EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.I loved Gary Owens
Yes, with so many talking heads today not many voices standout. When there were three networks they had more eyeballs/ears and a schedule so we all tuned into the 6pm news or the 8pm must see tv but today a 5 minute clip is a long form program.EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.
Patton Oswalt already has an EPCOT attraction.I'm not sure if you need to have a newscaster/voice of authority person as a narrator. There's recognizable voices still out there that could do ride narration and probably would be good. Off the top of my head I think of Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, I mean you could even have Will Ferrell do Ron Burgundy to get the same effect as Gary Owens.
Morgan Freeman and uh .... Robert Pattinson? Would that work?EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.
Patton Oswalt already has an EPCOT attraction.
"New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. Enjoy a joy ride through scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization and personalization. Followed by a trip through a scenic outdoor route reminding us all of the joys of driving, taking in the world around us and spending quality time with friends and family."Unrelated to the topic at hand, but with TT 3.0 seemingly leaning into a nostalgic aspect with the WoM nods and "reminding guests of the joy of traveling", I've been wondering how they're gonna reframe the barrier/power test. Since that's right after a scene we already have concept art of with the trees and everything, I'm curious if perhaps it's going to be positioned as taking the path less traveled/finding a new road or something like that. Plenty of room back where the car crashed into the barrier was in TT 1.0 that never got reused with 2.0, you could fit a fun set in there of taking a spontaneous turn to see where a random road leads.
Just spitballing of course. We know so little that it's only natural people start making up their own ideas of what it'll be.
This isn't confirmed or anything but my dark horse speculation is they might get rid of the barricade walls on the power test. As I'm sure you know they were very hit-or-miss in 2.0's later years and internally there seems to be a strong directive on keeping the ride envelope of attractions completely unobstructed.Unrelated to the topic at hand, but with TT 3.0 seemingly leaning into a nostalgic aspect with the WoM nods and "reminding guests of the joy of traveling", I've been wondering how they're gonna reframe the barrier/power test. Since that's right after a scene we already have concept art of with the trees and everything, I'm curious if perhaps it's going to be positioned as taking the path less traveled/finding a new road or something like that. Plenty of room back where the car crashed into the barrier was in TT 1.0 that never got reused with 2.0, you could fit a fun set in there of taking a spontaneous turn to see where a random road leads.
Just spitballing of course. We know so little that it's only natural people start making up their own ideas of what it'll be.
If so, let’s hope they are clever with climate control. I feel like much of the ride is hot in the summer. It’s not as much a problem at unload because of the steep decline after the high-speed loops.This isn't confirmed or anything but my dark horse speculation is they might get rid of the barricade walls on the power test. As I'm sure you know they were very hit-or-miss in 2.0's later years and internally there seems to be a strong directive on keeping the ride envelope of attractions completely unobstructed.
It wouldn’t surprise me. They had far less of a purpose in 2.0 than they did in 1.0, it wouldn’t take much to justify ripping them out for 3.0This isn't confirmed or anything but my dark horse speculation is they might get rid of the barricade walls on the power test. As I'm sure you know they were very hit-or-miss in 2.0's later years and internally there seems to be a strong directive on keeping the ride envelope of attractions completely unobstructed.
I’m surprised Disney hasn’t utilized more of their go-to celeb friends for voice overs and narration in the parks. Like is it only a matter of time before we get Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos, or even Edward James Olmos in the park?EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.
Neil Patrick Harris was on California Screamin’.I’m surprised Disney hasn’t utilized more of their go-to celeb friends for voice overs and narration in the parks. Like is it only a matter of time before we get Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos, or even Edward James Olmos in the park?
And also was the host of the 60th anniversary World of ColorNeil Patrick Harris was on California Screamin’.
Gosh that was an annoying show. Turned into a preview-fest by the end. But I'm not a huge fan of the original World of Color either. Haven't seen the other variations.And also was the host of the 60th anniversary World of Color
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You are driving up a winding mountain road stuck behind an 18 wheeler. The highway finally straightens out and you pass the truck and floor it to let out your frustration!Unrelated to the topic at hand, but with TT 3.0 seemingly leaning into a nostalgic aspect with the WoM nods and "reminding guests of the joy of traveling", I've been wondering how they're gonna reframe the barrier/power test. Since that's right after a scene we already have concept art of with the trees and everything, I'm curious if perhaps it's going to be positioned as taking the path less traveled/finding a new road or something like that. Plenty of room back where the car crashed into the barrier was in TT 1.0 that never got reused with 2.0, you could fit a fun set in there of taking a spontaneous turn to see where a random road leads.
Just spitballing of course. We know so little that it's only natural people start making up their own ideas of what it'll be.
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