speck76 said:
On top of that, if would help distribute the crowds more evenly, if many people went to the back of the park during the day, and returned to Future World in the evening, it could really help with flow.
To this end, it would help if WS and FW both opened and closed on the same schedule like in 'ye olden days'. I know I used to prefer WS in the morning, because there wasn't as much of a rush. But in recent years it seems most of FW is closed after 7 which is really irritating. Thankfully, they've pretty consistently kept TT and now MS open until 9, and if FW receives some further upgrades maybe they'll extend those hours to the entire area.
How late has The Land been staying open?
I would, of course, like to agree with everyone who thinks WS needs a new country pavilion. It's been 17 years! That's about time. I don't even ask for an E-ticket; a nice traditional dark ride would suffice for me.
As to the UoE question, I would place it low on my list of priorities. There are just so many spots that need more desperate attention. Besides, it's nice to have at least one attraction left that keeps you in the AC for a while and lets you take a break. I think the UoE show still has enough bang and humor, and has yet to date itself, so I'd definitely put that on the back burner. Unless, of course, they get a new sponsor who insists on a new show and wants to pay big bucks for in. In that case...
Still, before UoE was touched I'd do:
1) Something in Life. Get one of these pharmaceutical companies that are ripping us off daily to send some of those billions down EPCOT way.
2) Come up with a Grand Unifying Theory for Seas. Clean the tanks. Restore the Omnimover. Keep or update the movie. Upgrade the hydrolators with flat-panel digital technology to give you a sweet view as you descend.
3) Imagination. Please. For the love of god.
4) Communicore..... southwest I guess.
5) Postshow area for Mission Space worthy of the attraction. Think Seabase Alpha in space.
All these would seem to be higher priority, along with new countries. Here's hoping for some movement soon so that EPCOT's 25th is memorable...