WDW 35th and Epcot 25th Rumors

Captain Schnemo · Post by **Captain Schnemo** » Apr Mon 09, 2007 9:43 am

Looks like the new stuff is mostly just televisions to look at. Not very impressive, but there's nothing terribly wrong with low tech.

But I still hate that Mexico is being represented by American cartoon characters. And that it's just a recycling of the "Where's Nemo?" plot they just did 10 minutes ago.

At least they kept the fireworks, I guess.

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Apr Mon 09, 2007 3:56 pm

I'm glad to hear they kept the little skeletons. I suppose the Dia de los Muertos shrine boat has been removed from the last scene though. I did love those flowers.

The plot reminds me a lot of Philharmagic. I do like that we get to see more of Mexico, but am partial to animatronics. I couldn't hear real well - did they keep the old music or are they only using Three Caballeros music? That old song was one of my favorites.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Mon 09, 2007 6:06 pm

But I still hate that Mexico is being represented by American cartoon characters. And that it's just a recycling of the "Where's Nemo?" plot they just did 10 minutes ago.

I thought it seemed familiar and I'm sitting here thinking 'what other ride was there that used tvs and you were looking for a character?'... then it hit me...

Same park too...

yoyoflamingo · Post by **yoyoflamingo** » Apr Mon 09, 2007 7:13 pm

The very least they could have done is add AA's at the end of the three caballeros as the grand finale, when they are in concert.

I am going to miss the original song too.

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Tue 10, 2007 11:35 am

In case anyone is intrested Kevin Yee has a write up on the new Grand Fiesta Tour

http://miceage.com/kevinyee/ky041007a.htm

I did not read the article, since I have adopted a new policy of not reading anything before I go on a new attraction.

The new article mentions pictures and a complete description, so I am assuming it has spoilers.

Rich

yoyoflamingo · Post by **yoyoflamingo** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 4:23 pm

Now there is the official announcement Spaceship Earth will be rehabbed for several months, from the summer until late November, which means, even though it is getting a much needed refurb and additional show scenes and finale, it will be down for EPCOT's 25th.

csquare77 · Post by **csquare77** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 4:55 pm

How can the center piece of EPCOT Center be down for its own 25th anniversary?

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 6:03 pm

This is like a nail in the coffin! First there's no celebration all and now they close sse during a milsetone occasion!?!? Disney has been making shake my head more than ever in the past 6 months...

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 6:44 pm

WHAT!!!!! That is criminal. Why would DISNEY do a stupid thing like that..........oops answered my own question there. They are the perpetrators of the stupid hat, the wand, Stitches escape, the benches for WDW's Fantasmic (I mean come on they couldn't have put back rests on the things), and lest we forget DCA.

yoyoflamingo · Post by **yoyoflamingo** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 8:05 pm

It's almost as if it is a slap in the face to EPCOT. Although, I am thrilled SSE is getting some TLC.

Post by **js3901** » Apr Wed 11, 2007 8:26 pm

yoyoflamingo wrote:Now there is the official announcement Spaceship Earth will be rehabbed for several months, from the summer until late November, which means, even though it is getting a much needed refurb and additional show scenes and finale, it will be down for EPCOT's 25th.

where did you see this, may I ask? I see no mention of it on the Operational Updates page for Epcot over the next 6 months.

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Thu 12, 2007 2:37 pm

js3901.. here is a post about the refurb

wdwmagic.com wrote: 12 April 2007: Major enhancements coming to Spaceship Earth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 11, 2007) -- Inside the Epcot icon, remarkable changes will be taking place over the next several months. A re-imagined Spaceship Earth presented by Siemens will combine the magic of the iconic attraction's time-travel adventure into the past with a new finale which provides guests the opportunity to imagine their futures.

On a trip through time inside the Spaceship Earth attraction, guests discover how each generation of mankind has invented the future for the next generation, and how the spirit of innovation has moved people from the caves to the cosmos.

Enhancements to the time-travel attraction will encompass changes to each of the ride scenes. New show scenes will be added to the attraction's story along with new lighting effects, costumes, set decoration, narration and musical score.

This adventure through time leads ultimately to the very top of Spaceship Earth's geodesic dome, where guests arrive at the present. The time travel adventure will be enhanced through new, interactive touch screens installed aboard each "time machine" that will enable guests to create their own visions of the future and see themselves in that future.

As guests disembark the time travel experience, they are invited to visit "Project Tomorrow: Inventing the World of Tomorrow," where interactive exhibits bring to life the ideas and technologies Siemens is developing to help make the world a better place for the future.

The space is filled with fun, interactive games and displays that showcase innovative technologies. Here guests step into the world of tomorrow and glimpse the future of medicine, transportation and responsible energy management across the globe.

Opening to Epcot guests later this month, the first completed phases of Project Tomorrow will include:

* An illuminated globe measuring 20 feet in diameter that will offer an ever-changing collage of inspirational images that invite guests to imagine the wonders of tomorrow.
* Body Builder, a 3-D game that enables users to assemble a digital human body, simulating the Siemens technology developed to perform remote surgeries.
* Super Driver, a driving simulation video game that showcases motor vehicle accident and avoidance systems developed by Siemens.

With phased renovations occurring through the year, Spaceship Earth's makeover is scheduled to be fully completed in early 2008.

Rich

jcodirewolf · Post by **jcodirewolf** » Apr Thu 12, 2007 2:48 pm

And just because it seems to be missing from the post.

There is a rumor they are going to be removing the hand.

All posts about SE must include that rumor. Because someday I'm sure it will be true.

johno

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Apr Thu 12, 2007 3:15 pm

New soundtrack??? I must object to that idea. Spaceship Earth has some of my favorite music in the park.

Also, that "choose your own ending" idea sounds real familiar - can we say Horizons? I think it will be interesting as the end really does need an update.

I still can't believe they're closing SE for the first part of the big anniversary. Are they not celebrating at all?

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Thu 12, 2007 8:33 pm

Wow, it looks as if there's going to be yet another nod to Horizons in the park...

The time travel adventure will be enhanced through new, interactive touch screens installed aboard each "time machine" that will enable guests to create their own visions of the future and see themselves in that future.

This sounds pretty cool