WDW Epcot Refurbishment Open Brainstorming

DaGoof00

DaGoof00

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Love the idea of a Figment Dreamfinder 3D film to replace honey i shrunk the audience. Once EPCOT Center is fixed and restored - The Dream Finder and Figment should once again be the core mascots of the park. :sohappy:
 
KP25701

KP25701

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DaGoof00 said:
Love the idea of a Figment Dreamfinder 3D film to replace honey i shrunk the audience. Once EPCOT Center is fixed and restored - The Dream Finder and Figment should once again be the core mascots of the park. :sohappy:
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When I was really little I met the same dreamfinder twice! Once when I was two with my cousons. And when I was three with my two yeard old friend Caleb!

Long live Dream Finder and Figment!:D
 
mharrington

mharrington

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DaGoof00 said:
Love the idea of a Figment Dreamfinder 3D film to replace honey i shrunk the audience. Once EPCOT Center is fixed and restored - The Dream Finder and Figment should once again be the core mascots of the park. :sohappy:
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I wonder who the core mascot(s) is/are right now.
 
ScorpionX

ScorpionX

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mharrington said:
I wonder who the core mascot(s) is/are right now.
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Hi-ho, Kermit the frog here, seriously, it has been Figment for nearly 20 years. I also had a HISTA replacement idea where Dreamfinder, Figment, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and the Muppet Labs have messed up on a time machine, and scary historical things/people come out, Think HISTA meets ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.
 
plaz10

plaz10

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I like the idea of a Greece pavilion with appearances by Hercules...if not a Hercules ride. Some really cool things could be done portraying Zeus and the heavens as well as Hades in hell, his titans and his ocean of souls thing.

I personally do not like the country videos...very boring.
(Money aside) I enjoy rides like Maelstrom that tell historical tales of the country. I don't have any specific ideas for each country but something i can experience without being bored or opening my wallet.

Finish SSE ending.

New mission for Mission Space

New "World" video for Soarin' (though I enjoy the ending being in DisneyLand...I'd keep that)
Also, more effects for each scene. When one is going over the ocean, perhaps spraying water on the legs.
Adding a cold wind to a wintery mountain scene
Adding heat to a desert scene


I enjoy Ellen's Energy but a serious refurb and changing some of the theme but keeping Ellen.

Seas with Nemo is not a good ride. I understand their reason for updating it to include Nemo (a very popular Disney character) but I feel the ride is lacking..well, everything. the audio is off, the scenes don't always work. Again I don't have a specific plan for a new ride but just saying i'd like to see one! haha!

All in all, yes EPCOT could use some changes but it's still my favorite park and I will still spend a ridiculous amount of my trip there.
 
ScorpionX

ScorpionX

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I have the new list of pavilions in my vision here:

FUTURE WORLD
1. Spaceship Earth (Sponsored by Siemens
A. Spaceship Earth (ride)
B. Siemens Earth Station
2. CommuniCore East
a. Electric Umbrella
3. CommuniCore West
a. Pasta Piazza
4. Universe of Energy (sponsored by ExxonMobil
A. Ellen's Energy Adventure
5. Marvels of the Arts (retheming WoL; sponsored by Crayola and HGTV)
A. Incredible Journey Through the Arts (FP available)
B. Fashions & Fabrics Throughout the Ages (FP available)
C. HGTV's Furniture Museum
D. Crayola Theatre
E. Crayola Factory
a. Artist's Palette
AA. Crayola Store
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.37499,-81.546396&spn=0.002086,0.003396&t=h&z=18 click here
6. New Horizons (sponsored by General Electric)
A. New Horizons (ride)
7. Test Track (sponsored by General Motors)
A. Test Track (ride) (FP available)
B. TransCenter
AA. Inside Track
8. Imagination! (sponsored by Panasonic)
A. Journey Into Imagination with Minnie & Figment (FP available)
B. Captain EO: A Tribute (FP available)
C. ImageWorks -The Panasonic "What If?" Labs
9. The Land (sponsored by Nabisco)
A. Symbiosis starring Timon & Pumbaa (new name for Circle of Life)
B. Soarin' Over the World (FP available)
C. Living with the Land (FP available)
D. Kitchen Kabaret (replacing Garden Grill)
a. Sunshine Seasons Food Court
AA. Pineapple & Company
10. The Living Seas with Nemo & Friends (sponsored by West Marina and Gorton's)
A. The Living Seas with Nemo & Friends (ride) (FP available)
B. Turtle Talk with Crush
C. Nigel's Coaster (FP available)
a. Coral Reef Restaurant
AA. Seas Store
11. Epcot Monorail Station
WORLD SHOWCASE
1. Mexico
A. Grande Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros
B. Mariachi Cobre
a. San Angel Inn
b. Tequila Bar
AA. Plaza de la Famila y los Amigos
2. Indonesia
A. Indonesia -Place of Tranquility
a. Indonesia Store
AA. Ramayani Westwood
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.371309,-81.546552&spn=0.002086,0.003396&t=h&z=18 click here
3. Norway
A. Maelstrom (FP available)
a. Kringla Bakeri of Kafé
AA. Puffin's Roost
4. China
A. Reflections of China
B. Mulan's Great Journey (trackless ride a la Pooh's Hunny Hunt) (FP available)
C. Hong Kong Disneyland Gallery
D. Shanghai Disneyland Gallery
a. China Store
AA. Nine Dragons
BB. Lotus Blossom
5. Antarctica
A. Penguin Exhibit
B. Iceberg Mountain (FP available)
a. Antarctica Store
AA. Antarctica Ice Cream
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.368741,-81.545881&spn=0.002086,0.003396&t=h&z=18 click here
6. Germany
A. Rhine River Cruise (FP available)
B. Sesamstraße -Live!
a. Der Bucherwurm
AA. Oktoberfest
7. Denmark
A. Lego Center
AA. Lundum's
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.367901,-81.547493&spn=0.001043,0.001698&t=h&z=19 click here
8. Italy
A. Pinocchio's Daring Journey
a. Delizie Italiane
AA. Tutto Italia
BB. Pizzeria Uno
9. United States
A. American Adventure (FP available)
B. Disneyland Gallery
C. Walt Disney World Gallery
D. Fife & Drum Corps
E. Around the World with Mickey Mouse
a. Liberty Inn
AA. All-American Red, White & Blue
10. Japan
A. Meet the World
B. Pokemon Experience
C. Tokyo Disneyland Gallery
D. Martial Arts -Live!
E. Mt. Fuji Rollercoatser (FP available)
a. Japan Store
AA. Tokyo Dining
BB. Yakitori House
11. United Arab Emirates
A. Dubailand Gallery
B. Jabal Qitab Rollercoaster (FP available)
a. UAE Bazaar
AA. Café Arabic
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.367825,-81.551208&spn=0.001043,0.001698&t=h&z=19 click here
12. Morocco
A. Aladdin -A Musical Spectacular!
a. Fashions from Fez
AA. Restaurant Marrakesh
13. Belgium
A. Legenden van België
a. Belgium Store
AA. Waffle Cabin
Location: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=28.368397,-81.55219&spn=0.001043,0.001698&t=h&z=19 click here
14. France
A. Impressions de France
B. Disneyland Paris Gallery
C. Beauty & the Beast -Live on Stage! (moved from DHS)
a. France Store
AA. Chefs de France
BB. Bistro de Paris
CC. Boulangerie Pâtisserie
15. United Kingdom
A. The Beatles -Live!
B. Mary Poppins' Jolly Holiday (FP available)
C. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
a. Toy Soldier
b. Crown & Crest
AA. Rose & Crown Pub
16. Canada
A. O Canada!
B. The Magic of Brother Bear
C. Grizzly River Run (FP available)
a. Canada Store
AA. Beaver Tail Stand
BB. Le Cellier Steakhouse
17. World Showcase Lagoon
A. Skyleidoscope II
B. IllumiNations -An International Celebration!

What do you think?
:D
 
mharrington

mharrington

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In light of Disneyland's Small World being populated with Disney characters, I've decided to apply a similar technique to World Showcase, but only as it applies to the countries shown at the pavilions. Based on those, here are the movies to be referenced in the pavilions:

  • Mexico: The Three Caballeros, The Emperor's New Groove
  • Norway: No clue
  • China: Mulan
  • Germany: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Italy: Pinocchio
  • American Adventure: Dumbo, Pocahontas, others
  • Japan: No clue
  • Morocco: Aladdin
  • France: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • United Kingdom: Alice In Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh, others
  • Canada: Brother Bear
 
TrevorA

TrevorA

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In the Parks
Yes
The Little Mermaid takes place in Denmark, which is culturally similar to Norway. I don't know if you want to stretch it like that. No movies are in Japan, unfortunately.


---TrevorA
 
ScorpionX

ScorpionX

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mharrington said:
In light of Disneyland's Small World being populated with Disney characters, I've decided to apply a similar technique to World Showcase, but only as it applies to the countries shown at the pavilions. Based on those, here are the movies to be referenced in the pavilions:


  • Mexico: The Three Caballeros, The Emperor's New Groove
  • Norway: No clue
  • China: Mulan
  • Germany: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Italy: Pinocchio
  • American Adventure: Dumbo, Pocahontas, others
  • Japan: No clue
  • Morocco: Aladdin
  • France: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • United Kingdom: Alice In Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh, others
  • Canada: Brother Bear
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Here is my version of your idea:

  • Mexico: The Three Caballeros, The Emperor's New Groove
  • Norway: No clue
  • China: Mulan
  • Germany: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Italy: Pinocchio
  • American Adventure: Dumbo, Pocahontas, Song of the South, Toy Story, Cars
  • Japan: No clue
  • Morocco: Aladdin
  • France: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ratatouille
  • United Kingdom: Alice In Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh
  • Canada: Brother Bear


What do you think
:D
 
figmntal95

figmntal95

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mharrington said:
In light of Disneyland's Small World being populated with Disney characters, I've decided to apply a similar technique to World Showcase, but only as it applies to the countries shown at the pavilions. Based on those, here are the movies to be referenced in the pavilions:

  • Mexico: The Three Caballeros, The Emperor's New Groove
  • Norway: No clue
  • China: Mulan
  • Germany: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • Italy: Pinocchio
  • American Adventure: Dumbo, Pocahontas, others
  • Japan: No clue
  • Morocco: Aladdin
  • France: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • United Kingdom: Alice In Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood, Winnie the Pooh, others
  • Canada: Brother Bear
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Thor for Norway.... :lookaroun
 
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drossjr

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mharrington said:
No, what I think we should do is make Epcot a reliable spot to find the characters, especially at World Showcase, depending on the country of origin. I would really enjoy seeing, say, Pinocchio in, say, the Italy pavilion, for example. You hardly ever see him around anymore and I don't know why.
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Why would you put Pinocchio in Italy??? He is from Germany!!! :ROFLOL:

Let's put the crew from the Fiesta Tour in Canada while we are at it! :hammer:
 
Exprcoofto

Exprcoofto

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disney111 said:
If money/space was no object and I could do anything I wanted...


FUTURE WORLD:

-The Leave A Legacy tiles will be removed. The entrance plaza will now be filled with beautiful fountains and flowers.

-The Universe of Energy pavillion will change entirely. Ellen's Energy Adventure will close. A new ride will focus on the idea of conserving energy. A interactive area called Energy Adventures! will be the post show to the new attraction.

-A new weather focus pavillion will open where the Wonders of Life building still stands. The pavillion will feature an exciting 3-D experience which puts you in the middle of some scary weather situations.

-The Character Spot area will be re-themed to look more futuristic and less cartoonish.

-Soarin's movie will be updated to include scenes from 'lands' all over the globe.

-Honey I Shrunk the Audience! will be closed.

-Journey into Imagination will get a huge makeover. In fact, although it will have the same theme, it will be a new attraction entirely. The new ride will use Pooh’s Hunny Hunt trackless technology. You will board your circular imaginationmobile and travel wildly throughout many large show scenes.

-ImageWorks will be completely redone with new exhibits.

WORLD SHOWCASE:

-New afternoon parade in World Showcase called the Destination of Dreams Parade. This parade will feature sections devoted to each World Showcase country. It will have elements of the Tapestry of Dreams parade but will also feature some Disney characters. (For example - Aladdin and Jasmine in the Morocco section, Belle and Aurora in the France section, etc.)

-New version of Illuminations titled Illuminations: One World. This will be the biggest and best version yet.

-The Yukon River Adventure will open in Canada. This is a whitewater rafting attraction. It will resemble Grizzly River Run but with a Canada theme.

-The France movie will be updated.

-An Aladdin themed dark ride will open in Morocco.

-A new Switzerland pavillion will be built in between Morocco and Japan. The theme is a quaint Swiss village. A bobsled coaster and an ice-skating show will be the main attractions. A new table service restaurant called St Moritz, built to resemble an actual Swiss chalet, will be added. Three shops will be placed in the new country.

-A martial arts stunt show will open in Japan.

-A new counter service eatery will open in Italy featuring crowd pleasing Italian favorites.

-A Greece pavillion will be added in between Germany and China. The theme will be an ancient Grecian village. A thrilling E-Ticket ride based on classic Greek legends will be added along with a fun play area for children called Pegasus Playspot. A new table service restaraunt and two shops will also be placed in the pavillion. Characters from the film Hercules will appear regularly in this new land.

-Reflections of China will be updated.

-Maelstrom will get a big update. The ride will now be themed entirely to vikings and their adventures. A new movie will be added along with a special exit for those who wish to skip the film.
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I want everything on this list, maybe minus the Aladdin Dark Ride in Morocco. :sohappy:
 
WondersOfLife

WondersOfLife

Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
rename Wonders of Life to, "Wonders of Freaking Life" and change Body Wars to "Dad, what's that thing between his legs? Simulator Thrill Ride!" and Cranium Command to "Buzzy's nice day at school"


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RedFurredCadet

RedFurredCadet

Active Member
WondersOfLife said:
rename Wonders of Life to, "Wonders of Freaking Life" and change Body Wars to "Dad, what's that thing between his legs? Simulator Thrill Ride!" and Cranium Command to "Buzzy's nice day at school":ROFLOL:
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I doubt Buzzy'll have a nicer day after the pav returns in this state. :brick: Perhaps for once update the entire thing:
  • probably turn BW into something more 'tour-thru-the-body' (still, can't promise if it'll be :hurl:) but at least better than nothing.
  • obviously bring back CC and updating it,
  • consider a Health Theater (it's not just MoM, rstored of course. How about a film on dental habits?),
  • maybe update and expand Sensory Funhouse, and probably do a little more w/ FitFairgrounds (it's not just the wondercycles; how about hamster-wheel like treadmills? exhibits testing your athletic endurance? simulator jogging track?)
  • Make Frontiers = interactive bodysystem exhibit?

That is, if WOL deserves a place in the open brainstorming. I think I'll slow down and see what others can come up for everything else.

At least it'll be much better than having Stitch let loose in Buzzy's workspace.:lookaroun
 

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