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Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: Thank the Phoenicians!

04.12.2019 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

A Phoenician merchant sells his wares in a scene in the 2007 version of Spaceship Earth.
Thanks, Phoenicians!

A remarkable part of the recurring changes to Spaceship Earth has been the consistent vibe across each version. There have been adjustments with the arrival of each narrator, but we can still see the connections across the attraction’s history.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT, EPCOT Center, Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Ancient Egyptians

03.08.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Pharaoh makes a proclamation to other Egyptians in Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Walt Disney World.
The ancient Egyptians provide a memorable scene in Spaceship Earth.

One of my favorite TV shows is Stargate SG-1, which uses ancient Egyptian icons as part of its sci-fi premise. Particularly with the feature film and the show’s early seasons, characters and decor were inspired by Egyptian legends and history.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT, EPCOT Center, Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Cro-Magnon

02.22.2019 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

The Cro-Magnon scene remains impressive as ever today in Spaceship Earth.
© Disney

I still remember my first ride on Spaceship Earth in the summer of 1984. As an eight-year-old in days long before the Internet, I knew nothing about what was in store. We walked into EPCOT Center and headed for the park’s iconic centerpiece.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT, EPCOT Center, Future World, Spaceship Earth

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