Although the ‘Universe of Energy’ closed, when this topic comes up I immediately think of the rolling fog bank effect that would come and go inside the first major show scene, the prehistoric diorama.
It was a very cool effect…very noticeable when your traveling theatre vehicle first entered the room as ‘dawn’ broke over the brontos.
It was literally a rolling blanket of fog that covered the floor and created a stunning effect.
The last time I saw this effect operate was on the day of Epcot’s 25th Anniversary, October 1st 2007.
My jaw hit the floor, literally, when we rolled into the scene and the fog bank was present.
Fantastic…I had not seen it since the 1980s.
Someone in Maintenance clearly went to the effort to get it working that day….and it was appreciated.
Another memory was Martin sitting in the front row with me getting it all on video, too!
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