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EPCOT - Wonders of Life

The Wonders of Life pavilion explores the human body. From the inside in Body Wars, to the mind and growing up in Cranium Command, to creation in the Making of Me, and to healthy living in the other displays around the pavilion. No matter your age or interest level there is an attraction inside this pavilion you may want to experience.

As of 2004 Wonders of Life started operating on a Seasonal schedule, meaning it is only open on the most busy days and shuttered the rest of the time.

In 2006 Wonders of Life closed its doors and did not even open for the busy Spring Break season. As of 2008 the pavilion appears to be shuttered except for special events.




Geek's Thoughts & Suggestions

One of the most entertaining attractions at WDW is Cranium Command (you are put inside the mind of an teenage boy).

This pavilion can get really crowded because of the hands on exhibits. Try to go early or late. Also be advised that you could spend an hour inside easily and never know it. This is a huge enclosed pavilion so it is a nice place to dodge a thunderstorm or escape the heat for a while.

The Wonders of Life pavilion really stands out in my mind as how a pavilion should be constructed. It has a thrill component, an attraction for all, a serious attraction, and interactive displays, not to mention some food, all under one roof. It really seems to be a catch all pavilion. The one issue I see is that its location is off the beaten path and takes and effort to get to it with the entrance path being somewhat obstructed from the main entrance area to the East side of EPCOT.



Attractions & Dining Options
Attractions
Dining Options
  • Cranium Command
  • Body Wars
  • The Making of Me
  • Pure and Simple


Quick Facts
  • 100,000 sq.ft. pavilion
  • Body Wars uses 70 mm film
  • DNA Tower 75 feet
  • Dome 65 feet
  • Little known fact that the simulator has the side walkways pull away from the ride to allow a full range of motion for the ride. These walkways are monitored by inferred beams to detect if they are clear of people.
  • The two animators responsible for Cranium Command later went on to be the directors of Beauty and the Beast


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