Spaceship Earth RUMOR

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » Dec Sat 01, 2007 6:52 am

It might, no guarantee, be in previews this month. December travelers be on the lookout!

DisBeamer · Post by **DisBeamer** » Dec Sat 01, 2007 10:56 pm

I heard this one too. Trying not to get my hopes up yet, but it sounded like it could be soft/test opening when I'm there. I'll definitely be making routine sweeps past the entrance while we're at Epcot, anyway. *fingers crossed*

Post by **acp** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 8:39 am

Also on the Spaceship Earth rumour mill, Steve Jobs is said to be included in the makeover as an animatronic figure.

http://www.boingboing.net/2007/12/02/st ... not-w.html
http://www.thedisneyblog.com/tdb/2007/1 ... -to-a.html
http://www.distantcreations.com/blog/20 ... hip-earth/

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 10:31 am

Thanks for the links acp and the rumor AKLRULZ! That gives me hope for my January trip to Epcot. I'm still going to be so sad if I don't get to see Spaceship Earth during Epcot's 25th birthday!

According to acp's articles, Dame Judi Dench will be narrating the new ride. I'm having trouble placing her voice, so I guess I'll wait and see.

Joe90 · Post by **Joe90** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 10:55 am

Judi is very well known to us Brits.
SSE will not be as enjoyable for me if it is her talking all the way through.
It's kind of like having your Mom do the narration. She may be just great but it is going to lack a certain.............something.

If it is open by Jan then thats just

Blackie Pueblo · Post by **Blackie Pueblo** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 6:17 pm

Does anyone know if there will be a special preview for passholders like they do for new rides? I wouldn't imagine there would be seeing as it is right in plain view when you first walk in. No t to mention that the ride isn't really brand new! Just curious if anyone has heard any rumors?

"And EPCOT will will always be a showcase to the world for the ingenuity and imagination of American free enterprise."
---Walter Elias Disney

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 9:02 pm

What does it usually look like when rides have AP/DVC previews? Do they put a sign or have somebody stand out front? Is it usually an all day event? If this rumor turns out to be true this will be the first time we'll be there for a ride preview.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Dec Sun 02, 2007 9:59 pm

Oooh. Sounds interesting. I can't wait for this to open, so I'll definitely be checking it out.

tmptnr · Post by **tmptnr** » Dec Mon 03, 2007 1:56 am

I'm goin down in 2 weeks I hope it's open

Post by **spaulo** » Dec Mon 03, 2007 12:37 pm

DON'T TEASE ME.

oboeman · Post by **oboeman** » Dec Mon 10, 2007 2:35 pm

I hope it will be open over christmas break! The only bad part is that I guess when im at EPCOT I will be swinging by the front of the park about every 45 min. to see if its open!

meticulus9 · Post by **meticulus9** » Dec Mon 10, 2007 2:58 pm

i heard people were waiting a while for it the past couple days and sometimes it didn't open. Its completely randomn as to when the ride will allow people on for soft previews. Sometimes it might close realtively soon and reopen. Who knows.....

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Dec Mon 10, 2007 5:25 pm

Videos are up already!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6OWG2yUTd9g

I've only watched enough to see from the new load area to the cavemen scene. From what I see it looks as if they're trying to keep the classic feel of the ride. Also, I think all the AAs are now as life like as Jack Sparrow (at least the cavemen were). Two thumbs up

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I might listen to bits and pieces of it later just to get a feel for the new soundtrack.

Music Only (from the speakers outside the entrance):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHv0Kv0Z ... re=related

edit: ok... i couldn't resist and I watched the descent as well
IMO, without giving anything away, those touch screens that we were all looking forward to end up being the attraction's downfall.

It's time to get out the torches and pitchforks

stev02 · Post by **stev02** » Dec Mon 10, 2007 6:04 pm

I can't watch it!

I want to see if for real next week. I can't wait!

bbowen13 · Post by **bbowen13** » Dec Mon 10, 2007 8:23 pm

I just got back from WDW and the time I was in EPCOT SSE was not open. Talking with one of the cast members they had opened it for an hour the day before (Thursday). Hate that I missed it on this trip