and the overall unification of the world, like the one seen in the original ride. Posters for colonies such as Mesa Verde, Sea base Alpha, and Brava Centuri line the walls, which are sleek and modern. TVs on the wall play "A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and feature a man by the name of Aaron Esterberg talking to us. He preaches about the great world that we are blessed to live in, because of the technology that he is creating - Virtual Reality, cures to diseases, better cyber-security. He claims to be a miracle-maker, and resembles the technological geniuses of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. The TV reads [Real Month] 2020, while all of the posters in the room read [Real Month] 2124.
However - we enter the next room. This room is not so sleek or nice. The posters that seemed promising in the last room - the ones that advertised for the great colonies of Mesa Verde, etc. - now have a threatening vibe to them - 'Escape Earth While You Still Can.' Esterberg comes on a different TV and talks to us. He apologizes for the great things he created - it turns out they all had a price. We can't be immortal if Earth can't sustain such large populations. We can't have recreational videogames if that's where everyone is spending 100% of their times. The real world has gone to because of these 'great' inventions. However, Esterberg proposes a cure.
Send the entire world back in time.
Ride-Through
We enter our EMV-like vehicles, which Esterberg is going to remotely drive from his labs in the outskirts of New York City to the heart of NYC (Time's Square). Assuming that we make it there, we are to set off the device which will reset New York to what it was in 2020. After that, we can reset the world.
As we drive there we see his technology being used to worsen the state of humanity. We are attacked by tribes of ignorant people, and see more people abusing the new technology. After a series of twists and turns and literally driving off of the bridge, we make it to times square. A flash of light later, and everything looks the way it does now.
We pull into a nearby garage and exit our vehicles to return to EPCOT.
Ride Motifs
Everything comes with a cost.
Be prepared for the worst-case scenerios.
Plan and Consider all outcomes before doing something.
While these may not fir with EPCOT's goals, these are lessons that I believe everyone must learn to survive in this changing world. After all, it isn't the 1980s anymore.
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spacemt354
Chili's
--Please don't count these for points, just wanted to share a few ideas--
Both Carousel of Progress and Horizons are two of my favorite classic attractions. Carousel of Progress for its connection to the 1964 World's Fair and ties to Walt Disney, and Horizons for being the quintessential Epcot dark ride, and in my opinion, the best dark ride of all-time. An omnimover attraction almost 15 minutes long with a capacity of 2,660 guests per hour; 51 animated figures, 35 animated props, 583 static props, 110 lighting effects, and a site area of 136,835 sq ft - it is hard to top. That being said, over the years I have tried several times through competitions and personal projects.
For the Carousel of Progress, I'd take inspiration from a project I helped design for Team Marvel in @Disney Dad 3000 's The Great Movie Ride Competition, called Disney's Progress City Resort and Spa. The original location was supposed to be at the Transportation and Ticket Center, but for this exercise, I would change it to completely take the place of the Carousel of Progress.
'Progress' attractions are tough to keep updated and fresh, but if you set the attraction in a 'timepiece' of the classic World's Fair 20 year gaps, then it could work similar to Discoveryland as a 'timepiece' Tomorrowland in Disneyland Paris.
Both Carousel of Progress and Horizons are two of my favorite classic attractions. Carousel of Progress for its connection to the 1964 World's Fair and ties to Walt Disney, and Horizons for being the quintessential Epcot dark ride, and in my opinion, the best dark ride of all-time. An omnimover attraction almost 15 minutes long with a capacity of 2,660 guests per hour; 51 animated figures, 35 animated props, 583 static props, 110 lighting effects, and a site area of 136,835 sq ft - it is hard to top. That being said, over the years I have tried several times through competitions and personal projects.
For the Carousel of Progress, I'd take inspiration from a project I helped design for Team Marvel in @Disney Dad 3000 's The Great Movie Ride Competition, called Disney's Progress City Resort and Spa. The original location was supposed to be at the Transportation and Ticket Center, but for this exercise, I would change it to completely take the place of the Carousel of Progress.
'Progress' attractions are tough to keep updated and fresh, but if you set the attraction in a 'timepiece' of the classic World's Fair 20 year gaps, then it could work similar to Discoveryland as a 'timepiece' Tomorrowland in Disneyland Paris.
Essentially the idea is for the 4-Story lobby atrium to be themed around the decades from the Carousel of Progress, with the 1st Floor being themed to the 1900s, 2nd Floor 1920s, 3rd Floor 1940s, and 4th Floor - to the top...the Future (in this case 1960s)
Each floor will be fitted with furniture, decorations, and designs from the era, along with restaurants, shops, and points of interest referencing the World's Fair attraction. This resort would be the 'attraction' to fit the prompt given, as it would also have direct access into Tomorrowland as well as themed guest rooms, and more.
Full Project Here
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To replace Mission: SPACE - and to 'reach for new horizons' so to speak, for Sydney Disneyland I helped design a 'Horizons' style attraction called Century 22 (a spin one of Horizons' former names, Century 3).
This would be a time traveling attraction to the 22nd Century, part show and part dark-ride hybrid. The show would explore the technological advancements we strive for, and the attraction itself would be designed akin to Horizons, where you take off on 'Horizons One' into the future, yet this has more of a focus on outer space and interstellar travel specifically. An entire sequence of the attraction takes guests into ISS orbit and launches them into Century 22, where they come back and can choose several different experiences to visit such as transportation and health related advancements.
Full Project Here
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Hope you enjoyed and good luck to everyone this round!
AceAstro
Well-Known Member
There hasn't been a major update done to the Carousel of Progress ina long time. This new update will keep the classic theme of the original while bringing in new times. With that, I present to you...
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Loading Area/ Queue
Starting with the queue area, the TV’s will play the old video featuring Walt Disney and the Sherman brothers talking about the pavilion being designed for the World’s Fair.
Due to the paint job on the exterior being fairly similar, it will stay that way with the bright colours.
Scene 1 - Introduction
The curtain opens up to see the logo above. The narrator then starts his speech:
“Welcome, to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. You're in for a real treat. The Carousel of Progress was Walt's own idea from beginning to end. He loved it. He introduced the show at the World's Fair in New York City in 1964 and it was an immediate smash hit. Millions of people came to see it and since then, the Carousel of Progress has had more performances than any other stage show in the history of American theatre. You know, Walt loved the idea of progress and he loved the American family. He himself was probably as American as anyone could possibly be. He thought it would be fun to watch the American family go through the twentieth and twenty-first century experiencing all new wonders as they came. And he put them together in a show called Carousel of Progress, which we are about to see. Although our Carousel family has experienced a few changes over the years, our show still revolves around the same theme: and that's progress. May the century begin.”
With that, the theme song “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play as the theatre starts to rotate bringing us to scene 2…
Scene 2 - The Turn of the Century
The scene opens up to see John and Rover sitting in the kitchen. The scene starts with John describing some of the big highlights from this time period. These include how tall buildings are now, how many cars there are in the country and how long it takes to get from New York to LA by train.
From here we get introduced to the family. First, we start with the mother, Sarah. The scrim to John’s left opens to show Sarah washing laundry. Here John and Sarah talk about Thomas Edison and how he is working on electricity. They then go on to joke about how electricity would save time on Patricia’s daily chores.
After that, we see the right scrim open to see their son, Jimmy and the grandmother. They’re both on the couch listening to an instrumental version of “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”. John talks about how this new state of the art “Talking Box” and how grandmother sits there all day listening to the same song over and over again.
Lastly, in this scene, we meet the daughter, Patricia. Like in the previous version, Patricia is all embarrassed as she is just in her undergarments getting ready for the big dance. They talk about romance before John sharply makes sure she is home in time for her curfew. After Patricia’s scrim turns off, John looks back towards us to lead us towards the next scene.
“A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 3...
Scene 3 - 1960’s
The scene opens up to John sitting in the kitchen with Rover again. The house is decorated to be set up for Halloween. John talks about the latest and greatest inventions including a new, larger refrigerator and a new machine called a dishwasher. John then explains how the latest thing is he now commutes to and from work by driving on a highway with lots of other people on the roadway.
John then mentions that the latest and greatest thing they have in their house is this thing called a Television, how movies now have sound, and how it only takes three days to get to from New York to Los Angeles by train. As John mentions that, the right scrim opens to see Sarah, Grandpa and Grandma all on the couch watching the news.They talk about how fast the technology has advanced for this. From there the left scrim opens to see Jimmy outside carving pumpkins. Jimmy takes a shot at Patricia saying that his “Scary” pumpkin was designed based off of her.
We then open up to see Patricia at her Vanity talking on the phone. She is talking to her friend Barbara over the phone about what they are going as for Halloween and who their date is. Patricia is clearly not impressed with who Barbara is bringing and makes it very clear. The scrim goes off as John jokes about what Sarah’s friends said to her when they were dating.
Sarah then says off stage how the kids need to get ready to go out for the night so John turns back towards us before we start to move on.
After that, “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to a small transition scene...
Scene 3.5 - Transition Scene
Scene 3 and Scene 4 will be slightly smaller than the other scenes. This will allow for a “time” transition. This small scene is filled with moving lights and patterns representing the progress made jumping from the 1960’s to the 2040’s.
Scene 9 - 2040’s
Upon entering the new scene, there aren’t many differences. The biggest difference is the addition of a Robot Butler. Looking similar to the robot butler from a now extinct ride, Horizons, this butler can be seen in the corner of the kitchen with vacuuming the floor.
John explains how a lot has changed since we last met. Some of the biggest changes were vast improvements in Artificial Intelligence, improvements in food growth, and clean energy. While talking about improved AI, the butler in the background does a little dance as a sense of acknowledgement.
We then see the left scrim open up to see Sarah in the laundry room. She describes how with it being the Fourth of July she needs to get the laundry done fast. Luckily they have created new machines that do the washing and drying all in one cycle. It cuts down so much time as well as saves on the hassle of having to go change the loads which can be easily forgetful.
We then see the rest of the family in the right scrim together. After prying a bit by John, they explain how they are working on digital fireworks for tonight’s celebration. After Jimmy explains what they look like, Grandma accidentally sets a few off which then leads to the butler start to “panic” and grab the vacuum.
The family laughs at the butler and then all start to sing “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 5…
Scene 5 - 2100’s
The first noticeable difference is looking out the back window. We aren’t on earth anymore. John explains how their family was chosen to move to Brava Centauri and had their house recreated piece-for-piece. The other big change since we last met is that flying cars are now around. It’s Christmas time which means no scrims are in the scene.
Here they are playing games in the living room as a family. They explain that unlike last time, they don’t have to worry about burning the Turkey dinner with the oven again as there has been new technology since then.
When Jimmy gets hungry he goes up to a fancy machine that is described as a “food synthesizer”. Jimmy asks for a nice plate of turkey dinner. When the synthesizer creates this large plate of food, Jimmy squeals in excitement as it is still new technology that is always exciting to have work. After that, John goes over to ask for his own Turkey dinner. The synthesizer slightly malfunctioned and gave him a can of turkey.
The whole family laughs that even with this new technology, John still can’t get Christmas dinner right!
And for the last time, the whole family starts to sing “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 6…
Scene 6 - Unload
“A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” continues to play as we rotate around to see the same logo as the first room. After fully rotating around, the curtain in front of the logo drops and the Narrator thanks us for stopping by.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Loading Area/ Queue
Starting with the queue area, the TV’s will play the old video featuring Walt Disney and the Sherman brothers talking about the pavilion being designed for the World’s Fair.
Due to the paint job on the exterior being fairly similar, it will stay that way with the bright colours.
Scene 1 - Introduction
The curtain opens up to see the logo above. The narrator then starts his speech:
“Welcome, to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. You're in for a real treat. The Carousel of Progress was Walt's own idea from beginning to end. He loved it. He introduced the show at the World's Fair in New York City in 1964 and it was an immediate smash hit. Millions of people came to see it and since then, the Carousel of Progress has had more performances than any other stage show in the history of American theatre. You know, Walt loved the idea of progress and he loved the American family. He himself was probably as American as anyone could possibly be. He thought it would be fun to watch the American family go through the twentieth and twenty-first century experiencing all new wonders as they came. And he put them together in a show called Carousel of Progress, which we are about to see. Although our Carousel family has experienced a few changes over the years, our show still revolves around the same theme: and that's progress. May the century begin.”
With that, the theme song “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play as the theatre starts to rotate bringing us to scene 2…
Scene 2 - The Turn of the Century
The scene opens up to see John and Rover sitting in the kitchen. The scene starts with John describing some of the big highlights from this time period. These include how tall buildings are now, how many cars there are in the country and how long it takes to get from New York to LA by train.
From here we get introduced to the family. First, we start with the mother, Sarah. The scrim to John’s left opens to show Sarah washing laundry. Here John and Sarah talk about Thomas Edison and how he is working on electricity. They then go on to joke about how electricity would save time on Patricia’s daily chores.
After that, we see the right scrim open to see their son, Jimmy and the grandmother. They’re both on the couch listening to an instrumental version of “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”. John talks about how this new state of the art “Talking Box” and how grandmother sits there all day listening to the same song over and over again.
Lastly, in this scene, we meet the daughter, Patricia. Like in the previous version, Patricia is all embarrassed as she is just in her undergarments getting ready for the big dance. They talk about romance before John sharply makes sure she is home in time for her curfew. After Patricia’s scrim turns off, John looks back towards us to lead us towards the next scene.
“A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 3...
Scene 3 - 1960’s
The scene opens up to John sitting in the kitchen with Rover again. The house is decorated to be set up for Halloween. John talks about the latest and greatest inventions including a new, larger refrigerator and a new machine called a dishwasher. John then explains how the latest thing is he now commutes to and from work by driving on a highway with lots of other people on the roadway.
John then mentions that the latest and greatest thing they have in their house is this thing called a Television, how movies now have sound, and how it only takes three days to get to from New York to Los Angeles by train. As John mentions that, the right scrim opens to see Sarah, Grandpa and Grandma all on the couch watching the news.They talk about how fast the technology has advanced for this. From there the left scrim opens to see Jimmy outside carving pumpkins. Jimmy takes a shot at Patricia saying that his “Scary” pumpkin was designed based off of her.
We then open up to see Patricia at her Vanity talking on the phone. She is talking to her friend Barbara over the phone about what they are going as for Halloween and who their date is. Patricia is clearly not impressed with who Barbara is bringing and makes it very clear. The scrim goes off as John jokes about what Sarah’s friends said to her when they were dating.
Sarah then says off stage how the kids need to get ready to go out for the night so John turns back towards us before we start to move on.
After that, “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to a small transition scene...
Scene 3.5 - Transition Scene
Scene 3 and Scene 4 will be slightly smaller than the other scenes. This will allow for a “time” transition. This small scene is filled with moving lights and patterns representing the progress made jumping from the 1960’s to the 2040’s.
Scene 9 - 2040’s
Upon entering the new scene, there aren’t many differences. The biggest difference is the addition of a Robot Butler. Looking similar to the robot butler from a now extinct ride, Horizons, this butler can be seen in the corner of the kitchen with vacuuming the floor.
John explains how a lot has changed since we last met. Some of the biggest changes were vast improvements in Artificial Intelligence, improvements in food growth, and clean energy. While talking about improved AI, the butler in the background does a little dance as a sense of acknowledgement.
We then see the left scrim open up to see Sarah in the laundry room. She describes how with it being the Fourth of July she needs to get the laundry done fast. Luckily they have created new machines that do the washing and drying all in one cycle. It cuts down so much time as well as saves on the hassle of having to go change the loads which can be easily forgetful.
We then see the rest of the family in the right scrim together. After prying a bit by John, they explain how they are working on digital fireworks for tonight’s celebration. After Jimmy explains what they look like, Grandma accidentally sets a few off which then leads to the butler start to “panic” and grab the vacuum.
The family laughs at the butler and then all start to sing “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 5…
Scene 5 - 2100’s
The first noticeable difference is looking out the back window. We aren’t on earth anymore. John explains how their family was chosen to move to Brava Centauri and had their house recreated piece-for-piece. The other big change since we last met is that flying cars are now around. It’s Christmas time which means no scrims are in the scene.
Here they are playing games in the living room as a family. They explain that unlike last time, they don’t have to worry about burning the Turkey dinner with the oven again as there has been new technology since then.
When Jimmy gets hungry he goes up to a fancy machine that is described as a “food synthesizer”. Jimmy asks for a nice plate of turkey dinner. When the synthesizer creates this large plate of food, Jimmy squeals in excitement as it is still new technology that is always exciting to have work. After that, John goes over to ask for his own Turkey dinner. The synthesizer slightly malfunctioned and gave him a can of turkey.
The whole family laughs that even with this new technology, John still can’t get Christmas dinner right!
And for the last time, the whole family starts to sing “A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” starts to play again as we rotate on to scene 6…
Scene 6 - Unload
“A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” continues to play as we rotate around to see the same logo as the first room. After fully rotating around, the curtain in front of the logo drops and the Narrator thanks us for stopping by.
Pi on my Cake
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- Yes
Pionmycake presents the second half of an Innovators Prompt:
-People Mover to New Horizons-
This new People mover will travel around the futuristic Progress city before heading into Epcot for a grand tour around Future World. It may seem like a much larger track then the version in Tomorrowland, but measuring lengths on a satellite map, the Epcot loop is only slightly longer than the Tomorrowland loop (Tomorrowland, winds around a lot).
The Progress City People Mover to New Horizons (casually called simply the People Mover), will be roughly 1.1 miles long. The whole trip takes between 15 and 20 minutes. The ride system is an updated version of the LMS propulsion system used on the current version of the People Mover. The cars are outfitted with on board audio. And there is narration provided by Liam Neeson.
The first part of the ride is through and above Progress City. This section goes at a slower speed. Almost like a traditional dark ride.
The second part of the ride is the loop through Epcot. This part goes at a more brisk pace.
-Introduction-
The ride starts with a mostly dark tunnel. Geometric shapes with a subtle black light glow fill the room. The narrator’s voice (Liam Neeson) can then be heard.
“Hello! And Welcome to the Future!”
As he says that we pass by a sign that says, “Welcome to the Future!”
“Let’s take a look at what life is like here.”
-Home of the Future-
Guests then enter the home of an average family who lives here in Progress City. This is done similarly to the scene from the original Horizons, but updated for modern audiences and updated views of the future. The television is being watched over hologram (Pepper’s Ghost). Food is being 3-D Printed. The mother’s work station is done more like the type of computer Iron Man would use.
Of course, the famous robot butler will make an appearance as well.
-E.P.C.O.T. Model-
We see the slice of the E.P.C.O.T. model that currently sits along the route of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover. It has been moved here and its space in Tomorrowland replaced with a new show scene that repurposes the Stitch animatronic from the now defunct Stitch’s Great Escape. The model has also been fully restored to its peak condition. The narrator comes on again.
“Yes, life here is pretty great. And it all started with this. Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype community of Tomorrow.”
-The Hall of Future Dreams-
The trains go through the Hall of Future Dreams. Riders can look down on the museum and the exhibits.
“Walt was one of many dreamers who saw what the world could be and helped make this all a reality. Thanks to them and many others we have…”
-Overlook of Progress City-
“…Progress City. The community of the future!”
Thetrains exit the museum for an exposed portion of the track that overlooks the pavilion. After a quick bit, the trains then enter a tunnel.
-The Ideas of Epcot Tunnel-
This long tunnel will bridge the space between the Progress City Pavilion and the Epcot fountain plaza. The trains will move faster through this section. The narration will talk about how the ideas that lead to Progress City can be found in Epcot. It talks about the importance of the park. Most excitingly, Liam Neeson will read a modified version of Epcot’s opening day speech. “To all who come to this place of Joy, Hope and Friendship - Welcome. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative vision. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all. May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.”
This will cross over the path that leads to Guardians of the Galaxy and under the Monorail track. The walkways will have to be lowered to accommodate going under the Monorail. This will help separate Guardians of the Galaxy from the rest of Future World. It will be a subtle separation and not technically dividing it into a new land or anything drastic like that. It will be just enough to ease the misgivings of Disney purists who dislike GotG in Epcot.
-Plaza Loop-
The trains will then emerge from the tunnel. This will be the first time the trains are out in the open during the ride. Guests burst out as the music swells and are treated to a grand view of Spaceship Earth.
There is not much narration as the trains loop around Fountain Plaza. Mostly just music and enjoying the sights of Epcot. After the loop, guests enter another small tunnel. It features light up signs of Epcot pavilion logos. This transitions them from the plaza to the Seas. The trains also duck low again here briefly to go under the Monorail.
-Mysteries of the Seas-
The narrator discusses the importance and wonders of discovery what is hidden deep below the sea. He also talks about the actual marine life research being done in the Seas pavilion. Plus, much to the delight of younger guests, the “mine mine mine” birds from Nemo like to hang out along the People Mover track.
-Beauty of the Land-
The narrator discusses the Land Pavilion and the attractions held within. He goes on to discuss the incredible farming practices used here and how the greenhouse provides fresh produce for the entire park.
-Wonders of Imagination-
Trains pass by the Imaginations pavilion as Liam Neeson talks about how imagination is that one little spark that is at the heart of all creation.
NOTE: There is currently a rumor that the Figment ride will be replaced with an Inside Out attraction and Figment will take over the 4-D theater with a new film. This project assumes this rumor will be fact.
The trains then enter another tunnel that will be used to hide the ugly back stage stuff. Inside the tunnel is the imagination world seen in Journey Into Imagination reusing many of the old props, sets, and animatronics from the Figment ride to create this world for a cheap price. Of course, Figment will sing a shortened version of the famous song.
-Unity of the World-
As the trains pass across the entrance to the World Showcase, Liam Neeson talks about the world coming together. He discusses that the World Showcase celebrates not just what makes our different cultures unique, but what brings us all together. The narration is changed slightly to reflect whatever festival is currently happening at Epcot.
-Creativity of Motion-
While passing past the former Odyssey building and Test Track, the narrator discusses how Walt was always fascinated by trains and other types of transportation. Two of the ideas that excited him the most, the monorail and the people mover, can both be seen in action here at Epcot. And guests can help design the future of transportation themselves here at the Test Track presented by Chevrolet.
-Space finale-
The narrator gives a final, stirring speech about how we can all work together to use the ideas here to create a brighter future. A better tomorrow. “Together, we travel… to new horizons.”
A stirring orchestra version of the song is played as trains travel through a tunnel filled with star lights.
Guests then pull back into the station ready to create a better world.
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There is one part of the original Horizons that, you might notice, is seemingly not included anywhere in this project. At the end of Horizons, guests got to choose how they wanted to finish the ride by selecting what video to watch. This segment was titled “Choose your own tomorrow.” While it is true that there is no segment where guests get to interact with and change a ride path or choose what video to watch, the spirit is here. Throughout Carousel of Progress and the People Mover, the idea that the future is created by us here today can be found.
Guests are encouraged to choose their own tomorrow in their real life. To be inspired by the ideas found at Epcot. To keep moving forward. To push on to new horizons.
This new People mover will travel around the futuristic Progress city before heading into Epcot for a grand tour around Future World. It may seem like a much larger track then the version in Tomorrowland, but measuring lengths on a satellite map, the Epcot loop is only slightly longer than the Tomorrowland loop (Tomorrowland, winds around a lot).
The Progress City People Mover to New Horizons (casually called simply the People Mover), will be roughly 1.1 miles long. The whole trip takes between 15 and 20 minutes. The ride system is an updated version of the LMS propulsion system used on the current version of the People Mover. The cars are outfitted with on board audio. And there is narration provided by Liam Neeson.
The first part of the ride is through and above Progress City. This section goes at a slower speed. Almost like a traditional dark ride.
The second part of the ride is the loop through Epcot. This part goes at a more brisk pace.
-Introduction-
The ride starts with a mostly dark tunnel. Geometric shapes with a subtle black light glow fill the room. The narrator’s voice (Liam Neeson) can then be heard.
“Hello! And Welcome to the Future!”
As he says that we pass by a sign that says, “Welcome to the Future!”
“Let’s take a look at what life is like here.”
-Home of the Future-
Guests then enter the home of an average family who lives here in Progress City. This is done similarly to the scene from the original Horizons, but updated for modern audiences and updated views of the future. The television is being watched over hologram (Pepper’s Ghost). Food is being 3-D Printed. The mother’s work station is done more like the type of computer Iron Man would use.
Of course, the famous robot butler will make an appearance as well.
-E.P.C.O.T. Model-
We see the slice of the E.P.C.O.T. model that currently sits along the route of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover. It has been moved here and its space in Tomorrowland replaced with a new show scene that repurposes the Stitch animatronic from the now defunct Stitch’s Great Escape. The model has also been fully restored to its peak condition. The narrator comes on again.
“Yes, life here is pretty great. And it all started with this. Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype community of Tomorrow.”
-The Hall of Future Dreams-
The trains go through the Hall of Future Dreams. Riders can look down on the museum and the exhibits.
“Walt was one of many dreamers who saw what the world could be and helped make this all a reality. Thanks to them and many others we have…”
-Overlook of Progress City-
“…Progress City. The community of the future!”
Thetrains exit the museum for an exposed portion of the track that overlooks the pavilion. After a quick bit, the trains then enter a tunnel.
-The Ideas of Epcot Tunnel-
This long tunnel will bridge the space between the Progress City Pavilion and the Epcot fountain plaza. The trains will move faster through this section. The narration will talk about how the ideas that lead to Progress City can be found in Epcot. It talks about the importance of the park. Most excitingly, Liam Neeson will read a modified version of Epcot’s opening day speech. “To all who come to this place of Joy, Hope and Friendship - Welcome. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative vision. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all. May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.”
This will cross over the path that leads to Guardians of the Galaxy and under the Monorail track. The walkways will have to be lowered to accommodate going under the Monorail. This will help separate Guardians of the Galaxy from the rest of Future World. It will be a subtle separation and not technically dividing it into a new land or anything drastic like that. It will be just enough to ease the misgivings of Disney purists who dislike GotG in Epcot.
-Plaza Loop-
The trains will then emerge from the tunnel. This will be the first time the trains are out in the open during the ride. Guests burst out as the music swells and are treated to a grand view of Spaceship Earth.
There is not much narration as the trains loop around Fountain Plaza. Mostly just music and enjoying the sights of Epcot. After the loop, guests enter another small tunnel. It features light up signs of Epcot pavilion logos. This transitions them from the plaza to the Seas. The trains also duck low again here briefly to go under the Monorail.
-Mysteries of the Seas-
The narrator discusses the importance and wonders of discovery what is hidden deep below the sea. He also talks about the actual marine life research being done in the Seas pavilion. Plus, much to the delight of younger guests, the “mine mine mine” birds from Nemo like to hang out along the People Mover track.
-Beauty of the Land-
The narrator discusses the Land Pavilion and the attractions held within. He goes on to discuss the incredible farming practices used here and how the greenhouse provides fresh produce for the entire park.
-Wonders of Imagination-
Trains pass by the Imaginations pavilion as Liam Neeson talks about how imagination is that one little spark that is at the heart of all creation.
NOTE: There is currently a rumor that the Figment ride will be replaced with an Inside Out attraction and Figment will take over the 4-D theater with a new film. This project assumes this rumor will be fact.
The trains then enter another tunnel that will be used to hide the ugly back stage stuff. Inside the tunnel is the imagination world seen in Journey Into Imagination reusing many of the old props, sets, and animatronics from the Figment ride to create this world for a cheap price. Of course, Figment will sing a shortened version of the famous song.
-Unity of the World-
As the trains pass across the entrance to the World Showcase, Liam Neeson talks about the world coming together. He discusses that the World Showcase celebrates not just what makes our different cultures unique, but what brings us all together. The narration is changed slightly to reflect whatever festival is currently happening at Epcot.
-Creativity of Motion-
While passing past the former Odyssey building and Test Track, the narrator discusses how Walt was always fascinated by trains and other types of transportation. Two of the ideas that excited him the most, the monorail and the people mover, can both be seen in action here at Epcot. And guests can help design the future of transportation themselves here at the Test Track presented by Chevrolet.
-Space finale-
The narrator gives a final, stirring speech about how we can all work together to use the ideas here to create a brighter future. A better tomorrow. “Together, we travel… to new horizons.”
A stirring orchestra version of the song is played as trains travel through a tunnel filled with star lights.
Guests then pull back into the station ready to create a better world.
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There is one part of the original Horizons that, you might notice, is seemingly not included anywhere in this project. At the end of Horizons, guests got to choose how they wanted to finish the ride by selecting what video to watch. This segment was titled “Choose your own tomorrow.” While it is true that there is no segment where guests get to interact with and change a ride path or choose what video to watch, the spirit is here. Throughout Carousel of Progress and the People Mover, the idea that the future is created by us here today can be found.
Guests are encouraged to choose their own tomorrow in their real life. To be inspired by the ideas found at Epcot. To keep moving forward. To push on to new horizons.
Pi on my Cake
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For ease, both parts here in one spot. Wow I got carried away here haha. Now to do the homework I've been ignoring all day.
Magic Feather
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Carousel of Progress
Ever since the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Carousel of Progress has entertained and delighted guests of all ages using its unique carousel theater system, with its classic story and message. Recently, however, a horrible accident has occurred. A recen lightning storm has caused an outage on the Orlando power grid, which short circuited the 1920’s John animatronic, setting the original carousel theater ablaze. The following day, The Walt Disney Company released a statement deeming the current carousel theater to be “damaged beyond repair, forcing its demolition and removal,” leading Disney fans around the world to flood the Earth with tears, but one imagineer would not be saddened.
A young Magic Feather grabbed his sketch pad and began drawing away at the next generation Carousel of Progress. One that would not only provide major upgrades to the previous incarnation, but also assist in renovating the WEDWAY and Railroad, hence “Project Phoenix” was born. With every stroke of his pencil cane two changes from the Bobs, until, after some serious blackmail, Mr. Feather got his plan approved. This new plan would call for two different carousel theaters, in which the seats could move between the theaters.
Plans called for a two story concept, with one visible carousel theater atop a water feature, with another inside the second story of a show building. The bottom level would host the queue, the new Progressland Diorama, and a new stop on the Walt Disney World Railroad.
Guests would enter adjacent to the water feature, and travel up a series of indoor ramps until they reached the loading dock. Here, guests would enter a traditional carousel theater layout, and travel around the exterior for two scenes (1900’s and 1940’s,) before reaching another room (the 1980’s) Here, guests would witness a brief scene, before their vehicle begins moving backwards, from one carousel theater, into another. In the new theater, guests are positioned on a central turntable, as guests face out, instead of in. They then spin to another scene (the 2020’s), before transitioning to a new scene. Here, John’s family stands together, just as they open a curtain, revealing Tomorrowland outside, before the family moves into the next scene with you. Guests learn that Tomorrowland represents the year 2100, but it is only one way we can experience the future, guests then face one scene of an intergalactic future, before turning to face a tunnel, where they push forward through the cosmos. Finally, guests turn to face a final, futuristic montage of possibilities, before disembarking in the next room, and exiting down a ramp.
Ever since the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Carousel of Progress has entertained and delighted guests of all ages using its unique carousel theater system, with its classic story and message. Recently, however, a horrible accident has occurred. A recen lightning storm has caused an outage on the Orlando power grid, which short circuited the 1920’s John animatronic, setting the original carousel theater ablaze. The following day, The Walt Disney Company released a statement deeming the current carousel theater to be “damaged beyond repair, forcing its demolition and removal,” leading Disney fans around the world to flood the Earth with tears, but one imagineer would not be saddened.
A young Magic Feather grabbed his sketch pad and began drawing away at the next generation Carousel of Progress. One that would not only provide major upgrades to the previous incarnation, but also assist in renovating the WEDWAY and Railroad, hence “Project Phoenix” was born. With every stroke of his pencil cane two changes from the Bobs, until, after some serious blackmail, Mr. Feather got his plan approved. This new plan would call for two different carousel theaters, in which the seats could move between the theaters.
Plans called for a two story concept, with one visible carousel theater atop a water feature, with another inside the second story of a show building. The bottom level would host the queue, the new Progressland Diorama, and a new stop on the Walt Disney World Railroad.
Guests would enter adjacent to the water feature, and travel up a series of indoor ramps until they reached the loading dock. Here, guests would enter a traditional carousel theater layout, and travel around the exterior for two scenes (1900’s and 1940’s,) before reaching another room (the 1980’s) Here, guests would witness a brief scene, before their vehicle begins moving backwards, from one carousel theater, into another. In the new theater, guests are positioned on a central turntable, as guests face out, instead of in. They then spin to another scene (the 2020’s), before transitioning to a new scene. Here, John’s family stands together, just as they open a curtain, revealing Tomorrowland outside, before the family moves into the next scene with you. Guests learn that Tomorrowland represents the year 2100, but it is only one way we can experience the future, guests then face one scene of an intergalactic future, before turning to face a tunnel, where they push forward through the cosmos. Finally, guests turn to face a final, futuristic montage of possibilities, before disembarking in the next room, and exiting down a ramp.
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