Just heard rumors on Sorcerer Radio...

[Mitzicat]

From what was on this board it is Wreck it Ralph that is to replace Stitch

That's right....duh...thanks for jogging my memory!

 

[Disneymom1126]

Gardians of the Galaxy? No thanks. I don't see how it fits with Epcot. At all. And I feel like they are trying to kill two birds with one stone here. They know Ellen's Energy Adventure is a dinosaur and they want to bring in GOG somewhere so they are wanting to just combine the two. It doesn't seem like a fit to me. Unless, of course, you are going the MGM/DHS/ParkToBeNamedLater route and are planning to give Epcot a major identity crisis.

The only thing I can think of is that they are going to try and tie it in with the "Space" theme over there -- Mission Space, Spaceship Earth, Guardians of the Galaxy...??? Though I admittedly don't even know where Ellen's Energy Adventure is over there because we've never had an interest to experience it!

 

[Airship Ariadne]

The only thing I can think of is that they are going to try and tie it in with the "Space" theme over there -- Mission Space, Spaceship Earth, Guardians of the Galaxy...??? Though I admittedly don't even know where Ellen's Energy Adventure is over there because we've never had an interest to experience it!

near enough to Mission Space to fit the theme...I think we can safely say the original concept of EPCOT being more educational and less about Movie tie-ins to be buried...kind of sad...but if the ride is fun, then I will get over it.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

While little Figment's ride may not be as exciting as all that, the song One Little Spark is really the epitome of Disney. If they eventually ditch Journey Into the Imagination, then they need to find place for Figment and for his song.

Personally, I am with the Return-it-to-the-Original crowd. It is a great ride for small children. Epcot needs to have rides that appeal to all ages.

And putting Inside Out into Cranium Command seems like a no-brainer.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I don't mind the Inside Out rumor to Imagination, although I think Figment is still a character they need to leverage more strongly for Epcot.

I was rather, "meh" about Inside Out the movie.

The GoG rumors boggle my mind. I just don't see how they fit in at FW, and certainly not at ToT at DL. Total head scratcher to me.

Because nobody is defending EPCOT...not behind a nametag or at the turnstile...

And after the wonder that is the frozen boat...who can blame them

 

[UKDisneyJoe]

Getting concerned with our Dec 2017 trip now as all these rumours of new rides that havent started may result in alot of closures when we are there. Half of HS will be closed down, Avatar may or may not be finished by then, late night AK is in the balance also and now work at Epcot which hasnt started yet so could be scheduled at any point. Why do WDW not wait to finish one thing before starting something else. Surely they spread construction crew's thinner by having them work on multiple things

 

[mcjaco]

Because nobody is defending EPCOT...not behind a nametag or at the turnstile...

And after the wonder that is the frozen boat...who can blame them

What's odd, is that I really don't mind movie/character tie in for WS at this point. If we're not getting new countries, might as well refresh them in ways that can leverage other properties.

Losing Figment would just be......well, terrible. He's he epitome of what the park stood for, and what many of us that went in the early days clamored to see.

I just don't get the GoG stuff. I liked that movie, but it was almost as unforgettable as the Thor movies. Blah.

 

[Madonna3]

Getting concerned with our Dec 2017 trip now as all these rumours of new rides that havent started may result in alot of closures when we are there. Half of HS will be closed down, Avatar may or may not be finished by then, late night AK is in the balance also and now work at Epcot which hasnt started yet so could be scheduled at any point. Why do WDW not wait to finish one thing before starting something else. Surely they spread construction crew's thinner by having them work on multiple things

it's not always the same company doing the work. Several companies bid on the projects individually and the lowest bid (usually) wins so they aren't thinning anyone out because it's multiple companies.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

What's odd, is that I really don't mind movie/character tie in for WS at this point. If we're not getting new countries, might as well refresh them in ways that can leverage other properties.

Losing Figment would just be......well, terrible. He's he epitome of what the park stood for, and what many of us that went in the early days clamored to see.

I just don't get the GoG stuff. I liked that movie, but it was almost as unforgettable as the Thor movies. Blah.

Guardians was a mediocre comic movie that made good money off an inflated box office and fleeting international business...

If they want marvel...they know what they need to do...but they won't pony up. So in essence - they are treating their customers like morons again. Collect fees 10 miles away while saying "hey, we got fabulous marvel!!" On the billboards of 417 and international drive.

...no...you DON'T.

I am on record as saying they would never break the deal with Comcast...nor should they...

Just like they shouldn't Shake Spiderman movies away from Sony or xmen from fox. Why do that?

But...this is the one scenario where I change my mind: "give me something...anything! Put it wherever!!" (Christmas vacation reference)

Like in your beautiful education park or the tower of terror?

Are they blind to how stupid this is? Are we as consumers?

Don't answer that...I don't need to hear it...


On a non-marvel note...another problem is that their recent "big" movies have zero staying power. Like guardians.

I still get a bit of the warm and fuzziness from finding nemo...is that gonna happen for dory? I think not.

And anyone try to watch "the force awakens" again? I have and I can't make it through it. Like a bland story shot in fast forward. There's some whispers that ford basically had it written to suit him...and boy does that seem right...
They didn't hit the emotional vein when they stuck the needle in...

Is this where we're going? Do we have major story problems across all of Disney?

...somedays...you gotta wonder?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

it's not always the same company doing the work. Several companies bid on the projects individually and the lowest bid (usually) wins so they aren't thinning anyone out because it's multiple companies.

...and...(this is my queue)...

That Iger let all of WDW basically stagnate for 10 years while they increased prices and cut perks/services and now they have big boy competiton up the street?

So they have little choice but to rip the place apart?


Lol...those that have been around here awhile know I have beaten that bongo for years until i have put my fist through it...and i truly wish I was completely wrong/paranoid about it years ago...

...but...it's a curse.

 

[rteetz]

Getting concerned with our Dec 2017 trip now as all these rumours of new rides that havent started may result in alot of closures when we are there. Half of HS will be closed down, Avatar may or may not be finished by then, late night AK is in the balance also and now work at Epcot which hasnt started yet so could be scheduled at any point. Why do WDW not wait to finish one thing before starting something else. Surely they spread construction crew's thinner by having them work on multiple things

Well nothing at DHS was/is supposed to open in 2017.

Avatar will be finished by December. Looking like summer will be the sweet spot.

Late night at AK isn't going anywhere especially when avatar opens.

WDW did practically nothing for 10 years which is why we are seeing so much done at once. Don't worry about Epcot yet as plans aren't even finalized or announced.

 

[rteetz]

it's not always the same company doing the work. Several companies bid on the projects individually and the lowest bid (usually) wins so they aren't thinning anyone out because it's multiple companies.

While true Disney does tend to use the same companies for most of their projects. Hubbard is doing the demo at DHS for example. They also did the demo at MK for fantasyland. Whiting turner did frozen, and is also working on DHS.

 

[Madonna3]

...and...(this is my queue)...

That Iger let all of WDW basically stagnate for 10 years while they increased prices and cut perks/services and now they have big boy competiton up the street?

So they have little choice but to rip the place apart?


Lol...those that have been around here awhile know I have beaten that bongo for years until i have put my fist through it...and i truly wish I was completely wrong/paranoid about it years ago...

...but...it's a curse.

Never disagreed with you about it.

 

[Madonna3]

While true Disney does tend to use the same companies for most of their projects. Hubbard is doing the demo at DHS for example. They also did the demo at MK for fantasyland. Whiting turner did frozen, and is also working on DHS.

Ok?? So how is what I said incorrect or are you just adding to what I said?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

While true Disney does tend to use the same companies for most of their projects. Hubbard is doing the demo at DHS for example. They also did the demo at MK for fantasyland. Whiting turner did frozen, and is also working on DHS.

Turner is the heavy hitter for capital construction...they have done all the major expansion work since phase I

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Never disagreed with you about it.

I know...just like to put it up on the bulletin board as a reminder every now and then

 

[Madonna3]

Late night at AK isn't going anywhere especially when avatar opens.

Wait a sec, did they recall their announcement to end late night at AK?

 

[rteetz]

Ok?? So how is what I said incorrect or are you just adding to what I said?

I'm just adding.

 

[rteetz]

Turner is the heavy hitter for capital construction...they have done all the major expansion work since phase I

Yep which is why they are one of Disney's go to companies.

 

[rteetz]

Wait a sec, did they recall their announcement to end late night at AK?

They never made an announcement to end nighttime at AK. The only announcement made was that jungle book wouldn't continue past September 5th. Everything else is.