What's happening with Innoventions West?

[Monorail_Red_77]

I've said it once on these threads somewhere and I'll say it again.

Once Disney Quest closes in 2016 (January?). They should move all of the interactive games/arcade games into Innoventions West. This could be a quick and simple Band-Aid fix until something better comes along. We all know how long it takes for new content to come to EPCOT.

or

Another option would be to move the Festival Center from Wonders into Inno West. Then move all Disney Quest into Wonders.

Wait.... What's that Bob? Turnstiles are still turning! Shut it down. Nevermind folks, nothing to see here. Move along to World Showcase.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I'd love to see what they do with a new Fountain of Information, with all the new ways to communicate.

Imagine EPCOT building a new installation that tries to present the abstract concept of 'information age', by making it visible with a highly kinetic, pretty, accessible installation with artistic merit.

How the mighty has fallen.

Epcot is an entirely different beast:

A Baymax M&G is rumored to come to Epcot

 

[YodaMan]

A Baymax M&G is rumored to coming to Epcot and IIRC the location would be Innoventions West.

Sure would be nice if Epcot had more things to do to help handle all the holidays crowds that are about to come

 

[DisneyOutsider]

I've said it once on these threads somewhere and I'll say it again.

Once Disney Quest closes in 2016 (January?). They should move all of the interactive games/arcade games into Innoventions West. This could be a quick and simple Band-Aid fix until something better comes along. We all know how long it takes for new content to come to EPCOT.

I'd much rather have it sit empty, desperately crying out for help and in need of a savior.

Placing those games in Innoventions is sure to be very popular (unfortunately), which doesn't give management much incentive to do it RIGHT.

 

[Florida_is_hot]

My bet is like everything else Disney closed it will stay undeveloped.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I'd love to see what they do with a new Fountain of Information, with all the new ways to communicate.

This would be a cool centerpiece....

 

[Miss Heinous]

This would be a cool centerpiece....

There used to be 2 of those in the Kitchen Kabaret on top of the side stages.

 

[berlioz70]

Well here we are 2 months later.. Any updates on Innoventions West? @berlioz70 @marni1971

Does anyone know if there are new exhibits in the works? Are they still looking for corporate sponsors? Is there even a plan for Innoventions West at this point?

The Baymax M&G is one of the things I was referring to: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ng-at-newly-expanded-epcot-character-spot.htm

 

[natatomic]

I know I'm late to the game here, but about 4 months ago (give or take) a manager mentioned this in our "track talk" one morning.

He said (obviously paraphrased), "We're not advertising it, but Innoventions West is currently open for guests to go inside to pray. Now, don't tell guests that it's there for them to pray. I mean, anyone can go in there and just sit quietly, enjoy the a/c, and rest. And there are no specific symbols anywhere to tie it to any specific religion - no crosses or stars or Buddhas or rugs or anything. But it's just a little area they can go to if they need to pray. But just don't advertise it as a place to pray."

Again - paraphrased, as this conversation happened months ago, and only my one manager ever brought it up (granted, I'm part-time and may have missed other managers talking about it). And he clearly was going back and forth as to whether or not it was designated for prayer. Honestly, it was very bizarre, the way he talked about it. He definitely seemed to be walking on eggshells when discussing it. And it's weird that he mention prayer at all given that Disney is in no way a religious-based company, and I hadn't heard of any such space in any other parks. But this is the only thing I ever heard about what was going on in Innoventions West, and it was just...weird.

 

[AmUK]

One man to blame - don't fall for all his 'im bulding Star Wars Land - you will only get a cheap Toy Story area'.

BOB 'corporate profits' IGER

For as long as he is CEO, the parks will remain underinvested.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I've said it once on these threads somewhere and I'll say it again.
Once Disney Quest closes in 2016 (January?). They should move all of the interactive games/arcade games into Innoventions West. This could be a quick and simple Band-Aid fix until something better comes along. We all know how long it takes for new content to come to EPCOT.

Trying to bring back the idea of the TRON Arcade that was to happen in Communicore in the early 80's ehh?

 

[FigmentForver96]

One man to blame - don't fall for all his 'im bulding Star Wars Land - you will only get a cheap Toy Story area'.

BOB 'corporate profits' IGER

For as long as he is CEO, the parks will remain underinvested.

Idk Winnie the pooh has that face...that no good face

 

[marni1971]

Trying to bring back the idea of the TRON Arcade that was to happen in Communicore in the early 80's ehh?

It came so close...

But at least they filled the void with the appropriate and not inexpensive Expo Robotics. Eventually.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Idk Winnie the pooh has that face...that no good face

I believe that's called the O Bother face.