Favorite Future World Pavillion (Past of Present)

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jan Fri 27, 2006 12:29 pm

I just listened to the Horizons flow-through and it reminded me of how much I missed it. Epcot has gone through more changes than probably all the other parks combined. What is (was) your favorite Future World pavillion?

Post by **addlema** » Jan Fri 27, 2006 1:01 pm

Ohh god.. It depends on what stage of my life...

Small Child: Imaginations (the original.. Still way up there)...
Teenager: Horizons.. man was that a blast.
Adult: Soarin closely followed by a tie between Test Track and Mission Space.

I choose just one?

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jan Fri 27, 2006 1:28 pm

I have to go with my classic Spaceship Earth. It is one of the only things I can remember from when I first there. And of course it IS epcot, nobody I talk to(the people who don't know Disney very well) knows what EPCOT is until I say "the park with the big golfball in the front" I hate saying it but that is the only way to talk to them. And besides I love the ride through, especially when you can lean way back in the seat because your on such a steep slope. I just wish they would add some padding to the seats, I'm very boney.

Beaker · Post by **Beaker** » Jan Sat 28, 2006 12:21 am

I'm sorry to report I've never been to Horizons. But since I was there recently, I have seen many of the others. Ellen's Energy Adventure is cool (sorry, kind of a science nerd), but what would make it better is if they would update the movie a little. Maybe I'm a little picky, but Ellen's cell phone is massive and Alex Trebek still has his moustache! I think Spaceship Earth is great, but unfortunately because it doesn't have food, my vote goes for "The Land." You can't beat Soarin' followed by a relaxing trip on Living with the Land (side note, has anyone tried any of the gardening techniques Epcot uses?). Plus, like I mentioned before, the food is excellent (try the roasted chicken with tabula on flat bread)!

FRD714 · Post by **FRD714** » Jan Sat 28, 2006 12:26 am

Gotta say Test Track. I dont remember Horizons becuase I was little.

G2-4T · Post by **G2-4T** » Jan Sat 28, 2006 10:33 pm

Geez - that is so hard. I love all the classic ones, Horizons, WoM, the original Imagination, EEA, the Land, but the prize goes to Spaceship Earth for me. That is just one of the best they've ever made in any park [add headrests and it would be even higher in my books!]. But all of the old rides are great. Agreed on the The Land - food is a big draw. And I love the boat ride - it is so neat to see the innovative crops and how they make it all grow like that [another engineer here - I hear you on the science nerd]. And the others, well it is sad to see so many gone - that is all I can say.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jan Sat 28, 2006 10:38 pm

I was kinda having a Horizons moment after listening to the music, I forgot how hard it would be to pick one

Sarah Turp · Post by **Sarah Turp** » Jan Sun 29, 2006 9:53 am

Unfortuantely I cant remember Horizans either which is a shame as it must have been really good, judging by the fact that so many of you seem to have such fond memories of it. I always found Spaceship Earth a bit of a let down. It looks so cool from the outside, but just seems too educational inside.
My current favourite has to be Mission Space. I love the way you can actually feel the G-forces, but it doesn't feel like a rollarcoater. It really is unique! I do love testrack as well though which has to be a close second. I can remember the buzz after going on it for the first time and feeling that acceleration. Awesome!

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » Jan Mon 30, 2006 9:23 am

Horizons! Loved it as a kid and miss it as an adult.

bribren · Post by **bribren** » Jan Mon 30, 2006 9:29 am

Im a land person. It seems like to only pavilion actually doing some "real" future stuff...

jkm8113 · Post by **jkm8113** » Jan Mon 30, 2006 11:42 am

I always loved World of Motion. There was a tremendous amount of audio animatronic animation in there. I am sorry it doesn't exist anymore.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jan Tue 31, 2006 3:07 pm

I seem to like the walk-in pavillions more than the ride/post-show pavillions. I especially liked the way the original JII was set up with the upstairs ImageWorks.

bribren · Post by **bribren** » Mar Sat 25, 2006 11:16 am

I liked Horizions too, but I think it's extinction leads to its popularity. Things like the Brady Bunch are way more popular than they were back then. I think Horizions was nice, but keep bulldozing!

Except Splash Mt. Then I go to war!

jbvenn · Post by **jbvenn** » Mar Mon 27, 2006 9:26 pm

Although I love all of the "original" Epcot attractions, it just wouldn't be Epcot without Spaceship Earth. I get a lump in my throat each trip the first time I see it, because then I know we're really at WDW, and it's the first attraction I want to do when we get to the park.

tiggerrrrrr · Post by **tiggerrrrrr** » Mar Tue 28, 2006 11:24 am

I can't believe I'm the only one who likes Wonders of Life. I really like the interactive exhibits, especially the Alice in Wonderland room.