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WONDERS OF LIFE
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EPCOT
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The
Wonders of Life Pavilion attractions
INTRODUCTION The Wonders of Life pavilion opened in October 1989 and is located between the Universe of Energy and Mission: Space.
Body Wars -- A motion simulator ride that miniaturizes you for your journey through the human body. Upon arriving at the "Body Wars" launch site, you will be "miniaturized" to the size of a single cell and beamed inside the human body. The probe's captain -- Jack Braddock (actor Tim Matheson) -- prepares to set out on a seemingly routine medical mission. You are a member of the crew of civilian observers accompanying him. The objective is to rendezvous with Dr.
Cynthia Lair (actress Elisabeth Shue), an immunologist who also has been
miniaturized and beamed inside a patient to study the body's response
to a splinter lodged beneath the skin. Soon, however, the voyage evolves
into a high-speed race against time when Lair is swept from the splinter
site into the rush of the bloodstream.
Deb's Mini Review - Body Wars is past its prime and needs to be updated. The film has become very grainy. If you like motion simulators, then ride Body Wars. However, if the lines are long, I see no need to spend your time waiting for this ride.
The Making of Me -- a film on human development and birth starring Martin Short. Continuous shows every 15 minutes; theater seats 100.
Frontiers in Medicine - exhibits on leading-edge developments in medicine and health The food venue is closed. Closest place
for something quick to eat is the Electric Umbrella in Innoventions Plaza.
For more information on Epcot Live Entertainment,
visit Steve
Soares' WDW Entertainment Website. Some people report motion sickness during and immediately following the Body Wars experience.If you are prone to motion sickness, think twice about this ride. Guests with health restrictions and expectant mothers may wish to bypass Body Wars. Body Wars has a minimum height requirement of 40 inches. Body Wars is the attraction that gets lots of attention, but I enjoy the other part of Wonders of Life much more. I do not recommend waiting more than 10 minutes for this ride. Hidden Mickey Sighting: Body Wars -- in the mural above the entrance Parents should first see The Making of Me alone to decide if your child is ready to see the film. There is usually no line for The Making of Me. WDW At Large Notes: Body Wars - the ride CANNOT and WILL NOT launch until every guest has his/her seatbelt fastened. Some guests who are on the "heavy" side, refuse to fasten their seatbelt because they feared being uncomfortable or embarrassed. Unfortunately, that calls attention. There are L.E.D. indicators that determine which seatbelts haven't been fastened, so here's a tip: If you pull the seatbelt ALL THE WAY OUT before fastening it, and pull it ACROSS the arm of the chair, it's much easier to fasten and it can be done quickly, it CAN be fastened over the arm. Assistive Listening Devices from Guest Services Can Be Used Here. Reflective
Captioning Available in the theater. Check your Daily Epcot Times Guide for times and locations. Epcot
Characters At A Glance Well and Goods Limited shopping area is closed. INTERESTING FACTS The Wonders of Life Pavilion is 100,000 square feet, the dome is 50,000 square feet and the dome is 65 feet high. The entrance features a 75 foot tall DNA double helix! Forty passengers can ride in each of the
four 26-ton Body Wars simulators resembling those used in pilot
training -- which provide the sensation of fast movement. All the
excitement of a thrill ride is created by combining this movement with
the 70mm motion picture footage projected inside the simulator. Look for now famous actors Tim Matheson and Elisabeth Shue in the Body Wars film. Actors in Cranium Command include such well-known comedians as Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz, Bobcat Goldthwaite and Kevin Nealon. Also featured are Charles Grodin and George Wendt. MetLife ended its sponsorship of the Wonders of Life pavilion in June 2001. The Wonders
of Life Pavilion in Epcot basically closed as of January 5, 2004.
(Sports Fitness Area - become
involved with your favorite sport in this electronically enhanced exercise
area.) |
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Cranium
Command - Join
Buzzy, an Audio-Animatronic, as he takes control of a 12-year-old boy's
brain. "Use Your Head, Don't Lose Your Head" is
the message in this humorous look at adolescence. You'll recognize some
of the stars in this show who play key organs in Bobby's body. There
is a five-minute standing pre-show that introduces the storyline. Cranium
Command is a training center for brain pilots led by General Knowledge. You
will want to make sure to see the pre-show. Continuous
shows every 18 minutes. Don't miss this one!
The
Fitness Fairgrounds -- a
collection of shows, displays and hands-on exhibits including: 
