EPCOT New Play Pavilion to replace Epcot's Wonders of Life

[CaptainAmerica]

Wasn’t that exactly what they envisioned though? A series of black box mini-attractions that could be updated in the blink of an eye?

*Whispers*

It's Innoventions...

 

[JustInTime]

I wouldn't expect PLAY! to open until all children were able to be vaccinated.

I expect that to happen this year. Here’s to hoping.

 

[J4546]

rename/rethem the play pavilion into the imagination pavilion, thats what it is already it seems. Put a new figment dark ride in it.
Then rename/retheme the imaginiation pavilion into the sky pavilion and make it all about flight and have a cool science museum vibe with a lot of interactive stuff. Then you have the organic land, sea, sky pavilion on one side, and the techy GotG, Imaginiation, Mission Space and Space 220, and TT on the other

 

[SplashJacket]

https://blogmickey.com/2021/08/the-boneyard-playground-reopens-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Wonder if this help paves the way for progress on Play.

 

[J4546]

seeing concrete work getting done nextdoor at GotG is nice

 

[Little Green Men]

Play will not be open byr the 50th, GOTG will not be open by the 50th, Moana's Journey of fountain splash pad will not be open by the 50th...Mary Poppins was cancelled, The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was cancelled, The Giant Barstool party venue was cancelled...So now for the 50th the sum of the Anniversary offerings are a replacement Fireworks show, Ratatouille, and a completely destroyed central core of the park. Wow that is some amazing work by the world leader in theme entertainment....
oh and I am sure cupcakes and lots of merchandise....

The 50th lasts til 2023. GOTG will be open during it, Journey of not a splash pad will be open. Innoventions East will open with Creations and club cool. SSE was delayed not cancelled. Oh and Space 220 opens before it.

 

[Bocabear]

There's a global pandemic on. You may have heard something about it. It's been in all the papers.

so you are telling me that no one is going to the parks and they are not doing any construction...people are not spending money and the hotels and restaurants at WDW are not packed?

 

[Phicinfan]

Play will not be open byr the 50th, GOTG will not be open by the 50th, Moana's Journey of fountain splash pad will not be open by the 50th...Mary Poppins was cancelled, The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was cancelled, The Giant Barstool party venue was cancelled...So now for the 50th the sum of the Anniversary offerings are a replacement Fireworks show, Ratatouille, and a completely destroyed central core of the park. Wow that is some amazing work by the world leader in theme entertainment....
oh and I am sure cupcakes and lots of merchandise....

For the record SSE refurbishment is not cancelled, only delayed. You can't have Play until kids can safely participate. Yes by all reports Giant table and Mary Poppins has been cancelled. But rest have just been delayed. Personally they need to be ready for the 40th Epcot anniversary more than MK's 50th... IMO.

As for what they have added to WDW for the 50th, you list is a bit short. They are doing quite a bit of polishing and painting in MK, updating Jungle Cruise, redoing the bakery, updated the castle and redid the night time show. There's more than that, but no they won't have a Tron to really blow it out.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I expect that to happen this year. Here’s to hoping.

Even newborns?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

There's a global pandemic on. You may have heard something about it. It's been in all the papers.

Yes!! I saw it on The Facebook so it had to be true

 

[Bocabear]

For the record SSE refurbishment is not cancelled, only delayed. You can't have Play until kids can safely participate. Yes by all reports Giant table and Mary Poppins has been cancelled. But rest have just been delayed. Personally they need to be ready for the 40th Epcot anniversary more than MK's 50th... IMO.

As for what they have added to WDW for the 50th, you list is a bit short. They are doing quite a bit of polishing and painting in MK, updating Jungle Cruise, redoing the bakery, updated the castle and redid the night time show. There's more than that, but no they won't have a Tron to really blow it out.

but wasn't a lot of this necessary maintenance and necessary expansion to meet the capacity of guests?
Yes, painting the castle pink and decorating it is purely for the 50th, but most of the other stuff is just necessary expansion tp deal with the increasing number of guests that visit the park... They need more Capacity in all the parks to match the crowds they are bringing in...

 

[Phicinfan]

but wasn't a lot of this necessary maintenance and necessary expansion to meet the capacity of guests?
Yes, painting the castle pink and decorating it is purely for the 50th, but most of the other stuff is just necessary expansion tp deal with the increasing number of guests that visit the park... They need more Capacity in all the parks to match the crowds they are bringing in...

No, I don't think so. They have to add, to increase draw, but I don't think anyone expects these adds to add capacity as they are all short rides for the most part. I agree, I am sure they wanted most of these for the 50th, unfortunately with Covid and work pauses that went out the window.

 

[aladdin2007]

For the record SSE refurbishment is not cancelled, only delayed. You can't have Play until kids can safely participate. Yes by all reports Giant table and Mary Poppins has been cancelled. But rest have just been delayed. Personally they need to be ready for the 40th Epcot anniversary more than MK's 50th... IMO.

As for what they have added to WDW for the 50th, you list is a bit short. They are doing quite a bit of polishing and painting in MK, updating Jungle Cruise, redoing the bakery, updated the castle and redid the night time show. There's more than that, but no they won't have a Tron to really blow it out.

are they even going to bother or care aside from special merch though? that's what remains to be seen. Im thinking not much with this current management regime in place. But will see. maybe all the backlash from the mistake on the lake will force them to put some effort into it.

 

[HauntedPirate]

are they even going to bother or care aside from special merch though? that's what remains to be seen. Im thinking not much with this current management regime in place. But will see. maybe all the backlash from the mistake on the lake will force them to put some effort into it.

They will sell the hell out of nostalgia-based Epcot merchandise.

 

[aladdin2007]

They will sell the hell out of nostalgia-based Epcot merchandise.

and that will probably be the extent of a 40th.

 

[Indy_UK]

Anyone know if they are even actively working on the inside of the Play Pavilion?

Was hoping that this was open by August 2022 when we visit next

 

[JohnD]

Anyone know if they are even actively working on the inside of the Play Pavilion?

Was hoping that this was open by August 2022 when we visit next

Well, the concept of the Play Pavilion is soooo 2019 (before the pandemic), so who knows?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Well, the concept of the Play Pavilion is soooo 2019 (before the pandemic), so who knows?

The Zach, “Because Walt Disney once said, ’I only hope that one day, guests will experience everything through their smart phones,” the Team and I are proud to announce the Disney Virtual+ Pavilion, where families will be empowered to explore their Disney dreams in a timeless way virtually while walking around our pitch-black Wonders of Life pavilion (editor note: we need to avoid pointing out that this replaces the previously-announced Play Pavilion. Perhaps say “newly renovated building”). You won’t believe how realistic guest-favorites like Miguel, Raya, Shang Chi, and Rey look on your phone! I can’t wait to share the shade of black paint we’ve selected in a future update!”

 

[danv3]

The Zach, “Because Walt Disney once said, ’I only hope that one day, guests will experience everything through their smart phones,” the Team and I are proud to announce the Disney Virtual+ Pavilion, where families will be empowered to explore their Disney dreams in a timeless way virtually while walking around our pitch-black Wonders of Life pavilion (editor note: we need to avoid pointing out that this replaces the previously-announced Play Pavilion. Perhaps say “newly renovated building”). You won’t believe how realistic guest-favorites like Miguel, Raya, Shang Chi, and Rey look on your phone! I can’t wait to share the shade of black paint we’ve selected in a future update!”

MansionButler84 is The Zach CONFIRMED.

 

[CJR]

Disney has done little to suggest that it isn't happening, keeping references to it on walls and maps. However, with Guardians delayed, there seems no reason to rush on the project. So, my prediction is 2023, around the same time as Guardians opening.

I, personally, would really love it if they came up with something better while we wait. It's a shame to reopen the pavilion without a ride of some sort.