Disney gives the main Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland walkway a much simpler look

Jun 23, 2021 in "Tomorrowland"

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Posted: Wednesday June 23, 2021 8:32am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The main walkway into Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom is taking on a very different look as work continues to update the land.

Tomorrowland concrete work - June 22 2021

Nearly all of the cog-shaped patterns on the ground have been removed and replaced with a simple long gray strip of dark concrete along the center, bordered by a lighter shade on either side.

Tomorrowland concrete work - June 22 2021

The work is continuing all the way onto the bridge linking the hub, which should see all of the cogs removed in the coming weeks.

Tomorrowland concrete work - June 22 2021

The refresh of Tomorrowland is a very slow-moving process, which saw work begin back in 2016. Along with the new concrete work, new color schemes have been introduced on most of the buildings.

Tomorrowland concrete work - June 22 2021

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ChrisFL9 days ago

or bring back Eddie Sotto to re-design Tomorrowland into Sci-Fi city as he almost did for Tokyo before they used that budget to help fund DisneySea instead (ok, a wise investment). Yes our Tomorrowland did have a similar aesthetic but this could be better IMO https://parkvault.net/tag/tomorrowland/

Bocabear9 days ago

They really need to put a team on Tomorrowland that can take the various leftover structures and design elements and create a new cohesive vision... One where both Space Mountain and the Amoeba Canopy of Tron feel somewhat related and part of the same world....along with all of the other structures...They need to bring back the Gull Wing Waterfalls and give the entrance to the land a big dramatic entrance... From the hub it should grab you and pull you in....It should be a WOW in each direction... a new Entrance for Adventureland as well. Parks all over the world have much more dramatic theming than 1971 Magic Kingdom... As the world gets more detailed, the parks should also evolve....rather than devolve the way they are doing with the resorts... I think this is the wrong direction.... especially with the new Epic Universe coming....Which is clearly more immersive than the Magic Kingdom....

DCLcruiser9 days ago

Is it because the movie was a bust? I always thought that "Tomorrowland" would be the new design standard.

Bocabear9 days ago

wow remember those? It is funny that it seems so long ago....

ChrisFL9 days ago

You're just mad because you still don't have a car phone

dmc49310 days ago

Sounds like someone in FAM (or other maintenance dept) scored quite the bulk discount for them to replace as many theater seats as they have... Love to see it!

PREMiERdrum10 days ago

There is not currently an established design standard for TL. Bits are being replaced or refurbished independent of one other only as dictated by other work. This only happened because they're in the middle of replacing just about every theater seat on property. Most theatrical drapery is being replaced too, but I've not heard if CoP is for sure happening. There was a new drapery package designed to match the late 60s / early 70s aesthetic of the seats... but that velour isn't cheap.

gorillaball10 days ago

Very nice and very badly needed. This forum gives them a lot of noise for bad things, need to give credit where credit is due. Investing money in an attraction which isn't a headliner is a nice thing to see.

Animaniac93-9810 days ago

I'm fine with the 70s throwback, but they have to actually commit to the bit and not just paint over Tomorrowland '94 And do something about the unfinished PeopleMover supports.

PREMiERdrum10 days ago

Glad to see these finally get installed, as the great seating replacement carries forward property wide. While I love that they spent the little extra time, effort, and money to use this print and colorway, it adds another layer to the disjointed creative direction of TL.

Bocabear10 days ago

I would love to see them redo the last scene and take it backwards to the World's Fair 1960 retro modern... the 1990 rehash of a 1970s setting looks terrible and it is not old enough to be cool retro, and not current enough to feel like present day, and the writing is terrible... A fresh new Mid-century look at the world of the future would be amazing....and they could use digital mapping and projection effects... Imagine the neighbors flying past the house on their space car...lol It could really freshen up and add a fun new ending.... I personally would love the "Now Is The Time" song to return.... That was specifically written for WDW.

DCBaker11 days ago

Here's a look from a forum member (user name escapes me - sorry!) that posted about this last night on X:

Animaniac93-9811 days ago

Site that shall not be named has photos of one of the CoP theaters new seating. Carpeting looks to be the same? Several WDW theater shows have had their upholstery updated. While not a major change, it's nice that CoP was included. No idea how long it will take to do the other 5 theaters.