Originally Posted By sherrytodd From the Unofficial WDW Guide site... UPDATE Wonders of Life to REOPEN There has been a stunning change of events - the Wonders of Life pavilion is scheduled to be open on internal calendars (meaning CMs are meant to be staffed at the pavilion) 11/26/06-01/01/07. Epcot has reportedly seen a steady increase in popularity and crowds since Soarin' opened and the new Nemo ride is sure to bring in more of the younger family group, so perhaps Epcot really needs this pavilion for the busy holiday season. On the other hand, perhaps there is a pavilion in Future World scheduled to close for refurbishment that has not yet been announced. Posted 2006-10-16 Cranium Command - Status Change Cranium Command may possibly reopen 11/26/06-01/01/07 for the Seasonal Operation of the Wonders of Life pavilion. Posted 2006-10-16 Making of Me - Status Change Making of Me may possibly reopen 11/26/06-01/01/07 as part of the Wonders of Life seasonal operation. Posted 2006-10-16 Body Wars - Status Change Body Wars may possibly reopen 11/26/06-01/01/07 as part of the Wonders of Life seasonal operation. Currently details are unknown. Posted 2006-10-16
Originally Posted By ChiMike I've never been one to lament the loss of Wonders of Life, so I'm not too worked up other than the fact that it would be one less facility sitting dormant during operating hours. I'm happy that those who enjoyed WoL get to do so again one more time. I just think it wasn't one of Imagineering's proudest accomplishments. Cranium Command was underappreciated in the early days.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I hope they don't open something that after years of neglect now doesn't get any treatment before it re -opens, and there appears to be little time for that....... I want to see it re-open ( and not become a playground or warehouse) - but it should be done right
Originally Posted By MPierce I would like to see it one more time, just to see how it has held up after being closed for so long. I never was a big fan of WOL, but i know others seem to like it.
Originally Posted By ChiMike VBDad, that is a very good point. Like Horizons, I would hate to see it simply reopen with busted lights, dust cakes everywhere, smelly carpet, and broken attraction effects. That is what is frustrating about Horizon's legacy. Many who only really remember Horizons from the last years are left with this altered memory of it. Disney reopened Horizons in a very neglected state. Not only did they not prep Horizons for reopening or did they communicate well that, in fact, it was reopened, but they never maintained it nightly once it was reopened. It was already doomed so they basically ran it into the ground. So, when I hear things like Horizons was never popular or Horizons was outdated, it becomes very frustrating. Because most of that belief derives from Disney's own self-infliction. And of course Disney is fine with people thinking that. It helps justify their move. So, back to your point, I would hate to see them reopen WoL if it will exhibit nothing but poor show.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Gosh, with 'Cranium Command' -- those live movie clips with 'Hans and Frans' [Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon] and the other B-list stars [BobCat Golthwait, Charles Grodin, George Wendt] are going to look really dated. Always felt those segments should have been animated.
Originally Posted By ChiMike A very good point. I too thought Animation would work better. That's why I tried to be clear that it was under-appreciated in the early days but grew long in the tooth b/c the pop culture inclusions.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA 'Cranium Command' is an excellent show. I love the crazy pre-show with the drill sergeant. But again, they use Ernest [Jim Varney] in one sequence, and it feels a bit dated.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Don't think of Jim Varney or any of those other funny men as being 'dated', ducklings. Think of them, instead, as being 'timeless legends' who live on and on through continuous viewings of a much loved attraction-- ORWEN: --just like watching Judy Garland every year in The Wizard of Oz. You don't complain about HER like that, do you? ORDDU: My sisters and I look forward to seeing Cranium Command again and never think of it as being too 'dated' by the accomplished actors who gave us something precious to remember them by.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA No offense, ORWEN, and while I appreciate your trying stick up for them --- Judy Garland is in a completely different UNIVERSE than Dana Carvey, Jim Varney, Kevin Nealon and all the rest of those guys -- put together!!
Originally Posted By ChiMike Sure .. If Cranium Command was a video I would watch it every now and then. I appreciate the production. I just don't like when Pop Culture (non Disney feature specific) gets interjected into theme park attractions. See: Theme parks; USA; California; Anaheim; 2001-Present
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, of course they are, Jim in Merced, CA, duckling! Instead of being in the marvelous Land of Oz, they're in a Disney theme park!! Just like you're in Merced, CA--while some other Jim is in Pasadena, CA!! Everybody knows that!! ORGOCH: Don't even try ta fig're it out, Jim, ducklin'. Just leave her be.
Originally Posted By jazzfan4 This would be something I've never been to in EPCOT. The last few trips it's been closed.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> by the accomplished actors who gave us something precious to remember them by << While I would agree with your point that these actor's performances are wonderful things to enjoy, however old -- I've just never heard heard anyone refer to Jim Varney's work as "precious" before. KnowwhatImean?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Judy Garland is in a completely different UNIVERSE than Dana Carvey, Jim Varney, Kevin Nealon and all the rest of those guys -- put together!!< agreed...also she is VERY dangerous while flying that house around...never know where it will land
Originally Posted By smctopia Oh man, I'll have to remove WoL off of Walt Dated World during the time it's open. Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By avromark Do you know how long they plan on keeping it open? You could always add a Resurrected Attraction section Allie
