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

[DreamfinderGuy]

That’s the million dollar question.

All the promotional stuff really makes me feel like it’s here to stay for a while, possibly with updates every once in a blue moon.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It seems like the Wonders name would be dropped by now but it’s somewhat nice to know that it’ll live on. This project is giving it the upkeep it’s desperately needed for over a decade. Any idea if the pink logo is just for the kid stuff or is it the official new marking symbol for the dome? Have plans for the future beyond the ‘21 stuff even been discussed yet?

Its not unusual for facilities to retain old names. There are all sorts of things that are named and documented and it doesn’t make sense to go through them all and update them when the name is internal.

 

[gustaftp]

but what is "Short"? We have seen temporary things and decor go on for literally decades..

There's nothing quite as permanent as a temporary DIsney attraction.

 

[SaveDinosaur]

The kiddy overlay in the dome is a short / medium placeholder. The facility is still Wonders.

Knowing Disney this "placeholder" will last longer than Wonders

 

[RSoxNo1]

That’s the million dollar question.

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[britain]

but what is "Short"? We have seen temporary things and decor go on for literally decades..

Especially if this is short/medium!

If 'long' is like, as permanent as Cinderella's Castle, the shelf-life of a 'medium-term' placeholder is like, what, 30 years?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Especially if this is short/medium!

If 'long' is like, as permanent as Cinderella's Castle, the shelf-life of a 'medium-term' placeholder is like, what, 30 years?

It’s planned to be replaced by an exciting Medicare Part D ride in 2052 where guests are invited to guess their copays. Wrong answer=100 foot drop.

I’m pumped.

I can share this early concept:

 

[Disneyson]

I'm very worried about this building. It sounds like they're putting DisneyQuest in - Animation Academy, Digital Games... with some character meet-n-greets... It kinda sounds like Cali's Animation building.

I kinda wouldn't mind an updated clone of it... but not for the content. Just for the empty screen atrium. That's really the best part.

 

[trainplane3]

I'm very worried about this building. It sounds like they're putting DisneyQuest in - Animation Academy, Digital Games... with some character meet-n-greets... It kinda sounds like Cali's Animation building.

I kinda wouldn't mind an updated clone of it... but not for the content. Just for the empty screen atrium. That's really the best part.

That's my feeling on it too.

I don't remember if these are windows but here's an update on the paneling:

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

That's my feeling on it too.

I don't remember if these are windows but here's an update on the paneling:

Hmmm. If those are windows then they’re right in the old Cranium Preshow holding room. Appears to align almost perfectly with where the screen used to be, blocking a small hallway before it. This further complicates the mystery

 

[Dragonman]

Maybe some sort of corporate or cast member viewing area

 

[Disney Maddux]

Doesn't open for another year, and I'm already wondering what will be put in its place if they stick to keeping this temporary.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

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[Dragonman]

Doesn't open for another year, and I'm already wondering what will be put in its place if they stick to keeping this temporary.

Well usually one thing about temporary Disney attractions (and giant things) is that they tend to stick around for quite some time lol.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Well usually one thing about temporary Disney attractions (and giant things) is that they tend to stick around for quite some time lol.

I’m expecting it to at least last the rest of the 2020s, potentially with updates or cycling out exhibits with new things. It would have to be a tremendous flop (which it won’t be) to die any sooner

 

[MisterPenguin]

Monorail expansion footer still in place!

 

[gustaftp]

I'm curious about what happens to the corporate lounge area and mural in the staircase. I hope they will largely be left alone in their POMO condition.

 

[Dragonman]

I'm curious about what happens to the corporate lounge area and mural in the staircase. I hope they will largely be left alone in their POMO condition.

You know I never really thought of it but technically Buzzy is still in the building while the mural is still there lol.

 

[Horizons1]

You know I never really thought of it but technically Buzzy is still in the building while the mural is still there lol.

Isn’t that the funky looking Buzzy?

 

[Dragonman]

Isn’t that the funky looking Buzzy?

Yes, the prototype versions of Buzzy and General Knowledge: