wdwdave09
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WoL pavillion
Thanks for a very interesting thread.
I was at WoL in October 2003 and it was pretty empty. My kids enjoyed all the props, however, and seemed to enjoy The Making of Me as well. But the pavillion did feel outdated. I think a pavillion about Life should be a part of Epcot and as stated earlier, there has been so much life science advancements that you could really make a meaningful and inspiring pavillion out of WoL. But that will cost $ and I have no idea how Disney execs make their spending decisions. I say spruce it up or gut it and start from scratch - just don't let it sit unused/empty for years.
Also, this thread very much reminds me of a book I read a month or so ago called Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow. Its about many things but the central theme is what the Magic Kingdom looks like in the future, specifically Liberty Square. The MK has been taken over by CMs and groups (or ad hocs) of CMs are responsible for upkeep of the attractions. Some want to keep things as they always were and others want to "update" by bringing in new technology.... Sound familiar here?
Anyway, might be worth a read.
Thanks for the post Grizz, it got me to thinking about the initial purpose of Epcot (exploring different aspects of our world) vs. building an amusement park like Universal Studios or Busch Gardens where the focus is on thrill rides. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE thrill rides. As I mature, however, I better understand the beauty of what Disney created and why people love the place. Many companies can build an amusement park. But only one built a truly magical place that immerses you in a theme.
Dave
Thanks for a very interesting thread.
I was at WoL in October 2003 and it was pretty empty. My kids enjoyed all the props, however, and seemed to enjoy The Making of Me as well. But the pavillion did feel outdated. I think a pavillion about Life should be a part of Epcot and as stated earlier, there has been so much life science advancements that you could really make a meaningful and inspiring pavillion out of WoL. But that will cost $ and I have no idea how Disney execs make their spending decisions. I say spruce it up or gut it and start from scratch - just don't let it sit unused/empty for years.
Also, this thread very much reminds me of a book I read a month or so ago called Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow. Its about many things but the central theme is what the Magic Kingdom looks like in the future, specifically Liberty Square. The MK has been taken over by CMs and groups (or ad hocs) of CMs are responsible for upkeep of the attractions. Some want to keep things as they always were and others want to "update" by bringing in new technology.... Sound familiar here?
Anyway, might be worth a read.
Thanks for the post Grizz, it got me to thinking about the initial purpose of Epcot (exploring different aspects of our world) vs. building an amusement park like Universal Studios or Busch Gardens where the focus is on thrill rides. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE thrill rides. As I mature, however, I better understand the beauty of what Disney created and why people love the place. Many companies can build an amusement park. But only one built a truly magical place that immerses you in a theme.
Dave