Guardians of the Galaxy Disney Attraction?

[Mad Dog]

Usually the Insiders at Magic have been pretty good on Disney info, though rarely Universal info. But on the last two predictions that were kind of universal among all the Magic insiders, their info didn't hold. *Tower of Terror Guardians overlay *Location of Star Wars land in DHS. None of the insiders had this correct. And they were all pretty confident where they thought it was going.Even had maps up for months & kept echoing each others opinions. ......Not to say they're wrong on this too. Maybe they're right. But it seems that lately they've not received correct info or they're being fed wrong info on purpose. Just a thought.

 

[rioriz]

Just an update as things are flowing in quickly....

Mods May want to create new Epcot Re-do Thread if things continue at rapid pace

Summary of what has been shared below per Martin and others

• Energy is getting a GotG overhaul, green lit. Confirmed E Ticket and Show...Timeline to be done by MK's 50TH
• Wonders might get a GotG phase 2, not yet green lit...will include demoed building
• Communicore (outside of mouse gear and starbucks, possibly club cool) will be updated/overhauled, green lit.
• Mission Space will get a refurb/update, green lit...nothgin major
• There are plans for Imagination, but not green lit.
• Land will remain as is
• Seas will remain as is
• Test Track will remain as is
• Space Ship Earth will remain as is
• The cemetary that greets you will forever be DEAD!!! New entrance and major configuration changes

 

[Stitch_101]

(3) Infinity War is meaningless. The contract covers the comic books--as they existed ca. 1989--not movies that came over a decade later. For example, Iron Patriot (a 2000s villain in the comics, Rhodey in the MCU Iron Man movies) is fair game for WDW to use*--we know this because they used him, not Tony, for the premiere of IM2. Similarly, if instead of Black Panther the MCU introduced a new non-comics hero, say "Pink Squirrel," Pink Squirrel would be off-limits in IoA even if he received top billing in Avengers 4.

Sorry but this is just not at all true. I'm curious where this idea that the contract only covers the comics came from. That is never specified in the contract. In fact, the term used through most of it is "The Marvel Universe" or "The Marvel Banner". Never once does it state "characters as they appeared in the comics pre 1990." In fact there was a provision that gave Universal rights to character created and used after the contract was signed:

"The present inventory of the Marvel characters is set forth in the schedule to be attached or provided by Marvel promptly after execution hereof, plus any characters developed or acquired or licensed in the future by Marvel which (x) are marketed under the Marvel “Banner” or (y) were previously marketed under the Marvel “Banner” during the term hereof and are subsequently marketed under the “Banner” of a Marvel Related Company (defined below). "

The comics are what was used in constructing MSHI because that was their most well know interations. There was no MCU films, and all Marvel films til that point had been, well, terrible and unliked. Aside from a few decent cartoons, the comics is all the had to work with. Don't misconstrue that as being all they are legally allowed to use.

 

[Stitch_101]

Just an update as things are flowing in quickly....

Mods May want to create new Epcot Re-do Thread if things continue at rapid pace

Summary of what has been shared below per Martin and others

• Energy is getting a GotG overhaul, green lit. Confirmed E Ticket and Show...Timeline to be done by MK's 50TH
• Wonders might get a GotG phase 2, not yet green lit...will include demoed building
• Communicore (outside of mouse gear and starbucks, possibly club cool) will be updated/overhauled, green lit.
• Mission Space will get a refurb/update, green lit...nothgin major
• There are plans for Imagination, but not green lit.
• Land will remain as is
• Seas will remain as is
• Test Track will remain as is
• Space Ship Earth will remain as is
• The cemetary that greets you will forever be DEAD!!! New entrance and major configuration changes

You mean like they said the ToT overhaul was greelite?

 

[ChrisFL]

You mean like they said the ToT overhaul was greelite?

ToT was greenlit, for DCA...it was always a "maybe" for DHS

 

[Stitch_101]

ToT was greenlit, for DCA...it was always a "maybe" for DHS

That's not what they were saying at first. They were saying it was greenlit and happening. It wasn't until later that they back pedaled. That began around the time the ToT bar was confirmed. Which makes me wonder how they had so much info and confidence about DHS' ToT overlay, but somehow missed a planned bar in the attraction...

 

[IzzyB]

Wonder how they would get rid of those things in the front. People bought those thinking they would be there forever. I don't mind if they are gone, it makes the park look really dated. But wonder if they move them somewhere else.

I have a hard time believing that Epcot would be re-done for a 2021 opening. That would be some pretty major stuff from Disney. I mean a LAND opening in 2017, 2018, 2019/2020, and 2021? That is a LAND a year almost (just skipping one either 2019 or 2020 depending on when SWL opens). That is pretty crazy and way more fast pace than even Universal has been over the years.

That is one of the reasons I have a hard time believing this rumor. I had a hard time with ToT because it would be bringing down a ride in an already low capacity park to re-do it and now I have hard time with this because it means Epcot will get major stuff by 2021 which just seems way to fast for Disney. That is a lot of construction over the next 5 years. Can they really open things on a faster pace than Universal has done in the last 6 years?

 

[Nick]

Martin was pretty insistent that the triangles would be turned on any day.

And that very well could've been the plan. Just like this could be the plan now, but we may never see it happen.

Things change, but Martin has consistently been very reliable with info.

 

[Stitch_101]

And that very well could've been the plan. Just like this could be the plan now, but we may never see it happen.

Things change, but Martin has consistently been very reliable with info.

The whole point of bringing up the triangles was because Martin was insistant that they were to be turned on, only there is nothing to turn on... They aren't screens. It was simply to point out that "insiders" are not infallible in their information, no matter their track record.

 

[rioriz]

Wonder how they would get rid of those things in the front. People bought those thinking they would be there forever. I don't mind if they are gone, it makes the park look really dated. But wonder if they move them somewhere else.

I have a hard time believing that Epcot would be re-done for a 2021 opening. That would be some pretty major stuff from Disney. I mean a LAND opening in 2017, 2018, 2019/2020, and 2021? That is a LAND a year almost (just skipping one either 2019 or 2020 depending on when SWL opens). That is pretty crazy and way more fast pace than even Universal has been over the years.

That is one of the reasons I have a hard time believing this rumor. I had a hard time with ToT because it would be bringing down a ride in an already low capacity park to re-do it and now I have hard time with this because it means Epcot will get major stuff by 2021 which just seems way to fast for Disney. That is a lot of construction over the next 5 years. Can they really open things on a faster pace than Universal has done in the last 6 years?

While surprising it is not beyond their doing...the lag for the longest has been Shanghai and Paris and MM+

It is not unremarkable to think that now those are on their way to some kind of balance that the money is being allocated to beef up Fl Property. Apparently, as was confirmed awhile back, money in the tune of about (350 million i could be wrong) was allocated for Epcot when the DHS plans were greenlit

It has always been a ? of how it would be spent

The only people that would be upset by this are the Purist on either side...for the Theme Park Lovers heavy construction is awesome!

 

[Ryan]

I don't buy that Guardians won't show up in Infinity War just to take advantage of having theme park rides. Nobody would be that desperate when they are wallowing in ripe properties at the moment. I call BS on all of this GOTG in WDW crap until Disney announces anything now. Period.

 

[Nick]

The whole point of bringing up the triangles was because Martin was insistant that they were to be turned on, only there is nothing to turn on... They aren't screens. It was simply to point out that "insiders" are not infallible in their information, no matter their track record.

I was implying the same thing. That's what I meant when I said "And that very well could've been the plan. Just like this could be the plan now, but we may never see it happen."

My point was, "insiders" get fed a lot of information and it's not always going to be right. It's almost impossible with how things change in the industry.

 

[Stitch_101]

I was implying the same thing. That's what I meant when I said "And that very well could've been the plan. Just like this could be the plan now, but we may never see it happen."

My point was, "insiders" get fed a lot of information and it's not always going to be right. It's almost impossible with how things change in the industry.

Ahhh gotcha. Totally misread the meaning behind your post. My bad :bonk:

 

[ChrisFL]

The Spain and Equatorial Africa pavilions were green-lit, the David Copperfield Restaurant was green-lit, the POP Century Legendary Years hotel section was green-lit and even half built! but all of them were red-lit after

 

[Nick]

Wonder how they would get rid of those things in the front. People bought those thinking they would be there forever. I don't mind if they are gone, it makes the park look really dated. But wonder if they move them somewhere else.

I have a hard time believing that Epcot would be re-done for a 2021 opening. That would be some pretty major stuff from Disney. I mean a LAND opening in 2017, 2018, 2019/2020, and 2021? That is a LAND a year almost (just skipping one either 2019 or 2020 depending on when SWL opens). That is pretty crazy and way more fast pace than even Universal has been over the years.

That is one of the reasons I have a hard time believing this rumor. I had a hard time with ToT because it would be bringing down a ride in an already low capacity park to re-do it and now I have hard time with this because it means Epcot will get major stuff by 2021 which just seems way to fast for Disney. That is a lot of construction over the next 5 years. Can they really open things on a faster pace than Universal has done in the last 6 years?

People bought them with the knowledge that they could be completely demolished after 20 years. They can also be relocated whenever Disney wants.

 

[Scott W.]

Wonder how they would get rid of those things in the front. People bought those thinking they would be there forever. I don't mind if they are gone, it makes the park look really dated. But wonder if they move them somewhere else.

I have a hard time believing that Epcot would be re-done for a 2021 opening. That would be some pretty major stuff from Disney. I mean a LAND opening in 2017, 2018, 2019/2020, and 2021? That is a LAND a year almost (just skipping one either 2019 or 2020 depending on when SWL opens). That is pretty crazy and way more fast pace than even Universal has been over the years.

That is one of the reasons I have a hard time believing this rumor. I had a hard time with ToT because it would be bringing down a ride in an already low capacity park to re-do it and now I have hard time with this because it means Epcot will get major stuff by 2021 which just seems way to fast for Disney. That is a lot of construction over the next 5 years. Can they really open things on a faster pace than Universal has done in the last 6 years?

Was there not a problem with people leaning against them and getting burnt? If true, I'm sure Disney will be happy to see them gone.

 

[chewbacca1995]

Just an update as things are flowing in quickly....

Mods May want to create new Epcot Re-do Thread if things continue at rapid pace

Summary of what has been shared below per Martin and others

• Energy is getting a GotG overhaul, green lit. Confirmed E Ticket and Show...Timeline to be done by MK's 50TH
• Wonders might get a GotG phase 2, not yet green lit...will include demoed building

Why??

There's so many spots for a GotG E-ticket (Speedway replacement, between Space Mt/CoP, or Stitch in Tomorrowland; somewhere in DHS).

M:S is the only attraction that I could see being revamped as GotG since it's already focused on outer space. Add some interactivity, some randomization (different stories like Star Tours 2.0) and HD graphics, along with an educational pursuit of some sort (scouting alien planets for plant life, space exploration, etc).

Energy just doesn't fit... especially since Future World West would become Spaceland if GotG took over Energy and WoL (might as well retheme Test Track fully to TRON if everything else is space/sci-fi.

 

[graspthesun]

I think it's a poor move to re-skin an existing ride at EPCOT when there are several empty pavilions just sitting there rotting.

 

[IzzyB]

People bought them with the knowledge that they could be completely demolished after 20 years. They can also be relocated whenever Disney wants.

Gotcha, I never attempted to buy one, but our in-laws did and they made it sound like it would be there for a long time if not forever. But then again they don't pay attention to stuff lol

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I think it's a poor move to re-skin an existing ride at EPCOT when there are several empty pavilions just sitting there rotting.

This isn't a reskin, it's going to be a new ride and a show in the same building per Martin.