The General's Magic Kingdom/Epcot Report! Update! Thrills! Chills!

[djmatthews]

Great report, please post more pictures! :sohappy:

 

[SIR90210]

Thanks for the update! I'm going at the end of the month and will tell all of you what has and hasn't changed.

 

[imagineer99]

Well, if you guys notice, this thread has revealed slightly more information into Grizz's identity...

*checks files and keeps up search*

Other than that, thank you for the update!

I'm sure some people must have given you some crazy looks when you were putting up the signs.

"Don't mine me, I'm General of the D-Army!", says Grizz.
:lookaroun

 

[shari71]

Great report. Makes me want to be there right now. Love the signs!!!!!

 

[MouseMadness]

LMAO Grizz! :lol: :lol:

Nice of you to protect the identities of the innocent in there. (Did you even blur out your own arm? :lol: ) :wave:

 

[GoofyFan1]

I hope they don't change The Land too much, it's one of my favorite pavilions.

Great Job Grizz.

 

[General Grizz]

Hey Grizz -

A BIG THANK YOU for this update - very interesting. Ok. I am hollering for the other pictures you mentioned (Stitch, IASW / Skyway)

BTW - I heard you can still see the old Earthstation ceiling rear projection screens in Global Neighbourhood. If you can, any chance of a pic on your next trip?

Thanks again!

I was going to take lots of photos of this area, but, alas, there were about four Cast Members eyeing me and my video camera. I'll try again soon.

Arm? What arm? :lookaroun

Requested photos to be uploaded later today.

P.S. I had a dream I saw the blueprints to the refurbished Land pavilion. . .right there on the fountain, and I was so near getting it. P.S. I think I might have left the "fountain" sign on the ledge.

 

[SirNim]

:lol: A great update, great pics... :sohappy:

"True" signs, as well...

 

[imamouse]

Thanks for yet another fabulous update. Like so many others, I will be truly upset if they remove the fountain and balloons from The Land. They hold a special memory for my family, and me where we experienced an amazing moment of healing while standing by the fountain shortly after my husband's father passed away.
His favorite song was, "You Are My Sunshine" and after deciding to go ahead with our trip to WDW, only weeks after his death, when we entered The Land, guess what song was playing? It gave us peace with our decision to go to WDW at that time, as hearing that song upon our arrival made us realize that although gone from this earth, my father-in-law would always be with us.
Sorry if this is overly sappy, but it was such a sobering and freeing feeling all at once, and we still remember how we felt when we walked into The Land that day in Dec 1999.

 

[nicholas]

So apparently everyone in Tomorrowland saw the video from the movie "The Ring" that day?

Great update! Thanks!

 

[General Grizz]

Thanks for yet another fabulous update. Like so many others, I will be truly upset if they remove the fountain and balloons from The Land. They hold a special memory for my family, and me where we experienced an amazing moment of healing while standing by the fountain shortly after my husband's father passed away.
His favorite song was, "You Are My Sunshine" and after deciding to go ahead with our trip to WDW, only weeks after his death, when we entered The Land, guess what song was playing? It gave us peace with our decision to go to WDW at that time, as hearing that song upon our arrival made us realize that although gone from this earth, my father-in-law would always be with us.
Sorry if this is overly sappy, but it was such a sobering and freeing feeling all at once, and we still remember how we felt when we walked into The Land that day in Dec 1999.

That is so touching. I would contact wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com and tell them this story.

Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

Great update. Proving that there is dirt somewhere's in this most magical place. :animwink:

Ugh it's both good and bad. I wonder what they will do to Spaceship Earth...maybe not only get a new sponsor [Southern Bell ], but to solve the ending of the ride. Boriiiiing and gaps in years of progress through communication. We go from 1960s to the 1990s that is very unrealistic and outdated. :snore:

"Bring back the Earth Station and Dreamfinder!!!!!" :sohappy:

 

[imagineer boy]

Excellent update General! :wave: Gosh, those window cleaners at the Imagination pavillion in full view of the public, talk about bad show! I'm also surprised to hear that Timekeeper has been getting great crowds. I have my fingers crossed for no bumer cars.

 

[Maerj]

I heard "The Odyssey" mentioned on these boards a few times but never knew what it was. Thanks to this report, now I know. I always thought those brown buildings in Epcot were just offices or something.

 

[mandib]

Awesome update. I just wonder if you have way to much time on your hands. I think we figured that out a while ago. lol

 

[General Grizz]

XS-TECH photos by “XS SERIES 1000 TEAM”:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/xs1copy.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/xs2.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/xs3.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/xs4.jpg">

SKYWAY photos by “MY WAY OR THE SKYWAY”

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/skyway1.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/skyway2.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/skyway3.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/skyway4.jpg">

BRAND NEW:

Timekeeper sign:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/tksign.jpg">

Carousel of Progress (with temporary addition) sign:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/copsign.jpg">

(The originals used since October are locked away in the Timekeeper storage room/lounge).

 

[General Grizz]

And some CAROUSEL OF PROGRESS photos:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/johns2.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/john.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/patty.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/rover.jpg">

The Land What’s missing? Circle of Life?! Behind the Seeds?

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/land.jpg">

Save the fountain!
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/fountain4.jpg">

Soarin’
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/soarin6g.jpg">

Wonders of Life

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/wonders.jpg">

Look at what I could see!!

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/sesnory.jpg">

 

[General Grizz]

Odyssey – Photos by the “Odd, You See” team

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/odd2.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/odd1.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/mag.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/grixx/mgath.jpg">

 

[General Grizz]

So thrilling and chilling lol. That was great and really entertaining. Did you leave any of the signs up? Tifani and I left some signs during MOUSEHUNT 2004, and they were still there a month later.

HAH! What signs were they?

No, I didn't leave the signs up - they are all right here by me.

Glad you all like. :wave:

 

[KevinPage]

Let's remember where the inspiration came from (patting self on back)