Originally Posted By disneytoon do you think Epcot could use a roller coaster for its addition to its 25th annaversery? I mean every single other park has a roller coaster, but EPCOT doesn't. do you think they should add a rooller coaster, if so what about, and do you think it would be a success?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I mean every single other park has a roller coaster, but EPCOT doesn't. do you think they should add a rooller coaster, if so what about, and do you think it would be a success?>> I sincerely hope that Epcot does not add a Roller Coaster. The only place one would logically fit is in the World Showcase, and it would absolutely destroy the atmosphere of the place. Epcot has enough thrill attractions in Future World. Let's keep the Showcase thrill ride free. Now, having said that... Yes, it would probably be a very popular attraction.
Originally Posted By disneytoon yea but the ride could be out back indoors in a building, kinda like test track, its in a building, and its not in the plaza
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It's too late for Disney to add any major attraction for Epcot's 25th. They could make an announcement, but unless they've already had something planned and under wraps (which I doubt... too many leaks inside), it would be next to impossible for them to build anything that fast. I think it would have been neat to see the Mt. Fuji and Ginza concepts for the Japan pavilion come to fruition.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I really don't want to see any 'thrill' rides at EPCOT - there are 3 other parks and I just don't see the fit at EPCOT. I admit I could have handled a Matterhorn type ride for Japan - even Godzilla linked- but I don't see that type of ride as a thrill ride.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Thankfully, the 'coaster-fication' of Spaceship Earth was greatly exagerated. Changing SE into the Time Racers (or was that Time Chasers?) thrill coaster would have been a horrible addition to the park's signature icon. Perhaps, if built elsewhere in Future World, (replacing Wonders of Life possibly?), it might work, but, to be honest, I really don't want to see a coaster added to Epcot. However, IF a coaster would eventually be added, I wouldn't mind seeing the Mt. Fuji coaster in Japan or the Matterhorn type ride for a Switzerland pavilion. I think if a coaster is added to WS, it needs to be family oriented, and mostly hidden from view (i.e. mostly indoors). Frankly, I would rather see the planned Rhine River boat ride added to Germany and the magical sleigh ride that was planned for the once proposed Russia pavilion. Those types of attractions fit perfectly into the scope of World Showcase.
Originally Posted By DramaMama07 "Frankly, I would rather see the planned Rhine River boat ride added to Germany and the magical sleigh ride that was planned for the once proposed Russia pavilion. Those types of attractions fit perfectly into the scope of World Showcase." I agree. Although coasters are fun, a ride doesn't have to be a "thrill ride" to be fun. (This sort of thing is odd for me to say since both of my favorite rides are thrill rides.) I think rides that really illustrate great things about the countries that they are in would be an excellent addition to the area.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I'm opposed to a roller coaster in Epcot, however, if it meant doing away with the Pooh Playground, I'd come around.
Originally Posted By brotherdave But, there is no Pooh playground in Epcot. I don't think anyone (except the toddler set) would mind if a new E-Ticket coaster were to replace Pooh's Playful Spot!
Originally Posted By brotherdave No, I don't want another Primeval Whirl in that spot. We need something BIG. Something EXTRAORDINARY. And it doesn't necessarily need to be a coaster. But, it should be an E-Ticket adventure of some sort! As for Epcot, I'm not sure I want to necessarily see a coaster there, but, some new World Showcase offerings would be whole-heartedly welcome. As long as whatever is added would be first class and not clash with the other World Showcase pavilions and attractions.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Epcot needs many things folks ... a rolley coaster ain't one of them.
Originally Posted By avromark However would you prefer a roller coaster or another film? I want E-Tickets, but if all I get is a D-Ticket, well it beats empty spaces. However if they do put in C and D tickets please keep room for the eventual E-Ticket. Don't plop a smaller ride footprint into the centre of a big empty spot, put it in a smaller spot or to the side so another attraction can fit.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 However, IF a coaster would eventually be added, I wouldn't mind seeing the Mt. Fuji coaster in Japan or the Matterhorn type ride for a Switzerland pavilion. I think if a coaster is added to WS, it needs to be family oriented, and mostly hidden from view (i.e. mostly indoors). Frankly, I would rather see the planned Rhine River boat ride added to Germany and the magical sleigh ride that was planned for the once proposed Russia pavilion. Those types of attractions fit perfectly into the scope of World Showcase. -Agreed.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I'm opposed to a roller coaster in Epcot, however, if it meant doing away with the Pooh Playground, I'd come around.< your Pooh Playground Haters membership button is in the mail
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I don't think anyone (except the toddler set) would mind if a new E-Ticket coaster were to replace Pooh's Playful Spot!< reading most of the posts from people here who have taken their toddlers recently - I don't think they'd mind either -- booorrring. <^^^ I'd even take a C-Ticket or D-Ticket coaster.< absolutely ! doesn;t have to be an E - maybe 2 dark rides which would fit in Fantasyland
