New SSE Narrator

[Dr Albert Falls]

Ladies and gentlemen: place your bets!

Who do you think the new Spaceship Earth narrator should be...and why?

My pick is Walter Cronkite, and not just because he was one of the original narrators of SSE.

Assuming SSE will still have the same theme, I think Cronkite is as important of a figure in communication history as Alexander Graham Bell.

Not only did he bridge the gap from newspaper to radio to television (and later the internet), his place in history as "America's most trusted man" during the turbulent 60's and 70's cannot be overestimated. His enthusiasm covering the space program certainly fits the optomistic spirit of Epcot.

(In case you didn't notice, that's Cronkite introducing Katie Couric on the CBS Evening News credits)

More importantly (and I hate to say this), he is still alive. Soon this legend will be gone. What a perfect opportunity to capture history.

Plus, Cronkite appears to still have ties with Disney. Besides narrating the holiday version of "Illuminations" he also lent his voice to the grand opening of Mission Space.

 

[Emerald Rose]

I think that Walter Cronkite would be a fine choice. Excellent idea.

 

[jmuboy]

I like James Earl Jones

 

[SirNim]

Nope.

and Nope.

I would only trust one guy with the new narration:

 

[sambahat]

Engage!

Patrick Stewart

 

[tink rules]

ANYBODY!!!

Please... just fix the speakers in the cars so I can actually HEAR them!!!

But if I've got to vote...

I like Walter...

 

[lilredfoxie]

Is Walter Cronkite still alive? I thought he died a while ago...

 

[Champion]

Michael Eisner

OK, I'm kidding. But the man who saved the company should get some more recognition in the parks.

 

[brkgnews]

In no particular order...

Walter Cronkite
James Earl Jones
Morgan Freeman
Kelsey Grammer
Don LaFontaine
Rex Allen, Jr (Sr was the father in Carousel of Progress)
(EDIT: Patrick Stewart would be good too -- good idea).

 

[unkadug]

Dave Chappell :lookaroun

 

[Captain Hank]

People that I don't want to narrate:

• William Shatner ("In this...our...SPACEship...Earth...Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnn!!!")
• Larry the Cable Guy ("And here we have the Renerasanse. Gee that's purty!")
• Arnold Schwartzinneger ("Stay seated, your wehicle is rotating bahckwards for its return to Eaurth")

And, a few that I couldn't come up with jokes for, but are still fun to speculate:

• Donald Trump
• Ben Stein
• The Voice of the Monorail
• Eric Idle

 

[raven]

I'd bet James Earl Jones. But it would be cool to hear Patrick Stewart, Tom Hanks or maybe even Stitch....:lol:

 

[DisneyChik17]

In no particular order...

Walter Cronkite
James Earl Jones
Morgan Freeman
Kelsey Grammer
Don LaFontaine
Rex Allen, Jr (Sr was the father in Carousel of Progress)
(EDIT: Patrick Stewart would be good too -- good idea).

Those three are my favorite. I think any of them would be a great choice. They are are all clear and consise speakers with rather soothing voices. I am really excited about the changes SSE will undergo.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I like Patrick Stewart. When you pick what you want your future to be at the finale, he could come on the screen, point at you, and say "Engage."

 

[Captain Hank]

Is Walter Cronkite still alive? I thought he died a while ago...

Nope, he's still alive.

In reality, some that I'd love to hear:

James Earl Jones
Patrick Stewart
Kate Mulgrew
Maya Angelou
Walter Cronkite
Gary Sinese

 

[dizneycrazy09]

How 'bout Gary Sinese(sp?) He's already a large part of EPCOT not only because of his appearence in M:S, but he also narrates at the Candlelight Prosessional. I just think his voice would sound good in SE.

 

[SirNim]

Aaron Neville gets my vote.

 

[imagineer boy]

I'd love to see Laurence Fishbourne to do it. He has a fantastic voice.

 

[the-reason14]

The Walter guy everyone was mentioning earlier. If he was the original voice or whatever, then what a great tribute it would be to have him back.

 

[Imaginationeer]

I'd really just like to leave the voice that is there now!