AVATAR land construction progress

[WDW862]

That's true about them having a different feel when walking under them, possibly. I always can't believe how different the Epcot ball feels when right in front of it or under it as opposed to just seeing it from a distance.

"The Epcot Ball" is named Space Ship Earth.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

"The Epcot Ball" is named Space Ship Earth.

Haha, I know, I have taken to calling it "the Epcot Ball" because I get tired of people saying "What is Spaceship Earth?".

 

[JenniferS]

"The Epcot Ball" is named Space Ship Earth.

For some of us, it is not a pejorative term; but rather a term of endearment.
P.S. - Spaceship is one word.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

We were at DAK today. I pictures I took weren't any better than what has been posted before. The land is massive. You really don't have any idea until you drive into the park. Everyone on the bus made comments on the size of the project. Can't wait for it to be done.

 

[Cesar R M]

Haha, I know, I have taken to calling it "the Epcot Ball" because I get tired of people saying "What is Spaceship Earth?".

I had to call it the "Golf Ball" for my niece and nephew.. so they didnt get confused on their first trip to WDW.

 

[Marty Rotondo]

I had to call it the "Golf Ball" for my niece and nephew.. so they didnt get confused on their first trip to WDW.

I almost feel like calling it a golf ball is more confusing. My parents called it that, and i always wondered what golf had to do with future technologies.

 

[Incomudro]

Haha, I know, I have taken to calling it "the Epcot Ball" because I get tired of people saying "What is Spaceship Earth?".

I called it the "Epcot Ball" to my sons as well when they were younger.
I figured Spaceship Earth would be a difficult thing to reference to little kids, partially because this structure does not resemble a space ship.

 

[Timothy_Q]

I figured Spaceship Earth would be a difficult thing to reference to little kids, partially because this structure does not resemble a space ship.

It does resemble Earth though

 

[No Name]

I almost feel like calling it a golf ball is more confusing. My parents called it that, and i always wondered what golf had to do with future technologies.

I must ask, how old were you?

Young kids do not comprehend such things as you described above. Neither do people who have never been to and/or are unfamiliar with the park. Rather, they see the object as it appears, a natural thing for a person to do. Does it look like a spaceship? No. Does it look like the earth? Maybe the shape, but not the color.
Does it look like a golf ball? Sure does!

Growing up, I was confused as to why its actual name is "Spaceship Earth," because it's not a spaceship. I still think the actual structure should be named "The Ball" or "The Epcot Ball." Perhaps Disney will do that if it gets a daily projection show.

 

[Mike S]

I must ask, how old were you?

Young kids do not comprehend such things as you described above. Neither do people who have never been to and/or are unfamiliar with the park. Rather, they see the object as it appears, a natural thing for a person to do. Does it look like a spaceship? No. Does it look like the earth? Maybe the shape, but not the color.
Does it look like a golf ball? Sure does!

Growing up, I was confused as to why its actual name is "Spaceship Earth," because it's not a spaceship. I still think the actual structure should be named "The Ball" or "The Epcot Ball." Perhaps Disney will do that if it gets a daily projection show.

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

That's for the next update, narrated by Olaf

 

[djkidkaz]

Should be interesting on a windy day? I guess it depends on close to walk ways etc.

Like they do with the fountains at Epcot they could probably just turn the water level down or turn it off completely if it's affecting guests. Florida doesn't get too many windy days.

 

[marni1971]

Like they do with the fountains at Epcot they could probably just turn the water level down or turn it off completely if it's affecting guests. Florida doesn't get too many windy days.

Enough to have permenantly switched off the original Tomorrowland entrance fountains. And they were a lot lower.

 

[Marty Rotondo]

I must ask, how old were you?

Young kids do not comprehend such things as you described above. Neither do people who have never been to and/or are unfamiliar with the park. Rather, they see the object as it appears, a natural thing for a person to do. Does it look like a spaceship? No. Does it look like the earth? Maybe the shape, but not the color.
Does it look like a golf ball? Sure does!

Growing up, I was confused as to why its actual name is "Spaceship Earth," because it's not a spaceship. I still think the actual structure should be named "The Ball" or "The Epcot Ball." Perhaps Disney will do that if it gets a daily projection show.

10 or so, i think i understood why it was called spaceship earth. The golf thing is what confused me. But thats not really that young to be understanding a basic abstract concept like that. I guess. Idk.

 

[DisneyJayL]

A little more

 

[jmuboy]

Like they do with the fountains at Epcot they could probably just turn the water level down or turn it off completely if it's affecting guests. Florida doesn't get too many windy days.

Leave them on....let it spray people. Isn't this a wild planet we are exploring. Not a Disney park #UberRealisticTheming

 

[Cesar R M]

I almost feel like calling it a golf ball is more confusing. My parents called it that, and i always wondered what golf had to do with future technologies.

Its the shape from far, it looks like a huge golf ball.

 

[Cesar R M]

Leave them on....let it spray people. Isn't this a wild planet we are exploring. Not a Disney park #UberRealisticTheming

Cant wait to see one of the Thanator creatures eviscerating a fat visitor.. Darwin learning and ultrarealist themeing.

 

[Marty Rotondo]

Its the shape from far, it looks like a huge golf ball.

Yes, true. The more i think about it though, it seems like a missed opportunity for parents to introduce abstract thinking/art to their children. Especially since its relatively simple and also a positive message. Do you want your kids to think judy dench is smarter than you?

Edit: that last part is a joke. Preventative measures.