Iger: Expanded Star Wars Presence Coming to Parks

[dae3dae3]

There's a serious lack of imagination in this thread.

Imagine this. A whole new park that is an alternate universe version of Epcot. You walk in the gate and towards the 180 foot tall Death Star. You'll have to do your tour inside the death star showing the history of the Galactic Republic later because first you have to run to go on Sourin'. Sourin' will give you a realistic simulation of what it was like to be on a trench run in the attack on the Death Star. After that you can make use of your FP+ for Test Track where you'll get to design and test your pod racer.

Now that you've got the headliners out of the way it's time to head back to the Galactic Showcase with areas representing some of the more famous worlds of the Galactic Republic. Be sure you don't miss the "Frozen" show in the Hoth pavilion. It's a real treat and a relaxing break from the Orlando heat.

Finally you can finish up the night with Illuminations: Reflections of the Jedi. Relax and enjoy as you see the beautiful sites and sounds of the Jedi Temple mounted on the fireworks boat in the Galactic Showcase Lagoon.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

There's a serious lack of imagination in this thread.
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Lol...well played...

But I got to be honest...I'm getting/feeling old and I need more brick and mortar construction and less imagination for my dollars...

Ironically the only place where I'm dying for more imagination in EPCOT is in IMAGINATION!

(And yes...I think Disney would do all that you say and batter my poor old girl EPCOT in the manner you laid out...
If the giftshops would see an uptick in sales).

 

[dae3dae3]

(And yes...I think Disney would do all that you say and batter my poor old girl EPCOT in the manner you laid out...
If the giftshops would see an uptick in sales).

You misunderstood. This was a new park in addition to instead of in place of Epcot.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You misunderstood. This was a new park in addition to instead of in place of Epcot.

Awesome..we only need about $8,000,000,000 for construction...

I'm in for $5...who's with me?!

 

[clsteve]

To watch Spaceship Earth and the new Death Star battle it out nightly in a Park-to-Park Laser Light Show Extravaganza....?

I'm in for $7.50

Ten bucks if Luke Skywalker slides down a wire in an X-wing to blow up the Death Star

 

[wallrock]

There's a serious lack of imagination in this thread.

Imagine this. A whole new park that is an alternate universe version of Epcot. You walk in the gate and towards the 180 foot tall Death Star. You'll have to do your tour inside the death star showing the history of the Galactic Republic later because first you have to run to go on Sourin'. Sourin' will give you a realistic simulation of what it was like to be on a trench run in the attack on the Death Star. After that you can make use of your FP+ for Test Track where you'll get to design and test your pod racer.

Now that you've got the headliners out of the way it's time to head back to the Galactic Showcase with areas representing some of the more famous worlds of the Galactic Republic. Be sure you don't miss the "Frozen" show in the Hoth pavilion. It's a real treat and a relaxing break from the Orlando heat.

Finally you can finish up the night with Illuminations: Reflections of the Jedi. Relax and enjoy as you see the beautiful sites and sounds of the Jedi Temple mounted on the fireworks boat in the Galactic Showcase Lagoon.

You forgot to mention getting some lunch at the Blue Harvest cafe after you finish your Sourin' experience.

 

[d3gauss]

You misunderstood. This was a new park in addition to instead of in place of Epcot.

I would replace EPCOT...

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I would replace EPCOT...

ok...nice knowing you


EPCOT...is the most well designed and constructed amusement park in history....the original version without the more recent debacles.

the other disney parks are up there as well...notably tokyo disneysea, disneyland, the magic kingdoms in orlando and the sister park in tokyo...and...for my money...EuroDisney

but EPCOT is at the top.
a park that incorporated vast new technologies and concepts at the time, was exciting, and most importantly - never dumbed it down and treated anybody of any age like an idiot.

I do hope you're joking (and if you were...i got to reaffirm my love and affection for my girl, anyway )

 

[beer dave]

Awesome..we only need about $8,000,000,000 for construction...

I'm in for $5...who's with me?!

Me too...



can I bum a fiver?

 

[Maineiak]

To watch Spaceship Earth and the new Death Star battle it out nightly in a Park-to-Park Laser Light Show Extravaganza....?

I'm in for $7.50

Ten bucks if Luke Skywalker slides down a wire in an X-wing to blow up the Death Star

If anything Star Wars ever comes to EPCOT, they should project the Death Star onto Spaceship Earth at night.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

If anything Star Wars ever comes to EPCOT, they should project the Death Star onto Spaceship Earth at night.

I don't know if it's possible to project onto the globe...doesn't seem "projector friendly"

But...if they could do it TEMPORARILY to promote new movies...I actually think it would be a cool idea

 

[mvk]

I don't know if it's possible to project onto the globe...doesn't seem "projector friendly"

But...if they could do it TEMPORARILY to promote new movies...I actually think it would be a cool idea

They projected Mike Wazowski onto it for Monsters U.

 

[clsteve]

If anything Star Wars ever comes to EPCOT, they should project the Death Star onto Spaceship Earth at night.

That's a heckuva better idea than "Freezing" the Norway Pavilion....

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That's a heckuva better idea than "Freezing" the Norway Pavilion....

Amen

 

[lockedoutlogic]

They projected Mike Wazowski onto it for Monsters U.

Thanks...I had no idea.

I thought I was just postulating...but that's a legitimate possibility.

Of course...a Death Star would be grey scale and a much sharper image would be required for the details to show

 

[Twin Dad]

Thanks...I had no idea.

I thought I was just postulating...but that's a legitimate possibility.

Of course...a Death Star would be grey scale and a much sharper image would be required for the details to show

Quit being such a realist and let us dream.

 

[Maineiak]

That's a heckuva better idea than "Freezing" the Norway Pavilion....

Thanks...maybe I should apply to Imagineering. Would probably be more exciting than accounting...

 

[clsteve]

Thanks...maybe I should apply to Imagineering. Would probably be more exciting than accounting...

You'd be surprised I think - those two career paths seem to be merging lately....

 

[Maineiak]

And while I'm on the subject of EPCOT, this could deserve a new thread, but I'm not sure.

I read this article, which immediately made me think of EPCOT. Labor and geopolitical issues aside, isn't this in a way what Walt was envisioning?

Additionally, couldn't EPCOT be freshened up with sponsorships/exhibits by the likes of Tesla (might be an issue here with GM and Test Track), Space X, Google, any number of biotechs, etc?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You'd be surprised I think - those two career paths seem to be merging lately....

You stole that from me