Sounds like a very bad generic name for an Italian restaurant. As an Italian I'd be wary of eating there. Lol.

Pasta Piazza was a cool place (I worked there in the late 90’s) and the name makes perfect sense. All of the pasta was made at the restaurant and on stage in an area called the piazza (Italian for “the veranda of a house”) where guests could watch, hence the “pasta” and the “piazza.”

@@kevinjohnsoncoaching I mean, if they made good food I'd try it. It just seems like the name leaves a bit to be desired.

We just like to hear your voice.

It's okay. We forgive you.

I was born that year

@@tlshortyshorty5810I was thinking in my head “oh you’re still just a kid then”…. Then i realized you’re now or will be this year old enough to drink 😵

World Key was so amazing at the time!

Watch Poseidon entertainments video on Epcot, you would like it if you’d like this

I went to Epcot last DEcember. And honestly it was very disappointing. Even my 8 year son was hardly impressed compared to Universal. I had fond memories of Epcot from the 1980's. Always have been my favorite park. But now, its just so out of touch. They ruined the beautiful pond with that monstrosity thing. There were no decent dark ride. Most are just outdated although I would have prefer if they keep the legacy ride like Horizon and that Dinosaur energy ride. It just doesnt feel like Epcot anymore.

@@PatriciaFreddy - Sadly, the reason it doesn't feel like Epcot anymore is because...it's Not Epcot anymore. They destroyed it long ago.

@@PatriciaFreddy Monstrosity thing? What do you mean?

I remember it being the first time I touched a laptop (an IBM lenovo, I think); blew my mind as a kid.

I can remember in 1988 if you wanted to make a reservation at a restaurant in Epcot, you had to go to Communicore East and do so using a cutting edge "video" reservation system. You were actually seeing & speaking with the Disney reservation agent on a computer screen. Very cutting edge and impressive at that time..

The whole idea of a "future world" is unsustainable. Technology changes too quickly. They say we double our knowledge every 10 years. (My father who is 89, grew up listening to the radio for evening entertainment and used a horse and wagon. He didn't get a TV until the 1950s after he married. When I was young, you got cancer you died. Now they are beginning to reverse effects completely.) Look at the great strides we've made in technology. But Disney could do interesting displays that would educate as well as entertain about the future. How about a fusion reactor, display of concept cars (what do the companies do with those cars they never develop?Easy concept with built in sponsors and probably built in updates), history of a city how it's changed over time and could evolve in the future (3d models as displays), CRISPR. But again, some of these may be obsolete in 10 years.

Computers were more a novelty in the 80s. By the 90s computers were very common.

@@IcelanderUSer Early/mid- 90s it still wasn't common in some socio-economic circles to see home computers, especially portable ones. So there was still some novelty there, for sure. It'd be hard to maintain that level of keeping up to date with the 'wow' factor now, though.

Whole company is nose diving and I really don’t see WDW lasting long into the future with Florida looking to revoke Disney’s “Reedy Creek Improvement District” which would mean no future expansions or renovations without consulting Orange County and paying a lot of permit fees and taxes

If creator could see what disney park has become, he would be pissed.

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 I hate the reasons why they've revoked Disney (offended conservatives), but I'm more surprised it's not happened way earlier considering it's built in the middle of an environmentally vulnerable area.

@@SonicBoone56 it’s not so much “offending conservatives” as it was blatant that the California based company in charge of governing a city wasn’t going to abide by Florida law, which is just obvious the issues involved with that, foreign interests and power undermining state authority is dangerous regardless of the politics involved, but I agree Disney has caused more environmental damage to the state of Florida than any other corporation or entity and they’ve paid no fees or fines in doing so leaving the taxpayer with the bill

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 No bud it’s entirly becuase disney isn’t openly anti lgbt the reps don’t even try to pretend to care about how much corporate power there is untill corporations preach tolerance then they scream about them being “woke”

Meh, it's just Walt Disney playing God /King

@@stellviahohenheim More like a guy who wanted faster societal improvement but couldn't achieve it because the catalyst had to be tied to a profit based motive. Had he not tied EPCOT to a money making venture in Disney World it likely would've stayed a concept forever. Had Ron Miller not taken over and slapped the EPCOT name onto something entirely different, it would have died out after a decade as a bit of mid-century modern futurism. Which I honestly would've preferred. EPCOT as its initial idea was a product of the nuclear era that somehow landed in the '80s. That plastic surgery to update it left a very visible scar on it.

It got outdated fast dude it needs an update

@@Brandon-qd2lb that's what happens when you build a park based on the future. The future always comes and always before you expect it.

I have never been, nor wish to ever to go, to Disneyland/world but I must admit that Epcot would be the only part I would actually want to visit if all other factors were no longer an issue. I find Epcot, even as a shadow of its former self, to be fascinating as it is difficult to find such satisfyingly educational and well made exhibits.

Disney will unfortunately never be able to keep up with the rate at which technology is advancing. I feel that they maybe have two options at this point. One is to lean heavily into the "Living with the Land/ green Cities" vibe where they go all in on architecture in the style of the proposed event space, making for what I think would be a much more timeless vision of the future that will have longer shelf life with the consumer. Option 2 (which can coincide with option 1) is for them to (as much as I hate to admit it) focus on the IP they have that is complimentary to Epcot's future focus and international vibe. The Moana thing seems to be leaning into this a bit though the quality of the execution remains to be seen.

Same here! LONG LIVE SMRT-1!

You hit the nail on the head with this reply. Epcot was about what the world COULD be through inventive new technologies, conservation and unity and understanding of different countries and cultures. Innoventions was an enormous part of that, showcasing technologies and innovations that could improve our lives. I too remember seeing that wheelchair that could raise itself onto two wheels, I remember them demonstrating it's ability to climb up stairs, one wheel after another. It amazed me then, it's 22 years later and it still amazes me. It never saw mass production... but Epcot was about instilling this idea of hope and excitement about our future, what we can look forward to; in a word, optimism. I saw the the EV1 electric car there for the first time, audio recognition software, video calling, got to play Dreamcast games months before they hit shelves, talk to text, I played my first online game there... Innoventions was a wonderful place. It absolutely fitted in with the idea of a permanent World's Fair I think Epcot has suffered the most under the current direction Disney is going in. World showcase isn't so much about cultural diversity, it's about linking those countries with Disney IPs, Norway with Frozen, France with Ratatouille, UK with Mary Poppins....don't be surprised if a Big Hero 6 ride hits Japan's pavilion and a Mulan one in China. I think Epcot could course correct, there's almost certainly some fascinating developments and inventions that are out there that I'm sure people would be interested to see first hand.

Seeing Segways there was wild to me as a kid. My only exposure to them at that point was George W taking a header when riding one, but I had never seen on in person. Much like the computers for a lot of folks, it was also my first exposure to certain video game systems which was a big tech thrill for a kid. There was also this one plastic robot race that I had down to a science. Then all we had left was that piggy bank thing. Like real innovation when money becomes the man goal, it died a sad, strangulated death.

@@downfromtheattic I hope so much someday it does. I didn't even know Epcot existed until this year. it sounded like the happiest place on earth, no pun intended. it breaks my heart to watch it deteriorate even further

Exactly all of this…

I have to agree with you there. I don't necessarily mind the idea of corporate sponsors for some of the experiences because yes, it is advertisement, but it's also a demonstration of innovation. The world's fair was always an advertisement event. Disney could lean back into this, with the stipulation that attractions be less overtly straight-up advertisements and more about education and engagement. This would give Disney an opportunity to court foreign tech companies or other innovative organizations to bring back the world's fair vibe of international inventors presenting their creations to the world. There can be semi-permanent installations complimented by seasonal or annual changes to the stuff featured in the surrounding space. They could feature transportation innovations beyond cars and really hone in on STEM. Bring back interactive labs for kids, encourage school groups to visit for field trips. There are so many options that could make the model worthwhile. I think Disney really needs to reconsider scrapping that design for the event space and commit to it and its architectural style. The nature melded with architecture vibe feels like a more timeless vision of the future that will have a much longer shelf life than some past iterations. I visited Epcot in 2023 during the flower festival during it's overlap with the food festival and that alone made it my favorite park for that particular trip. The amazing landscape work really shines in Epcot's setting, so I feel leaning into this more would be a good fit. Kind of in the vein of the green architecture of Singapore.

Bitching about Chapek has become a tired, overused cliche by people who want to feel like they are part of the club. It's lazy.

@@chizdippler8496 Reddit moment

What dies WDW stand for?

@@Leanne-mw8nm Walt Disney World

@@Jazzy_Waffles OH ofcourse WDW stands for Walt Disney World 🌎!!

It was my childhood place of dreams…. One semester away from my 3rd science degree and wish this type of place existed for my kids! It helped guide so many of us to science and tech!

It was truly an amazing place to spend the day. Impossible to put into words.

Amen. I love Disney history, I hate what Disney has become, and the people running it disgust me now.

@@ZeranZeran I agree, but i mesn walt isn’t something you can repeat, a rich person who cares about anything other than money is one in a million

@@kenetickups6146 very true. I wonder if right now the next "Walt Disney" is growing up before our eyes. Or maybe he's already out there trying to get people to notice his park. I think I'm gonna start looking outside Disney, it's just that's what I think of as a certain level of..I don't even know.. perfection? Guarantee? Comes with Disney parks, or atleast it used to. They made it a priority to make every guest feel like it was worth it. Seems like they just do. not. care. anymore. Time to look elsewhere, and always be inspired by Walt's vision.

@@ZeranZeran There's likely been hundreds with his style and commitment, unfortunatly when capitalism is uncontrolled all the companies lumo together and kill off any possibility of new development or competition

@@kenetickups6146 I have a feeling those special people find ways to get through, but I hear you loud and clear. This is not the land of opportunity anymore, and you'll probably get sued if you look hard enough. America needs to be made great again.

same. went to Epcot in November and was curious about the changes... .Excied!

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I feel the same, but mid 90s for me.

i wasnt even born yet.

i wasn't even born yet.

i wasn't even born yet.

You should post those videos on KZfaq!!! Would be so cool to see that :)

Of course I hope you like the video!

I love the EV1 so much and wish they never crushed it. Would be a super fun project car in an alternate timeline. I remember seeing it advertised even in the early 2000's.

What the hell, that’s a perfect idea

It’s my fave park too cause we’re the same age

The problem with Epcot, ultimately, is that it wanted to be what was essentially a science museum/discovery centre, but with “exhibits” that were orders of magnitude more expensive to maintain and update. Disney might have more money to throw around then your average non-profit museum organisation but they also don’t have the enough of a motive to spend that money on educational activities that don’t really make much of a profit. Plus, I’m not sure whether a educational theme park is actually a good concept to begin with - there’s a reason why “theme park-like” is used as a derogatory term when talking about other media because theme park rides - even those by Disney, have very vapid, surface-level storytelling that’s often an afterthought. The entertainment value of a thrilling ride is always going to win out over offering a slower, more educational experience that’s ultimately a lot less exciting. Modern non-profit museums can sometimes find it hard to find the right balance, a for-profit company with a background in entertainment is going to find it significantly harder.

the original used to just give me butterflies when i saw it i was so used to it that walking in there 2019 was so confusing bc i didn’t get to take my normal picture infront of the fountain i’ve been taking since i was 2

I so miss the old Epcot. It was for thinkers, dreamers and innovators all wrapped around science and healthcare. Now its some horrifically dumbed done commercial mishmash to appeal to more lower class and mainstream Americans:(

Yeah that’s my bad

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I remember doing that there too. It was eventually moved to DisneyQuest as well as a rollercoaster you could design and then ride. Unfortunately that closed also. As a kid, I was inspired by the Communicores. It had the potential to be the best science museum anywhere.

I remember seeing that on a vacation video then did it in person, awesome experience :)

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Really? they still haven't replaced that ride?

@@Luisneospied Ya, it's been gutted and there have been rumors of what will replace it but nothing has been announced or come to fruition. I wish it would come back, but I know it's gone for good unfortunately.

my oldest son is 12, we have went to Disney multiple times and that was always his favorite ride. He carried a stitch plush around for years, I was sad to see that ride go.

@@mcfarlandbrothers2209 Aw, that's nice. It's always great to see I'm not the only one that loved that attraction! I hope he gets another attraction someday, he's so popular he deserves one!

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Disneyland in CA still has Mr. Toad. It's great! My kids love it.

I can't believe he kept saying "Pasta Pizza" even when he was showing the sign in the video lol

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