Update: Quick trip to Epcot 1/10

[mhcueball2]

Just some things I noticed on our trip to Epcot today. Sorry if some of these are old items...haven't been there since before Christmas.

Parking lot: Huge tents and bleachers next to the finish line for the marathon. On the way to Epcot, there are tons of portable toilets on the side of the road (at least 50-70 of them)...is this what they are for?

The Seas with Nemo: Looked like this got some nice TLC. Jellyfish scrim looked flawless and they were all moving. The Angler fish (Kuta arm) was moving nicely. The shark was actually poking his head out (next to Bruce), usually you just hear the air.

The Land: Garden Grill was rotating (don't know if this is new...just haven't seen it move in awhile). The construction walls were removed, next to the Lab windows. Now has fish in tanks on the bottom and plants on top.

Spaceship Earth: Music very low outside. When did they add the boy in front of the two horses in the roman road network scene? Triangles are all over, I like the ones with the sprinkler heads through them.

Innoventions: Rockin' Robots was not operating (Time Out).

Thats about it. Lines weren't bad. No sign of Christmas except of the paper-ware (napkins/cups).

 

[jt04]

Just some things I noticed on our trip to Epcot today. Sorry if some of these are old items...haven't been there since before Christmas.

Parking lot: Huge tents and bleachers next to the finish line for the marathon. On the way to Epcot, there are tons of portable toilets on the side of the road (at least 50-70 of them)...is this what they are for?

The Seas with Nemo: Looked like this got some nice TLC. Jellyfish scrim looked flawless and they were all moving. The Angler fish (Kuta arm) was moving nicely. The shark was actually poking his head out (next to Bruce), usually you just hear the air.

The Land: Garden Grill was rotating (don't know if this is new...just haven't seen it move in awhile). The construction walls were removed, next to the Lab windows. Now has fish in tanks on the bottom and plants on top.

Spaceship Earth: Music very low outside. When did they add the boy in front of the two horses in the roman road network scene? Triangles are all over, I like the ones with the sprinkler heads through them.

Innoventions: Rockin' Robots was not operating (Time Out).

Thats about it. Lines weren't bad. No sign of Christmas except of the paper-ware (napkins/cups).

Sprinklers through the triangles?! Well there is some food for thought. Pretty much proves to me something permanent and substantial is on the way.

Opinion on the new fish garden?

Nice update.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Just some things I noticed on our trip to Epcot today. Sorry if some of these are old items...haven't been there since before Christmas.

Parking lot: Huge tents and bleachers next to the finish line for the marathon. On the way to Epcot, there are tons of portable toilets on the side of the road (at least 50-70 of them)...is this what they are for?

The Seas with Nemo: Looked like this got some nice TLC. Jellyfish scrim looked flawless and they were all moving. The Angler fish (Kuta arm) was moving nicely. The shark was actually poking his head out (next to Bruce), usually you just hear the air.

The Land: Garden Grill was rotating (don't know if this is new...just haven't seen it move in awhile). The construction walls were removed, next to the Lab windows. Now has fish in tanks on the bottom and plants on top.

Spaceship Earth: Music very low outside. When did they add the boy in front of the two horses in the roman road network scene? Triangles are all over, I like the ones with the sprinkler heads through them.

Innoventions: Rockin' Robots was not operating (Time Out).

Thats about it. Lines weren't bad. No sign of Christmas except of the paper-ware (napkins/cups).

Both interesting points....What boys are you talking about for SSE?

 

[HMF]

When did they add the boy in front of the two horses in the roman road network scene? .

Was'nt he always there?

 

[EpcotLover77]

I think the boy in front of the horse is a new character added in the refurb. At least that is how I remember it.

 

[mhcueball2]

I don't remember seeing him there about 1-2 months ago. It was just the horses (I remember cause I was trying to see their feet...I know....wierd).

 

[mhcueball2]

Opinion on the new fish garden?

I like it a lot. Much better than having the same thing on both sides. Here is a pic for anyone interested.

 

[jt04]

I like it a lot. Much better than having the same thing on both sides. Here is a pic for anyone interested.

I love that contraption so much I am putting one in my backyard.

Actually I am really impressed by this addition.

Good work Land people.

 

[HMF]

I think the boy in front of the horse is a new character added in the refurb. At least that is how I remember it.

Probably' to add more visual information after they turned off the chariot projection which still makes no sense.

 

[Rob562]

The "horse wrangler" was always there (though perhaps was out for a refurb and noone noticed?).

You can see him from 7:45-8:00 in this 2006 video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM1O69qumhw

-Rob

 

[marni1971]

Yep, the horse boy has always been there. He may have gone AWOL recently I guess - you know the AAs have a habit of doing that! Good news about The Seas effects. Sounds like it had some needed TLC. Last summer the scrim was ripped and a jellyfish was missing - but its support wasn`t, and Bruce was stuck. Let`s hope they have solved the Kuka issues too. Garden Grill should always be turning - anyone have any info on how long it was immobile?

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Ah, good they finally fixed that broken arm in The Seas. Lets hope it stays fixed. And good to hear the jellies are back in good working order.

And what is this about the triangles? Interesting bit there.

A most excellent update, dude. :lol:

 

[twilight mitsuk]

Yep, the horse boy has always been there. He may have gone AWOL recently I guess - you know the AAs have a habit of doing that! Good news about The Seas effects. Sounds like it had some needed TLC. Last summer the scrim was ripped and a jellyfish was missing - but its support wasn`t, and Bruce was stuck. Let`s hope they have solved the Kuka issues too. Garden Grill should always be turning - anyone have any info on how long it was immobile?

What if Garden Grill does not turn, does it freeze up

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

What if Garden Grill does not turn, does it freeze up

Yes. It just sits there. That's what "it stoped" meant.:lookaroun

 

[mhcueball2]

And what is this about the triangles? Interesting bit there.

We won't get into that here. Check out all the threads about the "updated" spaceship earth descent.

 

[jt04]

Yes. It just sits there. That's what "it stoped" meant.:lookaroun

:ROFLOL:

I check it everytime I am there because it's one of those original things that still lasts and was so over the top when Epcot opened. Not so much because it was a totally new concept but because it overlooked the ride. Great concept!

And I have never seen it not working that I remember.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

We won't get into that here. Check out all the threads about the "updated" spaceship earth descent.

Oh, Ive seen that thread; I know. :lol: :lookaroun

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

We won't get into that here. Check out all the threads about the "updated" spaceship earth descent.

Eh!?:veryconfu He mentioned it in the thread...It's a point to be discussed.


And yes, I would like some info on that too.

 

[wvdisneyfamily]

I miss the chariot in SSE...

Did the boy replace the chariot perhaps?:fork:
I can't remember the boy.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I miss the chariot in SSE...

Did the boy replace the chariot perhaps?:fork:
I can't remember the boy.

I do too...Never understood why they would let it go.


And nor do I. the scene had the soldier and the other guy giving him directions.:shrug: