Tag: Spaceship Earth
A new element has been added to the post-show of the Spaceship Earth redesign. As you might know from reading other blogs, your picture is taken soon after you board the attraction. In addition, you are also asked to designate where you live by pointing to a map on the touch-sensitive screen in your ride … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth"
Spaceship Earth – Epcot
Posted onTomorrow’s child (Tomorrow’s Child) Gathering gifts from our past. Tomorrow’s child (Tomorrow’s Child) Shaping a world that will last… Ah, that song brings back fond memories of Epcot’s early days. I still vividly remember my first trip to Epcot in 1991. It seemed that every attraction I entered included a song with a catchy tune … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth – Epcot"
Marathon Weekend Trip Report
Posted onAll Ears® feature writer Michelle Scribner-MacLean visited Walt Disney World with her son during Marathon weekend. She shares this trip report. It happens every time I come back from WDW. A day or two after I return, my husband looks at me and says, “You have that glimmer in your eye again”¦.I know what you’re … Continue reading "Marathon Weekend Trip Report"
MouseFest 2007
Posted onby AllEars Guest Blogger: Michelle Scribner-MacLean MouseFest 2007 is over and I am left with one question: How can it be possible to pack so much into a few days? As I waited at the airport, ready to leave the cold New Hampshire weather, I ran into my AllEars® buddy, Mike Scopa, who, of course, … Continue reading "MouseFest 2007"
The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle
Posted onMy last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
Spaceship Earth Rehab Update
Posted onAll of the trees flanking each side of Spacehip Earth have been removed as refurbishment continues on this attraction. The approximate reopening of Spaceship Earth is November 14th of this year.
Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity
Posted onSpaceship Earth. Copyright © Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/10s, f/5.6, 1600 ISO, -1 EC, 135mm Focal Length Many people have sent in questions about how to get good low-light and night photography pictures at Walt Disney World. The key is to get enough light to your digital camera’s sensor to record a well exposed … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity"
Spaceship Earth Wand Removal
Posted onDemolition continues on the Mickey Mouse arm and Epcot sign over Spaceship Earth. Currently, the east entrance walkway next to Spaceship Earth is completely closed off to guests. All traffic entering Epcot is directed to the west pathway, next to the restrooms and the Art of Disney store. Earlier photos of Spaceship Earth Wand Removal: … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Wand Removal"
Epcot Updates
Posted onWelcome TrooperBill as our guest blogger. He visited Epcot (8/1/07) and sends these photos and updates: The wand that once adorned Spaceship Earth continues to be dismantled. You can see progress daily. Larger Image Larger Image The House of Tomorrow in Innoventions recently reopened — the entrance way is still the same, with the fingerprint … Continue reading "Epcot Updates"
Spaceship Earth Photos
Posted onDebra Martin Koma is in Walt Disney World right now. She sent these photos of the continued removal of the wand/arm that’s been on Spaceship Earth for several years. Also, this morning she reported that at 10ish, the standby wait for Soarin was 75+ minutes. They were able to get FastPasses with a window beginning … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Photos"