Why New EPCOT is PERFECT

[@OffhandDisney]

Also the Three Caballeros are back so even better.

[@katherinealvarez9216]

The cartoon or we just talking about the parks.

[@willchristianson171]

Hey Dallin, could you make a video on the epic mickey games? They share little details with the parks

[@JavaCake]

Yes

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

Ooh. Did they laminated the cardboard cutouts ?

[@galaxytoons4608]

Yay!

[@ccbakes]

Strange thought: what if, instead of being the new Spaceship Earth narrator, Jack Black is the new Dreamfinder in an overhauled Imagination ride?

[@missybarbour6885]

Yes actually, this instead!

[@howtubeable]

Yes, that makes so much more sense. Jack Black as the new Dreamfinder.

[@carlyballard9122]

I am here for it!

[@travelingdruid1450]

@@howtubeable Jack Black would be an AMAZING Dreamfinder!

[@katiek619]

That would be way better! I don’t know how I feel about Dame Judi Dench being replaced with....Jack Black BUT having him be involved with Figment is a perfect match!

[@FemaleFullmetal]

When the new eyesore in the lake actually starts functioning as a fountain during the day I'll get back to you

[@OffhandDisney]

I only see beautiful fountains, forever and always

[@reeceparriah4772]

@@OffhandDisney I love how during a windy day the fountains become 3-D, such a unique feature

[@jabkmant]

Pretty sure the fountain effect wont help this monstrosity

[@marcospisanis739]

@@jabkmant same

[@travelingdruid1450]

@@reeceparriah4772 When the winds blow, everyone on the sidewalk will get a Magical Shower. :-D

[@CaptainTurner42]

Don't even get me started on how sad/mad I am about the Mary Poppins cancellation. Real sad Mary Poppins fan hours.

[@Taydar]

The uk pavilion needs something

[@poeschmoe6499]

As someone who loved the new one and wanting to see those songs in a ride, I’m grumpus as heck

[@jabkmant]

WDW land was purchased thanks to the success of Mary Poppins. And to make things worse The Great Movie Ride scene is gone now. We NEED a Mary Poppins attraction and not Emily Blunts.

[@alxandro5504]

when was it cancelled??

[@alxandro5504]

@@jabkmant who’s emily blunt

[@ecappillustrations921]

A day where there's a new Offhand Disney video is a good day.

[@PoleTooke]

💯

[@annesmith3700]

Pp

[@JustInDisney]

TPM is also AMAZING

[@missybarbour6885]

What I expected to learn: Dallin likes the plans for New EPCOT What I learned: Dallin watches Rhett & Link

[@galaxytoons4608]

Me: cries in I wanna see classic EPCOT (mostly because I loved Buzzy)

[@janetplanet4595]

Well there's plenty of time left in Epcots eternal life....perhaps some day

[@galaxytoons4608]

@@janetplanet4595 yeah and I was born in 2008 which was when they were still closing down some old attractions

[@JohnS-ki2zf]

Personally I love the new look, it’s kinda its own thing but still faithful to Epcot. Although I feel like there are too many movie attractions, a couple movie things is ok but it’s almost like they don’t have faith in their imagineers to make an original ride. But overall I like the park. RIP innoventions

[@brianscorner5772]

“Lots of things you can do and lots of things you can see” Yeah, I mean I heard all those construction walls were really something!

[@OffhandDisney]

It ain't that bad

[@brianscorner5772]

@@OffhandDisney Hey, what they’re covering will be worth it ;D

[@josephbrown9685]

@Emmanuel Goldstein Let people waste their money in whatever way they see fit. I’m with you, though. I don’t trust modern Disney, so I’m doing a wait and see approach. I loved old EPCOT Center, and I doubt Disney can recapture that unique magic.

[@toddhensley880]

It saddens me that Figment is not a more famous character. He should be a big deal on Disney+

[@maxb.3672]

Maybe I’m just a sucker for classic Epcot, but the concepts for the Play pavilion make me really nervous. I have a weird gut feeling that it’s going to turn out sort of gaudy and overwhelming. Fingers crossed they figure out how to make it work!

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

It's a glorified arcade, it's just Diet Disney Quest

[@dfanA113]

Well, it’s better than leaving that old Wonders of Life pavilion abandoned to just be used as a festival center.

[@galaxytoons4608]

Yeah though I still wanted to see Buzzy but at least it was better than leaving it out for a long time

[@brycevo]

I kinda wish they would move carousel of progress to the American pavilion so they can keep it and update Tomorrowland

[@CharliXCXismymom]

But the American Adventure is such a good inspiring show!!! Really gives me hope for our country!

[@kdaddy310]

Not a bad idea. Honestly I’d be ok losing the speedway too.

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

@@CharliXCXismymom It fetishizes war and horror and racism and all the bad things about America. What is wrong with you?

[@jureembleme9481]

@@bunniesbunniesbunnie have you even watched the show dude?

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

@@jureembleme9481 yep

[@kodywilson26]

When you cut in the GMM intro, I actually thought that I had somehow managed to click on a GMM recommended video or something.

[@tuxedotoad4160]

Spaceship Earth is one of my favorite rides at Epcot. It discusses the evolution of human communication. I hope they don’t change it too much rom the original.

[@julietterose2510]

I always love the Dallin's outfits!! That haunted mansion summer shirt was awesome!!

[@nicolebrowne1433]

I love old Epcot but I also love new things too! Also not a huge fan of the Play Pavillion either BUT I’m excited for Beverly and the other new ideas 😂

[@galaxytoons4608]

Me too yet I am still very sensitive when it comes to change

[@nicolebrowne1433]

@@galaxytoons4608 I feel that! Like I dearly loved Tower of Terror and The Great Movie ride and was upset they were changing but the new stuff isn’t bad at all. I just wish changes were additions not makeovers 😊

[@galaxytoons4608]

@@nicolebrowne1433 yeah same

[@ml6525]

I would rather the new Spaceship earth announcer be Ted Danson as Michael from The Good Place talking about how amazing the human race is

[@milodeescorpio3658]

It would be amazing to have that guy on Spaceship Earth! I hope the Disney overlords listen to your desires XD.

[@grassbennett8008]

Would you ever consider doing a video on pin-trading? Maybe the history of the pins in Disney and why it is such a big deal to park-goers? IDK I'm just looking over my collection and it made me think about it.

[@nathanskeen5865]

I’m glad you talked about the Epcot experience part. I went in there after a super long day, and was dead tired. There was nobody in there, and my dad, brother, and I couldn’t figure out what the hell was going on, as we just stood in a room with an empty concession stand, and a video playing in the background. The added signs for each of the new sections made It felt super liminal, almost like walking into a fever dream

[@PixelsLtd]

Disney removes Figment, we riot. Disney fixes Figment, we partay 😍🎉

[@carriecharles4423]

I would love to see Figment come back with Dreamfinder :)

[@travelingdruid1450]

The original INNOCENT Figment, not the new irritating Figment.

[@carriecharles4423]

@@travelingdruid1450 Of course!! I'd love to see the ride go back to the original. Loved that ride so much!!

[@tmb2163]

All we ask of them is to restore Journey Into Imagination to its original form, just do that, and all will be forgiven

[@j.s2k]

6:03 ITS JEAN LAFFITE!!!

[@Robin-ky9rk]

I wanted them to embrace the retro theme, instead of trying to desperately erase it. I’m not old enough to experience old Epcot but I always loved it, even though it was always half-abandoned to me

[@Marillawen]

I always thought there could be an Imagineer pavillion where you could see the future of the parks. imo it would be better than the Play pavillion but that's just me! Also, give us the Rainbow Tunnel Disney please, I'm begging. It's right there! Imagine an updated one with all LEDS AAAH!

[@Spartacus005]

Future of the parks is such a good idea! Not a big fan of the Play Pavilion idea, personally. I think they could do better with the space like a World Music concert hall or something, or like your future of the parks!

[@Marillawen]

@@Spartacus005 Just imagine concerts of Disney movies but in a specific language!? Wouldn't taht be cool AAH such a good idea!!!

[@reeceparriah4772]

I think they never added cocoa since they would have to expand the Mexico pavilion since the line for the boat ride is so small that the ride would become to popular and the existing queue couldn’t support the crowds.

[@madderandmadder]

That's what I've been saying since the beginning of this rumour. Mexico can barely handle the Gran Fiesta Tour. They'd have to gut the whole building to accommodate a new ride.

[@emilylewis5373]

@@madderandmadder I would rather not be replaced. The clear winner of Gran Fiesta Tour is mexico itself. Its a pure celebration of mexican culture. They did just update the animatronics at the end and they look stunning. So I assume a replacement isn't in the works. I would rather them expand backward if they want to include coco.

[@Lundmunchkins2000TV]

Play Pavilion is going to end up as the Toontown of Epcot. Mark my words.

[@carlyballard9122]

Consider them marked.

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

But without any Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin to redeem itself

[@jacobjohnston3983]

Watching this at 2 am after my day at EPCOT. I’m taking a bus to the airport at 4 am to catch my plane home. We ain’t sleepin’ tonight!

[@TrunksWD]

Jack Black narrating Spaceship Earth?! You have me convinced.

[@flyhigh6814]

So glad for a new Offhand Disney video. Watching this while in line to get into Hollywood Studios.

[@dreednlb]

Mary Poppins…up in the air. I see what you did there.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

You've heard of Chekhov's Gun, now get ready for Dallin's Kettle!

[@tippytoes2358]

Convoluted, chaotic, commercialized, and crazy. Easy to get confused now between what's in Hollywood Studio's and what's in Epcot. They almost seem like 2 lands of the same park!

[@Agent_Grean]

I don’t know if you saw it, but a few months ago either D 23 or WDW news posted a picture of an artist working on an updated pigment rendering. And I think there was a sculpture too? So they’re working on something but I wish I knew what.

[@magiciangob]

I for one would be happy to see some trip reports or blogs!

[@spill.urguts]

Okay but did you HAVE to rub in the cancelation of the Mary Poppins attraction? I wanted that so badly it’s my favorite Disney property and it’s very connected to Walt himself. I just want more Mary Poppins stuff and I JUST WANT IT TO EXSIST I LIVE IN CALI ITS LIKE IM NOT GONNA RIDE IT BUT I JUST WANT IT

[@andyinmichigan9058]

I hope you had a fun break Dallan! So awesome you got to go finally!

[@SuperLegendOf364]

Dude, I'm thirsty for ANY Wreck it Ralph content we could get.

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

Woah Offhand, that's a _bold_ claim

[@riviecore]

my thoughts exactly

[@OffhandDisney]

I ONLY do bold claims

[@amandakriss4244]

Hopefully I can visit before new Disneyquest is too outdated and closed. I really liked Disneyquest back it's hey day. It does seem like something, if you do it again, that will need to be consistently updated so it doesn't become a dilapidated museum of VR past. Again.

[@patricktripp2426]

I'm going to Disney World this September so please post the trip report!

[@PoleTooke]

Innovations just straight up traumatized me with the like see how you age thing, and then never went back into it. Lol

[@adamhomie5095]

Yay Epcot!

[@Blitzjewel]

I’m hoping they take a pretty calculated approach for the Play Pavilion. Obviously it’s going to be catered towards younger kids, going off of what they’ve shared so far, so I think if they have a good mix of screen-based experiences, physical playgrounds (cause let’s be fair that is what a lot of kids seem to have the most fun with at the parks, those moments where they just get to run around and hang out with other kids) and maybe a small show/demonstration or two that the whole family can watch, I think it has the chance to be pretty long-lasting but in a good way. I’ll also be curious to see if that Ralph theme does stick around or if it’s evolved to the more focused on general Disney experiences and IPs at this point, because as you mentioned in a lot of ways that movie is already pretty outdated.

[@ladyalcott]

I went the same week Offhand did and ya'll... lemme tell you having the people mover back and running was magical

[@BrianaMichelleMeyer]

The PeopleMover is so important

[@skip3619]

Greetings from Tampa! It was cool meeting you by the Trolley Cart in HS. Hope you had a great trip.

[@floridafamilyfun1597]

I can not fathom why you don't have at least a million subscribers! Your videos are so great!

[@themedia1271]

I just got back to my hotel after a day out at Epcot and I'm honestly sad that I can't be at Epcot all the time because I love it so much. I have never had that feeling before with any other theme park.

[@bofo85]

I visited WDW for the first time ever just last week and out of the 4 parks, Epcot was definitely my favorite. Looking forward to what new attractions they add to the park

[@JimmyGoodYT]

I'd love to see a trip report! Just returned from WDW myself and I always like to see how other folks enjoyed there time down there.

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

When the EPCOT overhaul is finally finished, it'll be even better than it already is now. I'm so excited for the future of the park!

[@charliestephens4686]

Trip report! Woo! Always down for more content

[@ztslovebird]

EPCOT has always been my favorite. It’s the oddball little sister park, just like me. Also, please share the details of your trip! My family is going in a few weeks, and I am SEVERELY Pixie Dust deprived!

[@bonesw9502]

I have that same shirt Offhand. Love it!!!

[@littlestbunny7]

I can't agree with this. I was there as a little kid in the 80s and 2 times in the 90s, and again in the late 2000s. Much of the spirit has been lost, and it's not nostalgia. Epcot was not meant to be like the other parks. It's not about Test Track, Ratatouille and Elsa. When I went to Epcot as a kid I felt excited and honored to be a human being alive on this planet. Epcot is a celebration of the human spirit in the "real" world, while MK and the other parks are about fantasy. That combination worked so well and so beautifully together. Much of what made Epcot Epcot is over. It's now a shadow of its former self.

[@shadowhunter916]

Just came back from Orlando last night

[@joshmatissen2384]

Ok

[@CoolFilmMovies]

2:54 *Que 30s horror movie music* No, it can't be! Nothing is scarier then... Triceratops... Spin!

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

It would be cool if they did a new version of the wonders of life but themed to Soul

[@rjditt7405]

“Trader Sams? I hardly know her Sams” -Dallin 2021

[@afluker6757]

Yes!! Journey Into Imagination needs to bring back Dreamfinder with Figment!!!

[@prissymissliesl]

So glad you got to get back to WDW. I need to see some new vids. I have used the Magic Candle code so many times & have given it out so many times, hope you get a little cut for that. Happy Day!

[@victoriamuller3425]

but what if Jack Black was the new Dreamfinder?

[@annikabrinkley4128]

The soarin over California theme is in the new EPCOT music loop?

[@andrewrivera3748]

You just HAD to bring up the Rocket Rods . . . . I am now crying and mourning the Disneyland People Mover

[@astroguster5522]

No joke...but rocket rods was one of my favorite rides of all time. I was 12 and I loved it. Had to share.

[@kiwikiwi2483]

It scares me how I've only just now realized the giant monoliths at Epcot's old entrance were removed lol.

[@fumblztv8979]

Thanks to Dallin we have magic Candle stuff all over our house. We love it. Pirate Life hand sanitizer rules.

[@cNatTravels]

I WOULD like to see a trip blog!

[@littlestbunny7]

Journey into Imagination was once the heart of Future World. It's where everything the other pavilions were talking about came together in a way that only Disney can achieve. The magic to do all these marvelous things lives in you. And then they butchered it into the soulless pulp it is now.

[@MrDarthtater]

besides the haunted mansion candle( for obvious reasons) what us your favorite magic candle company scent?

[@UmmYeahOk]

The thing with Innoventions, at least back when it was awesome, was that they were constantly updating it. It was essentially a mini CES. Companies displayed their latest projects/products. So while Innoventions West was mostly video games, Innoventions East would showcase video conferencing, pagers used for texting, a freaking EV! Everything was building up to a new millennium. When that day came, EPCOT just gave up. That said, Ralph Breaks The Internet will age differently than you think. There were already gags to Web 1.0, with references to AOL, Netscape, GeoCities, and Friendster. Twitter may one day become one of these ironically outdated references, but eBay, Google, Amazon, and KZbin, would be like seeing a reference to Microsoft. A once dominating monopoly that the government had to regulate because it was so big. Why they haven’t done the same with those who took its place, I’ll never know. Seems unfair. But Disney used an alternative google like search engine, and a different KZbin, so even though we all know who they’re supposed to be, 30 years from now, no ones going to be saying “what’s that?” because it never was anything really.

[@AXander1978]

"I never got to experience 82-99 Epcot so this *hithole is great ...Cause........"

[@VideoGamePhilosopher]

But when are they going to do something about Mission Space? I feel like they are just ignoring it. They don't mention it anywhere, they don't promote it. I don't know anybody that really likes it.

[@whatsup5446]

You’re right about the Festival Fatigue of Food and Wines; it used to be special, but now it’s all about bite size food at overpriced prices.

[@amberelizabeth2729]

The ending ad has Pirelli's miracle elixir vibes I can't place why

[@Caradea]

So.. how many hours until Disney announces the overhaul for Figment and forces Dallin to make a DisNews update?

[@YourWaywardDestiny]

I feel obligated to tell anyone who hasn't viewed the Triceratops Spins video to go watch it, everything will make sense once you watch it. I mean, the pot will still be pointless, but never mind that.

[@kdaddy310]

Perfect would require the Mt Fuji roller coaster annnnnnd Maelstrom

[@eburke077]

Jean Lafayette ride for New Epcot

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Also; Why not bring in the countries to World Showcase that never made it before? Africa, Australia, New Zealand... etc.

[@rc06109]

There’s not really any space left to add any more countries. At least not where they were intended.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

@@rc06109 Then I guess they could just put them in the new spots. =)

[@carlyjorgenson2896]

“Disney does stupid things sometimes! Remember the Rocket Rods?”

[@UCRfZb91nX-triozNmzvaRrA]

It's good to see you back Dallin, I see we have alot to look forward to with a New Epcot I never been there before but if I ever go I'll make sure to comment about My trip, their has to be a time where I can go to Disneyland and Promote My Mickey Mouse Films, I have shared with Disney Artist Floyd Norman about My Movies and he is a Fan of mine, Iam infact planning very soon to Film My New Mickey Mouse Film Mickey Mouse's Leprechauns and The Lost Prince, I Believe it will be a Film to look forward to, I would love to see a Mary Poppins Attraction added to Disney parks we need to add her there and Replaced the Non Disney Related Attractions such as Star Wars and Marvel something Disney Related should be only be at Disneyland Parks I Definitely look forward to your next Content it would be Awesome to see you live at Disneyland I hope that's possible? A Fresh Start after a Crazy year with Covid Unbelievable, thank you Dallin, your Offhand Disney Films is a good way to start a Day with Coffee and sit down and watch an Offhand Disney on My Phone God Bless!!!

[@nosbig98]

Wait! Hold on! You were able to sit in the pilot's cabin in the monorail?!??! Please tell me that this was more than a one-off thing! It's been 20 years since I've been, and I didn't know that was a thing then. I'm sort of obsessed with the monorail and would *love* to take a ride in the pilot's cabin! Even if it is just to take a quick look, I would be happy.

[@meaganwilliams6826]

I wanna see a trip report! I’m counting down the last three and a half months to my first trip to WDW in 10 years!!!

[@Der_Bierbaron]

From all IPs coming to Epcot, Guardians is still a strange choice, yet will make many people happy and will certainly boost sales. Frozen and Guardians in one park is a must-buy.

[@jennw3085]

Where did you get that haunted mansion shirt? I’d love to get one for my husband

[@JacobHillSBD]

I liked that little Alfbob Hitchapek moment

[@rkyleramos]

So this isn’t a Best Disney Ride Ever video, in which you talk about TriceraTop Spin?

[@dylanwicksdylanwicksdylan8152]

LOL! such a funny comment, thanks for brightening up my day!

[@griffink]

Yes on doing a trip report, please

[@princeapoopoo5787]

Dallin: tries to pitch Florida hand soap to me Me, a native Floridian: 👁️👄👁️

[@janetplanet4595]

The question on all of our minds is Imagination, they are TOTALLY toying with us. It HAS to be. If not then it would be the weirdest stupidest clumsiest corporate move ever

[@TeganCantEven]

The new entrance plaza alone is just 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ElyseExplosion]

I got sniped out of the sky with that good mythical morning reference, holy crap

[@RogueSahara]

Who in their right mind thought that filet mignon would be a good theme park food? And for it represent Canadian cuisine (along with the cheddar cheese soup? SOUP!)? It would make much more sense to have poutine as it's much easier to eat on the go!

[@ilicia_08]

I LOVE THE THREE CABALLEROS ♥️ lol anyway Can we get some Big Hero 6 in the Japanese area or whatever. I haven’t had any interest in Epcot yet so let’s get me some IP’s 👍🏻

[@carlosarboleda6371]

I was just hoping for a Kitchen Kabaret comeback... sigh

[@AlissaWithAnEye]

Ohmygod is that for real why it’s name is EPCOT.....I’ve never known that! I know so much Disney trivia yet I now feel like a failure...

[@christheleavittman7080]

I used the offer code last time to get my parents magic candles. They love ‘em! Thanks Dallin!!

[@rrsaga]

Watch your mouth! I started working THERE in 96. Miss those days. It was fun