Poll: Is SSE more or less inspiring now or before?

[Vernonpush]

As has been said before it's not so much the narration but the visuals and score the were the inspiring moments to the J. I. version of the ride ( I'm talking the descent, here). It gave me that "warm fuzzy feeling" of hope for the future. That "If you can dream it, you can do it" feeling. Now, not so much.:shrug:

 

[jakeman]

As has been said before it's not so much the narration but the visuals and score the were the inspiring moments to the J. I. version of the ride ( I'm talking the descent, here). It gave me that "warm fuzzy feeling" of hope for the future. That "If you can dream it, you can do it" feeling. Now, not so much.:shrug:

So you weren't really inspired to do anything? It just gave you a sense of hope?

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

I was inspired to shop at gateway gifts. :lol:.........:lookaroun

 

[cooleo]

I definitely think the Jeremy Irons version was better. Judy Dench is good, but she is not GREAT. As was stated by an earlier poster, I think the line "The theatre was born......" combined with that music just as you entered the Greece era, was one of the most inspiring parts of SSE. The current Mathematics part doesn't do it for me & I happen to love math. It was always one of my best school subjects, but this is not good. Still, I think the overall changes they made thru the first half of the ride are pretty good. Now, while the current screens inside the Time Machines are futuristic, I don't care for the method in which they are used. They are too cartoonish for me & would have been better served to play some sort of segment about space or whatever based upon choices you make (But not in that cartoon fashion). That would have been inspiring. Think about the video used in "Mission Space" & this is the best we can do for SSE. Anyway, the whole later half of the journey thru SSE just seems lacking. While I still love SSE, I am definitely less inspired. JMO :zipit:

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Jeremy Irons' narration was, by far, much more inspiring. However, it's not because of his voice, its because of the narration itself. Where Rome was once described, "east, west, north, and south - all roads led to Rome." it has now been downgraded to "Rome, built the first world wide web!" Then there are those Phoenicians and their alpahbet. And who could forget the Egyptians and their taxes. :brick:

However, the thing that makes it less inspiring today is the loss of the central message of the attraction. Just look at the following excerpt that was evoked at the end of the attraction:

"Since the dawn of recorded time, communication has revolutionized our lives, and changed our world. We now have the ability, and the responsibility, to create new bridges of acceptance and cooperation between us; to create a better world for ourselves, and our children, as we continue our amazing journey aboard Spaceship Earth."

I ask you, where else can you find a message such as that these days? It is that message, that over arching theme, that is sorely lacking, not just in Spaceship Earth, but also in today's society.

 

[yankspy]

Because inspiration is even more subjective than entertainment.

This talk of inspiration is silly. What exactly has the various versions of SSE inspired anyone to actually do? I'd like some substainal examples.

Inspiration without action is just a warm fuzzy feeling...

Everything is subjective. Saying that inspiration is more subjective than entertainment is a subjective statement. The word silly is also subjective. Admittedly, I cannot give you substantial examples of inspiration. Sometimes inaction is the proper course. Perhaps the fuzzy feeling gave people a false sense of hope. That alone is more than just entertainment, in my opinion, which is also subjective.

 

[DisneyAnole]

Everything is subjective. Saying that inspiration is more subjective than entertainment is a subjective statement. The word silly is also subjective. Admittedly, I cannot give you substantial examples of inspiration. Sometimes inaction is the proper course. Perhaps the fuzzy feeling gave people a false sense of hope. That alone is more than just entertainment, in my opinion, which is also subjective.

I have one word for your entire post: subjective!

 

[yankspy]

I have one word for your entire post: subjective!

Apparently you missed where I said everything is subjective.

 

[haveyoumetmark]

The last version was more inspiring, simply because of the accompanied score. This one is still good, though. I really love the mathematician AA, he's incredible.

 

[DisneyAnole]

Apparently you missed where I said everything is subjective.

Apparently you missed the tongue-in-cheek humor.

 

[yankspy]

Apparently you missed the tongue-in-cheek humor.

Sorry. It is so hard to tell lately. I apologize.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Less inspiring, by far. I don't know how a cheesy Jetsons-style flash cartoon, though mildly entertaining with your head on it, is supposed to inspire me to do anything.

I will admit though, that the new post show, and the way it is conneted to the ride, is pretty cool.

 

[EpcotMark]

I definitely think it's less inspiring now. I loved Jeremy Irons narration because it was dynamic and intelligent, unlike Dame Judi Dench's. His narration evoked a strong feeling that made you proud of human accomplishments and inspired you to dream of the future. Isn't that what Disney (or at least Epcot) is about? :shrug:

Very eloquently said, Thank you.

 

[EpcotMark]

Because inspiration is even more subjective than entertainment.

This talk of inspiration is silly. What exactly has the various versions of SSE inspired anyone to actually do? I'd like some substainal examples.

Inspiration without action is just a warm fuzzy feeling...

Uhh...www.ourspaceshipearth.net for starters.

 

[One Lil Spark]

I agree with hpyhnt 1000... :wave:

I find both versions entertaining, but Irons' version to be more 'inspiring'. That's only due to the writing of the narration though, which Irons was not responsible for. Dame Judy's narration suits her voice and the same goes for Irons.

If we're breaking it down merely to 'inspirational levels' then Irons wins in my book.

 

[redfive13]

Less inspiring, by far. I don't know how a cheesy Jetsons-style flash cartoon, though mildly entertaining with your head on it, is supposed to inspire me to do anything.

I will admit though, that the new post show, and the way it is conneted to the ride, is pretty cool.

I thought the cartoon segment was a cheap way out for that section of the ride. I liked everything else.

 

[cococola44]

What about the Cronkite version.

YEESSSS

 

[EpcotMark]

YEESSSS

True. I wish there was a button on the console during the ascent that would put the Cronkite or Irons narration on. What a simple solution that would be.:hammer: