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Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: Rise of the Machines

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The computer scene inside Spaceship Earth is a highlight of the current 2007 version.
The computer scene in the current Spaceship Earth

We’re nearing the top of Spaceship Earth, but there are more technological advances to explore first. These scenes following the Age of Invention have changed significantly during the last two versions. The main reason is the rise of the computer, which has been shown differently in those incarnations.… Read more...

REBROADCAST: 64. Peggie Fariss on 50 Years at Disney and Producing Spaceship Earth

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Peggie Farris had a remarkable 50-year career at Disney.

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One thing I love about doing this podcast is hearing the wide range of stories about how Imagineers came to Disney and progressed through various roles there. Back in February, I really enjoyed the chance to talk with Peggie Fariss about her 50 years at Disney.… Read more...

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Age of Invention!

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The newspaper printing scene in Spaceship Earth begins the show scenes on the Age of Invention.
The Age of Invention begins at Spaceship Earth.

The advances keep coming as we blitz through the upward section of Spaceship Earth and the age of invention. Beginning with a steam-powered printing press from 1863, the scenes progress quickly. Technology is evolving full steam ahead, and there’s no way to stop it.… Read more...