Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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New Concept Art Overview of Moana Journey of Water Attraction at EPCOT

Announced at the 2019 D23 Expo media preview event on August 22nd, Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana will be the first-ever attraction based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film. This new experience will let guests interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting. The water will have a life of its own – just like Moana’s friend, the ocean – and guests will learn about the importance of the natural water cycle. Bob Chapek described the experience as an “exploration trail”.

 

[EmilyGahr]

Has there been any indication of when all of this Epcot stuff will be completed?

 

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CommuniCore Hall Multi-Purpose Building Announced for World Celebration at EPCOT

Along with the downgrading of the Festival Center to the Festival Stage, Disney has announced a new mulit-purpose building that will be home to meet and greets, a demonstration kitchen, a mixology bar, and serve as a festival support center – CommuniCore Hall.

CommuniCore Hall, a purpose-built exhibition hall and gallery space, will include a demonstration kitchen, mixology bar, and new “Mickey & Friends” space where guests can meet characters.#DisneyWorldpic.twitter.com/XaExZECMNc
— Brooke Geiger McDonald (@BrookeGMcDonald) May 5, 2022

Here’s a look at the building, which will sit in the southwest corner of World Celebration.



Here’s a look at how the building fits into the rest of World Celebration.

 

[jpeterson]

Quoting myself:

Additional photos posted HERE

Disney has today released new concept art for the updated look for World Celebration and World Nature at EPCOT.



In these new rendering we get to see the EPCOT World Celebration Gardens and the new Festival building that replaces the original elevated structure.

I thought the older design with the elevated festival building was neat, oh well.

 

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PHOTOS: Take A Look Inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind


*Click to view. Trying to keep spoiler free

Video provided HERE.

 

[Avery&Todd]

PHOTOS: Take A Look Inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind


*Click to view. Trying to keep spoiler free

Thank you for keeping this under wraps!!

I'm trying my best to NOT look at the ride details until we get to ride it in person this October!!

 

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A look inside 'Treasures of Xandar' the Cosmic Rewind gift shop​

*Click to view

 

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Spaceship Earth Overhaul Omitted from Latest EPCOT Concept Art

Disney has seemingly shelved the Spaceship Earth overhaul indefinitely as it was completely left out of the latest concept art showcasing the future of EPCOT.

 

[BrianL]

I thought the older design with the elevated festival building was neat, oh well.

Honestly, I kind of like this better. It harkens more to the original Epcot. The old Festival building idea was neat, but also might have been a little obtrusive.

 

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Pyrotechnic Effects to Be Used as Part of Media Event for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Today

The event will include a pyrotechnic/fireworks sequence and six (6) music tracks. Fireworks will be displayed sporadically throughout each song (based on musical timing cues) utilizing ground and rooftop sites located around the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind pavilion.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

The Play Pavilion is still in the works right?

 

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Bridge Connecting Disney's Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower to Be Closed Overnight Through May 6​

Beginning this week, the bridge connecting Disney's Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower will be closed overnight for refurbishment. Guests may access the bridge during daytime hours, but it will be closed daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Bridge refurbishment is expected to be complete on May 6, 2022. To access Disney's Contemporary Resort from Bay Lake Tower when the bridge is closed, Guests may use their respective first-floor entrances.

The balcony area located outside the atrium of Disney's Contemporary Resort will also undergo refurbishment beginning May 9, but it will remain closed throughout the duration of the refurbishment. The balcony refurbishment is expected to be complete in late May.

 

[Pens Fan]

Honestly, I kind of like this better. It harkens more to the original Epcot. The old Festival building idea was neat, but also might have been a little obtrusive.

I was just going to post the same thing. I'm sure Disney will take a lot of heat for cheaping out, etc, but I like this version better. I was afraid the original festival building would obstruct the gorgeous views. We already have enough of that with the hideous barges sitting in the lagoon. I'm ok with this change. The nighttime lighting package looks cool, as well. The Epcot team has done a wonderful job with the that so far, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they do here.

 

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Sandcastle Pool Waterslide Closed for Refurbishment May 16-26 at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Guests staying at Disney’s Old Key West Resort in the coming weeks should keep in mind that the Sandcastle Pool waterslide will be closed for refurbishment from May 16-26.

While Guests may see refurbishment work in the area, the Sandcastle Pool will remain available throughout the refurbishment. In the meantime, Guests will be able to use the waterslide at High Rock Spring Pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. A shuttle will be available to transport Guests to and from the pool from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily throughout the duration of the refurbishment.

 

[fatmanatee]

So far I'm a tad bit bummed that there didn't seem to be any May 4th video game info drops ... I was hoping for something on the Fallen Order sequel or maybe something on the 'Knights of the Old Republic' remake.

Guess we're waiting til Star Wars Celebration for any news along with 'Tales of the Jedi' series info

Rumor from March has it being announced at Celebration, could see other projects being shown next month at whatever games showcases might pop up in the wake of E3.

https://thedirect.com/article/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-2-sequel-announcement

 

[VAtink]

Honestly, I kind of like this better. It harkens more to the original Epcot. The old Festival building idea was neat, but also might have been a little obtrusive.

Totally agree. I liked the symmetry of the old Epcot, and this gets back closer to that. While I thought the design of the festival center was really cool, it did look like it would be too tall for where it was located, taking away the view of SE from around the lagoon.

 

[fatmanatee]

The Play Pavilion is still in the works right?

Hasn’t been mentioned today, make of that what you will.

 

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EPCOT Gardens Announced as Centralized Festival Showcase in World Celebration

*Pics same as above.

Disney has announced the EPCOT Gardens space for World Celebration. The EPCOT Gardens will be a rotating showcase display of whatever festival EPCOT is currently presenting and will change throughout the year. There will be immersive lighting effects as well that will play along with Spaceship Earth. Here’s a look at concept art for the area.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning, I'm back!

Had a great solo trip, though the last few days were way too hot for me. Looking forward to getting caught up on everything here in the next couple of days.

 

[BrianL]

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This is my least favrotie line in the entire Sequel Trilogy. I generally like the sequels, but Rey's overly excited and proud annunciation of this line, is so cringe-worthy. It's like Luke's, "But I was going to Toschi Station to pick up some power converters!" I mean, it fits, and shows where both characters at that early point in their journey's, but the look on Han's face is about the perfect reaction.