tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post2961751045046477605..comments2023-11-05T00:52:41.562-07:00Comments on EPCOT Central: The Best and Worst of Epcot -- Number 2Epcot82http://www.blogger.com/profile/14763893513279437902noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-22684070651238080792009-07-24T08:35:29.178-07:002009-07-24T08:35:29.178-07:00Along with the authentic food in Alfredo's, th...Along with the authentic food in Alfredo's, there was also a quartet of strolling musicians. Sadly, they were given the ax while Alfredo's was still open; now, it's ALL gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-89866564103865544662009-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:002009-02-02T09:27:00.000-08:00While it's true that not all members of the family...While it's true that not all members of the family will want to ride Mission:SPACE, I disagree that that is necessarily a problem. Perhaps I am a bit biased because M:S is one of my favorite rides at WDW. My 9-year old nephew and I rode it together, on the Orange Team. He couldn't wait to ride it again! We were the only two in the family that rode it.<BR/><BR/>But we were also the only two that rode the Mad Tea Party, for the same reason: the rest of the family could not tolerate the spinning. And that's a ride that "Uncle Walt" himself approved; at least I assume so, since it was a part of Disneyland on opening day.Rarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070690836882005882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-36859492483805813812009-02-02T08:29:00.000-08:002009-02-02T08:29:00.000-08:00I think the UK, Canada, Germany, Morrocco, and Jap...I think the UK, Canada, Germany, Morrocco, and Japan pavillions all ought to be included here with Italy as well. There is a huge disapointment that there are no rides or movies for all these pavillions. They could think of great attractions however half of world showcase is left practically baren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-41562869380553069462009-01-30T07:59:00.000-08:002009-01-30T07:59:00.000-08:00Epcot82, I agree with every part of this #2 post. ...Epcot82, I agree with every part of this #2 post. You hit the nail right on the head.blueskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481663761338257429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-70307824037044686712009-01-29T18:09:00.000-08:002009-01-29T18:09:00.000-08:00#1PLZTHNX#1PLZTHNX#1PLZTHNX#1PLZTHNX#1PLZTHNX#1PLZ...<B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B><BR/><B>#1PLZTHNX</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-24701728628437760082009-01-28T22:20:00.000-08:002009-01-28T22:20:00.000-08:00Is the #1 worst thing in Epcot Beverly?Is the #1 worst thing in Epcot Beverly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-56678578058607136052009-01-28T18:07:00.000-08:002009-01-28T18:07:00.000-08:00As far as I'm concerned, Mission: Space is a waste...As far as I'm concerned, Mission: Space is a waste of space.<BR/><BR/>It's a one-trick-pony.<BR/><BR/>I rode it once on "orange," and once on "green." My first time, on orange, I'm sure I would have hurled if it went on for another 15-seconds. Then, when you exit, the after show area honkey-tonk made me feel even worse. What I wanted was a place to sit (maybe there were 3 or 4 seats -- all occupied).<BR/><BR/>The green experience was more to my liking. But, the attraction itself is just not that interesting no matter which team you choose to experience.<BR/><BR/>That's it. Two times since it opened :(<BR/>On the other hand, I rode Horizons every time I visited EPCOT Center.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638648609641965925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-9702013187298057222009-01-28T16:38:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:38:00.000-08:00I haven't been on Mission: Space since I haven't b...I haven't been on Mission: Space since I haven't been to Florida since 2002. I'm surprised that so many people have negative thoughts about it. I remember going on Body Wars for the first time and it was amazing - I thought that Mission: Space would have been a bit like that.Andy JShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819413906544791899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-46035714637435655462009-01-28T16:09:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:09:00.000-08:00"And there's the crux of the matter: EPCOT, or any..."And there's the crux of the matter: EPCOT, or any theme park, shouldn't be designed to please six year olds."<BR/><BR/>Excellent point!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638648609641965925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-66465482628956847092009-01-28T12:35:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:35:00.000-08:00I don't know if I agree 100% about M:S, but I do k...I don't know if I agree 100% about M:S, but I do know this: when riding it, towards the end when I found out that I wasn't actually "going" to Mars, but was instead just "on a simulator", it ruined it for me. And it was just a small line of dialogue, and a matter of figuring out a way for people to then "get back to earth". <BR/><BR/>But that one of dialogue destroyed that illusion for me. Imagine being on Pirates of the Carribean, and after it's all done, an audio-animatronic popped out and said, "ARRGH, I hope you enjoyed this re-creation of what Pirate Life was like. Look at how realistic I look! Shiver me timbers!"Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264458972722412509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-64964978047153451212009-01-28T11:43:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:43:00.000-08:00Interesting post as always. I have more to say, b...Interesting post as always. I have more to say, but I wanted to clarify (as a former dolphin keeper) that there are not now, nor in my recollection have there ever been, porpoises at the Living Seas. There are two dolphins there that are very entertaining and are the subject of several presentations through out the day. Like dolphins and whales, porpoises are cetaceans, however, porpoises and dolphins are two separate families in that order. The primary difference between the two is that dolphins have pointy cone shaped teeth while porpoises have flat spade shaped teeth. Porpoises generally have a shorter rostrum (nose). <BR/><BR/>Thank you for letting me take a moment to try to pass on some knowledge in the spirit of the original Living Seas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-72942211374940759812009-01-27T20:02:00.000-08:002009-01-27T20:02:00.000-08:00Horizons hasn't been mentioned yet. I'm on the edg...Horizons hasn't been mentioned yet. I'm on the edge of my seat, here!Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-29433892749301686692009-01-27T20:01:00.000-08:002009-01-27T20:01:00.000-08:00GIVE US #1 ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GIVE US #1 ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-10050305469807514222009-01-27T17:45:00.000-08:002009-01-27T17:45:00.000-08:00I think #1 best of Epcot is going to be ROE. (It'...I think #1 best of Epcot is going to be ROE. (It's mine).<BR/><BR/>I agree that the American Adventure is a crowning achievement of imagineering. It is sad to so the theatre only 1/2 full (if that) when I go to see it, but there is always applause at the end by those who saw it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-90791025258841018872009-01-27T16:33:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:33:00.000-08:00As far as the storyline of Mission: Space goes, it...As far as the storyline of Mission: Space goes, it is a training mission. That's the whole point of the pre-show movie, and the attraction is referred to repeatedly as a training simulator. If you were supposed to "actually" go to Mars, they would need to find a better way to load guests without it being obvious it's a simulator. There would also have to be some way to explain how guests "returned" to Earth.<BR/><BR/>And the claim that it splits up families is completely subjective. Find a split family, and I can find an entire family who all went on the ride and enjoyed it. Any attraction has the potential to be "divisive," as not everyone enjoys the same things. I still find that to be a flimsy reason to dismiss Mission: Space.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577798894252912197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-45420790408852461492009-01-27T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:07:00.000-08:00Epcot82 ... I never thought about the Fact that M:...Epcot82 ... I never thought about the Fact that M:S does split up the family. Your right. My wife and daughter will NEVER go on it, and I like to see it. So they have to spend their time in Mouse Gear or waiting for me while I ride. And does anyone know if it is a simulation or an actual mission? I assume it is a simulation, because we are supposed to be "Trainees." So shouldn't they say that more, or add some elements to the story like at the end you see a computer screen saying "Simulation End"<BR/><BR/>The American Adventure. Like SSE for me I cannot leave Epcot without seeing it. I love it. Not many things invoke emotion in me, but this show does. It is superb, plain and simple. But, I also have to beg the people I am with to go on it. Most of them think it is boring and want to skip it. <BR/><BR/>And Italy, a country with so much history, and culture. There isn't so much as an art exhibit, or a walk through. No ride or anything. This is disapointing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-9724487595573122862009-01-27T07:15:00.000-08:002009-01-27T07:15:00.000-08:00Kris, next time you're there, check out the hoarde...Kris, next time you're there, check out the hoardes of (mostly) moms waiting with kids while others in the family ride Mission: Space. It's divisive. Most of the people I know have either ridden it once or, hearing of the deaths and illnesses, simply refuse. I accept your statements, certainly, but am not sure how the view is "oudated." I definitely thank you for writing and reading!Epcot82https://www.blogger.com/profile/14763893513279437902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-39834487157366013972009-01-27T05:34:00.000-08:002009-01-27T05:34:00.000-08:00I believe your view of Mission: Space is completel...I believe your view of Mission: Space is completely blown out of proportion and very outdated. <BR/><BR/>There is no need for the family to be separated if that's what people are worried about. There is a green "less intense" version of the ride that the entire family could enjoy (aside from people who are claustrophobic of course). <BR/><BR/>And the notion that it is too intense for people to try is just crazy. If you go to WDW you will find that not all people there are young families. There are tons of attractions for families/children. Disney is just trying to reach an older audience, such as myself being 20. <BR/><BR/>Love Mission: Space, the only thing I would change is the post show... I mean bare white hallway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-45820986421443996462009-01-27T02:21:00.000-08:002009-01-27T02:21:00.000-08:00Anon - Phyllis Schlafly = FAIL. Please do not star...Anon - Phyllis Schlafly = FAIL. Please do not start to politicize here. And definitely not with her, a traitor to women if there ever was one.Critifurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09141579638692458603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-65565568869285337662009-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:24:00.000-08:00Eh?Eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-61969542004182224072009-01-26T18:48:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:48:00.000-08:00Piss off canadian!Piss off canadian!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-9083476844352603672009-01-26T18:32:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:32:00.000-08:00To me, the beauty of the American Adventure is tha...To me, the beauty of the American Adventure is that while it does obviously portray America in the best possible light, it goes beyond that, it speaks to hope, resiliency, determination, strength and pride in EVERYONE, no matter their nationality or race. It's a completely American show, but the values are universal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-37036034132152804042009-01-26T18:02:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:02:00.000-08:00Canadian, with all due respect, how else would you...Canadian, with all due respect, how else would you want the host nation to show their "colors"? I would hope that Canada would do exactly the same thing if they had such a exhibition in their (your) country.<BR/><BR/>It is a time to show the best of what American has done and I am impressed that they even chose to touch on delicate subjects such as slavery. <BR/><BR/>As an American, I am proud and honored every time I watch that show. I know lots about the negative side of our country; I go their to reinforce the positive and remind me why I am proud to be in this country.Coffee House and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171329944298864058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-72702230558042399372009-01-26T16:59:00.000-08:002009-01-26T16:59:00.000-08:00And there's the crux of the matter: EPCOT, or any ...And there's the crux of the matter: EPCOT, or any theme park, shouldn't be designed to please six year olds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23143199.post-31743005334498256192009-01-26T16:13:00.000-08:002009-01-26T16:13:00.000-08:00I have to politely disagree about the American Exp...I have to politely disagree about the American Experience.<BR/><BR/>As a Canadian I find it cloying, and so gung-ho patriotic as to make a non-believer a little queasy. The Impressions de France, IMHO, does a much better job of presenting a country's best side without hitting you over the head. <BR/><BR/>At the risk of getting all 'foamy', Horizons, while technically not up to scratch, used to do a reasonable job of conveying a mission to space without terrifying half the riders. If the Disney Imagineers had started there, the ride might be successful. <BR/><BR/>I liked the old Seas pavilion, but there are aspects of the new one that work just as well. Our six year old loved the Nemo ride and Turtle talk. Unfortunately the pavilion layout seems a bit lost now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com