Disney finally announced changes to Spaceship Earth, but now there’s an indefinite delay (or possible cancellation) of the fifth iteration of EPCOT’s flagship attraction. During this series, I’ve boarded my time machine vehicle and taken the slow journey through Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene. This process has given me a new appreciation for the achievement in bringing such an ambitious project to life.
Spaceship Earth’s four versions are quite different from each other, especially the two most recent updates. Significant changes to the script make a huge difference in how we experience each scene. Each narrator brings his or her own style into the mix, and sponsors have directly impacted the overall theme. Disney has changed out scenes and adjusted the concept, yet the attraction remains a creative success. Guests still flock to Spaceship Earth and rank it among the best of EPCOT.
The Chapters
This section gives you easy access to each post in this series. We have finally completed the journey (at least for now), and every step brings new surprises about the evolution of Spaceship Earth. Here’s the full list:
- The Introduction
- The Cro-Magnon
- The Ancient Egyptians
- Thank the Phoenicians!
- The Theater (and Math) is Born
- Rome Burned
- Books are Saved!
- The Renaissance
- The Age of Invention!
- Rise of the Machines
- Our Spaceship
- Tomorrow’s Child
- Earth Station
When an updated version of Spaceship Earth arrives (at some point), I’ll update each chapter in this series to include the latest updates. EPCOT’s signature attraction continues to evolve and should keep charming guests for decades to come. Join me on this grand, miraculous spaceship!
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