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

[WondersOfLife]

Just to illustrate why we are hating on IP (i.e. movie characters):

We could be getting:
Play! will be using the latest VR/AR tech that is updated annually and introduce new EPCOT characters, original stories, and original music by contemporary composers you'll be listening to for decades bringing back fun memories.

But most likely it will be:
Play! will use tech that is already outdated, will be frustrating to use, and in some cases actually be last year's Xbox or Playstation. Movie characters will laugh and dance to all your favorite Disney movie soundtracks.

And that's why EPCOT fans are a little grumpy.

As an EPCOT fan, (and a major WOL fan), I'm honestly kind of happy with what is going on there.

 

[eddie104]

As an EPCOT fan, (and a major WOL fan), I'm honestly kind of happy with what is going on there.

Honestly this building seems to be adding some of the experiences you would have had at the original Epcot center with it being interactive and all.

 

[Brer Oswald]

They....... they are literally holding Wii remotes.....

This is just a mini game from Mario Party 9, which I’ve been able to play at home for 8 years now (and mind you, it isn’t very good)......

This is 12 year old tech....

Why????

 

[MisterPenguin]

TSM can also be played on the Wii.

 

[Brer Oswald]

TSM can also be played on the Wii.

It was also playable on phones at one point, which is why I never waste an FP on it.

 

[mightynine]

Just to illustrate why we are hating on IP (i.e. movie characters):

We could be getting:
Play! will be using the latest VR/AR tech that is updated annually and introduce new EPCOT characters, original stories, and original music by contemporary composers you'll be listening to for decades bringing back fun memories.

But most likely it will be:
Play! will use tech that is already outdated, will be frustrating to use, and in some cases actually be last year's Xbox or Playstation. Movie characters will laugh and dance to all your favorite Disney movie soundtracks.

And that's why EPCOT fans are a little grumpy.

Bingo bango bongo. There are people here who don't seem to realize Disney was able to become the theme park powerhouse it is by not taking the easy way out.

Honestly this building seems to be adding some of the experiences you would have had at the original Epcot center with it being interactive and all.

Based on the concept art, we're getting to experience Disney Quest again. At least they'll have the decency to not charge extra for the Play! (wonder how it took to pick that name) pavilion.

 

[tparris]

Some high quality versions of the new art

 

[Disneyrailfan1996]

Since Disney likes to do so, I wonder where the WOL tributes will be IF there are any. (Small detail for an upcoming project, yes, but I’m a big GEEK so I always have questions!)

 

[ToTBellHop]

Some high quality versions of the new art
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Kinda feels like the (very popular) Oceaneer Club on the cruise line.

 

[rd805]

It will be fun to have something NEW that can give AC and swallow crowds. Sure, it probably won't be exhilarating but at least they are finally giving us something new in there. That should be taken with happiness.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It will be fun to have something NEW that can give AC and swallow crowds. Sure, it probably won't be exhilarating but at least they are finally giving us something new in there. That should be taken with happiness.

I can see the billboard now: Disney Play Pavilion: At least it’s new!

 

[MisterPenguin]

This just in: Due to budget cuts, Disney's PLAY! Pavilion will just be all the Kidcots moved into one space.

 

[danlb_2000]

Permit filed today for show set installation...

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Permit filed today for show set installation...

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The fact that this isn’t a 2020 project with this pace is quite baffling to me

 

[danlb_2000]

The fact that this isn’t a 2020 project with this pace is quite baffling to me

Hard to judge the pace without seeing the inside.

 

[Janir]

At least they'll have the decency to not charge extra for the Play! (wonder how it took to pick that name) pavilion.

Well other than your EPCOT park ticket. ;-) I get what you're sayign though, that's already a spent cost vs an add on.

 

[Timothy_Q]

@marni1971 do you know if there are concrete plans (where the WEDWAY and Monorail signs are in the concept art) to include some sort of PeopleMover and/or Monorail connections/stops in the Play Pavilion?

Are you serious

 

[Timothy_Q]

It's in the concept art, but it would also be prohibitively expensive to do, so...yes.

It's a fake little city, there are also hotel and cinema signs

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

It's a fake little city, there are also hotel and cinema signs

They are putting a hotel inside Epcot????
Why didn’t disney announce it during D23?

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

God forbid someone ask a question. No need to be rude.