EPCOT Center Archives - Page 23 of 34

Spaceship Earth, Scene by Scene: The Introduction

02.15.2019 by Dan Heaton // 13 Comments

Spaceship Earth sets up its theme well with its introduction. — Photo by Dan Heaton

EPCOT Center was my jam. I loved it! Looking back on those original Future World pavilions today, I took for granted just how rare they were (and still are) for a theme park. They brought the type of education we see today in science museums to the masses in an entertaining way.… Read more...

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

02.11.2019 by Dan Heaton // 4 Comments

Peggie Fariss worked at Disney for 50 years, including time leading Imagineering at Disneyland Paris. — Photo by Peggie Fariss

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I’m regularly amazed by the random chance that goes into the careers of even the biggest names in theme parks. Few had grand plans to become Imagineers or even work in the industry.… Read more...

61. Rick Harper, Director of Impressions de France

12.17.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Rick Harper directs the climactic Eiffel Tower scene in the Disney film Impressions de France for Epcot.

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We all take the artistry of theme park attractions for granted, especially ones with less obvious work. We marvel at animatronics on Pirates of the Caribbean or thrills in Space Mountain because the work is out in front.… Read more...