Epcot Overhaul 2019-2022
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2017
- Epcot is set to receive 2.2 billion dollars for expansion and renovations. In this video we're going to take a look at all the rumored possibilities coming to the park.
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It’s official, Disney announced today that Illuminations: Reflections of Earth will be ending it’s historic 20 year by the end of summer in 2019...
Noooooo. :(
Will miss I:RoE. The combination of THAT music with the fireworks and globe was always a highlight of any visit to Epcot. I’ll always have the CD though. Looking forward on whatever Disney put in its place but it will have big shoes to fill.
@@brenster1000 Oh, the music. I used to have the CD but I misplaced it. ;_; That music, and the music from the Tapestry of Nations parade that I'm sad I never got to see.
celestinenox I did see Tapestry of Nations back in May 2001 but sad to say I can’t remember much of it. I do remember the puppets/costumes though. Even the music fails to bring much to mind, unlike Reflections & We Go On and Fantasmic, the music of which I know almost off by heart.
The IllumiNations Reflections Of Earth does pop up on eBay quite often. The only CD I saw on my last visit to WDW 2 weeks ago was a 3CD in Magic Kingdom, a compilation of the parades and attractions music.
I thought it started in January 1988? That would make it 30 years old. We first saw it in October 1988 and we loved that original version with music played for each country when the pavilions would light up to match up with the music.
I wish upon a star that they would add Greece and Egypt. Those are extremely diverse from what is present.
Million dollar comment.
What about India?
Wow, an Egypt pavilion would be awesome! *_*
I would love a Greece pavilion and also I think a Switzerland one would be great too :)
To an extent Disney should keep their franchises out of epcot to reenforce the theme of the future and world cultures to a higher degree.
Will Murphy Actually, some franchises can work, such as Ratatouille in France,
Well Epcot was supposed to change with the times as well. Thus Future world. The idea was that Disney would update with help from Sponsors. The problem was that some Sponsors eventually left which is what happened with the Wonders of Life Pavilion and Horizons I believe. They've been fortunate with Mission Space and Test Track to have sponsors though the sponsors do get to advertise afterwards.
Walt Disney originally took on sponsors because he alone didn't have the money to create his grand visions. Nowadays, Disney is a monster corporation. They don't need sponsors to build or keep attractions up to date; that is merely an excuse. Frankly, it is easy to fall back on franchises and characters. But hey, it is change, and most people don't care about the original vision of EPCOT; it is merely Epcot. The masses just want to be entertained, and they will be, and Disney will make a bucket of money.
+trekkeruss yes until people get bored of the 50th ip based ride. If we thought like u we would never have space, big thunder, it's a small world, it al just be movies. Why go to 4 parks if they are all the same? Once u ride 10 dark movie ride do u need to go to another park to ride same thing nope. This will hurt Disney in the long run, homogenous parks make no sense and just pure laziness.
cardman1031, you misunderstand. I am not for ip attractions or the homogenization of the parks. But while you might think some people will get bored, there are always new customers to hook, customers who have never experienced the "old" and arguably better Disney park experience.
"Now it seems Disney will finally add another country to the World Showcase."
Oh, is that to make up for when they took out Norway and replaced it with Arendelle?
I'm still not over that. Norway was my favorite country to visit.
I loved that fricking sea ride. It was mostly a secret because many did not even know that it was there.
It was an old ride and needed to be replaced. The new Frozen ride is better and has newer technology. Get over yourselves and embrace change
@Aidan S
WE'RE TRYING TO MOURN HERE ;-;
So what
Renewable energy is a recurring theme in 21st Century U.S. and world policy. I feel that replacing the Energy theme at Epcot Center with of all things, a roller coaster: 0:59 is but a distraction from energy issues and policies that can be treated in a lighthearted manner, either within the existing UoE building or within the proposed add-on structure. I hope the developers and powers that be within Disney reconsider this coaster proposal and instead focus on alternative/renewable energy development as a theme for a new dark ride in that area of Future World!
All I loved is gone or going. It started with the Norway ride. Epcot was a nice change for older visitors , now we will a roller coaster going upside down.
Yeah, it was definitely a theme park more catered to adults, I don't really remembering my excitement too much for it when I was a kid.
The ideas of Walt Disney was to never be fully complete. Comic Book heroes go in fads which is why Walt Never pushed for them to be in the park as they were around back then and were popular comics. Walt's vision was for attractions that would be lasting for all time. Rides like Tiki Tiki Room or It's A Small World are not specific to any one interest or fad.
Kyle Hill and of course the tiki room is on and off the chopping block so much that it'll make your head spin...
comic books and related movies have basically been popular since their inception. First the comics, then the games, then the first wave of cinema, and now entire 10 year cinematic universes. I see it lasting just as long as any other ride, which is fine, because 20+ years in, some of the oldest rides are just.....eugh
Kyle Hill honestly just like universal learned this the hard way, if rides are not based on IP's they get thrown into the chopping block real quick
I'm not against Epcot basing rides and attractions off of their IPs and franchises. But I concur with everyone saying that the overhaul seems to stray from the original Epcot, which itself strayed from Walt Disney's vision. Guardians of the Galaxy should be in Hollywood Studios, not Epcot. Another World Showcase country would be awesome, though.
"First to go will be the 'leave a legacy' stones in front of spaceship earth" AAHAHAHAHA oh my god the irony. So much for their legacy
They looked terrible, the original design from 1982 was much better.
My thought,exactly. They really should leave them somewhere in FW
It doesn't matter if they're ugly or not. People paid a lot of money to 'leave a legacy' now it doesn't fit in so whatever. I thought back in 2000 something like that could happen. What a waste!
we paid a lot of money 3 times for different family members, id like to know where all the pictures are going
A waste but more importantly a betrayal. They are pretty ugly though, and a pretty uninspiring way to enter the park. I assume Disney are not destroying them, just putting them somewhere else.
I'm going to miss that damn illuminations music.
Hope a good deal of the original soundtrack is kept, as well as the theme of IllumiNations, but with all new fireworks and better video displays (think Fantasmic) that can be seen unlike the distant globe jumbotron.
Yep. Heart broken. ANOTHER iconic memory destroyed by some pezzo novanti. WANKERS.
I just saw Reflections with the Holiday tag, and while the globe is towering, I can't see the picture once it floats towards the middle of the lagoon. Much of the rest of the park seems a bit dated and very short on number of rides, but a day there is still one hell of an experience.
The CD of the music (Reflections Of Earth & We Go On) still pops up on eBay. Have mine ripped to my phone and never fails to bring back memories, from the opening drums quickening to the first firework going up to We Go On.
Don't worry 2021 or 2022 will bring harmonious with a brand new soundtrack!
I love that they're investing in Epcot but I'm not sure aligning themselves with films is the way to go.
Bring back the original Horizons ride, Journey into Imagination ride and World of Motion ride !!!! Also complete the ride in the Germany Pavilion too !!!!
They do have journey into imaganation i saw it on the Disney experiance app on my tablet
CallardAndBowser only journey into imagination and horizons not world of motion
I agree we should start a petition. ;)
Reopen Wonders of Life?
It's time to make EPCOT great again! And the only way to do that is to bring on the cool science and culture stuff that made it actually great. At this rate Epcot will have to be renamed Magic Kingdom 2 Electric Boogaloo
I use to say Epcot was my favorite ... only issue with this comment i have ... is that I like the Magic Kingdom too ... miss a few old attractions but still like it .... Epcot will (cant beleive i am saying this) be a "eh ... maybe go for one or two things" and possibly skip now.... IRONIC (not counting stuff in World Showcase i admit) .... the two things that come to mind are Spaceship Earth and Living with the LAnd ... stuff that has been there awhile and I still love ... with stuff like Imaginations ... they should look at what they did to SPaceship earth ... upgrade the tech .. change one or two things but stop overhauling what people love about epcot .... almost like Epcot is turning into Universal :|
Epcot has always been my favorite but Magic Kingdom still has WD's classic nostalgia kept mostly intact. At this rate I wonder what is to become of Epcot. Has become less about each of us building the future with science, technology, and world culture. More about thrill rides, advertising for various sponsorship companies, and promos for movies and such that aren't part of the original WDW legacy. In a way it resembles the decline in people wanting to design or engineer or having a master plan when they work with their hands.
The popularity and expansion at Universal has Disney worried. I wish they would work on updating the existing attractions instead of trying to add more rollercoasters and Superhero themes to compete with Universal. Epcot is a favorite place for my husband and I. We both love the educational aspects and quite beauty of that park. These changes are really going to put a damper on our Epcot experience.
LOL #MEGA
s Donaldson I agree. My favorite place in Epcot is in and around the Land Pavilion. I love the beautiful music they play inside from the Soarin' queue. The pavilion itself is beautiful and it just had a quiet, calming ambiance. If they changed the music or put a new thrill ride here I would be devastated. I used to feel the same way about Future World East, but the last time I was there Universe of Energy was closed, most of Innoventions was closed, it just felt like that area is slowly dying when during my first trip in 2014 everything was still vibrant and alive.
I would be sad to see the loss of Journey Into Imagination, as I went on it when it was brand new when Epcot first opened. Journey had always been my favorite ride (right up there with the old Horizons ride... R.I.P.), and I was not happy when they revamped it to the current shortened version... At least Figment will still be kept, even if he is going to be a side attraction and not part of the main attraction. I still own my original Figment Dragon Plush (now it belongs to my daughter).
Right?!? Let's just sweep Figment right out of the park...hardly anyone remembers Dreamfinder! So sad!
While I really enjoy the Disney films, the concept of EPCOT was not to be based off movies, rather innovation, imagination, and cultures. They should put most of these concepts at Hollywood Studios. It would be really sad to see Figment lose a ride. It needs an update, though.
I hope they don't remove journey into imagination with figment.....maybe give it a facelift but please don't remove it I'm begging you Disney!!!!
No it wasnt...
They ruin the original ride by making imagination a research project when you don't have any imagination, you can't really do any research. As Einstein said once, "Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Journey into Imagination is rumored to stay and have a Mystic Manor (a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland) vibe once it's updated. It's gonna be at the Labs again but there's a new character.
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Despite it being a seemingly abandon ride when it was still functioning my family really liked Universe of Energy and would frequently quote it not to mention that it was one of the last remaining rides that was what the park was about
They're getting rid of the 'Leave a Legacy' stones??
Goddammit, I have a spot in there!!
Thank you for this well done video and update on Epcot. As an annual Passholder for now, my increasing disappointment in the announcements of what is to come at Disney World in general, produce further dissatisfaction on the management and direction the parks are headed. You have to wonder who is making these awful decisions. Guardians of the Galaxy should be at the Studios, Tron at Epcot. Where is Australia, Switzerland, India at Epcot? The new 4 lane freeway cross the parking tolls at the Magic Kingdom ruin the entire approach. Walt undoubtedly is once again rolling over in his grave. They need to form a committed called WWWD (What would Walt Do). If so, about 90% of the recent decisions and changes would have been re-evaluated.
George Griffin Thank you for watching... and wow couldn’t agree more, we are extremely disappointed as well (not only with the new additions coming... but how they really let some attractions go)
It seems all the things I really love are going. I cannot see how Guardians of the Galaxy have a place at Epcot. Epcot should remain the educational park that it is.
Going off at a total tangent, the new Soarin' am sad that United Kingdom was not featured. With Stonehenge and many other wonderful places that could have been shown.
Lots of kids like learning. I'd probably enjoy an original theme more than an existing one, too. But Disney figures the familiar characters and franchises they own draw people in, and they're probably right about that.
epcot looks like it's where the "reject" stuff go these days... disney doesn't care about futurism or anything only what sells to yuppie rich soccer moms... -_-
Hence Brazil or Spain
If that is the case then no wonder society is going down the toilet.
Sara Chivers guardians of the galaxy should be in hollywood studios
I'm up for changes but it seems like disney is trying to follow Universals way of things not keeping true to the innovation and uniqueness disney always provided before
Glad to see Epcot getting some TLC. Not crazy about a Guardians roller coaster. Universe of energy was rather long and got less exciting over the years, but its replacement should continue to be educational. As for Figment, I think an Inside Out attraction could work. On the world showcase I'd be more inclined to prefer Brazil as half the world showcase is already Europe. Ratatouille sounds like fun. I wish they did more to spruce up the countries though. Reflections of China for exampe could use an update, making use of those near borderless LED panels, maybe make the screens into a dome and use 4K video.
Chinese and Japanese culture is wonderful and there should be a rides based on them. A ride where you are in martial arts films chasing off an evil ninja villain.
JohnMetal91 the other country which could do with a make over is the French film. That film should be brought forward into today’s world to show how France has changed through the years.
When ever I go, I avoid the French pavillion. It just looks well tired for lack of a better term. Thinking about it, it’s the only country pavillion I do avoid. I mean there are the outdoor huts representing Africa with the wood work animals and African tribal masks for sale.
I'm not a Disney executive so I might not know what I'm talking about, but can't they put the inside out ride in the wonders of life pavilion and do a revamp of figment with the dream finder returning? It would keep figment as a ride and use an area that is barely even used expect for special events
That's a great idea for Wonders of life and would tie in nicely. They could re-do 'The body war' as that purple/pink elephant's cart ride lol.
Inside Out always reminded me of Cranium Command which was in The Wonders of Life Pavilion. I always thought that is what they should do! I totally agree with your thought! ☺
That thing is unused and intact for years like come on disney revamp Figment and put inside out in the Old Wonders of Life pavilion like, it would bring back their original concept but we know actual Disney, they don't care about concept, they only care about good old money
That's what I was thinking! That food and drink festival is a waste of time and space. It needs to be lively again.
I'd like to see dreamfinder also return, but unfortunately not likely, Dreanfinder was actually copywritten by Kodak, and when they left they took the rights to use that character with them.. At least figment will still hang around in what is currently that side theater which will be remade in to a show of some kind that features him. Personally I'd like to see them use some of that near unused land behind the imagination pavilion and create a new one for the inside out there, and then re-imagine the original place to be an all figment one, including the newer ride styles such as appeared in Mystic Mannor, and so one. Disney should also make a try to buy the rights to Dreamfinder so they can bring him back.
Yes to a replacement for Illuminations. It's way overdue. Yes to an additional pavilion in the world showcase, hopefully where the "trading outpost" is now, which really hasn't much to offer. The rest of it makes me fear Epcot is losing it's original theme. A science oriented attraction replaced with just another roller coaster that would seem better suited to a different park, and rides such as Frozen introduced to what is meant to be a world's fair. Yes I know Frozen technically is associated with Norway, but not in the way Maelstrom celebrated the culture of that country. All that said, whatever they do will likely be fun and well done, but I hate to see them throw away what's good already.
The removal of Energy and Imagination and the inappropriate shoehorning in of various IPs... I think it's vile. Utterly vile.
I wish they would open a 21st century Wonders of Life Pavilion
LizBeth1 yesssss that would be awesome
Honestly, anything would be do by this point for the Wonders of Life Pavilion. It just seems like such a waste to have it be just a convention center.Inside out would also work their too.
I dont believe Walt would approve of these changes, Epcot was supposed to showcase the innovations of tomorrow, and how the world is ever changing, and even though sadly he passed before getting to see it, Epcot stiull stayed in line with its theme of learning and education, the changes they are doing to epcot are messing with it original theme, and it seems like they are all out of nowhere. Theres no real central theme to epcot anymore.
ScreaminUgmoe agreed
ScreaminUgmoe I’m mad because THEY AR Replacing journey into imagination WHO DOES THAT ITS AMAZING NO MATTER HOW BAD IT IS ITS A KEEPER
ScreaminUgmoe dude totally agree, I go all the time, and my favorite part about this park and the others are the futuristic things
I worked at EPCOT for many years and am very upset in the loss of the world globe. I am sure it has seen better days with all the use it has had. I do hope they refurbish it and it will return. I always heard nothing but praise from guests from all over the world and as many questions I answered about it. It will again be a sad loss.
I love the Guardians of the Galaxy, but they do not belong in EPCOT.
they are educational!
They teach us about Seventies pop and daddy issues!
Matt McIrvin also to compete with 6 flags for comic themed theme park rides
Well Frozen is based in Nordic countries and it replaces Maelstrom which no one cared for.
I think they need to keep all the marvel/super hero stuff at Hollywood studios. It isn't Disney and doesn't belong at Magic Kingdom, Epcot or even animal Kingdom. I'm not even a fan of Avatar being placed at Animal Kingdom. It isn't Disney....period. Disney owns the company, it doesn't mean it needs to be in the parks. I do however feel it would all fit at Hollywood Studios. Especially after they rebrand it.
Seeing EPCOT deviate even further from Walt's vision makes me wish more and more for a Photo Negative Mickey to wander around the park even more!
*shudders*
Epcot (park) shouldn't even use the name Epcot at this point
FinnFilms thanks Finn. All the grumps whining about how it ruins Walt’s vision just don’t want change. EPCOT as a theme park about the future has been a constant pain in the ass to upkeep because yknow, the future happens faster than the park can be updated. EPCOT is seriously outdated and lack luster compared to the other parks imo.
EPCOT was never close to Walt's vision... Walt wanted a dome city...
I love the new entrance proposal, I’ve always disliked the entrance whereas Magic Kingdom has a grand entrance!
I absolutely hate what they did with test track. It is complete garage compared to what it used to be. It's just a big Chevy showroom
Really? You should file a complaint!
Steven Mainini I was ticked off about it too.
So, no different than when it was World of Motion, just less charming and less amusing.
I mean it kind of always has been a giant GM ad since they have always been a sponsor, the product placement is just far less tasteful now.
couldn't agree more :/ I remember the og from when I was younger and when I went on it recently I was so disappointed.
I like the drone illuminations show idea and adding a new country to World Showcase, but hate every other proposal, especially with Imagination. We said we wanted Figment and Dreamfinder, not fucking Inside Out at the Imagination pavilion! I think I'll just bite my lip and go to Universal.
MrBaixiong after all of our campaigning for dreamfinder, we'll instead get another jiyi. 😑😑😑
As an adult looking back to when we first took our 7and 5 year olds to Disney World over 30 years ago the memories we still have are of Epcot. The music, the future, the Countries, Figment and the Ball are way brighter in our minds than any thrill rides. We are all voting for an update but most of all a continuation of the original theme of Epcot, the future and imagination.
Only place guardians of the galaxy belongs is in the comics and movies not replacing Disney classic rides and not in a world showcase theme park
Guardians wouldn't be in the World Showcase part of the park, it would be in the futuristic technology part. Which, by the way, never actually had any rides about the future or futuristic tech except for MAYBE Spaceship Earth and possibly Imagination. Soarin'? Nope. Test Track? The original version was not even close. Livin' with the Land? Nope. Ellen? That was a trip to the past.
I don't like a good majority of the changes that are coming. Disney seems to only pay attention to what's popular and will add movie franchises to anything just to build up the hype. Nobody seems to care about pure education that can last generations and isn't tied to temporary fads. The Energy Adventure attraction had a good run and is ready for replacement, but guardians of the galaxy (or any movie franchise) is nowhere near a good fit. The only changes I like are the addition of new countries to the world showcase. It's fine to let your children enjoy movies and heroes but I wish more children were excited about education, culture and learning about the world around them. I guess I can blame the disinterest on our crappy education system though.
so... basically they're getting rid of everything good.
except test track
😭😭😭😭😭I miss Ellens energy adventure i love dinosaurs
Randomized they already got a around to fucking that up
No they are making improvements on everything.
Randomized yeah and soaring😂
How beautiful the last scene with the dove of peace in the sky made out of "stars". It brings me to tears! - Thank you so much for uploading. :)
They might aswell rename Epcot it is changing so much. they are just making it about their movies. If Walt Disney was still alive now he would never sign off on this
Barf. All of these "improvements" are lazy. Turning a ride into a movie franchise extension is not interesting in the slightest and only kills what once made EPCOT a unique theme park.
Tavis Balkin unfortunately Disney did turn into a lazy company now, and is only looking to make a quick buck. sad.
If they don't make a buck, they can't operate theme parks. Its the imagination and vision that's lacking.
I agree!
Tavis Balkin Ratatouille fits for France, universe of energy was just sad and trying to keep up with the future is just illogical so I don't see how improving the park is lazy
@@sideeswipe We clearly have different definitions of the word "improvement."
God please don't change Epcot to Magic Kingdom V.2, I love the cultures and the countries more than anything ... it was bad enough they added frozen to Norway. If they change Spaceship Earth for the worse or remove it...... i swear to god
Amen brother that frozen ride is super trash it was better when it was a great place to,eat and cool off in what i called ''secret church"
I dunno, Spaceship Earth has _already_ been changed for the worse, and several times over now. I agree with your sentiment, though. Epcot, while certainly not the glorious attraction that made it my favorite park at WDW these days, is still my favorite park and most of these additions would kill a good deal of it for me. Disney parks are the last places on Earth that need more roller coasters and movie tie-ins.
Whenever I start to get scared that someday they will take down spaceship earth I just remember they can’t. Because it’s the ball 😂. Unless they wanna pull a Hollywood Studios they can’t take down spaceship earth
Correct, Soph.... They can only Re-imagine it from time-to-time. The current version, with those stupid touch screens that took the place of the "fiber-optic" ending on the decent, is absolutely awful!!! I just watched an old video from 2005 and then literally had tears welling up in my eyes. It's just sad what Iger & company are doing to our Epcot (and all of WDW for that matter.)
Thanks for the updates sir! You have a relaxing voice while explaining everything... promises to be interesting for epcot! 😊😎
Everything else is fine but please don't take away illuminations! I adore that show............ 😱😨😰😭😭
Adiel Alfonso it adds to the dramatics of the show. The music is beautiful and moving and the globe segment plays to it perfectly. I saw the new Happily Every After show and it is just 15 of continuous stimulation with a crappy storyline and so-so music. It is like people have to be constantly stimulated or they lose interest. IllumiNations is an amazing show. That being said, I am okay with them replacing it as long as the replacement show has some feeling and a good meaning behind it.
Steve, you said my exact thoughts! I hate the Happily Ever After show. Yes it is cool, but there is nothing emotional about it. The music does not build suspense or drama. And there's no flow to it. Illuminations is now the only show to have that. Fantasmic has its moments, but is not as amazing, and then Rivers of Light is just boring.
If they replace it, they better use a good storyline and soundtrack, instead of just using a ton of firepower and projections.
😑They are not getting rid of Illuminations
Julie do you live in Orlando? After 20 years of illuminations to Florida residents who go to Epcot 6 -10 times a year it's a needed change. Believe me what will replace it will be phenomenal.
I think Epcot should still become the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow cause walts original idea was dope
Epcot is about innovation and different cultures... Disney, you already have a 'movie' park, keep the product-placements there.
I found the video enjoyable and appreciate hearing about possible updates to Epcot.
Waoo you bring back memories I love Epcot
Couldn't agree more about not turning EPCOT into a theme park. It was to be innovative, educational, cultural, and inspirational. It needs to return to what it was in its glory days. I loved the park for years, it will soon be just another Hollywood Studios.
I would LOVE to see India as a new country.
yeah because disney outsourced thier entire IT staff to that country and laid off american workers
Sorry to hear that, that doesn't change the fact that it would be a great new add and a different culture than the largely European cultures represented there now. We are a global society now and people in that country need to make a living too. Besides with changes rapidly coming to jobs due to technology we need whole new ways of looking at how people are to live and thrive in the future because it is rapidly not people in other countries taking jobs, it is technology that is doing it. Look up Jeremy Rifkin for some insight and solutions. Crying about lost jobs overseas helps no one.
I feel like they kind of had morocco interwoven with India because all the stuff in the Moroccan world was made mostly in India. but would love to see India on its own. Great idea
With India's 1.1 billion people it'd make sense...
Christine G I think with Morocco there, they should really focus on sub-saharan Africa, South America and Oceania that hasn't been represented at all (Ok José Carioca is on that ride in Mexico but really, that isn't representing a south american country at all) but seriously, DISNEY DON'T PUT MORE GODDAMN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES!!!!!
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When I first visited Florida Disneyworld as a band chaperone (1984l, I expected it to be interesting, but as a 37yr old, the ride aspect wasn't too compelling for me.
When I was growing up, the daily Micky Mouse Club and weekly Walt Disney Show created such a built in demand to visit California Disneyland that it was the place every kid HAD to see!
In 1967 our family finally traveled there. I had just graduated high school and had "out grown" the "kid view", but still wanted to experience my tv childhood fantasies. I wasn't expecting too much.
Well, I loved it! Not for it's content so much, but because it's production values (especially compared to the amusement park style and quality I had available when I was younger).
I was blown away, one could literally eat off the street, it was so clean. Nothing was cheap looking! The landscaping was lush and abundant. Better than most civic/public gardens and parks. I "got" it!
Getting back to my band experience, it wasn't a letdown. But I wasn't so sure about this Epcot thing. Why would one want to go to some pavilions to look at cultural exhibits from different countries? Boring! And the same for the World Market.
A place for adults and families. Civilized!
Because of those concepts, production values, safety, within park transportation, food, accommodations we chose to have our honeymoon there.
It was wonderful! We didn't have to "do" anything, we could just "be". So memorable and relaxing.
We've been back several times with our children. They loved it and we felt as if one didn't have to babysit and tolerate being there till we could "get out". Each trip as they got older, was never boring for them because the park always "kept up" with us. We all could enjoy being there at the same time.
So now they're going to "dumb down" Epcot and World Market and eliminate the glorious globe.
The planners and visionaries don't seem to get their own park. There are are rides EVERYWHERE! You certainly don't need any in World Market. It was so refined and elegant, I'm assuming the reason is there isn't enough visitor base to justify it's mature existence. BIG MISTAKE! Don't screw it up.
What about us now senior citizens? They have money and grandchildren. I'd continue to working on exploiting that! $'s
I'll come!
Thanks for putting up with my rant.
I actually prefer the Impressions de France show and its "invisible narrator", so if that Ratatouille ride happens, as cool as it might be, there goes one of my favorite World Showcase attractions. Boo...
The France show is really nice.
Impressions is the best - I really hope they don't scrap it
I am not that to happy that Epcot is turning into Magic Kingdom for Pixar.
Omg, I'm so excited for the new country/countries at the World Pavilion!
Wow! This will be amazing to see after it's all done.
I don't care if existing Disney IPs are used in World Showcase, as long as they tie in to the local culture, such as Mulan for China, Pinocchio for Italy,
They shouldn’t remove the leave a legacy stones because the said they would be there for the lifetime of the park
No, you're misinformed or guessed wrong. Every guest who participated signed a document stating that they understood that the photo would be there for a minimum of 10 years. Time's up.
They are incredibly ugly and cramp up the entire entrance.
Soooo glad the monoliths at the main entrance are being replaced by plantings. I worked at EPCOT Center in 1985 and the main entrance was so beautiful and the music was so inspiring, I feel bad for the folks who paid to have their pictures stuck on those stones, maybe they will be placed in some out of the way place. The brick pavers at the Magic Kingdom entrance seem so much classier.
i am kind of sad to see the old epcot go, but the dream is still there. the futurism is the way to go. thanks for cheering me up.
I am so excited for another country. I was hoping for Australia.
I was hoping for Australia/New Zealand to be the new pavilion too, so much potential
I would love to see both Australia and Egypt.
We need Australia. Kangaroos, Koala bears, Aussies, Great Barrier Reed, Qantas and more !!!!!
I'm exited for Mary poppins (if it comes to U.K).
Wow that really is an overhaul! I'd only heard about half of these things prior. Pretty exciting!!!
Adding more countries to EPCOT and a more futuristic transportation system to the WDW property would also be FANTASTIC!!
I actually started cry when I heard Figment might be going away
RIP education at Epcot!
It's like in the movie "The Time Machine" where the mulocks control the world and all the world's knowledge and history was put on spinning disks to be forgotten and gather dust. The dumbing down of America. And then we are eaten by the mulocks.
More like RIP EPCOT
I'm super hyped for some new countries in the world showcase! When I was younger, I loved seeing the characters in their native countries. Now, I love the fact that Disney shows the countries and their cuisine, architecture and other stuff for people who can't afford to travel to that country. Overall, Epcot's one of my favorite parks so I'm happy to see Disney give it more attention.
Tapestry of Nations background music!!! Nice touch and they MUST bring that back.
Figment is the best ride
Broadway's Best was* before they chopped over half of it out, but thst central turnaround was hell in maintenance and ride stoppages...
i feel they need to remake the original ride
Yes some one gets it
they do, but now sadly they rip it completly off....
Original figment was good... went on it 3 days ago and it SUCKED!!!
It seems like the changes are straying from Walt’s original vision of a futuristic city. Guardians of the Galaxy should be in Hollywood Studios. And they took out Norway??? I had fond memories of Norway as a kid.
That was a great video - thank you
As a DVC member it is great to see updated features in the parks, especially EPCOT, as it is my favourite park. Looking forward in coming home again very soon!
we were at Disney Springs this last holiday season. I was not impressed with the drone presentation. to see the shapes clearly, you needed to be in a particular spot. you can imagine how many people wanted to be in that spot. we were not there, but instead over a bit to the side. we could not make out at all what the drones were displaying. It was a real let down.
considering how many directions an evening show at Epcot would have to provide for, the abilities of THAT drone show would be totally lacking.
the drones are a gimmack at best
Please bring back the magic Disney Horizons was such amazing ride.
Yes, Horizons was tied as the best ride at the original EPCOT along with Spaceship Earth.
Really good video.
I have subscribed. Keep up the great work.
I would love to see more countries added to Epcot. My family and I are big fans of visiting European Countries at Disney. Thanks for continuing to improve the parks!
Mary Poppins and Spain! Great! Guardians? NOT at Epcot, doesn't belong in this park; glad to see the front entrance "cleaned up". Ratatoie in France, good move; like the Imagination update, using a proven ride from Tokyo... The Energy pavilion...why can't it be something about energy again...does every New thing HAVE to be a thrill ride? EPCOT was created to inform, experiment, and experience the future... Horizons needs to come back, much better than what replaced it. What about World of Motion? Best animatronics ever...Test Track is just a ride, doesn't add to the Epcot experience. More dark rides a Epcot would be helpful to combat the heat and intense sunshine...How about a version of the People Mover at Epcot?
I agree ........enough of the "rides"..........stop with all the roller coasters BS.....Epcot should be a place for awe and learning not riding a stupid roller coaster......!!
Margaret Hanson lol not really it was it was suppose to be a city of the future, its been against its own mission from day one I don't understand how people still defend it with that argument
Not sold on Spain since there's so much of Europe there already. I'm thinking somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, or possibly Brazil, but my #1 new pavilion choice for the reason of huge population and emerging superpower is India.
Margaret Hanson honestly I'm only mad about all the marvel that is being shoved in our faces. You already replaced tower of terror, a Disneyland classic, with guardians of the galaxy, what else do you want?
ecoRfan I think we should focus on representing continents ( or parts of it ) that haven't got their spotlight yet like Africa, South America and Oceania and after they focus on REMEMBERING that they exist, they should do Spain and India but Disney forgot what Epcot was about and just want to put mindless attractions on it rn and MAYBE something that was part of it's original concept so we'll probably never receive that until 3017 ;-;
Ellen's Energy Adventure is closing its doors later this year - THANK GAWD!!!! That is 45 minutes of my life that I will NEVER get back.
Michael Ferro lol
I'll never understand the hate for that ride. I mean, 45 minutes shielded from Orlando heat and rain accompanied by Bill Nye and Ellen DeGeneress? That thing is awesome!
I hear ya, THE HERO. But if I want to shield myself from the Orlando heat for 45 minutes, I will go sit inside Innoventions, where I can leave when I want to. :)
Michael Ferro That's a great argument - assuming they actually put something in Innoventions someday.
+Micheal Ferro: I know right, even my late father hated the ride like I did.
Most excited about new countries! I know there is room for more.
I love Epcot and the Illuminations : Reflections of Earth, just the way they are, no matter what. And i want the Disney theme park title called Epcot and the Illuminations : Reflections of Earth night time show to stick around forever, please?
Use that money to bring back Sherrie and bill make test track great again
rocky13rotti YES
"You should be starting to feel some g's."
"Sure am!"
INSIDE OUT DARK RIDE. They could just revive the Wonders of Life pavilion with Inside Out, but this sounds incredible. Also, I completely understand if no one wants to take seriously what I'm about to say, but I've had it confirmed by an Imagineer that the roller coaster will be Guardians of the Galaxy themed.
It is about time Disney starts adding some new countries to EPCOT like Brazil, Russia, and Australia.
I wish the Swiss pavilion at World Showcase would build the Matterhorn rollercoaster. It was discussed, but scrapped
Rick Jasper I know the Brazil pavilion is planned, but we much rather have a Swiss pavilion ourselves, seems like it would fit World Showcase better
Whhhaaaaattttttt??? Sounds decently cool. Where'd you get this information, my man?
I do have to say I'll never get over the heartbreak of the Wonders of Life pavillion getting axed. The park *does* need more life, but is also *needs* to remain/be even *more* educational with health & world cultures moving forward! The importance of teaching families about these gets more dire EVERY single day!!
If they get rid of Figment.... ima be pissed! A 4D show is not the same as a ride!!!
Great job and info
That Vekoma "flying coaster" has been built in several incarnations at various Six Flags parks with high initial success that wanes very quickly. I hope for the sake of EPCOT lovers like me that Disney has the sense to stay away from gimmicky movie themed coasters that are only popular for short periods. Disney desperately needs a new CEO that actually cares about the parks division like Roy and Michael Eisner did.
Michael Eisner was a superior CEO in our opinion as well, Iger has overstayed his welcome.
It's not the same system. And remember-- this is Disney, not SIx Flags. Unlike Six Flags, ride system will not be the attraction.
AMagicProduction Iger only cares about fail. When I worked at the resort, I said "Hi, Bobby!" to him on the way to get a new assignment, and he more or less bolted to a backstage gate.
Think he wants to avoid anything to do even with former in-laws of the founding family?
I also wish they would add Greece because of the white buildings with the blue roofs they have. Plus, we already have Mexico and I feel like although Spain is different, it isn't like Completely different than anything we have seen.
I agree! I feel like Europe is (obviously) well represented. Mexico (although not technically South America) touches on its Latino culture. Morocco, although on the African continent, really has more of a Middle Eastern culture. Why not actually add an AFRICAN country (instead of those 2 Lane kiosks they currently have)? I think that would be more educational
ChrisandAlli Tomlinson well Africa was originally intended for epcot but they decided to build animal kingdom anyway so i feel that Africa isn't needed because it, in a way, already exists. Thats why i said Greece because although it is european, the architecture is completely unique to other countries
Matt Matarante there is still a bit of an african presence by the outpost next to the bridge but i wonder if they will use the area behind it for the new expansion
Emanuel Rivera i hope so.
Don't they already have Italy? Greece is to Italy what Spain is to Mexico.
they are ruining epcot!
An Aspie's POV no one fucking asked u
Sad to say Epcot was being ruined when Disney was more about padding pockets than guest experience I looked up what is on offer as Disney I don't like fast rides but would enjoy the entertainment part but it's not what it used to be
Too late, they already have.
Sadly, they already have.
Thank you so much!
Let’s not forget that Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
Nice use of "Tapestry of Nations" theme. As to IllumiNations, it's become a bit long in the tooth, but still one of the best, just needs a few modifications to not become too outdated. I will miss the globe and have no clue what the new soundtrack will be, and speaking of Tapestry it's be nice to have another type of parade like that. Of all countries I think India should be added to World Showcase.
Glad to see the grave stones finally leaving the entrance plaza. They always ruined the formerly beautiful entrance. Don't change the song from the fireworks. I don't mind the globe disappearing but don't change the great song. These are the best fireworks in all the parks.
Why does everything have to be a themed Disney ride? Can't a pavilion just be a pavilion. Bring back the health pavilion with its two very good attraction, the one with the anxiety-ridden student and body wars.
Looking forward to all of it
The Mark VI trains in the monorail system need to be replaced. They were introduced in 1989. They're almost 30 years old!
All of this sounds awesome! Epcot is my favorite park, so happy to see it getting some major love!
looking forward to Brazil and/or Spain in the World Showcase.
The roller coster. Can not wait.
I worked here at the gift shop under the ATT golf ball.. back in the summer of 1988... it was awesome, my plan is to semi retire and work there again someday!
I don’t think the new Guardians of the Galaxy theme fits EpCot at all. That should have been in Hollywood studios in my opinion.
If they keep changing out the rides to roller coasters I guess it's not going to be walts dream place for all ages to enjoy any more! Sad
Love the background music...reminds me of the time I worked at EPCOT! :-)
And while I realize that World Showcase needs an overhaul and new pavilions and attractions, it will be weird to see the place change even more than it already has since I left there. I will miss Reflections of Earth the way it is now, and has been. But new pavilions, and more people being able to experience what I experienced doing the International Program makes me happy! :-)