Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer So talking to a CM just the other day about the whole Marvel thing, I learned that there are plans to open a Marvel Pavillion in EPCOT in about 5 years. All I can say is, why? Why not DHS? I don't see how themeing comes into play at all. Sometimes, I wonder what goes inside the heads of Disney marketing.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I'm 10000% sure that CM was talking out of his butt. Disney cannot use Marvel in WDW.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Ew. No. Kill me, please. And I don't think it'll happen. ;-) Disney is simply keen to sell the merch, and make money that way, thank goodness. They can't do anything in WDW because of the agreements they made. Shanghai, though.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer Idk man, I wish I had gotten the guy's name, but it seemed like he knew what he was talking about. But I mean, they can't do that... peopla like your's truly would riot. Not only that, but how the heck does marvel fit at EPCOT? I'll tell you how, it doesn't. Idc about shanghai. In fact, I say go for it, I'd visit just to see it. Just leave EPCOT alone please
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer And Hokie, he said they're about to do a deal with Universal as far as marvel in the theme parks goes.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<And Hokie, he said they're about to do a deal with Universal as far as marvel in the theme parks goes. >> I wouldn't count on it. That's not why they got Marvel.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<But would you reall put it past them to do that?>> They can try, but Universal can say no. It's their rights for as long as they want it.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<True. Ypu think Universal is willing to give up those rights?>> No. Not when they don't have the money to replace the attractions in Marvel Superhero Island.
Originally Posted By magic0214 Personally, i'm fine with bringing Marvel into the parks, just don't put it in EPCOT, it doesn't match the theme of the park at all. DHS still does not match completely, but this seems like the park that when WDI doesn't know where to put something, they just stick it at DHS
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>True. Ypu think Universal is willing to give up those rights?<<< Probably not, it's their competition.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Personally, i'm fine with bringing Marvel into the parks, just don't put it in EPCOT, it doesn't match the theme of the park at all. DHS still does not match completely, but this seems like the park that when WDI doesn't know where to put something, they just stick it at DHS >> The only yhting that would work in Epcot is Stark Industries "sponsoring" Epcot. Basically changing nothing, except for making Sum of All Thrills into a small 'Iron Man Exhibit'. Other than that, a sweet Marvel land could be set up in the Streets of America at DHS. Of course none of this will happen any time soon(read: ever), but it's fun to talk about.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>The only yhting that would work in Epcot is Stark Industries "sponsoring" Epcot. Basically changing nothing, except for making Sum of All Thrills into a small 'Iron Man Exhibit'.<<< No, no need to do that, either. We don't have to dumb down the place, which is based on REAL issues and topics, not Sci Fi concepts and fantasy.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer >>>No, no need to do that, either. We don't have to dumb down the place, which is based on REAL issues and topics, not Sci Fi concepts and fantasy.<<< Agreed. Marvel would COMPLETELY destroy EPCOT. Stark Industries wouldn't even work in Innoventions, ever
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<No, no need to do that, either. We don't have to dumb down the place, which is based on REAL issues and topics, not Sci Fi concepts and fantasy. >> You misunderstand me. I'm not saying make the entire thing themed to that. Keep the exhibits as they are, just change Sum of All Thrills, which is a crappy exhibit to begin with. It basically says, "Hey check out this cool invention that our competitor right down the street uses in a much better way than we do." And honestly, your "dumbing down" call for everything is starting to get stale.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Stark Industries wouldn't even work in Innoventions, ever>> Someone didn't see Iron Man 2.
