Cool Station?

bethishooked · 09-11-2006

What is everyone's thoughts about the refurbishment of the Cool Station at Epcot? Our entire family was disappointed. It looks like a normal store now, instead of an "adventure" to get inside.

DayDreamer · 09-11-2006

I thought it was really nice but you raised a great point that I didn't think about. Before it was like you were entering an attraction, now it seems like another gift shop.

OffKilterFan · 09-11-2006

It was easier to miss before, and made it much more neat. It's too commercial-y now...if that makes any sense.

Erin · 09-11-2006

I'd never even been to the one before, and I was disappointed!

But, it's still cool.

ARIEL · 09-11-2006

I am intrigued as to what they have done to it!

I really liked the cool station as it was. A real mini adventure. Does it look totally different now?

chris24 · 09-11-2006

i agree - they took away the "FUN" aspect of it.....

tonksky · 09-11-2006

What is it like now?

Tyffni · 09-11-2006

I really liked it. I always felt the approach before was overdone for what it was.

timkelmom · 09-11-2006

Anyone have a photo of what it looks like now? I read somewhere that the ice and snow are gone. Is this true?

bethishooked · 09-11-2006

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Originally Posted by timkelmom

Anyone have a photo of what it looks like now? I read somewhere that the ice and snow are gone. Is this true?

We didn't take a photo, but the entrance is totally gone. It just has glass doors, as if you are entering into a store. It would be great if someone has a before and an after picture.

honeypot · 09-12-2006

A little while before they announced the refurbishment, DH and I went and there was no ice and snow and the CM at the entrance said that a chunk of the entrance ice fell off on the head of a CM.
I know that I am going to be disappointed this year because it was like an adventure.

gcbdad · 09-12-2006

I think the biggest issue is that it is always out of the beverages. The last couple of times we went it had only 3 choices. I remember it used to have 7 or 8 choices.

keljen · 09-12-2006

I'm sorry we missed it before they did it over.

Pooh Fan · 09-12-2006

I liked it better before the refurb. I agree that it is more like another gift shop now where you can try out the different drinks.

rlcarmichael · 09-12-2006

But at least they still have BEVERLY!!!

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 919	Cool Station? What is everyone's thoughts about the refurbishment of the Cool Station at Epcot? Our entire family was disappointed. It looks like a normal store now, instead of an "adventure" to get inside. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 121 days 20 hours 36 minutes

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Cool Station? I thought it was really nice but you raised a great point that I didn't think about. Before it was like you were entering an attraction, now it seems like another gift shop. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Cool Station? It was easier to miss before, and made it much more neat. It's too commercial-y now...if that makes any sense. __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: Cool Station? I am intrigued as to what they have done to it! I really liked the cool station as it was. A real mini adventure. Does it look totally different now? __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 118 days 11 hours 36 minutes

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Cool Station? i agree - they took away the "FUN" aspect of it..... __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 9 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Re: Cool Station? What is it like now? __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

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Tyffni Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 139	Re: Cool Station? I really liked it. I always felt the approach before was overdone for what it was.

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: Cool Station? Anyone have a photo of what it looks like now? I read somewhere that the ice and snow are gone. Is this true? __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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honeypot Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 383	Re: Cool Station? A little while before they announced the refurbishment, DH and I went and there was no ice and snow and the CM at the entrance said that a chunk of the entrance ice fell off on the head of a CM. I know that I am going to be disappointed this year because it was like an adventure. __________________ : mickey: 95: DL (Honeymoon),96: ASM, 00: CSR, 01: AKL 02: WL, 03: CBR, 04: AKL, 05: 10 Year Anniv. Poly, 06: WL, 07: SSR 1st time as a Member, 08: OKW, 2009 AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to My Happy Place Off to MY Happy Place

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	Re: Cool Station? I think the biggest issue is that it is always out of the beverages. The last couple of times we went it had only 3 choices. I remember it used to have 7 or 8 choices.

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,222	Re: Cool Station? I'm sorry we missed it before they did it over. __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 345 days 11 hours 36 minutes

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Cool Station? I liked it better before the refurb. I agree that it is more like another gift shop now where you can try out the different drinks. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 22 days 5 hours 36 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,997	Re: Cool Station? But at least they still have BEVERLY!!! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 15 days 7 hours 21 minutes

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