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not really a surprise. The question now is -- will this just become a permanent preview theater or will they ever develop a replacement for Eo?
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I would hope they would develop a replacement for Captain EO. What that would be I don't know. Hopefully something themed appropriately to EPCOT and that pavilion. I forget what the theater was in HWS that had the Guardians of the Galaxy preview. It was relatively run down and could use some work but that feels like a better park selection to host movie previews.
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It seems the rumor of a permanent Inside Out attraction moving in to the theatre is likely. Looks like a perfect segue way. As long as it doesn't touch the dark ride.
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↩ replying to atighe42Actually I wouldn't mind if they did a lot of touching of that dark ride, lol! Assuming they improve it, of course.
Inside Out does seem like it would be fitting for a Disney 3D feature, though they probably wouldn't even begin something like that until the film/IP proved to be a success.
I would guess that there will be previews in that theater throughout the summer.
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I think we all knew EO wasn't coming back, but movie previews are not an attraction.
I would rather see a ride through video of the original Journey into Imagination.
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Gut this entire area please!! It needs a redo as bad as energy.... Don't care which one goes first but make a move!
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@gmajew I agree. They need to rethink that entire area. Wishful thinking...:rolleyes:
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↩ replying to wdwmagicI'm not pleased to see attraction space being used for a film preview, but I'm really just posting to ask: Steve, please stop using a wand-era photo on Epcot articles :). It's like a memory of a bad dream...
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They'll use it for previews as long as they don't have to spend money on a new attraction.
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Expected as much.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that they're missing the boat on using these spaces for effectively marketing these films? It just seems like they're putting minimal effort into these by only showing the extended trailer or first 10 minutes. Why not also do a social media promotional, or giveaways of t-shirts, hats, mugs, pins, etc. Join up with Fandango or even their own Disney Movie Rewards and give out codes for discounted or free even, pre-purchase tickets?
Like everyone else, I want to see these spaces utilized for an actual attraction, but I don't mind these occasional in-park promotions, after all, it's their business, it's what they do. Just make them beneficial for the guests. Give them a reason to be excited about the new movie. Because, chances are, most will leave the theater and not think anything about it until it comes out in theaters.
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↩ replying to MuktaPaging Martin Smith. Mr. Martin Smith needed in the new multi-purpose theater space STAT.
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Movie previews are NOT attractions.
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Sage of Time you're are right Yes! Movie Previews are not Attractions also! I hope to have a new 3D movie and new Imagination ride too.