Missin' Spaceship Earth

Croaker · Post by **Croaker** » Aug Thu 09, 2007 4:46 pm

Hypermommy wrote:I dunno... I like the screen on Test Track. I'm usually watching the rest of the stuff but it's just one more layer of something to look at.

laugh...i was thinking about that when i hit submit and i usually hate to edit anything i have already typed. I figured no one would compare...oops, laugh funny that the first post following proves me in error...laugh again

coasterphil · Post by **coasterphil** » Aug Thu 09, 2007 9:06 pm

I just wish they could have started the rehab earlier in order to have it open for the 25th. It isn't going to be the same without a ride on it.

It was the first attraction I ever experienced at WDW, so I hope they don't completely change it. Updating the final scenes and improving upon the others is fine, just don't change the entire message.

Joe90 · Post by **Joe90** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 6:28 am

Just as long as it's open by Jan so I can have a good look see. Perhaps take a recorder for the new music/narration.

Hypermommy wrote:I dunno... I like the screen on Test Track. I'm usually watching the rest of the stuff but it's just one more layer of something to look at.

There's a screen on test track? In the car?

Hypermommy · Post by **Hypermommy** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 6:58 am

Joe90 wrote:There's a screen on test track? In the car?

Yeah, if memory serves (and that's doubtful these days) there is. It's on the "dash board" in the front and shows some stats about the tests you're doing. Someone help me out -- am I having memory additions?

coasterphil · Post by **coasterphil** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 8:03 am

Nope, you've basically got it. They just show some images and graphs related to your current test. I enjoy it on Test Track and hopefully it will work as nicely on SE.

Hypermommy · Post by **Hypermommy** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 8:38 am

Wonder what they'd show on SE. Anyone know if it's still going to be the history of communications? I don't know what Siemans does so I wonder if they're going to change it to whatever the focus of their company is? But if they do leave it communications, I wonder what they'd show on the screen. Might be nice to see some examples of hieroglyphics (sp?). I imagine the Rosetta stone would be flashed ont he screen at some point. We could also see some more of Disney's films. I'm braindead right now (need coffee) so I don't know what else there would be but I wonder what it would be?

Post by **rdeacon** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 8:53 am

Siemens is a communication company. They do have other divisions, but I don't think they will be re-theming SSE completely. Sounds like Siemens wants most of the changes for the second half of the ride, which makes sense since that was really just an AT&T promo...

Was just thinking that its odd that AT&T dropped sponsorship with SSE. AT&T logo is a globe, just seems like it was a perfect marriage...

Rich

Hypermommy · Post by **Hypermommy** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 10:50 am

WEll, I guess it's all about the money. If they're not seeing any kind of ROI, I can't see any company continuing.

kjmore · Post by **kjmore** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 5:52 am

I'm really hoping they don't change the narration. I love Jeremy Irons voice -- I have a couple of audiobooks with him reading and they're just wonderful.

There is something so soothing about coming out of the hot Florida sun into the airconditioned dark Spaceship Earth and listening to that voice.

Or does that sound strange?

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 9:32 am

kjmore wrote:I'm really hoping they don't change the narration. I love Jeremy Irons voice -- I have a couple of audiobooks with him reading and they're just wonderful.

There is something so soothing about coming out of the hot Florida sun into the airconditioned dark Spaceship Earth and listening to that voice.

Or does that sound strange?

All depends. Are you male or female??

Joe90 · Post by **Joe90** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 9:42 am

Hypermommy wrote: Yeah, if memory serves (and that's doubtful these days) there is. It's on the "dash board" in the front and shows some stats about the tests you're doing. Someone help me out -- am I having memory additions?

Darn it's my memory thats shot.

Should have remembered never to question a mommy.

So not only is there going to be something new for me to look at on SSE but there is something new (for me anyway) on TT.

Now how do I get to Epcot agin?

jbvenn · Post by **jbvenn** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 12:49 pm

kjmore wrote:I'm really hoping they don't change the narration. I love Jeremy Irons voice -- I have a couple of audiobooks with him reading and they're just wonderful.

There is something so soothing about coming out of the hot Florida sun into the airconditioned dark Spaceship Earth and listening to that voice.

Or does that sound strange?

Seems perfectly normal to me; he has a very pleasant voice and excellent, dramatic delivery. I don't think it matters if you're male or female.

Hypermommy · Post by **Hypermommy** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 6:24 pm

Joe90 wrote:Should have remembered never to question a mommy.

Now how do I get to Epcot agin?

Nah.... every now and again we mommies make mistakes. We just don't admit it.

Well, there's always crawling into someone's suitcase, I guess. Don't ask me.... I just got back from Orlando (couldn't do the parks but hung out in DTD) and I'm trying to figure out how long it'll be before I get back

Post by **YZFDonor** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 8:34 pm

I am just happy the d@#$ wand is gone!!!!! now how do we get rid of the tombstones.....

Post by **rdeacon** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 10:11 am

kjmore wrote:I'm really hoping they don't change the narration. I love Jeremy Irons voice -- I have a couple of audiobooks with him reading and they're just wonderful.

There is something so soothing about coming out of the hot Florida sun into the airconditioned dark Spaceship Earth and listening to that voice.

Or does that sound strange?

Sorry to tell you this, but the current rumor is they are replacing the score and narration.

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.

You can read more about the rumors in this post:
CLICK HERE

That is a long thread... after the starting point I gave you there are rumors of who is going to do the new narration.

Rich