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

[marni1971]

The Wonders of Life Fanbase account on Twitter just said that last they heard, Play is slated for a Mid-2020 opening. Any word on that @marni1971?

I don’t think that’s right.

 

[Disney Maddux]

I don’t think that’s right.

Oof. 2021 then, around the same time as Guardians?

 

[marni1971]

Oof. 2021 then, around the same time as Guardians?

Earlier in 2021. As Guardians will be.

 

[Disney Maddux]

Earlier in 2021. As Guardians will be.

I'd imagine in May, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend?

 

[Dunston]

AKA Epcots Mall Playground....With Dancing and M&G's

Glad I'm not the only one who can see this as a mall addition.

I don't see what the issue here is. The Imagineers of the Play Pavillion are paying homage to the original Wonders of Life, which looked like a 90's shopping mall food court.

 

[rle4lunch]

Hopefully they will incorporate some of the ideas from the Animation Building -Disney California Adventure

I got a sneaking suspicion that this type of thing will encompass the entire dome... Makes the most sense.

 

[marni1971]

I'd imagine in May, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend?

Possibly earlier. I can’t be more specific.

 

[jt04]

"Hello in there, Cliff. Tell me... what color is the sky in your world?" - Dr. Frasier Crane

You do realize that GotG is Marvel content, correct?

In case you haven't heard or seen, it is being installed in the old Energy pavilion.

I doubt it is by accident.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

As far as I've read, I haven't seen one "EPCOT Center purist" post where they wish things wouldn't change. I have read posts that say they wish the Company had kept the original vision for the park and maintained and updated it with enhancements that are in keeping with the original theme and vision. That's the camp I'm in. Have I missed something?

 

[Princess Leia]

I think this might be the first time I've seen the inside of the Germany pavilion??

 

[Disney Maddux]

Possibly earlier. I can’t be more specific.

Alright, the earlier the better!

 

[marni1971]

I think this might be the first time I've seen the inside of the Germany pavilion??

You’re missing out.

 

[marni1971]

Have I missed something?

Nope.

Some other members just choose to ignore it since it messes with their world.

 

[Disney Maddux]

I really hope we see a couple of references to Wonders of Life in here. Like maybe you can see a Cranium Command app appear on one of the screens for a split second?

 

[Princess Leia]

You’re missing out.

Apparently so.

Honestly, next time I go to WDW (2021?), I’m reserving two days for Epcot. I need more time to do WS properly.

 

[jt04]

As far as I've read, I haven't seen one "EPCOT Center purist" post where they wish things wouldn't change. I have read posts that say they wish the Company had kept the original vision for the park and maintained and updated it with enhancements that are in keeping with the original theme and vision. That's the camp I'm in. Have I missed something?

It is the most fascinating aspect of this. I can't imagine what they were hearing in the rumor mill. And it isn't their acceptance that is compelling. It is the enthusiastic support.

That said, I think this is a great short term solution.

 

[danlb_2000]

You do realize that GotG is Marvel content, correct?

In case you haven't heard or seen, it is being installed in the old Energy pavilion.

I doubt it is by accident.

No ride ends up where it is "by accident", but the choice to put it there doesn't necessarily mean that they plan to build a whole Marvel area around it. The Play pavilion doesn't look like something that is meant to be a temporary addition.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I think this might be the first time I've seen the inside of the Germany pavilion??

I, and likely many others, would highly recommend dining at the Biergarten.

 

[jt04]

No ride ends up where it is "by accident", but the choice to put it there doesn't necessarily mean that they plan to build a whole Marvel area around it. The Play pavilion doesn't look like something that is meant to be a temporary addition.

Then we have to accept that Future World will be a themeless catchall of the latest IP. Not the Disney I know.

I'm wondering if the purists believe they can wait out Iger and return Future World to its origins. Dodge the Marvel bullet so to speak.

I doubt it.

 

[HauntedPirate]

You do realize that GotG is Marvel content, correct?

In case you haven't heard or seen, it is being installed in the old Energy pavilion.

I doubt it is by accident.

Yep. What other Marvel characters do you think can go into Epcot, or any WDW theme park, for that matter? Just remember to exclude the Avengers, almost anyone with ties to the Avengers, Spider-Man, the X-Men, FF... Take your time, we'll wait.