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The Land: Update. Like it or hate it. . . here it is:
- Thread starter General Grizz
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Gotta admit the opening Kaleidescope sequence was *outstanding*.speck76 said:Oh yeah....the original was so entertaining
Never said it did. :wave:speck76 said:
figmentfan
New Member
Who was talking negative about Figment? NEVER talk BAD about the Figment!
He is the symbol of Epcot, or was back in the day where everybody wore Figment hats. I miss those. Has anybody seen the kid wearing the retro Figment hat on the pre-show to Body Wars.........................
Back to the topic, Figment fit in perfectlyto the theming of Epcot! Imagination!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Without the imagination, all of Epcot, or all of Disney existence wouldn't be. Think if Walt Disney never created Mickey Mouse or Oswald the rabbit? We wouldn't be having this discussion. Figment helps sparks the imagination. Just like the song......One little spark, of inspiration. That's how are minds, create creations........(everybody sing along)..................
He is the symbol of Epcot, or was back in the day where everybody wore Figment hats. I miss those. Has anybody seen the kid wearing the retro Figment hat on the pre-show to Body Wars.........................
Back to the topic, Figment fit in perfectlyto the theming of Epcot! Imagination!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Without the imagination, all of Epcot, or all of Disney existence wouldn't be. Think if Walt Disney never created Mickey Mouse or Oswald the rabbit? We wouldn't be having this discussion. Figment helps sparks the imagination. Just like the song......One little spark, of inspiration. That's how are minds, create creations........(everybody sing along)..................
Just adding my general .02... While I love Living With the Land and Circle of Life, I agree that the pavilion could really use a rehab. I wasn't a big fan of the fountain or the balloons, although with some updating they'd be fine.. However, the travel agency idea? I'll withhold judgment- I think it could work out wonderfully, but it could also be horrible.
Seriously, though, while I don't think Walt would approve of Chester and Hester over at AK, I don't think he meant for any aspect of the park to be frozen in time.. and the current Land interior has passed its prime, IMHO.
Seriously, though, while I don't think Walt would approve of Chester and Hester over at AK, I don't think he meant for any aspect of the park to be frozen in time.. and the current Land interior has passed its prime, IMHO.
trdisneyfan
New Member
Uh, does anyone else find it ironic that they're "updating" this pavillion with the relatively dead concept of a travel agency? Seriously, haven't travel agencies all but disappeared since the advent of online travel booking like Expedia and Travelocity?
Soarin: Good.
Travel Agency Theme: not so good.
Soarin: Good.
Travel Agency Theme: not so good.
speck76
Well-Known Member
trdisneyfan said:
No, travel agencies have not disappeared, they have evolved. Expedia and the like are no more than online travel agencies. Still, with the 8 hotels that I manage, Expedia and the like only account for about 3% of our total bookings, traditional travel agencies account for about 9% of our bookings.....the rest come through our own channels.
Interesting note, although our own websites account for about 18% of our bookings, many people are still not comfortable booking online.....they will research online, and then call to make a reservation.
EpcotFanatic04
New Member
I'm SO DEPRESSED that Epcot has decayed drastically lately. No Wonders of Life, a soon to be ruined Land and a mostly vacant Odyseey building.
I'm scared to say it, but what if the Land cannot be saved?
I'm scared to say it, but what if the Land cannot be saved?
*sarcasm* Now I know how much everyone here trusts Screamscape */sarcasm*, but they posted this interesting info:
"Our latest tidbit of news about this cloned ride claims that the WDW version will be themed as an airport terminal instead of the historical aviation hanger theme of the DCA version. Like a real airport, guests will pass through a security check point on their way to the briefing." (Emphasis mine.)
What's the purpose of this? No need to remind people more than necessary about the outside world. Save the $$ and use it on paint.
"Our latest tidbit of news about this cloned ride claims that the WDW version will be themed as an airport terminal instead of the historical aviation hanger theme of the DCA version. Like a real airport, guests will pass through a security check point on their way to the briefing." (Emphasis mine.)
What's the purpose of this? No need to remind people more than necessary about the outside world. Save the $$ and use it on paint.
diddy_mouse
Well-Known Member
i know i have been out of the loop for quite some time on the issue, but did manage to catch something on the Travel Channel about WDW and "Soarin'" i was quite amazed that i missed that construction for one...unless it hadn't started in may, or was in its infant stages.
I say we bring Dreamflight to the Land. Better yet, let's combine the Land and Test Track via airplane. :lookaroun
Figments Friend
Well-Known Member
Arrgh! No please!!
No more "thrill rides" at Epcot!! It's ruining the place!
I happened across some of my old park brocheres from 1984 and became all melencholy seeing all the grand attractions their USED to be there...most of them have been thrashed and replaced with "thrills" instead of wonders.
I'm a Epcot Center "purists" i guess.....bring on new updated Omnimover type spectaculars and leave the thrills for Universal to deliver. They do a better job at it anyway from what i hear...and besides, if i wanted fast thrills i would go there! But Disney...well, for me it is completely different. Bring on the AA Shows!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!
Oh and by the way Grizz, thanks so much for introducing me to this fantastic forum...i've learned a lot and i love reading everyones opinions on everything!
No more "thrill rides" at Epcot!! It's ruining the place!
I happened across some of my old park brocheres from 1984 and became all melencholy seeing all the grand attractions their USED to be there...most of them have been thrashed and replaced with "thrills" instead of wonders.
I'm a Epcot Center "purists" i guess.....bring on new updated Omnimover type spectaculars and leave the thrills for Universal to deliver. They do a better job at it anyway from what i hear...and besides, if i wanted fast thrills i would go there! But Disney...well, for me it is completely different. Bring on the AA Shows!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!
Oh and by the way Grizz, thanks so much for introducing me to this fantastic forum...i've learned a lot and i love reading everyones opinions on everything!
Lynx04
New Member
Figments Friend said:
Unfortunitly, it is too late. If you look at Epcot now you see 80 min lines for TT, 45 for MS and walk on for UOE; even figment had nobody in line for the attraction. When you have a park that disproportionate there is a proplem that needs to be addressed. Now I am not saying that every ride that is not pulling in at least 30 min lines should be tossed, however, these attractions are suppose be the they big attractions in the park. These aren't the little side attractions that you just go when it is crowded and you trying to escape the crowds, but they for the most part haven't really done that either. Most people that go on these rides are either first timers, purists, or someone who hasn't been on it in 5 years. The countries are suppose to be the escape from the long lines, not UOE and Figment. I already posted what I think will happen once Soarin opens at the bottom of this thread http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?p=777134#post777134.
J.J.
New Member
The Land is one of my favorite pavillions. The Garden Grill is a must "eat" for my wife and I. And Living With The Land is always a great way to relax. But soarin will add a great new attraction to this tired place. But I guess I am really confused on how it would all tie in without the TA overlay to the pavillion. I guess we will have to wait and see.
JJ
JJ
Jefferson1964
New Member
Land
Im heading to WDW next week and will be going to the land area. I personally think its one of the most boring areas of all of WDW, however, the food court is really great and usually crowd free. Its time for an update but to a travel agency is really strange. However, the way disney does things it will probably turn out good and bring more people to this attraction.
Im heading to WDW next week and will be going to the land area. I personally think its one of the most boring areas of all of WDW, however, the food court is really great and usually crowd free. Its time for an update but to a travel agency is really strange. However, the way disney does things it will probably turn out good and bring more people to this attraction.