jedimaster1227
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Yeah, in California, do you have any physical limitations, cause if you do, dont go on M:S
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Wonders of Life/ Horizons Closings
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Bluewaves
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WOL seemed close to outdated 10 yrs ago and 5 yrs ago it was so outdated that I went for body wars and walked right back out and didn't even look at the exhibts. Tear it down build something new. Give me a weather pavillion or something else that won't be completely outdated by the time its finished.
Unfotunately thats the problem with a lot of EPCOT, by the time its a couple years old its so outdated it looks funny, like Horizons, it felt like the late '70's early 80's in there. Same thing with the last scene in COP its outdated. At least with COP you could change it some point in the past and use it as a museum or just look how far we came in the first part of the century.
Its hard to predict the future so you need something that timeless and stays current for 10-15 yrs minimum hopefully longer when your spending millions and millions on an attraction. The only references to date in M:S are on plaques on the wall and they are at least 40 yrs into the future so showing outdated biotech is no good and whatever replaces WOL should have a more timeless quality.
Unfotunately thats the problem with a lot of EPCOT, by the time its a couple years old its so outdated it looks funny, like Horizons, it felt like the late '70's early 80's in there. Same thing with the last scene in COP its outdated. At least with COP you could change it some point in the past and use it as a museum or just look how far we came in the first part of the century.
Its hard to predict the future so you need something that timeless and stays current for 10-15 yrs minimum hopefully longer when your spending millions and millions on an attraction. The only references to date in M:S are on plaques on the wall and they are at least 40 yrs into the future so showing outdated biotech is no good and whatever replaces WOL should have a more timeless quality.
disneyisbest
New Member
I believe there had to be something wrong with the Horizons building for them to tear it down and start over. As far as I can recall it is the only time that disney has decided to destroy a building when changing an attraction. All other attraction changes have happened using the same building.(Test Track, JII, Uof E, etc.)
I`d imagine looking at Horizons plans it would be pretty hard to fit something like M:S into the building; with the large clear areas required. Horizons was planned to be refitted twice, one keeping part of the ride, one removing the ride system and show scenes, but both ideas kept the structural integrity of the pavilion. If this was the case, it probably worked out cheaper to start again than to re engineer the original building. They got away with it next door at Test Track (though the ride system got it`s revenge!)
goldenstate5
Active Member
Wait...whoa...they were actually going to PUT M:S into that old building?! I thought the plan always was to rebuild...hmm...intresting...
BTW, Marni...seeing as how WoL is closed, howzabout a Cranium Command tribute video, huh?
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BTW, Marni...seeing as how WoL is closed, howzabout a Cranium Command tribute video, huh?
...General Grizz
New Member
They were gonna put something a ton BIGGER than MS in that building. . .goldenstate5 said:Wait...whoa...they were actually going to PUT M:S into that old building?! I thought the plan always was to rebuild...hmm...intresting...
BTW, Marni...seeing as how WoL is closed, howzabout a Cranium Command tribute video, huh?
Care to explain, Marni?
Yep - I should have made it clear; the original Journeys in Space was planned to go into the Horizons show building. Versions of this reused Horizons Omnimax screens, and/or part of the ride system for a zero-g spacewalk simulation. The centrifuge idea came along later and was to play just the start (almost preshow) of the entire pavilion, which as well as the Zero G attraction would feature simulators and hands on exhibits. Things changes, costs soared, and all that was left was the centrifuge, which as it developed required it`s own building / had no need for the Horizons building, hence Journeys in Space became Mission:Space. In a nutshell.
Have a nice trip Grizz? :wave: (assuming you`ve been)
Have a nice trip Grizz? :wave: (assuming you`ve been)
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Nicely explained Marni, great to hear from you again!
wdwishes2005
New Member
jedimaster1227 said:
lol, i know, i love that movie!
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Never saw that movie, instead I saw a better Disney one, National Treasure
Wonders of Life/ Horizons Closings UPDATE
WOL will be open for this holiday schedule only. (Nov '05 -Jan '06) I strongly suggest that if u dont want to see this building be torn down that you all cram into that building since it is supposed to go down next year for "a major rehab" and i think you all know what that means. Afterall EPCOT has "new" attractions starting for its 25th anniversiry party! Now the question is where will they be putting the new stuff and what does Disney mean by major rehab?
WOL will be open for this holiday schedule only. (Nov '05 -Jan '06) I strongly suggest that if u dont want to see this building be torn down that you all cram into that building since it is supposed to go down next year for "a major rehab" and i think you all know what that means. Afterall EPCOT has "new" attractions starting for its 25th anniversiry party! Now the question is where will they be putting the new stuff and what does Disney mean by major rehab?
goldenstate5
Active Member
^^You hear that folks? Get your annual passports and video cameras in line and move it, move it, MOVE IT!!
Your mission: To film every single gosh darn thing left in that pavillion. Yes that includes "The Making of Me"! Film Cranium Command multi-angle! Fly your camera around the place and use every single last piece of tape. We got an archive to produce! After all, who wants to scour the internet for rare footage when we can just film it all then?
Who's with me?...(oh, well, since I live all the way here in Vegas, I guess I have no say...but...please?)...
Your mission: To film every single gosh darn thing left in that pavillion. Yes that includes "The Making of Me"! Film Cranium Command multi-angle! Fly your camera around the place and use every single last piece of tape. We got an archive to produce! After all, who wants to scour the internet for rare footage when we can just film it all then?
Who's with me?...(oh, well, since I live all the way here in Vegas, I guess I have no say...but...please?)...
DisneyFreak529
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SkipKid said:
I agree!!
jedimaster1227
Active Member
I would be thankful if we could get shots but I think it would not be easy unless you sat in the second row and held you camera in between the heads of the people in front of you without letting the CM's see it and kick you out of the park.
wdwishes2005
New Member
go go go go!!!goldenstate5 said:
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Move out Soldiers!:king:
goldenstate5
Active Member
^^It's a great tribute, but only an overview of the pavillion. Includes clips, but not full attraction vids...