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| Spirit of 74
Tue 6/19/2007 11:19p | Don't expect to see Wonders of Life open this holiday season again.
Just got solid confirmation that the pavillion will be 'gutted' in the next week.
Basically, the only things to be left are both Body Wars and Cranium Command, but don't get excited. They're both being walled off and will sit and decay. The Body Wars mural will be pained over and the signage will be removed.
For what you ask ... a new attraction, perhaps?
No.
Just more space for private parties, conventions and the like. Apparently, the Millennium Village facility (built for that) and the Odyssey complex (turned over for that purpose) aren't enough.
While some folks say that an Epcot 25th anniversary retrospective will be thrown together and placed in here, I have my doubts. Serious doubts.
And even if that is the case, one historical exhibit doesn't equate to a pavillion with three major attractions, two minors, one shop and one quick serve eatery.
Epcot's new VP really has his work cut out for him.
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| Labuda
Wed 6/20/2007 4:23a | *sigh*
Thanks for the news, spirit. |
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| DAR
Wed 6/20/2007 4:53a | I wasn't the biggest fan of Body Wars. But Cranium Command was one of the most underated and downright charming things at Epcot. |
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| Goofyernmost
Wed 6/20/2007 5:23a | It's not unexpected but is a disappointment. Body Wars was the first "simulator" ride I was ever on and I loved it. I went on it every time I visited Epcot. Cranium Command, and the Making of Me are great educational tools for kids. Guess they don't matter anymore. Sad! |
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| NikkiLOVESMickey
Wed 6/20/2007 6:10a | <<Just more space for private parties, conventions and the like. Apparently, the Millennium Village facility (built for that) and the Odyssey complex (turned over for that purpose) aren't enough.>>
Maybe they'll eventually put another Pooh Playground in there <<shudder>>!
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| nbodyhome
Wed 6/20/2007 6:15a | I am very disappointed that Cranium Command and the Making of Me won't be open again. But at least I saw them this past year a few times. |
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| Jim in Merced CA
Wed 6/20/2007 7:41a | Body Wars was such campy, 'Fantastic Voyage' fun.
My favorite line came from Elizabeth Shue: 'We're going to have to pass through the blood brain barrier'
I always thought we should shout back at the screen: 'Not the blood brain barrier!' |
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| ChiMike
Wed 6/20/2007 7:45a | For 90% of WDW guests this pavilion has been DOA for a long time. I'm all for moving forward with a new offering ASAP. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like that will be happening either.
Personally, it was always my least favorite pavilion edging out The Land. They really need to add something in this area that will help balance out M:S and TT. Something more akin to classic EPCOT Center. A family attraction that is longer than 5 mins. |
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| Jim in Merced CA
Wed 6/20/2007 7:54a | When 'Wonders of Life' first opened, I loved the 'open-air-everything-under-one-roof' feeling.
It was like a great section of really fun museum.
Unfortunately, with the hot pink, aqua and electric blue color scheme, the reliance of pop stars like Ernest, Hans and Franz, and Bobcat Goldthwait in 'Cranium Command', it just didn't age well.
I do enjoy 'The Land' and appreciate having all those various exhibits under one roof -- it provides a great sense of adventure. |
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| nbodyhome
Wed 6/20/2007 7:55a | When it was open in December, I heard a number of positive comments from guests (who had no idea it was there otherwise). It could have just been updated, there was a lot to save there.
Sort of like Journey into Imagination - good ride, needed updating. Instead, they totally screwed it up. Spaceship Earth - better example of a slow update in areas of the attraction. |
