gus ghost
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The lava doesn't work anymore? That was my favorite part!
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Ellen's Energy Adventure refurbishment in 2009
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I've always been disappointed in the new version, and LOVED the original even when I was 7. The Radok blocks were amazing, the mirrored light show at the end was incredible, and the the old pavilion actually focused on science. Now Ellen just glosses over the energy science for lame jokes.
Any rehab that brings more science and less edutainment back to the Universe of Energy wins in my book. I can only keep my fingers crossed for a Radok return at some point in the future.
Any rehab that brings more science and less edutainment back to the Universe of Energy wins in my book. I can only keep my fingers crossed for a Radok return at some point in the future.
burninup4nick
New Member
Im glad to see its getting some work done! 
redkoala245
New Member
I think it does need TLC I'm happy it is getting fixed.
I guess that is not on my list to do the next time I come to Epcot.
I'm happy it is getting fixed.I guess that is not on my list to do the next time I come to Epcot.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
Disney is actually spending money to refurb an un-sponsored attraction? Funny, I don't see pigs flying.
I dont see pigs flying either, but maybe just maybe a sponsor has signed on?? I know thats a long shot during these times especially but.....also that is probably enough of a time closure to add in a new film or updated video? I dont know. I thought for sure Imagination would come first but Energy is probably nothing drastic. Now if only they would finish sse for goodness sakes.
I dont see pigs flying either, but maybe just maybe a sponsor has signed on?? I know thats a long shot during these times especially but.....also that is probably enough of a time closure to add in a new film or updated video? I dont know. I thought for sure Imagination would come first but Energy is probably nothing drastic. Now if only they would finish sse for goodness sakes.
Mr.EPCOT
Active Member
I don't think so, the process to sign on a sponsor and create a new show to install (even if it was just replacing the movies and booting out Ellen) would take long enough that we would have heard rumors of it by now, and possibly even some sort of announcement.
Scooter
Well-Known Member
I just hope they build a new Ellen audio animatronic figure.
That one of her in the jungle is just about the worst piece of crap I've ever seen.
It looks like something a 4th grader would make in Art class.
Disney is famous for their state of the art audio animatronics. One of my favorite is the Wicked Witch in The Great Movie Ride.
The Ellen figure in Universe of Enegy is an embarrasement and if I were a Disney animator I would be so ashamed that I would blow it up on my day off.
That one of her in the jungle is just about the worst piece of crap I've ever seen.
It looks like something a 4th grader would make in Art class.
Disney is famous for their state of the art audio animatronics. One of my favorite is the Wicked Witch in The Great Movie Ride.
The Ellen figure in Universe of Enegy is an embarrasement and if I were a Disney animator I would be so ashamed that I would blow it up on my day off.
Lucky
Well-Known Member
It's not getting stale. It's been excruciating, embarrassing and un-funny from Day One.
devoy1701
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JEANYLASER
Well-Known Member
I really love this attraction! Update is good!
The Ellen figure in Universe of Enegy is an embarrasement and if I were a Disney animator I would be so ashamed that I would blow it up on my day off.
But . . . What do you REALLY think of it?
Mr.EPCOT
Active Member
You're not the only one!
"...so in essence, you've been riding on sunshine throughout our show..."
:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Funny...That's what Siemens did to SSE. As soon as they bought the attraction it was given a sliiiight refurb.
And then a new version was instituted.
I guess we can expect Theater/Scene 3/1 to be dark, filled with glowing shapes and with touchscreens.
Think they will bring back "Feel the Flow?":lookaroun:ROFLOL:
Well, maybe they wanna keep is quiet? Heck, BLT is "NEWS!" to us.:lol:
Missing20K
Well-Known Member
That is an interesting point. With all the money that the oil companies were making in the last few years, I wonder if any approached Disney, or vice versa, about sponsoring the attraction. Could have tried to use it to stem the negative perception of the oil and gas industry that is so rampant in society today.
Or, what about one of the proponents of alternative energy, a T. Boone Pickens, comes to mind. The guy is trying so hard to push natural gas, and has gobs of money. He could put some of that money to work by teaming with Disney to re-create a classic attraction and the good PR that comes with that, as well as promoting his agenda of natural gas.
Or, and I feel this would be the most appropriate, and it seems this is a goal of the current attraction that it does not convey well, would be to edutain about the past energy solutions, the current situation, the need to diversify our energy sources, and how all of that needs to be integrated in order to create a sustainable, reusable energy industry. A company like BP comes to mind, mostly because they are trying to market themselves as pursuing alternative energy solutions. But any "green" or "alternative" energy company would do.
Has Disney had any discussions with any companies about becoming UoE's sponsor in the last few years? Anyone know?
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
...Is this a nightmare, or what?
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
This thread is so cool.
Or hot.
Or hotly cool.
Or cooly hot.
:king:
Or hot.
Or hotly cool.
Or cooly hot.
:king: