The various locations of FFVII are so diverse that it seems like a great challenge to have a true open world concept. My guess is that there will be a fast travel map leading to big areas similar to a game like FFX-2.
The only *Fast Travel* in Final Fantasy VII is riding on the back of a freaking golden chocobo than you very much
I never got a golden Chocobo. I never got knights of the round. I never beat any of the weapons. Did I even play FFVII?