Inside The Wonders Of Life Pavilion - Closed Epcot Dome 

As a child , I played there. I didn't realize that I had, but when I saw the inside, memories just came back to me. Sweet nostalgia :)

Watching this in 2024 and WOW lol You’ve definitely evolved

It's sad to think of how many of the original concepts of Epcot are gone. I watched a Disney special yesterday that dated back to the 1980's and it's insane the amount of attractions/pavilions they've replaced/changed, or simply closed. Although I always prefer the classics when it comes to rides and attractions, I'm sure they could have been able to update it, or something in order to keep it alive (if popularity was an issue). Especially since heath seems to be an important issue in the US.

I went to Disney World during the 2006 Christmas season, and we visited Wonders of Life. Me and my dad were the only ones bold enough to ride Body Wars (we actually broke down when it was just starting, and had to be moved to the adjacant simulator; they provided a little entertainment in the form of, I think, splicing the audio feed from PoTC into the speakers, while we were waiting for rescue), I also really enjoyed Cranium Command, but never did see The Making of Me or Goofy About Health. Little did I know that when I was in there, it was the pavilion's last days. I now count myself lucky.

I was just there, actually! They had the garden festival there again. Behind one of the curtains, right at the slope you walk down, there was some sort of blue vehicle on a track. I don't know if it was a peoplemover or a wondercycle or what, but I was thrilled. By the way, ever seen the old Kitchen Kabaret/Food Rocks! stage hidden behind Soarin'? I saw it, too. It's behind the large garden-type wall that goes along the path as you walk away to the right of The Land/Soarin' building. It looks like part of the pavilion (it's a large orange building), but as you walk farther right, you can see the "refrigerator" stage and the purple frames where characters like "Pita Gabriel" performed. I was in awe. It's strange how much of Epcot is just sitting and rotting...

It looks like you are changing the style of your videos and giving a more detailed history of where you go, really digging it!

BODY WARS! WOW! Great memories there Adam. 7th grade field trip. great vid! absolutely WOO-TASTIC!

Haha, I think Body Wars is the only simulated ride that made me feel pretty nauseous. It was so cheesy, but also fun. Thanks for the tour! :D

Thank you for the video. I remember going there in 1993 and going to the Body Wars and watching The Making of Me in the theater there.

I've been a regular watcher for about 3 months now. I actually went back and watched all your videos on this channel. Gotta say I really like learning or at least getting to see what things were like before they were shut down and discarded to let time do its thing.

Thanks for this video. Having the song "Celestial Soda Pop" by Ray Lynch in the background made the tour more mysterious; almost spooky. Great choice.

Such a shame, though, man. I, too, remember this from when I was a kid. Body Wars was also pretty neat, and narrated by Leonard Nimoy, if I'm not mistaken. It was one of the neatest stuff 'cause back when I was younger I was huge into science because of Bill Nye growing up. It broke my heart to hear it was closing and I didn't have the money or time to go see it before it shut down for good.

I used to love Cranium Command and Body Wars!

It officially closed in 2007 but when MetLife ended it's sponsorship, the pavilion started going downhill. They took out several features over the years, took the pavilion off the map, and began to only operate the pavilion seasonally (Spring months and Christmas seasons from 2004-2007)

Walt Disney Imagineering has a large office building and trailers behind the Wonders of Life Pavilion.

Oh Crap, Adam tricked us! That door didn't go into Body Wars! That was the Emergency Exit door at Soarin'!

LOL! Love the "oh i was trying to find the exit but i'm really trying to uncover Disney's dirty secret" motive xD

did a little research and yes! It is true! the theater still exists! adam, you should check it out. it is accsessable through a door behind the desk of soarin.

EPCOT-Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Walt Disney originally planned for Epcot to be a futuristic city with homes.

So vividly I remember that pavilion. It was like a large indoor playground. Seems it was a distant memory ten years ago and ten years ago is a distant memory now

The original plan was to have an elaborate dark ride going through the human body. As you would've gone through the lungs, the walls ceiling, and floor would've "breathed" in and out. I was bitterly disappointed when, after Eisner came in, it was announced that the dark ride was canceled in favor of a motion simulator, which would use elements from the 1987 movie Innerspace. .............. I thought Body Wars was okay, but I think the dark ride might've had more lasting appeal.

Unpopular opinion, they need to re-open the wonders of life pavilion like the way it was without body wars, or at least make it more tolerable to people who throw up easily and keep everything the same

Its so dumb that this place has been closed. I don't even understand why.

During the latest D23 convention they announced that the pavilion will be partially transformed into a new space themed restaurant to go with the reworked Mission Space attraction and the new Guardians Of The Galaxy attraction going into the Universe of Energy pavilion.

I had no idea this closed!! When I was a little kid, I went to Disney World, and this was my absolute favourite part of Epcot! I remember at least three of the videos/shows I saw there, plus they had this awesome stationary bike that played a video of the original Frontierland as you cycled through! Thank you for giving me this blast from the past.

That doesn't surprise me...before the cast of Disneyland's now-defunct America Sings became the cast of Splash Mountain,one (or several?) of its singing geese were removed,its outer covering was stripped off,and it became a repair droid for Star Tours.

It's called, "Walt Disney World: A Dream Come True." It was aired on the Disney Channel in the 1986 and it's the history of the development on the park Magic Kingdom and Epcot, and at the end it talked of their future plans. Which at the time was MGM (Hollywood Studios). It's on RU-vid and here's the link: /watch?v=lQ97MYGVm0I&feature=g-hist (put that at the end of youtube.com)

I'd almost forgotten Adam used to have personality and wasn't always a rich, suburban Disney mega fanboy

Nice save at the end! Stupid Guest Routine FTW!!! I have no doubt we will succeed in our upcoming adventures, and I'm sure we'll both have tons of awesome video to show for it!

I can't believe that is the state of wonders of life now so sad, I remember waiting out many tropical storms in there. And I just got back from a trip to the world on sunday. The doors you went out of from the soarin building were open and used as an entrance and exit for the building. takes you right by figment.

Speaking of washing dishes, I did just that for the grand opening of Wonders of Life. We worked in the Odyssey restaurant. Damn that was a long time ago. Great video as always Adam.

Body Wars, now that brings back memories. Thanks for showing us.

I'm a new subscriber of yours. Your stuff is more interesting than most of what's on the Travel Channel these days. LOL at the people staring at you at the end.

i remember coming home from school and watching this video with a bowl of pasta back in 2013 ahh :)

The music is "Celestial Sodapop" by Ray Lynch from the Album "Deep Breakfast"

Celestial Soda Pop while exploring abandoned Epcot attraction

I miss Body Wars. Reminds me of the Captain Planet episode "An Inside Job." Also, I love the opening song!

Awww I remember that building, the DNA thing out front and Body Wars. Sad to see its gone.

I hated body wars. My first trip to WDW, at age 25 in 2000, I was lucky to experience Wonders of Life and EPCOT when it was still educational. I love Disney, technology and science and I can't forgive them for what they've done to EPCOT. Once upon a time, Disney was about fun and education, but now, it's just about promoting more Disney characters, films and merchandise. If anymore pavilions become rides based on movies or more characters arrive at Epcot, I'll never have reason to go again.

This place back in the days it was Wonders of Life reminds me a bit of the Human Biology sector of the Natural History Museum in London, you should come over to the United Kingdom sometime, Adam and visit there

Really cool! I miss Body Wars and Cranium Command, I remember waiting in the queue for my first Body Wars adventure. I was in EPCOT just a couple of weeks ago, I knew the pavilion was open and TOTALLY forgot to visit it!!!

Anddddd....now the Wonders of Life Pavilion is getting a complete rehaul.

It's Ray Lynch. I am pretty sure this song is called Celestial Soda Pop. My music teacher in 5th grade introduced our entire school to this. This is the first time I have heard it since like the 80's. I recognized it right off the bat. lol.

Ray Lynch. I haven't heard this since i was in elementary school. Props to you Adam. Celestial Soda Pop.

Man I miss Wonders... I wish they’d do something with the building besides using for the (head scratching) Festival Center

I was in EPCOT that day too, it's a shame I missed you, I came all the way from Ireland!! Great video Adam, keep it up!!

this need to be turned to an inside out atraction

i just went there on a class trip and when you walk into wonders of life its kinda like being sucked back into the 90's

nice music woo. I like how you recorded it on your phone

Almost 2023 and they still haven't figured out what to do with this pavilion after canceling Play

Oh wow, I remember Wonders of Life! It was still around the first 2 times I visited Disney. (25th Anniversary and sometime after 2001) Shame its all gone now... and that the building won't be around for too long either... times change. I am excited for all the stuff they're adding to the Magic Kingdom though!

hey adam, another recomendation you could do is try to see the remenance of the original "Living Seas Pavilion" there is still some stuff blocked off that isnt part of nemo

i was at Epcot last night!! heading to Hollywood studios in an hour!! I'll keep an eye out if you are still around! love this place! love your videos!!

seeing cranium commander brought back memories... I remember that ride like it was yesterday, can't believe this place was closed!

Of all the times I've been to Epcot, i have never noticed this place before.

theres a second floor to the imagination pavilion thats been closed for like a decade its a little difficult to go up there without getting caught but if you do just say you remember goin up there years ago and wanna see if it was still up there and they usually dont mind

This blows me away. I didn't get the memo they closed it, lol. I took my little girl there in 2004. I love your vids.

adam! you only scratched the surface! you need to go see the cranium command theater and the body wars loading area! I want to see what is left! rumors are that cranium command is still well preserved. another great area to check out is behind the queue of soarin, where it is rumored that the food rocks theater still exists somewhere in there.

River Country was already Covered by another poster. As to the Island on Bay Lake, That was called Discovery Island, and it was closed when they added the Animal Kingdom Park In.

nice video woo i remember back in the 70's late 90's going to florida all ways to walt disney but i do not remember the dome it's a big park did not have a lot of time but a lot of things in walt disney in florida has changed its a shame oh well we can not stop that.thank you for showing the dome for my first time.:-)

They only open it during special events. When I went to epcot on the 12th it was open for the food & wine fest.

The ride was called Horizons. It was awesome.

i love how you did the shot by shot comparisons of the old WoL building! i miss it, and wish i would have payed more attention to what was in there when it was actually still in use for attractions!

3:36 Oh wow, I once waited almost 2 hours in THAT queue for this ride as a kid. In 2006, I could've rode BW hundreds of times in 2 hours. Only did it 25 times though. Still pretty cool!

Adam. I have commented about your vids before. I just want to tip my hat to you. Your adventures are awesome, and with the risk of being caught, you still to it. Congrats Woo!

Adam its @celticsboy2034 again, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO!!!!!! I have been waiting so long for you to put it up!!!! It's ashame that you couldnt get into the room with Cranium Command where Buzzy is. I wouldve liked to see that, but that's okay. Most people wouldnt even try to get into Cranium Command or Body Wars. Keep up the great videos. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

Great vid I think I do remember that place it's been a long time that I have been in Epcot! That was cool the security guard was nice!

The feelings i remember best from epcot's atmosphere are going up into the pyramid in Imagination into the mysterious dark imageworks, going on maelstrom and rio at night before illuminations, sitting and watching the fountain in the land, and walking into the wonders of life with its indescribable music its huge floating feeling in its beautiful microbe-esq looking dome and the excitement walking in to ride body wars. now all but one of those things are gone.At least spare the maelstrom please!

Adam, I did a little urban exploring at a local mall. Years ago, there was actually a church inside the mall. It left long ago, and all that's left are a few cross shaped windows that have since been walled up. The windows can still be seen outside. It is the only proof that the church in the mall existed. So, I decided to film the windows. Unfortunately, the video is only a few second long, as people were going by, and I didn't want to look like a weirdo. So, I will try again in the future.

Continued= I will try again to make a longer video of the windows in the future. It's funny, I'm one of the few people in the city who remembers that church. There's a store occupying that space now. However, I won't mention their name, because they're not paying me to advertise here. I'll put it up later. Sorry for it being too short. There will be another attempt in the future.

My cousins and my sister have all gotten sick on that ride. I never rode it, because I have just eaten an oreo ice cream cookie the size of a hubcap. The thought of me getting sick all over the joint kept me off.

I love the behind the scenes of Disney! Thanks for posting!!

I've ALWAYS wanted to sneak back into these backstage areas!!

I was really young when this pavilion was still around. I asked my mom if I ever went in here and she said no. Basically I have been scared of the human body since I can remember. So my mom asked if I wanted to go in. She warned me that there was human body stuff in there and I guess I was like hell no xD However the Celestial Soda Pop is catchy af.

just going off on what bubbakushdaddy said, you should make a contest where like 2 to 4 lucky people who win could go on the next epic adventure on your show

@adamthewoo All you have to do is walk up to an employee and ask them if you can just look in the attractions and that you're making a documentary for RU-vid and you promise you won't damage or steal anything. P.S. Nice video! I've been in the pavilion once in 2006, I wanted to ride Body Wars so bad, but the line was too long. Instead I went on Cranium Command and the Sensory Fun house. Good memories....

I haven't been to EPCOT in...hell, 15 years. I'd wouldn't recognize anything if I went back now.

Hey. I am planning to sneak a peek at the body wars MET facade at the entrance to the ride. I have seen people look over the wall right in front of the entrance and see it. Do you remember how tall the wall was and if someone could just peek over the top? Odd question, but sure would help. Thanks

I'll break a hint. Utilidors (EPCOT has a set). But be warned, less room and more security. But if you get in, you can possibly walk out with cash. Only reason I tell is because ive had my share of bad times at Disney, dosent mean I hate the place, intact I adore it and I'm going in one week XD! I've just been treated bad sometimes.

BODY WARS! I remember that!

Great Video!! I got my sister watching these!! I LOVE your Disney adventures!!!! Keep it up!! : )

I miss that Pavillion so much

Well done Adam! Glad you decided to post it.

Damn, I never seen it, it was being built when I went lol. Yep I'm old and broke. Only time I ever went to Orlando and I live in Florida

when i went recently and the piece hanging from the ceiling was still there i was a bit surprised. also if you go in corners it smells musty, kinda creepy how it sits empty so often

Thanks a lot man I have had this song stuck in my head for days

you should explore the abandoned island in the lake inside fort wilderness, i think it was used as a zoo of some sort. might be interesting o.0 and the now empty river country water park

Oh man... JUST the song playing alone gives me so much nostalgia/goosebumps... was it from there? I seem to remember hearing that playing at the Honey I Shrunk The Kids playground...... ;3; miss the old Disney...

yeah I was confused with that because I remember the ball at the entrance being in use when I went there 3 years ago

Last I checked Cranium Command was still intact but Buzzy is falling apart. Don't know about Body Wars.

no, see. the pavilion is open during the two festivals. any other time, and it's blocked off. body wars and cranium command can only be reached now by sneaking around inside during a festival. those rides no longer work.

I miss this place soooo much. I loved Cranium Command and Body Wars!

Do they still have the ride where you go throughout the future. I remember the part where you go through a orange farm, I can still smell the orange aroma they pumped in.

question, do you know why epcot shut WOL down in the first place? and are there any future plans for the pavilion?

Dude, you're using Ray Lynch's "Deep Breakfast" as your soundtrack?? Awesome!

@adamthewoo What's your favorite Disney attraction? Mine's (the former) Alien Encounter ride (which I rode 3 times in the day, a while ago) and Space Mountain, I'm a big Tomorrowland fan!

BTW, one of the best parts of my honeymoon was in that pavilion.Nice to see it again.

Great post! Just wondering if you knew the name of that song. I love classic parks audio and would love to hunt this one down. Haven's heard it in a while. Thanks for all the entertaining videos!

Awsome vid dude... dont know how I missed it thought I seen all your disney vids... awwwww heck

Oh man, Body Wars! I had forgotten what it was called, I saw that when I went to DW for the first time at age 5 and that is the thing I remember seeing most vividly! I remember it scared me haha that and the Alien ride that's the stitch escape thing now. Is the Honey I Shrunk The Kids playground still around?