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

[GhostHost1000]

I see Nick Wilde on the right

yes, yes you do

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The concept is clever enough. But it seems like if they are going to all this trouble they should put in a ride or 2! Are the body wars simulators still there? Even if you did a super basic simulator ride more for kids it would be something.

Or hey even a themed spinner but indoors in an environment that is totally controlled with lighting / video. Something!

 

[wdwmagic]

Are the body wars simulators still there

No, they were used as Star Tours 2.0 test beds and for parts.

 

[zooey]

I am extremely sad future world won't exist in the future. I hope World Show Case continues and expands. However one has to ask how could future world have survived if we can't tell the real update story of Energy. The Energy Pavilion should have been updated based on the advances made in US energy production. Instead of telling the real story which is not politically correct we lose the Pavilion. Walt would have updated the Pavilion telling the story of how fracking had led to the USA becoming Energy Independent and made us the worlds leader energy producer and exporter. The problem is the current Walt Disney Company can't do that because it's not politicallycorrect. It's the same reason they cant make a movie like "A Wrinkle in Time" or Narnia correctly and cnn profitably. The leadership of thos company from the top has shown political correctness is the wrong way to go. This does not me aw n everything they do is wrong but they need to get passed this PC BS and as go for things like R rated Deadpool and shows on the cutting edge.

LOL

 

[brb1006]

I always loved the quote from the first page of the thread where the partnership between Disney and James Cameron was announced...

"Well, there's one part of AK I will never set foot in..."

I wonder how that user feels about this now?

 

[momandmousefan]

Now it’s “out”....

The interior will be one huge IP driven playground. I’m aware of three core IPs. If all goes to plan one forum member in particular will be happy. Don’t think attractions as such. More like environments. Expect F&B to be added too. And digital interaction. Work should begin before the fall.

I’m getting a Disneyland “animation building” vibe from the concept art. I can see it hosting character greetings, interactive activities (similar to the Sorcerer’s workshop), and short movies in a similar format. Not sure this is really anything new other than different IPs

 

[Phicinfan]

Well Epcot needs rides not M&Gs but this is a band aid whilst they do whatever they need to do with the spine, ain't anything innovative about this. Just something to have open for the 50th.

Okay I will bite. Why?
Why does Epcot need rides?

They are getting a new coaster to replace Energy, just got revamped Space, and Soarin. Plus they are getting a much needed update to SSE. Then in WS we got Frozen, have mexico, adding Rat and still supposedly getting UK ride of some kind. Plus there is still the chance, granted slim of a ride with the new Brazilian pavilion.

Don't you think they also need attractions that are NOT rides? When Innovations was at its best, that to me is some of what we are seeing here with WoL. Maybe even better. And they are doing this to free up the spine for much needed greenery and space.

I have no issues with this decision vs. status quo.

 

[FigmentFan82]

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[DreamfinderGuy]

I know I never said it anywhere publicly, and you guys would call me out as a fake if I posted private DMs, but it makes me bittersweet happy to see something I had insider info on come out as real, even if it came at the cost of one of the places in Epcot I value most

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

No, they were used as Star Tours 2.0 test beds and for parts.

Probe 4 was used for testing, and then ripped apart. The others were ripped apart beforehand. Can't confirm or deny the long standing rumor of the spare parts used for Star Tours though.

 

[Brer Oswald]

@marni1971 You probably can’t answer this, but a question popped into my head. How recently was this pitch decided to be the project that would go into the WoL building? More importantly, how recently were the IPs selected?

 

[Kman101]

I do agree with this as long as they actually do something impressive with the space this will free up at Imagination and Innoventions. This just seems like a minor announcement that dribbles out after you reveal the big impressive stuff, not the first official part of your park overhaul rollout.

Hopefully they do a nice job inside but I’m with you in sharing doubts on the overall execution

 

[Kman101]

Well when they had shelved concepts that could of gone into this space along with rides minus Disney-tackiness use of movie IP. Then no one should be giving a whisper of a like at Disney. The used car salesman of Iger and Bop Chapek need to go.

They do need to go, I don’t disagree

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 You probably can’t answer this, but a question popped into my head. How recently was this pitch decided to be the project that would go into the WoL building? More importantly, how recently were the IPs selected?

It’s been proposed for quite a while. It was approved quite recently.

 

[Disney Maddux]

It’s been proposed for quite a while. It was approved quite recently.

Were there any other proposals that were rivaling it and came really close to being greenlit?

 

[marni1971]

Were there any other proposals that were rivaling it and came really close to being greenlit?

Several.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

@marni1971 You probably can’t answer this, but a question popped into my head. How recently was this pitch decided to be the project that would go into the WoL building? More importantly, how recently were the IPs selected?

I can't answer you directly, but I've known about this concept for at least 3 or 4 months. Sometime before then, not that it helps much.

Edit: Didn't see Martin already said something, nevermind.

 

[Brer Oswald]

It’s been proposed for quite a while. It was approved quite recently.

Good to know.

 

[Disney Maddux]

Several.

If you're able to, could you tell us which one was closest to being greenlit before being cancelled for whatever reason?

 

[marni1971]

If you're able to, could you tell us which one was closest to being greenlit before being cancelled for whatever reason?

Nope. I’ve said as much as I can about them. Suffice to say not all kept the building.