Universe of Energy May be Closing for Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction

Now let me just state before i begin:

THIS IS A RUMOR AND NOT CONFIRMED BY DISNEY THEMSELVES

With that being said, WDWNT is reporting that a guardians of the galaxy will be replacing the Universe of Energy ride at EPCOT in future world. According to them the project has already been approved and is moving forward. It is likely that the building will be gutted and/ or demolished.

Rumors indicate that Bob Chapek, the new chairman at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, was key in the decision. Chapek spent 3.5  years in charge of Disney Consumer Products, but this is his first role in the Parks and Resorts division of the company.

The Universe of Energy could close as soon as the Fall of 2016, but Disney has made no announcement of any closure as of yet.

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