EPCOT Center Archives - Page 21 of 34

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: Rome Burned

07.02.2019 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

The Rome scene in Spaceship Earth is one of the most memorable parts of the early portions of the ride. — The latest version of the Rome scene in Spaceship Earth works well.

One of my favorite parts of Spaceship Earth as a kid appears right in the middle of the ascent. It is a simple bit of animation during the Roman Empire scene.… Read more...

74. David Snyder on Programming the Computer Systems for Walt Disney World and EPCOT Center

06.24.2019 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

David Snyder's new DACS system was needed for Walt Disney World's success.

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We’ve all heard stories of talented designers at Walt Disney Imagineering that created iconic attractions. Figures like Joe Rohde, Tony Baxter, and countless others receive well-deserved attention for those feats. There’s another group that also played an essential role in building Walt Disney World and other parks.… Read more...

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...