What is the theme of the TTC?

[Bender123]

But the old toparies.

That's really the only thing I can really remember about the area that I have ever considered...

Its prevailing theme is "Go where you are supposed to go...I guess it works, because I never really gave any part of it a second thought.

 

[winstongator]

It's never had a theme of any sort.

You don't like the style, which is very 90s Disney, and that's understandable. The 90s came and went, and boy, it came and went fast and hard. Like a tsunami of style, a tornado of trend. In Walt Disney World, any place that didn't take you to another setting got smacked by the storm. The TTC, Future World, Contemporary, etc. Some of it has been cleaned up, but some still remains. When the TTC is remodeled one day, I don't think you'll have an issue with it.

I'm a recent returner to Disney, so never saw the MK during the '90's. Did one day at MGM in late 90's and remember Osborne lights and Star Tours. Went a few times when I was younger in the 80's, didn't have the time nor money in college, then moved out of state. Have been a ton since moving back to FL.

 

[Smooth]

Something like this would be nice..

 

[Raineman]

I have to agree with the posters here who think that any money spent on upgrading the TTC would be a waste. I have been to WDW three times in my life, twice since 2014 (next trip in 3 days) and I have not set foot in the TTC once. I would imagine that the majority of people who are staying at a Disney resort on property never use the TTC, as the Disney bus system drops you off at the front gates of MK. Granted, locals and people staying offsite do use the TTC when they come to MK, but it wouldn't make sense to spend a ton of money improving the aesthetic of something that not every park guest will use. There are many other things at WDW that can be built or improved before the TTC-it should be at or near the bottom of the list of priorities, IMO.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I have to agree with the posters here who think that any money spent on upgrading the TTC would be a waste. I have been to WDW three times in my life, twice since 2014 (next trip in 3 days) and I have not set foot in the TTC once. I would imagine that the majority of people who are staying at a Disney resort on property never use the TTC, as the Disney bus system drops you off at the front gates of MK. Granted, locals and people staying offsite do use the TTC when they come to MK, but it wouldn't make sense to spend a ton of money improving the aesthetic of something that not every park guest will use. There are many other things at WDW that can be built or improved before the TTC-it should be at or near the bottom of the list of priorities, IMO.

Not every guest uses every attraction. Space Mountain has something like 25% penetration. Should no money be spent on improving the aesthetics of attractions?

 

[Raineman]

Not every guest uses every attraction. Space Mountain has something like 25% penetration. Should no money be spent on improving the aesthetics of attractions?

With an attraction that is inside the parks, even if guests don't use them, the aesthetics of the exterior of the building still add to the guest experience. How much would it add to the guest experience if the look of the TTC was changed? I'm not saying that they shouldn't spend any $ on the TTC, but a major expenditure does not make any sense to me when there are other, more critical areas inside the parks that need attention, ie Future World.

 

[lazyboy97o]

With an attraction that is inside the parks, even if guests don't use them, the aesthetics of the exterior of the building still add to the guest experience. How much would it add to the guest experience if the look of the TTC was changed? I'm not saying that they shouldn't spend any $ on the TTC, but a major expenditure does not make any sense to me when there are other, more critical areas inside the parks that need attention, ie Future World.

The Transportation and Ticket Center is seen by more than just those visiting from off site. All of those guests paying to stay at the very expensive Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Pass by the area. It is seen and it is part of image making. It may not be as pressing as some other issues but it is not unimportant.

 

[Raineman]

The Transportation and Ticket Center is seen by more than just those visiting from off site. All of those guests paying to stay at the very expensive Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Pass by the area. It is seen and it is part of image making. It may not be as pressing as some other issues but it is not unimportant.

I don't disagree with alot of what you are saying, but if Disney has a limited amount of money they can spend on upgrading existing areas, then improving areas within the parks should take priority, ie finding uses for the Innoventions and WOL buildings at Epcot. If they can give the TTC a new look and still work on in-park improvements, I'm all for it, but, with all of the current new projects on the go, I doubt that Disney would spread themselves that thin. If redoing the TTC is a relatively quick, cheap fix, then go for it.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I don't disagree with alot of what you are saying, but if Disney has a limited amount of money they can spend on upgrading existing areas, then improving areas within the parks should take priority, ie finding uses for the Innoventions and WOL buildings at Epcot. If they can give the TTC a new look and still work on in-park improvements, I'm all for it, but, with all of the current new projects on the go, I doubt that Disney would spread themselves that thin. If redoing the TTC is a relatively quick, cheap fix, then go for it.

Things like Innoventions and Wonders of Life are not in their current state because of a scarcity of resources, but choice.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Relative priorities aside, in absolute terms, the whole of WDW should look magical. It shouldn't look like the rest of central Floida, but as a secluded realm. (And not a storybook one, but one guided by the spirit of EPCOT)


The highways, buses, sprawl, resorts ruined by DVC addition, construction makes one forget the impression WDW once made on the visitors. WDW shouldn't be a hell when going from one place to the next, travelling around WDW was once one of its major attractions.

 

[Kamikaze]

Relative priorities aside, in absolute terms, the whole of WDW should look magical. It shouldn't look like the rest of central Floida, but as a secluded realm. (And not a storybook one, but one guided by the spirit of EPCOT)


The highways, buses, sprawl, resorts ruined by DVC addition, construction makes one forget the impression WDW once made on the visitors. WDW shouldn't be a hell when going from one place to the next, travelling around WDW was once one of its major attractions.

The 'spirit of E.P.C.O.T' is a functioning city. What you describe in your second paragraph is a functioning city.

 

[flynnibus]

The TTC died with the master plan for transportation

 

[The Empress Lilly]

The 'spirit of E.P.C.O.T' is a functioning city. What you describe in your second paragraph is a functioning city.

Functioning, yes, otherwise I'd sooner call that the kind of city EPCOT was an alternative too.

 

[kjb101791]

Consider the design of the TTC and the story that is being built up. You take your car, a tram, and a monorail to get to the Magic Kingdom, a place far removed from the real world. It's really not that far, though. If the TTC were as ornate or as themed as the park, it would ruin the buildup of pulling into the station and that first glimpse you get when Main Street opens up in panoramic fashion after exiting the tunnel under the WDW Railroad. Take a look again at the MK area on Google Earth and see how close everything really is when it may not feel like it in person.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Consider the design of the TTC and the story that is being built up. You take your car, a tram, and a monorail to get to the Magic Kingdom, a place far removed from the real world. It's really not that far, though. If the TTC were as ornate or as themed as the park, it would ruin the buildup of pulling into the station and that first glimpse you get when Main Street opens up in panoramic fashion after exiting the tunnel under the WDW Railroad. Take a look again at the MK area on Google Earth and see how close everything really is when it may not feel like it in person.

The Transportation and Ticket Center was still intended to be a well designed space and being well designed doesn’t take away from its role in the reveal of the Magic Kingdom.

 

[kjb101791]

The Transportation and Ticket Center was still intended to be a well designed space and being well designed doesn’t take away from its role in the reveal of the Magic Kingdom.

I enjoy the design.

 

[Kamikaze]

Functioning, yes, otherwise I'd sooner call that the kind of city EPCOT was an alternative too.

But it wasn't. The actual 'Progress City' that Walt envisioned was a functioning city with all the things (good and bad) that come with it. Period. There really isn't any debate on that point. Thats what Walt wanted for the Florida Project. The MK was only a way to get money for the project and to get people to Central Florida.

What I'm saying is - the things you are saying are ruining WDW are more in line with what Walt envisioned for the property than it becoming 'the vacation kingdom of the world'. It is what the C stands for, after all.

 

[lazyboy97o]

But it wasn't. The actual 'Progress City' that Walt envisioned was a functioning city with all the things (good and bad) that come with it. Period. There really isn't any debate on that point. Thats what Walt wanted for the Florida Project. The MK was only a way to get money for the project and to get people to Central Florida.

What I'm saying is - the things you are saying are ruining WDW are more in line with what Walt envisioned for the property than it becoming 'the vacation kingdom of the world'. It is what the C stands for, after all.

The C stands for community. The spirit of EPCOT is that things can be better with thoughtfulness and care. Cities don’t have to mindlessly sprawl or be poorly organized or their infrastructure left to rot.

 

[WondersOfLife]

I really don't mind the 90s look... They could have kept the floral work though. It's just dirty right now is all. I like the theming.

 

[c-one]

Just because TTC is a transportation hub doesn't mean it shouldn't look good.

We used to build airports to be inspiring, pleasant places. Some other countries STILL do, believe it or not.