Epcot to get major transformations

[rteetz]

Hinted at by Bob Chapek at Destination D

https://twitter.com/allearsdeb/status/799987181288726534

Rumors have been saying this..

 

[mshanson3121]

Well it is certainly past due...

 

[Lightsoutx12]

I wonder what it could be, a new country? New attractions? I can't imagine where they could but a whole new country, I feel like it would have an awkward fit.

 

[Accident]

Bob said: it will be true to original vision, more family oriented, timeless, relevant, more disney like.

i was under the impression overhaul of future world. no concept art just a spaceship earth pic with excuse the pixie dust.

The host then lightly "joked": just in time for epcots 35th.

 

[HCinKC]

The host then lightly "joked": just in time for epcots 35th.

With everything else going on, that would be pretty quick turnaround. It is long overdue though, and I hope the timeline is for the "near" future (for what that's worth in Disney speak).

 

[Accident]

It would take walt himself to redo epcot in a year. i dont see it happening.

 

[Accident]

Im also wondering which original vision. walts or imagineering.

 

[mshanson3121]

It would take walt himself to redo epcot in a year. i dont see it happening.

It could easily be done. But only IF they were willing to spend the money. And there's the kicker.

 

[Accident]

It could easily be done. But only IF they were willing to spend the money. And there's the kicker.

Whatever actually happens, this is long overdue and about time. wdw felt ignored compared to other properties and their updates.

 

[writerguyfl]

I wonder what it could be, a new country? New attractions? I can't imagine where they could but a whole new country, I feel like it would have an awkward fit.

There are actually several locations that could accommodate a pavilion for a new country. The African Outpost area could easily disappear. Plus, there is space between France and Morocco, possibly between Morocco and Japan, or between Italy and Germany. Finally, the huge Millennium Village special events center between Canada and the UK (which most guests don't even know exists) could also be replaced with a new country.

That said, I can't picture a new country being added under current management unless a foreign nation offered to foot the bill. Future World is where the greatest need exists. Plus, the whole "let's learn about the world" edutainment concept isn't favored by those in charge.

 

[Lee Matthews]

So excited to see what they come up with.

To me this maybe is the last major rehab or expansion before Disney then consider a 5th gate or at least sort out the water parks

 

[jaxonp]

So excited to see what they come up with.

To me this maybe is the last major rehab or expansion before Disney then consider a 5th gate or at least sort out the water parks

They have a lot of land still at Animal Kingdom. The giant expansion pad just beside and between the safari and behind Asia. There is room for growth at Magic Kingdom as well. They will have to do something there at some point. Avatar and Star Wars will help but it will also bring new visitors that haven't been coming adding more burden to MK. It will burst one of these days unless they add more foot print.

 

[rteetz]

This will be a long process 8 years maybe if rumors are true. You'll see a lot of IP in Epcot too.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor is that this has a huge proposed budget, now to see if they actually spend that kind of money...

 

[rteetz]

Martin says the proposal for Epcot dwarves the DCA makeover...

 

[mshanson3121]

Martin says the proposal for Epcot dwarves the DCA makeover...

How long before they announce something publicly with their plans?

 

[jaxonp]

How long before they announce something publicly with their plans?

as soon as rivers of light opens.

 

[rteetz]

as soon as rivers of light opens.

Not really that funny...

 

[rteetz]

How long before they announce something publicly with their plans?

Well it's going to be piece by piece. The entire budget isn't approved yet so it depends on what all gets approved. I'm sure we could start seeing pieces of it announced within a year.

 

[mshanson3121]

as soon as rivers of light opens.

Lol. ROL is surely going down in history as one of their biggest fiascos!