Originally Posted By brotherdave Ok, I just saw TRON: Legacy over the weekend (movie was good with terrific special effects) and I'm thoroughly convinced that converting WoL into a TRON themed pavilion (even a temporary one, at least!) would be a fantastic, logical addition to EPCOT! They could theme the inside of the pavilion to an "ENCOM" display at a tech-show, featuring the latest in video/computer techonology with lots of hands on demo computer games and other features. The Cranium Command theatre could be a high-tech update of the old "Astuter Computer Revue/Backstage Magic", on how computers are used today at WDW and at "ENCOM". The Body Wars simulator could be themed to an "all-terrain" TRON-world cyber vehicle that could be caught up in light-cycle chases, tank battles, and an aerial combat like the new film, all in 3-D of course. It just seems like a natural "fit" into a wasted space of an unused pavilion at EPCOT. I know that some might hate the "synergy" aspect of the attraction, but hey, it's better than a closed pavilion that's only used a few weeks out of the year for special event demonstrations!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Man I am a hypocrit, my reason, I hate the Disney synergy in the parks all the time. But this time I like this idea!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Although thematically I would prefer it in Tomorrowland as it is still more Sci Fi then futurism.
Originally Posted By brotherdave ^Agreed Dave, but I'm thinking of reusing an already totally wasted space in Future World. Also, if done right, it could BE about the future of computers, especially with the right sponsor involved. Let's face it, it would be themematically a better fit than Nemo or the Three Caballeros!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper People are always hating on Nemo. I liked that move. As far as a Tron pavilion though...love it! I am old enough to have experienced the Tron portion of the People Mover at Disneyland.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Not hating on Nemo. Just feel he doesn't fit in the Living Seas as part of "Future World". Although I've never ridden it, I like the concept of Sumarine Voyage at Disneyland. At least there they were able to resurrect a Disney classic with Nemo and friends. Nemo, I feel, should have been added to Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, not Epcot.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I loved the Tron Light Cycle segment of the People Mover, great memories. Also the TRON Programmes in MSEP - good times
Originally Posted By brotherdave Also, EPCOT Center was originally supposed to get a "Games of TRON" arcade area to Communicore West. When the first movie underperformed, the attraction never happened. Now seems the perfect time to bring it back full circle at Epcot, especially with an empty pavilion and un-used simulators just currently wasting space in Future World.
Originally Posted By MousDad I think they're more concerned with TRON breaking even, rather than where they can put it in the parks.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Sorry, but while I like the ideas, and mildly liked the movie, I don't think it's right for EPCOT. EPCOT is about exhibition and showcasing a broad story.... not a narrow one. I'd rather see it in DHS... or... Tomorrowland.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Understood, EE. I agree that it would fit better in Tomorrowland or DHS as it's science "fantasy", after all. Call it a "fix", if you will, of a closed, unused pavilion. If they make the whole pavilion "computer themed" with a major corporate sponsor willing to pitch in and a TRON themed simulator as part of it, I think it could fit in very well with the scope of Future World at EPCOT. Afterall, a TRON themed "arcade" was proposed for the original Communicore back in 1982 that never materialized. If it could have fit then, I'm sure it could still fit today if done right.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ That I can agree with. Computer Science pavilion and have TRON be a part of it. That'd be cool. Though, I'd like to see it in Innovenitons, honestly. Save the WoL plot for a new WoL or a extension of Space.
Originally Posted By magic0214 ^^ I agree 100%, but the problem is their is a better chance of a synergy based attraction going in than a new WoL. I would rather have Body Wars and Cranium Command back, don't get me wrong, but the likelihood of that happening is zero to none. A Tron area is has a bigger chance of getting approved.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Hmmm...A Fantastic Voyage remake??? That sounds awesome if done right!!! And yes, I could accept a new "Wonders of Life" pavilion with a Fantastic Voyage makeover if they are so inclined. I guess my point is that Disney has a "brand" recognized franchise (TRON) that could fairly easily be inserted into the existing (and UNUSED) WoL pavilion and simulators. Even if the movie is not breaking box-office records, it still is a "brand" that is instantly recognizable whether you like it or not. Not all of Disney's popular theme park attractions based on movies were necessarily financially successful at the box office...Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, etc. In other words, even if a "brand" doesn't do well at the box office, it could still do remarkably well as a theme park attraction, especially if it is already known. As others have pointed out, they fondly remember the TRON Speed Tunnels on the Peoplemover at Disneyland. They may not remember or even saw the movie, but they certainly remember the attraction that it spawned. If done right, a TRON attraction could be huge in the theme parks, even if the movie didn't draw the numbers that they were hoping for.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Universal Hollywood has the perfect example of movie flop/theme park hit. Water World failed completely at the box office, but anyone who's seen the show at USH will tell you how fun it is and there is always a line. I understand the attitude about synergy, but I would much rather see something new with a movie tie in than nothing at all.
