Quantcast Wonders of Life Pavillion??
 
INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Guide Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Mousehut Mail WebDisney News INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Guide
News Discussion Theme Parks Resorts Info Central Shop Interactive Podcast INTERCOT Navigtion
Site Sponsors
  magical journeys travel agency
  INTERCOT shop

INTERCOT Affiliates
  disney magicbands & accessories
  disneystore.com
  disney fathead
  disney check designs
  amazon.com
  priceline.com

News
  site search
  headlines
  past updates
  discussion boards
  email update

INTERCOT Other
  advertising
  sponsors
  link to us
  contact us
     

INTERCOT Ads
 

 
 

Results 1 to 17 of 17
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Posts
    69
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Wonders of Life Pavillion??

    Every time I go to Disney this is closed. I was wondering is there every a time when they open it?? I have not seen anything in there in years. It just seems like a total waste of space if there not going to open it then put something else in there. I know that two years ago they had cooking classes etc in there for the food and wine fest.

  2.     Please Support INTERCOT's Sponsors:
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Batuu
    Posts
    23,133
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    The pavilion is closed... I believe the pavilion has been turned over to Special Events group and has become the "unofficial" official base for Food and Wine, Flower ad Garden, special conventions, etc...
    Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...

    TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...

    BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Posts
    69
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    That's too bad. Again seems like wasted space to me.

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    224
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    They really should just tear it down and start over...

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    42,477
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    It's really interesting (and nostalgic) to go in there during the Festivals. It's kinda strange to walk up the walk again, and then notice some familiar things inside. Nothing has been updated, and I have to say it's funny to go to the bathroom and have to manually flush and turn on the faucets.

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    PA, Amish Country
    Posts
    4,503
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Melanie View Post
    It's really interesting (and nostalgic) to go in there during the Festivals. It's kinda strange to walk up the walk again, and then notice some familiar things inside. Nothing has been updated, and I have to say it's funny to go to the bathroom and have to manually flush and turn on the faucets.
    We'll Go On....Off To Neverland

    Wishes!

    It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True

    Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN

  8. #7
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    Posts
    78
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I would love to be able to go inside again just to look around. I also miss this pavilion and think it could be redone well Agreed, such a wasted space..

    *- 29 total visits to the World -*

    September 2009 AKL Jambo House Savannah View ∞ Honeymoon ∞
    September 2012 AKL Jambo House ∞ 3 year Anniversary ∞
    September 2013 Polynesian ∞ 4 year Anniversary ∞
    November 2014 Polynesian ∞ My Birthday/5 year Anniversary Combo ∞


  9. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Vernon Hills, IL
    Posts
    512
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    After not being able to secure a sponsor for the pavillion, they closed it up, and now have turned it over to the Special Events staff.

    IMO, Wonders of Life was the most uninspiring pavillions at EPCOT. I went in it twice at most. I'd like to see something new there, but there's better ways for them to refresh some other pavillions (*ahem* Imagination *ahem*).
    WDW - 1977-86, 1989, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007(x3), 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016 (Oct.)
    DLR - 1989, 2007, 2010

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    1,873
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I heard Buzzy is still in there inactive. I really liked that show. My kids would LOVE it.
    WDW - 99 Off Site
    WDW - 00 C.Springs, Wilderness
    WDW - 01 POFQ, Boardwalk
    WDW - 02 C.Beach, POFQ, AK Lodge
    WDW - 04 Riverside
    WDW - 05 C.Springs
    WDW - 07 Riverside
    WDW - 11 C.Beach
    WDW - 12 POFQ
    WDW - 14 Riverside
    WDW - 15 POFQ
    WDW - 19 Wilderness
    WDW - 20 C.Beach

  11. #10
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    6,402
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I was just in it in April as it is the home base of the Flower and Garden Festival. The basic design of the building is evident but nearly all of the old attraction materials are gone. The only real remainders are the theater where "The Making Of Me" used to play. The doors to the other 2 attractions are closed and locked.
    Kathy șoș

    LET'S GO BUCS!

    Next trip - June '14

    Past trips:
    6/13, 4/13, 7/12, 7/11, 1/11, 8/10, 7/09, 3/09, 8/08, 8/07, 12/06, 9/05, 7/03, 7/98, 5/96, 8/93, '70's X 2

  12. #11
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    West Chester, PA (formerly Philadelphia, PA)
    Posts
    1,255
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I also miss the Wonders of Life. I especially miss the food choices and always stopped there for a quick breakfast and cold orange juice in a glass.
    Sylvia șOș

    80+ WDW visits . . .

    1976-88 - I Drive /
    1989-??? - CBR; DL; SoG; CSR; CR; POP; ASMu; WL; FQ

    Upcoming:
    30 Apr - 14 May 19 PO French Quarter

  13. #12
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    58
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I was recently backstage at Wonders of Life. Buzzy and his robot friend are in fact still in the Cranium theatre. I heard Buzzy may be on his way to the archives before the theatre is eventually demolished. The queue for Body Wars is still there, but the ride platforms and vehicles have been removed. The empty bays where the motion simulators used to sit look really creepy. It's all just storage now.

  14. #13
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Georgia
    Posts
    5,212
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I always loved Cranium Command. Very Funny show. It would be really dated now, but I still miss it.
    1971 (age 15) MK was new!
    1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
    1982 off-site
    1988 off-site
    May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
    May 2004 Pop Century
    Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
    Oct 2006 Pop Century
    Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
    Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
    Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!

  15. #14
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,755
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by joonyer View Post
    I always loved Cranium Command. Very Funny show. It would be really dated now, but I still miss it.
    Me too. I actually really liked The Making of Me too. Body Wars was one I never bonded with.
    Past Visits:
    1984 & 85 Off Site
    1999 CBR
    2003 BW/GF
    2009 WL
    2011 Poly
    2013 YC, WL, CR (good year!)
    2014 AKL
    2015 GF, CS , Poly, SSR
    2016 YC, Universal Portofino, GF, Waldorf


    "Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must live." - Bukowski

  16. #15
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Bethlehem, GA
    Posts
    3,111
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I really liked this pavilion. By the time my son was able to go on Body Wars, they had closed it down and we never got a chance to take him on it.

  17. #16
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Texas 1137 miles from WDW
    Posts
    1,487
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Body Wars was my fave attraction there


    Heard they posted an application for renovation/demolition for the building, so know they have a direction for it. It's been sitting idle for so long rebuilding might just make sense. I was always hoping it would come back, just redesigned. Oh well...
    Last Ride Ridden - Test Track
    Last Eatery Visited - Tangerine Cafe

    July 1984 (off WDW)
    June 1995 (off WDW)
    July 2005 (Pop Century)
    April 2008 (offsite)
    Feb 2009 (All Star Music)
    Feb 2010 (POP)
    Sept/Oct 2010 (Sports)
    Jan/Feb 2012 (ASMovies)
    Sep/Oct 2013 (offsite)
    Feb 2015 (POFQ)

  18. #17
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Posts
    3,770
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by SandmanGStefani24 View Post
    Body Wars was my fave attraction there


    Heard they posted an application for renovation/demolition for the building, so know they have a direction for it. It's been sitting idle for so long rebuilding might just make sense. I was always hoping it would come back, just redesigned. Oh well...
    The only permit that has been seen was for selective demolition. That means very minimal and probably had to do with removal of old ride equipment or the Chase lounge. Nothing major here.
    26 years staying at the Polynesian
    There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday...
    Twenty six straight years staying at the Polynesian
    Next trip: October 2018

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

 
Company
Advertising
Guest Relations
Community
Discussion Boards
Podcast
Newsletter
Shop
Social
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Enter your email address below to receive our newsletter:
INTERCOT Logo PRIVACY STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER | DISCUSSION BOARD RULES
© Since 1997 INTERCOT - a Levelbest Communications Website. This is not an official Disney website.
> Levelbest Network Site