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

MagicHappens1971

MagicHappens1971

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doctornick said:
Nah. The TSR should have been built as well though I’d probably opt for live entertainment there.

An AA show in the vein of Country Bears would help address a number of issues at GE:

- lack of aliens
- lack of famous “Star Wars music”
- not having enough stuff “to do” beyond shopping and things behind paywalls.
- opportunity to get out of the heat/sun (always key for Florida)
- something all ages since both rides do have a low but real height restriction.

I’d love to see a show hosted by a Gran character (I think that’s a tough species to do with prosthetics/make up and better for an AA), add in a droid for comedy relief and have the Modal Nodes perform and maybe Max Rebo or such. Maybe have some alien hecklers. I think there’s a lot of potential and would really round out the offerings in the land.
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I present to you “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser”, it really is amazing how many of the concepts and things designed for GE got stuck behind a $6,000 pay wall
 
DreamfinderGuy

DreamfinderGuy

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WondersOfLife said:
I'm baffled as to why they didn't think re-purposing the Cranium Command theater for an Inside Out themed animatronic show with Cranium Command references wouldn't have been a good idea... Why not open PLAY! with a new animatronic show and simulator ride? Put some attractions in there like before? Put a Wreck-It Ralph attraction in the simulators and Inside Out in Cranium Command. Give us something, man. Utilize those attraction wings. Why NOT? Have a pixar gift shop at the end of CC and a generic Disney animation gift shop at the end of BW.
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I think a lot of it might have to do with the fact that the theatre was no longer up to code, and it was already enough of an undertaking making sure the rest of Wonders was. It got to a point where fully removing the theatre was probably the most logical plan. That and of course, recycling a 30 year old attraction that's been closed for 15+ years probably wouldn't be that great of a look for Disney making a "new build".
 
DreamfinderGuy

DreamfinderGuy

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Bocabear said:
not up to code? as far as ADA ramps? I can't imagine they were not grandfathered in if they had kept the same attraction going...
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It was more electrical/structural stuff. They cut power to the work lights because the roof leaked so badly that it became a fire hazard. Did not have an inspection since 2009. The place was falling apart, that's why there were signs posted everywhere at the theatre entrances that it was an unsafe area and not to enter without clearance.
 
ppete1975

ppete1975

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DreamfinderGuy said:
If it doesn't open by December of 2023 it takes the title of longest construction project in EPCOT's history. Absolutely insane for something that was already supposed to open last year.
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I think the concept delayed it more than the construction for once. When we are being told not to touch stuff, and thats the entire premise (as far as we know) behind the attraction, the rush to complete is kind of gone.
 
DreamfinderGuy

DreamfinderGuy

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ppete1975 said:
I think the concept delayed it more than the construction for once. When we are being told not to touch stuff, and thats the entire premise (as far as we know) behind the attraction, the rush to complete is kind of gone.
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With the rest of WDW back to normal, that's no longer a valid excuse. It was once upon a time, for a large chunk of its construction, but there's no reason that a project initially meant to open within two years should now potentially take another two and a half from today.
 
ppete1975

ppete1975

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One of the worst parts about this decision is the change in the world and americans more than anyone. The obesity and general health is much more an issue than it was in the early 80s. Add in we are finally making mental health an important discussion instead of swept under the rug.

This could have been a really cool health pavilion again, with emphasis on
Physical exercise
Proper diet
MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding people with disabilities
Among other things

And it could have all be done in a non clinical way but edutainment.


I would also think they could have went with multiple sponsors to do different things inside the structure instead of one for the entire thing.
Health insurance company, planet fitness, peloton, concept 2, trek, etc etc etc. which could have showcased their newest things
 
Horizons '83

Horizons '83

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ppete1975 said:
One of the worst parts about this decision is the change in the world and americans more than anyone. The obesity and general health is much more an issue than it was in the early 80s. Add in we are finally making mental health an important discussion instead of swept under the rug.

This could have been a really cool health pavilion again, with emphasis on
Physical exercise
Proper diet
MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding people with disabilities
Among other things

And it could have all be done in a non clinical way but edutainment.


I would also think they could have went with multiple sponsors to do different things inside the structure instead of one for the entire thing.
Health insurance company, planet fitness, peloton, concept 2, trek, etc etc etc. which could have showcased their newest things
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But this makes....too much sense :cool:
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
Premium Member
ppete1975 said:
One of the worst parts about this decision is the change in the world and americans more than anyone. The obesity and general health is much more an issue than it was in the early 80s. Add in we are finally making mental health an important discussion instead of swept under the rug.

This could have been a really cool health pavilion again, with emphasis on
Physical exercise
Proper diet
MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding people with disabilities
Among other things

And it could have all be done in a non clinical way but edutainment.


I would also think they could have went with multiple sponsors to do different things inside the structure instead of one for the entire thing.
Health insurance company, planet fitness, peloton, concept 2, trek, etc etc etc. which could have showcased their newest things
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BuT pEoPlE dOn'T wAnT eDuTaInMeNt...
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
Premium Member
marni1971 said:
Celebrate the joy of life.

Oh.

At least it’s not being demolished so a better idea can come along. Some day.
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But will that be before or after Bob & Josh have sucked all the creativity and life out of the park?

I fully expect this will get pushed even further onto the backburner as soon as a few economic developments happen. They don't even have to finish Moana if Bob sticks his finger in the electrical outlet... I mean, holds his finger up to check the economic winds... and the sharp pencil people say, "Cut costs NOW!".
 

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