My mom was on Body Wars back in 1990, after the ride she felt super sick...ended up finding out she was pregnant with me. Everytime I visit I stare at the pavilion knowing that's where knowledge of my existence began.

I find it interesting how the imagineers seem to either have a severe case of creative drought, or higer ups have no vision. They let sizable chunks of the park literally die

its sad that epcot is being consumed by disney IPs. like sure disney has some really good IPs but... i felt the joy i felt at epcot because of the culture and science that was explored, not their frozen attraction.

At least they’re finally doing something meaningful with that building and not just as a festival storage centre.

It would be cool for the Bankrupt series to cover about the bankrupt shipping company, Hanjin Shipping. One of the largest container shipping companies in the world and offered bulk and container services. They had owned almost 100 container vessels and had 6,000 employees and transported cargo to countries that had notable companies such as Nike. Until it's unexpected bankruptcy in 2017.

as a biologist it HURTS MY SOUL that they let this go. EPCOT used to be so much better :( now it's all about entertainment and IP. i miss having a chill park that was all about science and culture

The Wonders of Life music loop *SLAPS*

Fun fact: I used to work at Epcot in a position called "Epcot East". Basically I did roving as security for the entire left side, all the way from the entrance to the Mexico pavilion. One of my favorite things to do was explore the Wonders of Life building. Mind you, I had no idea of what used to be there; because the building was mostly used for storage at this time. So anyways, I came across this weird little area with tile floors, and walls. And what I knew used to be a que line. But it was very run down and the posters that were on the wall were faded, cracked, and dilapidated. When I first went in I thought I had stumbled on some sort of genetic testing center or something! 😂 But nope! It was the old Journey into the Human body/Body wars ride. Funny enough, they had the old TVs still on the walls, and two of them were even still on!! It was a very interesting experience. Turns out, they decided to shut down that ride. Took the ride cars out of it, gave em an update, and Voila! They made the Star Wars ride in Hollywood Studios. The que line is/was identical. The cars are identical. Even the set up is identical. So just remember when you ride the old Star Wars ride in Hollywood Studios, that you're quite literally in a piece of history from another park. Another fun story; I ran into another Cast member in there one time, and he had mentioned something about a freaky animatronic who was still in the building. So of course I had to go find that! Went through some twists and turns and pretty much immediately found it. Suffice it to say, it was truly creepy. I wish I'd of taken a picture because it was in a dark room. With a spotlight on the animatronic; and he sat up in his little seat on the robo-arm thing. When I got closer to it I noticed that the synthetic hand-skin had rotted away, so his metal skeleton was exposed. Basically had robo-hands but the rest was how he appeared when he was in service. That same year somebody stole his jacket I heard! This was all 2016-2018, so it was actually really recent. Right before, and during the construction of the Guardians ride!!

I'll always have fond memories of visiting epcot in the early 90s when I had a broken leg so we were allowed to get a wheelchair at Epcot and skip EVERY. SINGLE. LINE. It was my greatest park visit from my Floridian childhood. I'll never forget seeing that huge line for Spaceship Earth and my sister wheeling me into the secret handicap access door to skip that line. I felt like a crippled Louis XVI.

A couple years ago, I begged my family to take me to Epcot during the food & wine festival for my birthday. The flowers were pretty, but I was there for one thing and one thing only: what might be my only chance to get inside the beautiful golden dome. When I got there and, for the first time ever the garden wasn’t roped off, I RAN inside there and looked at every little remaining detail. It was incredible. I got a picture under the arches for Body Wars (still beautiful) and it was one of the happiest moments of my life. I wish so much I could have seen more, but I am so incredibly happy that I got to see it at all. For those who haven’t, I still think it’s the most beautiful building in all of Epcot. If you can see it, I highly recommend it.

I dont think I love another series on any platform as much as this one

I was super young when the Wonders of Life was still a thing, but I recall Body Wars so vividly for making me want to vomit time and time again. And yet I would ALWAYS want to ride it multiple times. (I was not the brightest kid sometimes, lmfao.) But those emoji looking things for Play hurts my soul so much.

Imgine how eerie it would be to walk into a dark room full of unmoving animatronics. Like the one Buzzy was in.

anytime I need to test a keyboard or microphone or something like that, I default to saying "What's up guys, my name is Jake and welcome to Abandoned, episode (whatever)"

Funny story. My parents took me here when I was in elementary school (early 2000’s). We’ve been to Disney before, but we never really visited this place too much. One day they decided to kill some time while we waited for our fast pass time for Test Track, and they took me in to ‘The Making of Me’. We had been to Body Wars before, but never this show. So, they innocently figured it was something new. But, right before we went in, I’ll never forget my mom asking my dad verbatim, “Do you think they show....?” My dad responded adamantly, “I doubt it...” Long story short, they showed exactly how a baby was made and I was traumatized by some of the specific language they used to describe the actions. Not to mention the crazy scenes. Knowing my parents did this ruined my whole day. My parents felt so bad. Anyway, that’s how I learned about the birds and the bees. I’m now 28 and I’ll never forget that day.

How the hell does someone smuggle a big ass animatronic out of the park?! 😂😂😂 Makes me think it was an inside job 🤔

2 years later when a 2021 opening date was announced and now the pavilion being left in the dark again. Now with Bob Iger back in charge, I wonder what lies ahead for the Former Wonders of Life Pavilion

It makes sense. Jake was Buzzy all along

I remember going there in 1992 it was so fun and vibrant. I want to cry those where one of my priceless memories.

The legendary Wonders of Life Pavilion. The nostalgia my parents get talking about the Body Wars ride is always fun to listen to. I kinda hope it gets a reboot of sorts.

The Wonders of Life arch can now be seen on the MK toll entrance. You're welcome for that

2005 was the last time I visited The Wonders of Life. I made my husband watch “The Making of Me,” and while waiting for it to start, I overheard one cast member tell another that she had never seen the place so busy before! The pavilion was slammed! It was essentially as busy as it was in the late 80s/early 90s when we went.

I'll always remember Wonders of Life as the only place we found salads being sold during our two week Disney World stay in the mid 90s. One of my formative experience of America; the land where healthy food only exists as a curiosity in a themed attraction... :)

The motion from Body Wars made my brother sick and he's never been able to go on a simulator since (14 years and counting) and now I've found out we were some of the last people to go on it, as we went to Disney New years 2006/2007.

I always liked this pavilion. My family still quotes Cranium Commando. It's kind of sad how Disney has just changed EPCOT into nothing more than just another theme park.

I still think it is kinda awesome how my family were one of the last people in the Wonders of Life area. We use to go to Disney World for Thanksgiving week and the week after that. In 2006 we heard that the Wonders of Life was going to open for the Christmas season. We never got a chance to go into it before (as the last time we went was in 1989) so it was crazy how 90s and quiet it was. They had no advertisement for it and we only found out about it from the web. It felt so weird being in the area. Of course my dad took so many pictures since we knew it might be the last time we would be in there.

im so glad i got to go to epcot in the late 90s early 2000s. it was a magical time for disney world.

Man you should cover the abandoned facilities form the olympic games.

I feel nostalgic for this place that I never have been

I first went to WDW as a kid in 1992. Loved it. I didn't get back until 2012 and by that stage Epcot, the park that made the strongest impression on me, was in a seriously sorry state compared to what I remembered. World showcase wasn't too bad, but Future world had been ravaged by budget cuts, closures, dumbing down and weird additions that were completely thematically inconsistent with the parks original mission. Even the latest plans (probably mostly shelved now) didn't get back to what made the original idea so unique.

I loved going to Epcot as a kid in the late '80s and early '90s. Cranium Command was always a favorite. I only went on Body Wars once, because my mom was one of the people who was made nauseous by it. Horizons was great too; it had this cool hidden lounge upstairs that we always got to hang out in because my dad's employer was affiliated with the pavilion's sponsor (GE, I think). Taking a break in the A/C up there on a hot Florida summer's day was a treat. In the late '90s I actually lived in Orlando for a time and had an annual pass to WDW so I could just waltz over to Epcot for dinner or whatever (in those days you could actually just walk into many restaurants on Disney property without having made a reservation a year before). Test Track had just opened and I would go over and ride it all the time. Back then it was still based around a new vehicle testing theme, and when you got out on the high speed loop the V8 sound effects were like sweet music. Gas was 98 cents a gallon, I had a new Pontiac Trans Am and everything was all right in the world; at least, it felt like it was when you were at Disney World. Thanks for stirring my memories of it all! I am now officially old.

Even though most can't travel very far these days, your videos are a pleasant trip to a far-off place nonetheless. Cheers!

Last time I was this early, Figment wasn’t just my imagination.

1:45 but I bet they didn't even dream of Pirates of the Pancreas...

i was only 7 when the pavilion closed, and despite having been to disney world a couple times prior, i had never been in there myself. however there has always been something about the place that was fascinating to me. i've always been interested in lost/abandoned stuff like this, especially with disney. i love reading about it and watching urban exploration of this place specifically. something about it is alluring and fascinating to me.

With videos like this, when you see people have “disliked” the video...what are people disliking? Do you not like the video details? Is it boring? Do you not agree with what he’s saying? It’s weird to me to dislike a video that’s essentially just stating facts.

You should do a episode about Wellington, Washington. The town of Wellington ceased to be, at least in name, long before it officially became a ghost town. The town was founded in 1893. The town included a train depot that was unfortunately destined to become the site of the deadliest avalanche in US history.

The making of me is probably the oddest attraction Disney world has had. I mean who goes to Disney world to watch an educational film about human reproduction with animated talking sperm and Martin Short? Like was that how many parents in Orlando at the time thought their kids the birds and the bees?

The Fairground Pomo aesthetic dated itself quickly. I feel they should've made it themed to the turn of the century traveling circuses.

The reason the guy gets restrained for grabbing his phone is because he was shown a picture of his car at the location of the theft and he said "How bout I come back with my lawyer." And the Cop said "Okay, leave your car and phone." And he then grabbed his phone causing the officers to restrain him. As he could delete potential evidence from the phone.

My school made a field trip to Epcot when i was 7 and its something i still remember to this day. I remember being afraid of the animatonic velociraptors in an attraction about dinosaurs i dont remember the name of, the "honey i struck the audience" movie, and i vividly remember "body wars" as it was one of my favorites. I have always meant to go back after 25 years to experience it one more time, but i feel like it is completely different than what the inner child of me remembers

My favorite abandoned pavilion! It’s so eerie to visit as an events pavilion

This episode is way better than the original. (The original has its "Bright Sun Gaming Era" charm though.)

i felt sorta bad watching this while demolishing an entire pack of biscuits lmao

1:07-1:13 Spike Spiegel in the bottom left corner. Love your work!

It’s Friday and a new Abandoned episode from Bright Sun Films...and it’s about Walt Disney World. I’m in heaven!!!

my favorite pavilion getting some love in 2020!! i was obsessed with both cranium command and alien encounter a few years ago, and now both the lead animatronics there have suffered mysterious fates. i think i’ve cursed them :(

People in 80s-90s experienced the golden age of Epcot in general. I visited this year and completely skipped epcot

My only memory of this was my entire family getting motion sickness on Body Wars.

I very much enjoyed Wonders of Life back in early ‘90s. Body Wars was so cutting edge.

I listened to the music loop doing all my lockdown school work, I wish I could’ve seen it

As a biologist, I want to say that this would be a fantastic way to learn about the human body!! I’m sad it’s gone

Get this guy to one million he deserves it hes the best

Seems like Disney is sorta finally doing something about/with their abandoned/defunct attractions. Wonder what they’ll do about Discovery Island in the future.

I went there on 3 or 4 different years as a kid from the mid 80 to early 90s and it was the coolest place. Loved both Cranium Command and Body Wars, which was packed. EPCOT as a whole was a much different place back then - all about discovery, science, tech and the coming techno-utopia. I get that it’s next to impossible to keep such a place up to date and still be profitable, so having it even for a few of my formative years was special.

I visited this pavilion as a nine-year-old kid in 1990. I remember thinking it was really cool to zoom down an IMAX bloodstream from the perspective of a blood cell on the “Body Wars” ride.

Thanks so much Jake! I have always wondered about this! I remember going their when I was a kid. I really do miss it! I can't express my gratitude enough!

I remember going there during the Food and Wine festival thinking “where the hell am I?” After seeing the interior of the dome.

I was just in EPCOT in Sept. And didn't even see the Dome they had the park mostly walled off to make updates for the 50th celebration

I’m glad that my wife and I went when we did; 1991 and 1994. She’s a nurse so it was always an interesting attraction to go to. Thanks for illustrating it on your channel. You do great work.

i vividly remember going to Wonders of Life and Body Wars in early 92, it had the longest wait at the time, but we definetly thought is was cool!

You should make posters of the postcards. They have an awesome design and I'd love to be able to hang them up.

Now I have to go investigate into this Buzzy thief guy! 😅

Jenny's energy is strong here

Well Dude, All i Have to say is Keep Up the good Work, Since tbh, I truly do love all the work you put into these videos, Not to mention ya posted this video the Day i found this Channel again...Sooo...Yeah, Love ya Work, and i hope ya have a swell day

Wonders of Life: this will get more Thrill Seekers in EPCOT 30 Years later Play Pavilion: This will get more young families in EPCOT

Sad seeing a lot of Disney rides/attractions closing. I will never forget going to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot with my Grandpa back in the 80's. He brought his RV up to Ohio and took us all back down to Florida where he lived. So Disney world will always be special to me. I'm wondering how long the parks will remain open. It's just a matter of time before people stop going. Prices are just getting way out of hand.

To go to disney in the early 2000's... feels like a fever dream

Insanely good Docu to say the least, about the one pavilion I saw getting completed, but never got to experience. In August 1989, they were hyping the hell out of it during the Monorail spiel on the EPCOT circuit, as well as lots of pre-opening signs and pictures for the ride. I regret not having a chance to ride it sadly. BTW: The EPCOT Promotional film used in this... where and how can the entire thing be viewed/purchased??? I've found the snippets on-line from various places, but not in its entirety. That would truly be something to behold.

5:03 I saw "The Making of Me" when I was like 11 in the late 90s. I remember on my way into the theater a boy screamed at the top of his lungs, "I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHERE BABIES COME FROM" or something very similar.

I just really enjoy your series. I can't really say if it's the informative nature, the pacing, or your narration. Or, maybe a tad bit of all of the above. But I hope that you never stop them. Tho they make me sad, I still do seem to enjoy the sad nostalgia they bring me to. ☺️ Thanks for another great video bud!!

your videos help so much with my anxiety, and im always so genuinely interested. thank you for all of your work

I enjoy all of your projects, Jake. Thanks for your courage to go into some of these creepy places!

Wow dude I joined your channel when you had a few thousand subscribers and now your closing in 1 mil subs!!! Your videos have always been awesome bro and you continue to make amazing videos and I love them all!! Keep it up man!!

When I first came across one of these videos, I'd never think that I'd love it this much like, I love abandoned places and this channel is a haven of documentation of these places so thank you so much for making these

Another wonderful video showcasing the history of yesterday. Absolute masterpiece. You need your own TV show Jake.

I always wanted to see another look at this topic, Great Video!

Kinda depressing, but also kinda heartwarming thinking about the memories of that place!!

It amazing how many Disney theme park ideas were either built and then abondanded. Or semi-built and then left in limbo for years on end. Before either being finished or abandoned. Thanks for bringing life to all these places, Jake! 😄

In my fictional world, this place never gets abandoned and still successful

Why these Videos just hit different when you have free time😂😂

Every video you post and I see the notifications I get excited🥳

I always liked watching cranium command and riding body wars at the wonders of life pavilion. My favorite part about the pavilion was color crazy where you would see words in different colors and guess what color the word was.

I have so many fond memories of the Wonders of Life. Mostly because it was my first trip in 1996 and I was only 7. Thank you for these videos, always puts a smile on my face.

This reminds me. Ralph Breaks The Internet was a mistake.

Hey jake i been watching since ep.12 i hope you doing good during this time of dispair and keep up the good work

Great Video Jake! As always! Wonders of life has such a special place in my heart!

Totally remember this place. Thanks for the rad videos.

Its always a good day when you upload ^_^

Just put it all back the way it was. It’s been long enough that the “vintage-ness” of mid 1980’s futurism would be cool to experience. The whole park definitely had a Star Trek Next Gen aesthetic.

I've been watching these vids for a while love them man!

I worked for Met back when they sponsored the pavilion. Within the pavilion was a small conference center. Once a year my division held our annual meeting there with staff coming from NY, GA and iL. Great winter get away! We’d tack on a few days before or after and get free passes to any park. I’m sure other divisions did the same.

Love these videos keep them coming :p

You know captain schettino from the costa concordia got the nickname captain coward because he used a life boat for himself to save himself so I guess he got what he deserved

As a child Cranium Command utterly blew my... mind. It was the thing I'd always think about when talking about Disney and as said will always be a fond memory. I'm glad their doing something with the building, but its sad to see it all gone.

I love your videos so much! So informative and interesting, specifically abandoned is my favorite.

Jake I wanna see those postcards designs on t shirts those would look sooooo clean definitely would cop!

My favorite thing about Buzzy going missing is that I was traveling for Christmas, had just landed and gotten to my hotel, and saw this on Twitter. For the last 2 years, I've wondered if this was something my jet-lagged brain made up until I google it

As always, a well researched and put together project. Nice work.

Jake, thanks for not deleting the original videos of those episodes you remake. They are a part of your journey, and a great indicator of how far you've come