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

[marni1971]

@marni1971 can you say if the black box dark ride was ever actually considered to be a part of this? Because I remember some people talking like it might have been.

Not that I know of. Which of course isn’t nearly everything.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Funny that they went through the effort of smashing the remaining Body Wars signage to pieces but won't be using the space for anything more than storage. Or maybe a cheap break room, who knows?

 

[Dragonman]

Funny that they went through the effort of smashing the remaining Body Wars signage to pieces but won't be using the space for anything more than storage. Or maybe a cheap break room, who knows?

Was there any significant signage left? I know a few pieces were marked for the archives.

 

[Kman101]

You know honestly it’s a shame they neglected to do anything with the Body Wars and Cranium Command areas. It could’ve been really cool to utilize them again but they’ve just decided to leave them abandoned even knowing they’re open targets for trespassers .

Yep. Could have put Inside Out into Cranium Command (or a stage show of sorts) and something else (Big Hero 6?) in the Body Wars space (likely a meet and greet no doubt). Not sure if they could create enough space for a small dark ride or not, I'm not as familiar with the back areas of WOL at the moment (I'm off to refresh my memory). Really a shame they tore apart and removed the simulators a long time ago.

 

[agentp99]

Temper your expectations. This will be a modest overlay of the current interior of the dome. Lots of cosmetic changes, but with the pathway and positioning layout of Wonders of Life - which will be fine for the target demographic.

Food and beverage will be a resurrected Pure and Simple. Three IP based “attractions” in the walk through / playground sense will be around the perimeter. There will be a simple stage show exhibit, reminiscent of the Goofy About Health / Anacomical Players set up.

The central area will be remodelled but remain the same rough layout.

Aside from a short switchback in and out of Frontiers of Medicine the Cranium and Simulator areas will not be utilised. And yes, I understand the ceiling windows will be covered for a projection effect on the interior dome.

Since they're not being used, does this mean those areas are just going to remain untouched then? Thought they started gutting them already a few months back

 

[marni1971]

Since they're not being used, does this mean those areas are just going to remain untouched then? Thought they started gutting them already a few months back

They’re BOH and are being utilised as such.

 

[JEANYLASER]

Marni1971 I wanted to know is the Zootopia Hotel Heist will be in the Play Pavilion?

 

[Disney Maddux]

So CC stays abandoned?

That's perfect for my master plan! HAHAHA- *cough*

 

[Dragonman]

So CC stays abandoned?

That's perfect for my master plan! HAHAHA- *cough*

Apparently they’ve been doing repairs inside the theater but to what extent I don’t know.

 

[NateD1226]

This can't be real....

 

[GlacierGlacier]

This can't be real....

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This is an "Art" model and should be treated as such. Other concept art, such as the Epcot Entrance art, does not show decor like this.

 

[brb1006]

 

[marni1971]

Marni1971 I wanted to know is the Zootopia Hotel Heist will be in the Play Pavilion?

There is a Zootopia hotel element yes.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I forgot the logo for the Play can i see it again Please!

 

[brb1006]

I forgot the logo for the Play can i see it again Please!

Bottom left corner

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

This can't be real....

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Yeah I wouldn't trust the model too much on anything... the model also has a guitar the size of the Mexico pavilion leaning onto it

 

[MisterPenguin]

Bottom left corner

New logo just revealed...

 

[Little Green Men]

Bottom left corner

My guess for each logo-
World Showcase, The Land, Unsure

The Seas, New Center, SSE

Fireworks?, Imagination, Test Track

Play Pavilion, Guardians, Mission: SPACE

 

[rreading]

Did y'all see the end of that video posted above? Apparently the new fireworks show following Epcot Forever will have lots of Disney Music.... Great

Where else can we see a fireworks show like that?

 

[rreading]

It's like the way they were beating Star Wars to death. They do have a great product. Keep it where it belongs