Rumor Wonders of Life getting an attraction soon?

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MK-fan

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From Screamscape.com. STOP???? - Black Panther’s World of Wakanda - (3/14/18) Orlando Weekly has posted an interesting story about Epcot's former Wonder of Life pavilion structure. According to the article the building's roof was inspected and cleaned, front and back, and Disney's Parks & Resorts Chairman, Bob Chapek was spotted on site taking a tour of the building with a large group of other Disney execs. Meanwhile, it was also revealed that the Pavilion would NOT be used for the Flower & Gardens Festival... which was really about the only time the closed pavilion was used at all any more.
So the golden dome was cleaned outside... and probably cleaned head to toe inside as well ahead of the big-wig tour from Chapek & Friends... but not being put to use in the only remaining fashion it is ever used anymore since it closed as an attraction. Hmmm... something smells fishy and according to Orlando Weekly, it all may have something to do with the runaway success of Marvel's latest movie... Black Panther.
Apparently there is only one small graphic up at Universal's Islands of Adventure that features Black Panthers' head amongst a group of other Marvel heroes, but otherwise Universal does not use the character at all. The thought is that Disney could try to use Black Panther theme in Epcot in some kind of new attraction, and reopen the Wonders of Live pavilion under a slightly new theme... but have the fictional country of Wakanda serve as the "sponsor" for the new technology pavilion. Thing of it as a Stark Expo like exhibit, featuring the wonders of Wakandan technology developed through the use of Vibranium. If they include a ride, it doesn't necessarily even need to be all about Black Panther... it could be something more like a "Soarin' over Wakanda".
The idea is kind of out there, but I like it, and it would fit in well into Epcot's new vision with it being placed right next to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy themed coaster replacing the Universe of Energy attraction. The question isn't just if Disney is willing to go for it, but also if Universal is willing to let it fly. With a Black Panther sequel already in development to hit theaters in 2021, Disney would have to be willing to fast track this attraction ASAP.
The article goes on to say that new negotiations between Disney and Universal regarding character use could be taking place, but elsewhere Screamscape has also heard that Disney may be willing to just try to push the issue as far as they can, and if it leads to a legal issue between the studios, Disney's lawyers think that the outcome of courtroom drama may be worth it, as it would likely lead to new negotiations that would hammer out new terms of the deal that both parties can live with going forward.
Otherwise, I’d be more than okay with the idea of opening a new version of Body Wars with good old Wade Wilson (aka: Deadpool) as your pilot. How cool would that be?!
 
HauntedMansionFLA

HauntedMansionFLA

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MK-fan said:
From Screamscape.com. STOP???? - Black Panther’s World of Wakanda - (3/14/18) Orlando Weekly has posted an interesting story about Epcot's former Wonder of Life pavilion structure. According to the article the building's roof was inspected and cleaned, front and back, and Disney's Parks & Resorts Chairman, Bob Chapek was spotted on site taking a tour of the building with a large group of other Disney execs. Meanwhile, it was also revealed that the Pavilion would NOT be used for the Flower & Gardens Festival... which was really about the only time the closed pavilion was used at all any more.
So the golden dome was cleaned outside... and probably cleaned head to toe inside as well ahead of the big-wig tour from Chapek & Friends... but not being put to use in the only remaining fashion it is ever used anymore since it closed as an attraction. Hmmm... something smells fishy and according to Orlando Weekly, it all may have something to do with the runaway success of Marvel's latest movie... Black Panther.
Apparently there is only one small graphic up at Universal's Islands of Adventure that features Black Panthers' head amongst a group of other Marvel heroes, but otherwise Universal does not use the character at all. The thought is that Disney could try to use Black Panther theme in Epcot in some kind of new attraction, and reopen the Wonders of Live pavilion under a slightly new theme... but have the fictional country of Wakanda serve as the "sponsor" for the new technology pavilion. Thing of it as a Stark Expo like exhibit, featuring the wonders of Wakandan technology developed through the use of Vibranium. If they include a ride, it doesn't necessarily even need to be all about Black Panther... it could be something more like a "Soarin' over Wakanda".
The idea is kind of out there, but I like it, and it would fit in well into Epcot's new vision with it being placed right next to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy themed coaster replacing the Universe of Energy attraction. The question isn't just if Disney is willing to go for it, but also if Universal is willing to let it fly. With a Black Panther sequel already in development to hit theaters in 2021, Disney would have to be willing to fast track this attraction ASAP.
The article goes on to say that new negotiations between Disney and Universal regarding character use could be taking place, but elsewhere Screamscape has also heard that Disney may be willing to just try to push the issue as far as they can, and if it leads to a legal issue between the studios, Disney's lawyers think that the outcome of courtroom drama may be worth it, as it would likely lead to new negotiations that would hammer out new terms of the deal that both parties can live with going forward.
Otherwise, I’d be more than okay with the idea of opening a new version of Body Wars with good old Wade Wilson (aka: Deadpool) as your pilot. How cool would that be?!
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Cool!!! Black Panther confirmed!! Thank you for the inside scoop. Exciting news!!!
 
trainplane3

trainplane3

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MK-fan said:
From Screamscape.com. STOP???? - Black Panther’s World of Wakanda - (3/14/18) Orlando Weekly has posted an interesting story about Epcot's former Wonder of Life pavilion structure. According to the article the building's roof was inspected and cleaned, front and back, and Disney's Parks & Resorts Chairman, Bob Chapek was spotted on site taking a tour of the building with a large group of other Disney execs. Meanwhile, it was also revealed that the Pavilion would NOT be used for the Flower & Gardens Festival... which was really about the only time the closed pavilion was used at all any more.
So the golden dome was cleaned outside... and probably cleaned head to toe inside as well ahead of the big-wig tour from Chapek & Friends... but not being put to use in the only remaining fashion it is ever used anymore since it closed as an attraction. Hmmm... something smells fishy and according to Orlando Weekly, it all may have something to do with the runaway success of Marvel's latest movie... Black Panther.
Apparently there is only one small graphic up at Universal's Islands of Adventure that features Black Panthers' head amongst a group of other Marvel heroes, but otherwise Universal does not use the character at all. The thought is that Disney could try to use Black Panther theme in Epcot in some kind of new attraction, and reopen the Wonders of Live pavilion under a slightly new theme... but have the fictional country of Wakanda serve as the "sponsor" for the new technology pavilion. Thing of it as a Stark Expo like exhibit, featuring the wonders of Wakandan technology developed through the use of Vibranium. If they include a ride, it doesn't necessarily even need to be all about Black Panther... it could be something more like a "Soarin' over Wakanda".
The idea is kind of out there, but I like it, and it would fit in well into Epcot's new vision with it being placed right next to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy themed coaster replacing the Universe of Energy attraction. The question isn't just if Disney is willing to go for it, but also if Universal is willing to let it fly. With a Black Panther sequel already in development to hit theaters in 2021, Disney would have to be willing to fast track this attraction ASAP.
The article goes on to say that new negotiations between Disney and Universal regarding character use could be taking place, but elsewhere Screamscape has also heard that Disney may be willing to just try to push the issue as far as they can, and if it leads to a legal issue between the studios, Disney's lawyers think that the outcome of courtroom drama may be worth it, as it would likely lead to new negotiations that would hammer out new terms of the deal that both parties can live with going forward.
Otherwise, I’d be more than okay with the idea of opening a new version of Body Wars with good old Wade Wilson (aka: Deadpool) as your pilot. How cool would that be?!
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Screamscape is pretty decent with most other parks that aren't Disney. When it comes to Disney, they can be all over the place. I wouldn't cite it as a reliable source.
 
danlb_2000

danlb_2000

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MK-fan said:
From Screamscape.com. STOP???? - Black Panther’s World of Wakanda - (3/14/18) Orlando Weekly has posted an interesting story about Epcot's former Wonder of Life pavilion structure. According to the article the building's roof was inspected and cleaned, front and back, and Disney's Parks & Resorts Chairman, Bob Chapek was spotted on site taking a tour of the building with a large group of other Disney execs. Meanwhile, it was also revealed that the Pavilion would NOT be used for the Flower & Gardens Festival... which was really about the only time the closed pavilion was used at all any more.
So the golden dome was cleaned outside... and probably cleaned head to toe inside as well ahead of the big-wig tour from Chapek & Friends... but not being put to use in the only remaining fashion it is ever used anymore since it closed as an attraction. Hmmm... something smells fishy and according to Orlando Weekly, it all may have something to do with the runaway success of Marvel's latest movie... Black Panther.
Apparently there is only one small graphic up at Universal's Islands of Adventure that features Black Panthers' head amongst a group of other Marvel heroes, but otherwise Universal does not use the character at all. The thought is that Disney could try to use Black Panther theme in Epcot in some kind of new attraction, and reopen the Wonders of Live pavilion under a slightly new theme... but have the fictional country of Wakanda serve as the "sponsor" for the new technology pavilion. Thing of it as a Stark Expo like exhibit, featuring the wonders of Wakandan technology developed through the use of Vibranium. If they include a ride, it doesn't necessarily even need to be all about Black Panther... it could be something more like a "Soarin' over Wakanda".
The idea is kind of out there, but I like it, and it would fit in well into Epcot's new vision with it being placed right next to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy themed coaster replacing the Universe of Energy attraction. The question isn't just if Disney is willing to go for it, but also if Universal is willing to let it fly. With a Black Panther sequel already in development to hit theaters in 2021, Disney would have to be willing to fast track this attraction ASAP.
The article goes on to say that new negotiations between Disney and Universal regarding character use could be taking place, but elsewhere Screamscape has also heard that Disney may be willing to just try to push the issue as far as they can, and if it leads to a legal issue between the studios, Disney's lawyers think that the outcome of courtroom drama may be worth it, as it would likely lead to new negotiations that would hammer out new terms of the deal that both parties can live with going forward.
Otherwise, I’d be more than okay with the idea of opening a new version of Body Wars with good old Wade Wilson (aka: Deadpool) as your pilot. How cool would that be?!
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Ok, so tracing the provenance of this rumor... Screamscape is quoting this Orlando Weekly article::

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs...h-to-keep-black-panthers-wakanda-out-of-epcot

The article says that "numerous insiders" have indicated that Black Panther might be coming to the pavilion, but based on what is says in the article, it all seems to be coming from Jim Hill. The word "numerous" in the article links to:

http://wdwthemeparks.com/rumors/2018/01/31/wonders-of-life-pavilion-to-be-updated-or-replaced

Where you only see one person saying thing, not numerous people.

So it looks like Jim Hill is the only one making the claim that Wakanda might be coming to the pavilion.
 
RSoxNo1

RSoxNo1

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danlb_2000 said:
Ok, so tracing the provenance of this rumor... Screamscape is quoting this Orlando Weekly article::

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs...h-to-keep-black-panthers-wakanda-out-of-epcot

The article says that "numerous insiders" have indicated that Black Panther might be coming to the pavilion, but based on what is says in the article, it all seems to be coming from Jim Hill. The word "numerous" in the article links to:

http://wdwthemeparks.com/rumors/2018/01/31/wonders-of-life-pavilion-to-be-updated-or-replaced

Where you only see one person saying thing, not numerous people.

So it looks like Jim Hill is the only one making the claim that Wakanda might be coming to the pavilion.
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I actually think there may be something to the Screamscape article, even as speculative as it may be. I don't know if it means you're getting a Black Panther e-ticket, but Disney has done Marvel exhibits in the past like the Iron Man suits in Disneyland. I'm thinking this could be a Wakanda exhibit showing off the faux technology as a quick way to get something into the parks. Innoventions would be a more logical spot for it, but if they want it there for a few years Innoventions may be demo-ed by then.
 
MisterPenguin

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RSoxNo1 said:
I actually think there may be something to the Screamscape article, even as speculative as it may be. I don't know if it means you're getting a Black Panther e-ticket, but Disney has done Marvel exhibits in the past like the Iron Man suits in Disneyland. I'm thinking this could be a Wakanda exhibit showing off the faux technology as a quick way to get something into the parks. Innoventions would be a more logical spot for it, but if they want it there for a few years Innoventions may be demo-ed by then.
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Was there ever before a Marvel display in a WDW park of a excluded character such as Captain America or Iron Man? If the answer to that is 'no', then almost certainly, there won't be one for BP.
 
CaptainAmerica

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Princess Leia said:
Honestly if I was Disney, I’d be trying to figure out how to put a Wakandan embassy in WDSP instead of Epcot. If any park is going to get a BP attraction, my guess is it’s going to Paris first (the movie isn’t going to break the box office in China).
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Oooh how badly would the purists' heads explode if they put a Wakanda pavilion in the World Showcase? Obviously zero chance, but that would be trollery of the highest order.
 
smile

smile

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CaptainAmerica said:
Oooh how badly would the purists' heads explode if they put a Wakanda pavilion in the World Showcase? Obviously zero chance, but that would be trollery of the highest order.
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MisterPenguin said:
Totally! It would be a travesty of what the WoL pavilion and FW stand for!! Wakanda should definitely go between China and Germany!!!!
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well, blue people on a fake planet teach us about conversation of our own world, so there's no logical reason wakanda can't teach us about fake technology so we can appreciate our own tech

heck, fw is an 80's artifact just like star lord's mix tapes, so he'll be right at home doing the cha-cha at epcot

makes perfect sense - all bets are off
 
rle4lunch

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So if I'm reading all this correctly, Epcot will have a marvel land, not just gotg, but multiple attractions. Egads.

Will this correspond with DCA marvel land construction?
 
rle4lunch

rle4lunch

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smile said:
well, blue people on a fake planet teach us about conversation of our own world, so there's no logical reason wakanda can't teach us about fake technology so we can appreciate our own tech

heck, fw is an 80's artifact just like star lord's mix tapes, so he'll be right at home doing the cha-cha at epcot

makes perfect sense - all bets are off
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Uh oh... I smell blood. You're gonna attract the kooks standing up for dances with wolves in space.
 

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