Not really much in the way of "new" information, but my question is, who is DoingFlorida?!?
DoingFlorida Provides an Insight into Remodeling of Spaceship Earth
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) – "One of the most iconic images of the central Florida theme parks is the giant Spaceship Earth sphere in Epcot, Walt Disney World. Spaceship Earth has formed the centerpiece of Epcot since the park opened in 1982, and the time-travel attraction concealed inside the giant globe draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. With an extended closure for refurbishment now under way, prompting gossip about the nature and scale of the changes being made, DoingFlorida.com has been monitoring the facts behind the speculation, to bring the real story to Epcot fans. The refurbishment will take a bit longer than expected, and the attraction will not re-open until 18th February 2008. Numerous sources are quoting Disney employees as saying that the attraction was always planned to re-open in early 2008, so nothing has changed. However the official Disney calendar was still showing the November re-open date up until just a few weeks ago. Some have speculated that this may have been to allow the anniversary celebrations to pass by before revealing the true extent of the closure, but it seems unlikely that Disney would deal with communications in this way. But while the timing and length of the delay may be surprising, details are now emerging that suggest the changes and improvements to the ride will be significant and will more than compensate for the delay.
w Disney have revealed that the Spaceship Earth 're-imagination' is being overseen by one of the imagineers involved in the original creation 25 years ago. Bob Zalk worked on the attraction as one of his first projects in 1982 and now, as Senior Show Producer, he finds himself leading the team which is taking the attraction into its second quarter-century.
w As you may expect, the refurbishment will include new lighting effects, costumes and set decoration, but Disney has also revealed they have created an entirely new 'story' to blend the classic scenes with new ones.
w And – significantly – Disney has added a special interactive aspect to the finale. On reaching the top of the 165-foot diameter Spaceship Earth dome, the new, interactive touch screens on the 'time machine' vehicle invite travelers to create their own visions of the future and then to see themselves in that future.
w Another change is the re-working of the on-ride narration which will also be accompanied by a completely new musical score. The new score will be composed by Bruce Broughton, who has created music for many other major Disney attractions and films. On leaving the time machine, travelers can explore a new interactive area packed with new exhibits.
w But before fans start to panic that the spirit of the attraction may be lost – relax. Disney has confirmed that the things that everyone loved about Spaceship Earth will remain. The smell of Rome burning and the 'snoring monk' will be in place when the attraction re-opens in February.
So it seems that the delay will be well worthwhile, and the new attraction will no doubt be very popular with both new and returning visitors. Following the recent removal of the giant 'Mickey arm and wand' and the return to the original palm trees around the Spaceship Earth area, the changes are perhaps more significant, and will have greater impact, than many fans were originally expecting. "
DoingFlorida Provides an Insight into Remodeling of Spaceship Earth
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) – "One of the most iconic images of the central Florida theme parks is the giant Spaceship Earth sphere in Epcot, Walt Disney World. Spaceship Earth has formed the centerpiece of Epcot since the park opened in 1982, and the time-travel attraction concealed inside the giant globe draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. With an extended closure for refurbishment now under way, prompting gossip about the nature and scale of the changes being made, DoingFlorida.com has been monitoring the facts behind the speculation, to bring the real story to Epcot fans. The refurbishment will take a bit longer than expected, and the attraction will not re-open until 18th February 2008. Numerous sources are quoting Disney employees as saying that the attraction was always planned to re-open in early 2008, so nothing has changed. However the official Disney calendar was still showing the November re-open date up until just a few weeks ago. Some have speculated that this may have been to allow the anniversary celebrations to pass by before revealing the true extent of the closure, but it seems unlikely that Disney would deal with communications in this way. But while the timing and length of the delay may be surprising, details are now emerging that suggest the changes and improvements to the ride will be significant and will more than compensate for the delay.
w Disney have revealed that the Spaceship Earth 're-imagination' is being overseen by one of the imagineers involved in the original creation 25 years ago. Bob Zalk worked on the attraction as one of his first projects in 1982 and now, as Senior Show Producer, he finds himself leading the team which is taking the attraction into its second quarter-century.
w As you may expect, the refurbishment will include new lighting effects, costumes and set decoration, but Disney has also revealed they have created an entirely new 'story' to blend the classic scenes with new ones.
w And – significantly – Disney has added a special interactive aspect to the finale. On reaching the top of the 165-foot diameter Spaceship Earth dome, the new, interactive touch screens on the 'time machine' vehicle invite travelers to create their own visions of the future and then to see themselves in that future.
w Another change is the re-working of the on-ride narration which will also be accompanied by a completely new musical score. The new score will be composed by Bruce Broughton, who has created music for many other major Disney attractions and films. On leaving the time machine, travelers can explore a new interactive area packed with new exhibits.
w But before fans start to panic that the spirit of the attraction may be lost – relax. Disney has confirmed that the things that everyone loved about Spaceship Earth will remain. The smell of Rome burning and the 'snoring monk' will be in place when the attraction re-opens in February.
So it seems that the delay will be well worthwhile, and the new attraction will no doubt be very popular with both new and returning visitors. Following the recent removal of the giant 'Mickey arm and wand' and the return to the original palm trees around the Spaceship Earth area, the changes are perhaps more significant, and will have greater impact, than many fans were originally expecting. "
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