EPCOT Center Archives - Page 21 of 34

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...

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...