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

[Horizons1]

Yes, the prototype versions of Buzzy and General Knowledge:
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Yea those need to be preserved.

 

[EagleScout610]

Yea those need to be preserved.

 

[Dragonman]

If Spikes can steal a door, a wall is only slightly tougher

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

I don’t think we ever got a solid answer about what the work going on in Cranium Command is. Martin said that the area would stay backstage, however the work is still suggesting that something is being implemented back there, whether it be on or off stage. Does anyone know if the Cranium theatre is still intact? Because I seriously doubt that it is.

 

[trainplane3]

Latest update. Even then, it's two days late.

 

[Rteetz]

 

[Dragonman]

RIP Cranium Command. I’m 99% sure it’s been obliterated in there by now, the only question is what exactly is going in there.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

RIP Cranium Command. I’m 99% sure it’s been obliterated in there by now, the only question is what exactly is going in there.

Sounds familiar

 

[ToTBellHop]

Sounds familiar

 

[WondersOfLife]

If they were smart, they would have utilized the Cranium Command theatre for an Inside Out show, and the Body Wars area for a Big Hero 6 attraction.

Just saying. Why NOT make two attractions? (I understand that the answer to my own question is money.)

 

[Dragonman]

Only problem is they would have to build new simulators in the Body Wars section or else they would just have to go with a cheap walkthrough attraction or something small like that.

 

[Naplesgolfer]

Can any of our insiders give us a clearer understanding of what will be in the Play Pavilion ? I have seen all the Art and read most of what has been written about it and still don't fully understand it.

 

[marni1971]

Kiddy and tween playground under the dome. A small Entertainment stage, another small themed interactive show, a walk through, a hide and seek playground and M&G. Some retail, and some QS.

 

[Naplesgolfer]

Kiddy and tween playground under the dome. A small Entertainment stage, another small themed interactive show, a walk through, a hide and seek playground and M&G. Some retail, and some QS.

Thanks for response Marni! When my grandchildren are older I will be happy to visit this.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Kiddy and tween playground under the dome. A small Entertainment stage, another small themed interactive show, a walk through, a hide and seek playground and M&G. Some retail, and some QS.

In other words, for adults without kids, this is about a 15 minute experience at best.

 

[justintheharris]

In other words, for adults without kids, this is about a 15 minute experience at best.

Well having said that, Epcot is mostly for adults. The park really lacks engaging stuff for kids. And I'm referring to stuff without a height requirement. Yes, there are kids who like Spaceship Earth, Living With The Land and Journey Into Imagination but the former two most would probably find boring and the latter some find terrifying (I did as a kid. Lots of loud noises in the dark and jump scares). At the end of the day, it leaves Nemo, Three Cabelleros and Frozen. However, with Ratatouille, Mary Poppins and the Play Pavilion, Epcot will begin to have a good lineup for kids even if the classic Epcot rides are boring.

 

[marni1971]

In other words, for adults without kids, this is about a 15 minute experience at best.

Pretty much.

It’ll have a pretty ceiling.

 

[trainplane3]

Pretty much.

It’ll have a pretty ceiling.

Is the mobile being removed? I'm assuming it is...

 

[Dragonman]

I’m gonna miss that mobile if it goes. Added a nice touch of animation to the pavilion.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Kiddy and tween playground under the dome. A small Entertainment stage, another small themed interactive show, a walk through, a hide and seek playground and M&G. Some retail, and some QS.

So, when you say kiddy/tween, is that the main focus or the entire pavilion? Is there gonna be anything targeted towards older age groups whatsoever, or is that mainly next door?