Changes at Epcot..

[Drew]

Don't know the extent of the changes but the walkways to both sides of Future World have been painted. Nothing big, but it's probably worth noting.

Photos...

Credit to annabannaboo.

 

[Brian G.]

It seems like the walls that have been around that area were for the repaving of the area. It's almost like the design over by Mission:Space but with blue (green on the other side), white, and grey colors. Could this be something that could be extended out further into Future World?

 

[loribelle]

sorry to change the subject a bit, but does anyone know if on the walkway that crosses over where soarin and nemo are, where the character greetings are... did that used to be a restaurant a long time ago?
i could be really really confused but for some reason i have this memory from when i was little eating in a super busy restaurant and we couldn't find a seat so we had to sit in the hallway. i dunno, i have a bad memory. but if there's anywhere to find out, this is the place to ask

oh, and thanks for the pics!!

 

[YETI PINTRADER]

It seems like the walls that have been around that area were for the repaving of the area. It's almost like the design over by Mission:Space but with blue (green on the other side), white, and grey colors. Could this be something that could be extended out further into Future World?

Not about the paint but a long time ago a permit was filled to do something in an EPCOT Future World building that is temporarily unused. I think we will be seeing future growth.

 

[Brian G.]

I meant to share this last week. The old Innoventions signs by Fountain View have finally been removed.

They also have been working on changing the fence around the Fountain of Nations to a silver, more futuristic look.

 

[DisneyFanKevin]

I saw these on another site and thought I'd share:

Credit to Epcot Explorer at WDWMagic:

A possible repainting of the "legs" of Spaceship Earth...

The wall above Gateway Gifts has been repainted...

 

[Brian G.]

Here's some more of the new fence.

 

[BJCool]

The Moroccan tower is under refurb and the dormant Odyssey building is being painted. (Via AmusementPics)

 

[YETI PINTRADER]

As far as I know the Odyssey is used for private functions.

 

[Teebin]

Sky blue white is far preferable to that heavy chocolate brown it has been. Note that Sky blue white is used to make most show buildings disappear. This building needs to do its best to do the same.

 

[Hatetofly]

Sky blue white is far preferable to that heavy chocolate brown it has been. Note that Sky blue white is used to make most show buildings disappear. This building needs to do its best to do the same.

Gotta say it does an ok job with the Soarin building, but its funny how so many people never seem to complain about it.

 

[jtsalien]

Sky blue white is far preferable to that heavy chocolate brown it has been. Note that Sky blue white is used to make most show buildings disappear. This building needs to do its best to do the same.

Is there any good reason at all why they can't get rid of that building?

 

[Nick]

Is there any good reason at all why they can't get rid of that building?

They still use it. A lot. Just not for anything we care about sadly.

And Teebin, while the sky blue works well with the Soarin building from WS, i'm not sure it'll wprk quite as well here. With it only being part of the building, the blue stands out for one, (especially against the brown on the side by the water). Also, with the trees and other buildings in the background, it just won't work as well. Not to say it won't be better, but it won't work as well imo. My opinion of the color? Not a fan. Too light of a blue for me. I'd rather the building stand out and look pretty than not, even if it's not being used by the public (But that's an entirely different subject right there).

 

[Brian G.]

The Moroccan tower is under refurb and the dormant Odyssey building is being painted. (Via AmusementPics)

Well there goes my Epcot update...

 

[figment1986]

Well there goes my Epcot update...

I'm sure you got photos of that "right" angle that showcases it much better :ears:

 

[BJCool]

Orlando Theme Park News took a walk around Epcot in their latest update.


The Moroccan tower is still getting spruced up:

This ship has returned to the lagoon by the America Pavilion:

 

[BJCool]

Orlando Theme Park News has an update from their most recent trek through Epcot.


The Minaret in the Morocco pavilion has reemerged from its refurb:

These signs now talk about the flowers:

Signs throughout Innoventions now include Vision House and Habit Heroes:

They've axed the old pizza stand near Test Track:

 

[Splatter]

I can safely say I have no strong desire to go back to EPCOT until Test Track reopens. The park kind of seems to be in a 'dry' spell.

 

[shiekra38]

I can safely say I have no strong desire to go back to EPCOT until Test Track reopens. The park kind of seems to be in a 'dry' spell.

Epcot has been neglected for a while..if any park needs an e-ticket it is Epcot..

 

[Brian G.]

Neglected?

Space in 2003
Soarin/Land Refurb in 2006
Nemo Layover in 2006/2007
Gran Fiesta in 2008
Spaceship Earth Refurb in 2008
and now Test Track's big refurb.

Are there areas that need to be improved upon? Yes, but it has not been neglected.