The State of Epcot

[Scott W.]

So is it like a big boy coaster that Disney fans normally hate and enjoy taking shots at Universal for then?

Where would California Screamin' rank in the big coaster little coaster scale?

 

[belloq87]

Again, IDK how much stock I'd put it in, but yea, more or less. Show scene(s?) before a mostly outdoor coaster

As suspected, something that doesn't belong in Epcot. Got it. Expectations in the cellar.

 

[Latveria]

Where would California Screamin' rank in the big coaster little coaster scale?

Longest looping coaster in the world, 3rd longest steel coaster in NA, plus it's mad fun! I wish we had Screamin' on the East coast.

 

[JungleSkip]

As suspected, something that doesn't belong in Epcot. Got it. Expectations in the cellar.

I could be completely and utterly wrong here. Wouldn't be the first time. But even if it's a legit SFX-coaster type, I dont think the Guardians belong in Epcot

Longest looping coaster in the world, 3rd longest steel coaster in NA, plus it's mad fun! I wish we had Screamin' on the East coast.

Meh. It's not all that good.

 

[Nick]

I could be completely and utterly wrong here. Wouldn't be the first time. But even if it's a legit SFX-coaster type, I dont think the Guardians belong in Epcot

Guardians should be in DHS as a part of a superhero land (Gotg, Dr. Strange, Incredibles, BH6, etc).

At worst it should be in Tomorrowland.

Meh. It's not all that good.

I mean it's pretty fun, but it's nothing overly special either.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Guardians should be in DHS as a part of a superhero land (Gotg, Dr. Strane, Incredibles, BH6, etc).

At worst it should be in Tomorrowland.


I mean it's pretty fun, but it's nothing overly special either.

No, at worst; would be it replacing Stitch.

Personally curious if @JungleSkip could answer this, but would it be from Mack or Vekoma?

 

[snayberry]

I hope that info is not true and that it's an indoor coaster. But lets see.

 

[Tobias]

"Anticipation..."

Well with whatever's coming, if/once GotG is confirmed. I got a feeling what they said back at the Destination D event reguarding Epcots transformation will be brought up. What was it again, something along the lines of "More Disney, timeless, relevant, family-friendly. While keeping the original vision alive."

With GotG, well yes it is a part of Disney. Timeless? Can't say for now. Relevant? Most certainly. Family-friendly? Depends on what kind of coaster it'll be and what height requirement it'll have. Keeping the original vision alive? To be blunt, the original vision is pretty much dead. I highly doubt most of what'll take place in the transformation will be in line with the original vision. Either way, GotG sure as heck doesn't fit.

 

[JungleSkip]

Personally curious if @JungleSkip could answer this, but would it be from Mack or Vekoma?

Legit have no idea

 

[SeventyOne]

I could be completely and utterly wrong here. Wouldn't be the first time. But even if it's a legit SFX-coaster type, I dont think the Guardians belong in Epcot

On that subject, tangentially, has anything you heard suggested how they plan to get around the contractual ban on advertising Marvel characters?

 

[Mad Dog]

On that subject, tangentially, has anything you heard suggested how they plan to get around the contractual ban on advertising Marvel characters?

I never saw a follow up on it, so I don't know if it was real info or BS, but a few weeks ago Niles had an article on Theme Park Insider insinuating that Disney & Universal legal had reached some sort of agreement on GOG in Epcot. But, as I said, I've not yet seen a second source say anything substantial about that issue.

 

[JungleSkip]

On that subject, tangentially, has anything you heard suggested how they plan to get around the contractual ban on advertising Marvel characters?

No clue at all. I've heard a lot of wild stuff that I don't really believe in relation to that.

I never saw a follow up on it, so I don't know if it was real info or BS, but a few weeks ago Niles had an article on Theme Park Insider insinuating that Disney & Universal legal had reached some sort of agreement on GOG in Epcot. But, as I said, I've not yet seen a second source say anything substantial about that issue.

Only conceivable agreement, IMO, is allowing Dis to build GOTG (and maybe Strange/Black Panther/Captain Marvel) rides in exchange for Uni to replace Doom with a new Marvel ride of their own.

 

[captainmoch]

Only conceivable agreement, IMO, is allowing Dis to build GOTG (and maybe Strange/Black Panther/Captain Marvel) rides in exchange for Uni to replace Doom with a new Marvel ride of their own.

Oh gosh, now I have the idea of a Black Panther ride/area in my head... I need it.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Small update: MS is now listed as closed until at least October.

 

[Porkchop]

Small update: MS is now listed as closed until at least October.

"at least" ? Any reasons/rumors why? Could this be possibly revamped to be Guardians? ALA the TOT in California?

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

"at least" ? Any reasons/rumors why? Could this be possibly revamped to be Guardians? ALA the TOT in California?

That ain't happenin'.

 

[Porkchop]

That ain't happenin'.

good!!!

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

good!!!

Honestly, though, I would rather that happen than Energy get replaced by Guardians.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Small update: MS is now listed as closed until at least October.

Are they actually doing work on it or is it just seasonal like WoL?

 

[belloq87]

Are they actually doing work on it or is it just seasonal like WoL?

Why would they be spending money updating the attraction (as several insiders have said is happening/will happen) if they're taking it into seasonal operation?