Epcot (General Discussion)

[belloq87]

Has there yet been any official explanation of how the shows are going to alternate? It's three per hour, right? So is it going to be pure alternation (A then B then A then B, etc.), or is IDF always going to be that middle showing each hour?

 

[Nick]

Supposedly this Starbucks is doing wayyyyyyy less business than the Fountain View one was doing.

 

[UNIrd]

Yes.. yes.. Turn it ALL into Moana's Water Walkthrough.

 

[Nick]

Has there yet been any official explanation of how the shows are going to alternate? It's three per hour, right? So is it going to be pure alternation (A then B then A then B, etc.), or is IDF always going to be that middle showing each hour?

There is now and it’s bad news. BatB will operate from 11-7 with IDF playing a measly hour and a half each day from 7:30-9. The only good news is that IDF got a 4K remaster.

This is certainly not what I would call an “alternating schedule”. This is basically the beginning of phasing out IDF.

 

[Alicia]

There is now and it’s bad news. BatB will operate from 11-7 with IDF playing a measly hour and a half each day from 7:30-9. The only good news is that IDF got a 4K remaster.

This is certainly not what I would call an “alternating schedule”. This is basically the beginning of phasing out IDF.

Yikes.

 

[Nick]

Yikes.

They’re setting it up for failure and to get rid of it with those hours as they know full well that 7:30-9 is prime time for dinner and staking out a fireworks spot at Epcot.

Those showings will be pretty much always empty.

 

[Tobias]

When it comes to the new music in some of the countries, I think the arrangements for China and Mexico are actually pretty nice. They honestly fit the countries they're in without sticking out like a sore thumb.

France on the other hand, that for some reason is sticking out a little more.

There is now and it’s bad news. BatB will operate from 11-7 with IDF playing a measly hour and a half each day from 7:30-9. The only good news is that IDF got a 4K remaster.

This is certainly not what I would call an “alternating schedule”. This is basically the beginning of phasing out IDF.

Now as for something which really doesn't sit well with me, the sheer disrespect to IDF. A 4K remaster doesn't make up for the fact it's only playing during the absolute quietest times of the -night-, giving them a easy excuse when they phase it out due to low attendance.

 

[belloq87]

There is now and it’s bad news. BatB will operate from 11-7 with IDF playing a measly hour and a half each day from 7:30-9. The only good news is that IDF got a 4K remaster.

This is certainly not what I would call an “alternating schedule”. This is basically the beginning of phasing out IDF.

Absolutely unacceptable and unforgivable.

I know it won't happen, but I hope BATB bombs and gets low guest scores.

 

[Nick]

 

[Nick]

Here's some new lighting that I think looks WAY better than the other stuff they've added. What say you, @Teebin?


This is added along the new bypass near GotG.

 

[Andysol]

What a sad downgrade in themed signage (digital sign is now there as IDF will alternate with the BatB sing-a-long)...

Old Sign:

Is there a picture of the flowers in the front as well?

I think in person, this might look better (depending on how the digital projection looks). If the digital projection looks good and like a sigh w/ good font, it might look just fine. I can say that I really like the flowers above it (the roses, for Beast/Belle)- curious if they're fake or real and if they'll stay (if real).

Looks like they are going to open up the area south of Innoventions soon. If you notice on Jan 11, they have now put tents up and put a permanent wall just north of them instead of the orange temporary fencing.

So excited about the new entrance. I know I mentioned it earlier, but if the topiaries get cut from the concept art, it'll really suck. Knowing Disney and their love for them (and surprisingly not much maintenance), I think they'll be there.[/QUOTE]

 

[Nick]

Something interesting I found on twitter. From the tunnels that run under innoventions.

 

[shiekra38]

Something interesting I found on twitter. From the tunnels that run under innoventions.

Sonic at Epcot gives me such nostalgia bumps

 

[Nick]

 

[JoeCamel]

Wouldn't it be wild if Disney slipped light up paving in the new area? Would make headlines for months as a nod to the past.

 

[Nick]

Electric Umbrella closing for refurbishment soon:


Concept art for Electric Umbrella:

 

[WebHead1138]

 

[shiekra38]

Epcot International Airport

 

[Nick]

Phase 1 of demo (finally) almost complete:

 

[Nick]