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

[J4546]

Looks like got and the rest of communicore will open fairly soon, clearing up that side of the park which will be nice. JoW seems like it's still a ways away, but once infrastructure is laid I bet it goes up pretty quickly

 

[ppete1975]

I mean, I'd still love a ride like this, though I'd want them adjusting the attraction vehicles to seat parties together:

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I don't hate IP, but I'd like a non-IP and relaxing attraction taking me to outer space. Disney became so desperate to replace slow attractions with thrill rides that they forgot about balance...

we complain about riders per hour now... even constantly moving that couldnt have been great....

id still love it.. but just saying

 

[James Alucobond]

I'm assuming this won't be open for the 40th? It looks like they are hurrying GOTG and I'm assuming Journey of Water is next (I hope at least to get rid of the walls).

They have said all elements of EPCOT's transformation not currently on hold will be "complete" by the end of 2023. I would assume that means Cosmic Rewind, Connections, Dreamers Point, Moana, the festival area, and PLAY! will all be finished by then.

 

[ToTBellHop]

They have said all elements of EPCOT's transformation not currently on hold will be "complete" by the end of 2023. I would assume that means Cosmic Rewind, Connections, Dreamers Point, Moana, the festival area, and PLAY! will all be finished by then.

Yes.

 

[Casper Gutman]

PLAY seems very appropriate for the 40th, since it captures the spirit of the large, directionless, mostly vacant spaces sparsely populated by outdated computer displays and out-of-place meet n greets that have defined EPCOT for a majority of its history.

 

[Dragonman]

PLAY seems very appropriate for the 40th, since it captures the spirit of the large, directionless, largely-vacant spaces sparsely populated by outdated computer displays and out-of-place meet n greets that have defined EPCOT for a majority of its history.

I agree, it’s nice to finally see the space being used as intended once again since the demise of WOL.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

I agree, it’s nice to finally see the space being used as intended once again since the demise of WOL.

I guarantee it's going to be outdated and extinct in 15-20 years' time, but I can't wait until it's complete. Always wanted to go inside of there.

 

[UNCgolf]

I guarantee it's going to be outdated and extinct in 15-20 years' time, but I can't wait until it's complete. Always wanted to go inside of there.

I've gotten the impression it's going to be outdated when it opens, but we'll see.

 

[TikibirdLand]

I guarantee it's going to be outdated and extinct in 15-20 years' time, but I can't wait until it's complete. Always wanted to go inside of there.

We got to go in WoL back when it was operational. I remember riding BW and looking at the exhibits. None of those really stood out though. I don't have a lot of memories of CC. I'm sorry to say we didn't spend enough time there while we had the chance.

Now that the kids are grown, I'm not sure we'll have a need to visit once Play! is open.

 

[ToTBellHop]

How are you guys complaining before you even see paint swatches and samples of the flooring for the pavilion? Give WDI a chance to wow you with those magical details first.

 

[Dragonman]

I guarantee it's going to be outdated and extinct in 15-20 years' time, but I can't wait until it's complete. Always wanted to go inside of there.

Wonders was already outdated as well and only got very minimal updates here and there like the less intense version of Body Wars.

 

[Mickeynerd17]

Cosmic Rewind, Connections, Dreamers Point, Moana, the festival area, and PLAY! will all be finished by then.

I'm a bit confused on Dreamers Point and its placement. Isn't it supposed to be where Project Tomorrow currently sits? If so, then how would that work with the postponed SSE refurb?

 

[Haymarket2008]

I'm a bit confused on Dreamers Point and its placement. Isn't it supposed to be where Project Tomorrow currently sits? If so, then how would that work with the postponed SSE refurb?

Not exactly. Dreamer’s Point is basically going to be everything from the former flower bed behind Project Tomorrow up until approximately where the Pin Station used to stand.

There were plans, it seems, to completely reconfigure Project Tomorrow and make a whole new exit building that would spill out onto Dreamer’s Point. Unclear if that is still happening.

 

[Mickeynerd17]

Not exactly. Dreamer’s Point is basically going to be everything from the former flower bed behind Project Tomorrow up until approximately where the Pin Station used to stand.

There were plans, it seems, to completely reconfigure Project Tomorrow and make a whole new exit building that would spill out onto Dreamer’s Point. Unclear if that is still happening.

Thanks for the clarification. That's what I thought was happening.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Last night in Epcot it seemed like they were testing Play! screens again.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Last night in Epcot it seemed like they were testing Play! screens again.

Looks like someone is watching

Crap.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Last night in Epcot it seemed like they were testing Play! screens again.

Spoiler. Its just blue paint on the doors.

 

[TikibirdLand]

Looks like someone is watching
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Crap.

 

[Piebald]

I'm still confused. What exactly is this going to be?

 

[CJR]

Last night in Epcot it seemed like they were testing Play! screens again.

Thank you!

That's pretty much what I saw except the screens were a more solid blue - or at least that's what I remember, it's been over a month - and the (white) lights were all on. This time, it looks like the lights were off and they had actual images up on the screens. Either way, it's very interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing the photo!