Camera appears on the top of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

[VJ]

It's obviously a camera @marni1971 had setup for his upcoming "The complete destruction of Epcot - Martin's 2022 Ultimate Tribute".

i'd believe this

 

[donsullivan]

speaking of, its hard to find pictures of the top. I have always wondered what the entry point to the top looks like. IS the round thing in the picture and flap next to it, the way someone gets to the top? Turn the hatch like in movies, and then pop the flap? BTW how awesome is this picture of early epcot? Got to love google.
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Well, that was certainly a different era of safety protocols and regulations/

 

[monothingie]

I assume it’s temporary so when they are programming the lighting from the ground they can see what’s going on up top

I think you've nailed it.

A major part of the new SSE light bright show is going to be what happens on the portions of building which are only viewable to passing airliners.

Zach the Ridley has said on instagram that he feels people flying by at 35000 feet should be able to feel as immersed in the action as much as those who can make physical contact with the flooring materials in the gift shop.

 

[Timmay]

This appears to be a relatively cheap PTZ camera and isn't capable of an extreme degree of optical zoom. I'll say its temporary and for the testing of the beacons of light. I doubt it would be very useful to track guests.

There’s absolutely no way to tell that. Even an exterior 16mp surveillance camera is capable of zooming in to an impressive narrow field of view.

 

[GimpYancIent]

There’s absolutely no way to tell that. Even an exterior 16mp surveillance camera is capable of zooming in to an impressive narrow field of view.

Where would it be being viewed from? It would be interesting for there to be a large monitor for public viewing of such a panoramic perspective of the surrounding area.

 

[marni1971]

speaking of, its hard to find pictures of the top. I have always wondered what the entry point to the top looks like. IS the round thing in the picture and flap next to it, the way someone gets to the top? Turn the hatch like in movies, and then pop the flap? BTW how awesome is this picture of early epcot? Got to love google.
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The round thing is one of the air ventilation units.

 

[ppete1975]

The round thing is one of the air ventilation units.

this is why i visit this site. Do you have any pictures of how they get to the top? OR the hatch thats used?

 

[KBLovedDisney]

This is all I see

 

[marni1971]

this is why i visit this site. Do you have any pictures of how they get to the top? OR the hatch thats used?

the hatch. It used to be accessed via a zip lift permanently parked in 180 top.

Heres more of the “round things”:

 

[donsullivan]

this is why i visit this site. Do you have any pictures of how they get to the top? OR the hatch thats used?

Search for the below on Youtube

Backstage Spaceship Earth Tour at Epcot January 22, 1996​

and jump to 1:03:00 and you'll see it and hear it described.

When I post the actual link, it doesn't work.

 

[ppete1975]

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This is all I see

id be ok with that ip theming... maybe its just me

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm guessing it is time lapse for the construction so it will be up there for the duration - you know, like forever?

 

[mikeymouse]

looks like a cheap surveillance camera.

 

[JohnD]

I think this answers the camera question.

First look at Spaceship Earth 'Beacons of Magic' testing

LED Points of Light create a dramatic appearance to Spaceship Earth after dark.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Seth141]

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the hatch. It used to be accessed via a zip lift permanently parked in 180 top.

Heres more of the “round things”:

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So this zip lift isn’t used anymore? How does one get to the top for maintenance these days?

 

[Walt d]

Surveillance? Damn guests trying to climb to the top of Spaceship Earth!

Just pirates’ arrrr” ya matty”

 

[Figments Friend]

Surveillance? Damn guests trying to climb to the top of Spaceship Earth!

I know, right?
Apparently, trying to climb to the top of the pyramid in Mexico at World Showcase isn't challanging enough.

Dang drunks....



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[articos]

Don’t panic.

 

[jrhwdw]

Don’t panic.

THANK YOU! We need more of that on here!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Don’t panic.

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy makeover to Spaceship Earth confirmed.