Wonders of Life, no more?

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Apr Mon 17, 2006 6:49 pm

I love the old omnimover rides! Future World really needs another ride for the whole family. It needs to be something we all can ride in addition to being something exciting. Wow, that's a big order, but I know Disney is up to it!

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Thu 20, 2006 8:04 am

Yeah its offically closed and off the park maps. There have been may rumors to what it will become. One being some pavillion sponsered by DuPont. Maybe it will be a tour of Delaware...

Rich

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » Apr Thu 20, 2006 12:09 pm

rdeacon wrote: Maybe it will be a tour of Delaware...

At least that would be better than a tour of Nebraska... Or the Hall of Chemistry from opening day at Disneyland. Or Kaiser's Aluminum Hall of Fame...

Post by **horizons1** » Apr Fri 21, 2006 3:55 pm

Esmeralda wrote:I love the old omnimover rides! Future World really needs another ride for the whole family. It needs to be something we all can ride in addition to being something exciting. Wow, that's a big order, but I know Disney is up to it!

Yes. Think of what Future World had in the way of Omni's, and their fate:

Spaceship Earth (still plugging along)
Horizons (replaced with spinning barf-fest)
World of Motion (replaced with thrill ride)
Journey Into Imagination (transformed into a complete head-scratcher)
Living Seas' Sea Cabs (thankfully returning, albeit Pixar'd)

On a similar topic, I haven't heard much talk lately about Project Gemini, the revamp/placemaking project that was supposed to pump over $300million into Epcot. This amount did not include Mission: Space, which was already budgeted, but did include Soarin'.

disney_fanatic · Post by **disney_fanatic** » Apr Fri 21, 2006 5:45 pm

what has Journey into Imagination been changed to ... didn't realise they had cut Figment

disney_fanatic · Post by **disney_fanatic** » Apr Fri 21, 2006 5:51 pm

d/w just read some info on it and now understand lol

but no dreamfinder anymore

www.pansophist.com/ImagnA8.htm

www.mouseplanet.com/guide.php?pg=BDA107

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Fri 21, 2006 9:24 pm

disney_fanatic wrote:what has Journey into Imagination been changed to ... didn't realise they had cut Figment

They did cut Figment but brought him back after the public outrage. Sadly the Dreamfinder did not have as much support and is gone. We are left with Eric Idle.

Rich

Mr.ToadWildRider · Post by **Mr.ToadWildRider** » Apr Fri 21, 2006 11:30 pm

AKLRULZ wrote: Well, let's hope it doesn't stand vacant too long, but Epcot has given us Mission Space and Soarin over the past 3 years - pretty good stuff there!

But Mission: Space just seems so crappy compared to Horizons

It's a cool ride I guess but it has no personality and in my opinion isn't even thrilling. As I've posted someplace else I think the teacups are scarier...especially with all the funky pastels used to paint the attraction and the area, it makes for a rather nightmarish landscape when spinning at mach 5. I'd love to see another omnimover ride installed, I think it'd be perfect. Afterall, EPCOT used to have WoM, SSE, and Horizons (although I realize Horizons wasn't technically an omnimover attraction, it was still in the same league) as it's big "rides" in the past and I loved them so. WoM was actually my favorite to be honest, although it's probably the most maligned of the three. It was so goofy, but it was still rather educational.

I have to be honest, I don't think I'll miss Wonders of Life too much. I did enjoy Body Wars and I loved Cranium Command (which was one of my faves in the park) I don't think it was all that memorable. I mean another generic flight simulator with a bunch of generic museum of science type exhibits scattered around with a cute little show about the brain of an adolescent boy that has been outdated for 12 years. Let's face it, I doubt many people even remember who Hanz and Franz were nor many of the SNL alums and other past comedians. The kid who was the main character is probably out of college by now with a kid of his own. And that show was the major redeeming quality of the entire pavillion, and hardly anyone knew it was there. EPCOT spent all of its money promoting Body Wars rather than Cranium Command because pre-test track Body Wars was "THE" thrill ride in the park. I think the reason many people hate to see it go is just nostalgia. Even if they never really truly liked the place it's sad to see a piece of a park die.

G2-4T · Post by **G2-4T** » Apr Sat 22, 2006 9:46 pm

Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking an Omni-mover ride would be a good addition! And does Figment seem different to anyone else? Just a fuzz annoying, not quite as loveable as before? And please, enough Eric Idle, gimme Dreamfinder!

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Wed 26, 2006 5:38 pm

Here is an update on WOL

wdwmagic.com wrote: 24 April 2006: Wonders of Life remained closed over Easter

The Wonders of Life pavilion remained closed over the busy Easter period. This seems to suggest that the pavilion is unlikely to ever reopen, and may confirm some of the rumors that the pavilion is already being cleared.

Not open for easter = doa

Rich

betamkii · Post by **betamkii** » May Wed 10, 2006 12:40 am

I agree, they should either revamp it or get rid of it, not just let it sit there.

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » May Wed 10, 2006 6:02 am

You know what I'll miss the most and will really enjoy even more here is the area music from WOL. Some of the best, IMHO.

I'm anxious for a quick replacement - I'd love another classic Omni-style ride, but you know the GP wants thrills. I would be willing to bet Omnis are now in Yesteryear.

jd3921fl · Post by **jd3921fl** » May Wed 10, 2006 1:01 pm

Never much cared for Wonders of Life. Kinda boring to me. Passed it many many times after the first visit. So, i wont be sad if it's a gonner.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » May Wed 10, 2006 2:46 pm

You know what I'll miss the most and will really enjoy even more here is the area music from WOL.

They play a lot of extinct EPCOT attraction music as Future World Backround music (I hear Horizons music frequently)

Post by **rdeacon** » May Fri 12, 2006 10:32 am

Cheshire Cat wrote:
You know what I'll miss the most and will really enjoy even more here is the area music from WOL.
They play a lot of extinct EPCOT attraction music as Future World Backround music (I hear Horizons music frequently)

Its cool they play the music, I heard it when I was just there too. BTW they still have the WOL pavillion on the map, but it has no number and no description. So umm CLOSED..lol

Rich