EPCOT Center Archives - Page 20 of 34

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: Books Are Saved!

08.07.2019 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Scholars saved knowledge following the demise of Ancient Rome in this scene from Spaceship Earth at Epcot. — Books are saved on every ride of Spaceship Earth.

Following Rome’s unfortunate demise, our journey switches gears with positive news. All is not lost! Islamic and Jewish scholars have helped to ensure the knowledge is saved and keep us moving forward.… Read more...

78. How Bowers on Retro Magic, EPCOT Center, and the Opening Day of the Disney/MGM Studios

08.05.2019 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Retro Disney World podcast focuses on lost attractions like the original Disney/MGM Studios.

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Later this month, Disney will unveil the latest plans for Epcot’s “transformation” at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. I’m nervous about what we’ll hear during that event, but I realize that EPCOT Center was a product of its time.… Read more...

76. Imagineer Jim Sarno on Disney’s Model Shop, SMRT-1, and The Land Fountain

07.22.2019 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Jim Sarno worked at Walt Disney Imagineering during the 1980s. — Photo by Jim Sarno

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There is so much to appreciate when you think about the original EPCOT Center. For its second Walt Disney World park, Disney took a completely different approach and built something remarkable.… Read more...