Originally Posted By mstaft OK- I just ragged on MGM in another post. Let me share what I observed at my favorite Florida park... Future World- The disaster of Imagination V3 (it is better than 2, however,) the boring Energy Pavillion (and I do enjoy Ellen but come on...) and the closing of Wonders of Life left a good portion of land used without inspiration. On the other hand, half our group loved Mission:Space (I was not one of them- I rode both versions and cared for neither), we all loved Test Track- at least it is fun; and really enjoyed the Land redo. Soarin' is a crowd pleaser for a reason. Spaceship Earth seemed better taken care of than last visit. We LOVED Nemo-(it was charming)- and Turtle Talk even though we went in a little skeptical. Never saw Innoventions. Overall, we thought FW had a positive vibe- if you exclude the graveyard feel of the entry area and the memory stone thing waste of space. Our favorite part of Epcot has always been World Showcase. We all enjoyed it, but it seemed... tired. The upkeep was spotty, and the later opening schedule really ticked me off. However, Illuminations was still terrific- and our meals were good. The only place we could get last minute reservations were at both Rose and Crown and Alfredos- both of which I heard the food mediocre at best- and actually had a pleasant surprise. Must have been a good night! As much as I love EL RIO DEL TIEMPO it does need a makeover, Norway boat ride, too, and the France film looks dated- and the theater was absolutely in poor shape. The China film was excellent, and American Adventure still moving. The Food and Wine Festival was ok- but the entertainment around the park was excellent. Everywhere we went. Overall, there is both good and bad to be seen here, but we still enjoy this park very much. Hopefully, Disney will continue to improve the Future World pavillions and refurbish the World Showcase ones. (A new country would be great- Russia, please.) For now, Epcot remains our favorite Florida park. If Animal Kingdom continues on its course (the design disaster of Dinorama aside), it could quickly move into first place...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Overall, there is both good and bad to be seen here<< Not to mention the bad fashion sense of the British guests. As for El Rio del Tiempo, I agree... it should be called "El Rio de Queso", but your prayers for a makeover are being answered in 2007.
Originally Posted By bloona Epcot has always been my favourite park, and the rest of my family's favourite too.I agree with all of your points though.(Except I love Mission Space) Im glad theyve finally got the Living Seas looking good too, it has taken a LONG time.
Originally Posted By iamadisneyfan77 Agreed that the Ellen version of UoE has become stale, but I have mixed feelings about it changing, because I think that when it does, that will be the end of the attraction/ridesystem as we know it. I just don't see Disney doing another makeover that will incorporate the theaters, dinosaurs, etc. Probably, (my hunch) the whole thing will be gutted and redone from scratch a la World of Motion. I guess I'm just nostalgic for remnants of the old Epcot Center, though. Change CAN be good, and Future World in general is in better shape than I've seen it in a decade or more...
Originally Posted By PO Riverside It looks as if there making EPCOT a little more kid friendly which I think is great with the addition of Nemo and adding the Duck and friends to El Rio. EPCOT is my favorite park having young children the new additions will allow me to spend more time in EPCOT
Originally Posted By mstaft Kid firendly, I hope, doesn't mean dumbing it down. The two don't have to go hand in hand...
Originally Posted By mstaft Lost where this was said, but I think kleemac said it- the WS pavillions are in line to get fixed up. If so, how about bringing in the Rhine river ride to Germany and some great thrill ride to WS?
Originally Posted By bayrr326 Since I moved to Central Florida 8 months ago I have spent more time in Epcot than any other park. I think the Nemo makeover o f The Living Seas is excellent. But one of the best things about Epcot is the band Off Kilter. I never get tired on seeing them and usually see multiple shows every time I am there.
Originally Posted By dixielandings I agree bayrr if Off Kilter's playing I cant walk by I usually watch at lest 2 sets
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Off Kilter and British Invasion are great entertainment in EPCOT and I would never miss either when I visit.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Lots of it, if you think it's OK to build some things on the Lagoon shoreline.
Originally Posted By DigitalDisney The only TDS attraction that's remotely appropriate for World Showcase is Sindbad. Since they're attempting to boost its popularity by making changes, I doubt it will end up in any other park.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The Steamers and Electric Railway would also fit the theme of several areas on WS. Granted, they are only transit attractions, but they could still be done. I think that a modified 20K might work, but not for any of the countries that they have now. They would have to add some place famous for its fish first (Australia?).
