Photo Slide Show on Spaceship Earth

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After the 4th of July Illuminations and Extended 4th of July Fireworks they were showing various photos related to the United States. Some were of the United States Capital, The American Bald Eagle, The US Flag, etc. In asking an Epcot Cast Member if this was just for the 4th of July he claimed it was in testing and from the response of those in attendance it may become a feature in the future.

Since we are staying at the WDW and only have a phone connection I will post some of my photos from it when I return home on Friday!

Joe

 

[marni1971]

You mean as in projection onto the geosphere? North side (facing World Showcase I assume?) Cool - reminds me of the old laser globe projection after Original Illuminations.

Thanks for such a quick post!

 

[wdwmagic]

Thanks Joe! Was it photo-realistic imagery or laser based? Did you see where the source was being projected from?

 

[SirNim]

Maybe it's the same technology being used for Sleeping Beauty Castle...

But I of course would fancy lasers more...

 

[goofyguy]

They were actual photos, not laser images. Some of the images worked better than others. The landscapes -- Seattle skyline (I think), San Fransisco Bay, etc. -- were a bit hard to make out. The U.S. flag, however, was amazing. A few of the other images I remember -- The Capital Building, The Statue of Liberty, a Native American, the Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, a sunset/sunrise (possibly of someplace we were supposed to recognize, but it wasn't clear), a bald eagle, and a man on a horse.

There were more, but that's all I can remember. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera, although I'm pretty sure I would have also needed a tripod for any of the images to come out. (I did enjoy the large number of people taking flash pictures of the slide show).

Anyway, I do hope it's something they continue in the future.

 

[MrNonacho]

Did you see where the source was being projected from?

It looked to me like it was coming from the roof of the AT&T lounge.

 

[ghostygreeter]

I have a picture of the Native American posted at http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=6512

What has me worried about this however was the new preshow music... I hope to God that it isn't permanent!!

 

[MayorMattC]

I was able to get a fairly decent photo of the projections on Spaceship Earth when they were testing out the effect on July 2nd after Illuminations. Hopefully they continue to use this in the future, its a very cool effect.

http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/data/500/1357sse_july2.JPG

 

[Fievel]

I've always thought they were missing out on a huge opportunity by not projecting "something" on SE. It's such a big canvas...at least light it up with different colors during the show to correspond with the fireworks. It's such a focal point, it'd be easy to integrate.

 

[The_CEO]

I was able to get a fairly decent photo of the projections on Spaceship Earth when they were testing out the effect on July 2nd after Illuminations. Hopefully they continue to use this in the future, its a very cool effect.

http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/data/500/1357sse_july2.JPG

Alright, thats just flat out stunning!

 

[marni1971]

I guess it would make sense to project from the top of the old lounge - video can`t travel anywhere near as far as laser light of course.

BTW - here are some shots from the old Illuminations post show

 

[StevenT]

Those images look fantastic. I hope they make that a regular thing. I especially liked the capitol building picture.

 

[Mission: SPACE]

Definately impressive... I'm sure this is some of the same technology being used on Sleeping Beauty's Castle next year. That's awesome...

Marni1971.. I LOVE looking at your photo album! you've always got great vintage pics! Keep em coming! Thanks for your effort!

 

[wannab@dis]

Those are awesome!!

I also hope they continue this so I can experience it on our next trip. That would be great for the long and crowded trip out of the park after Illuminations!

 

[Figment1986]

Amazing Projections. Those are great... Must look better from a strait on inestead of a side angle....

 

[SirNim]

WOW!


Now THAT'S what I'm talking aboot! :lol: :sohappy:

Impressive indeed.... it'll be permanent (in the Disney sense of the word)...

Gotta love projections on SE! Lasers or otherwise; otherwise in this case, but still very neat. :sohappy:

 

[TinkerBell9988]

That looks AMAZING!!!! :sohappy:

I hope they will use that in the future, that would make an awesome addition to Reflections of Earth! A post show, a pre-show, an any show... this is so cool!

Thanks for all the pics

 

[Mission: SPACE]

I was looking at those pictures again, and it's amazing how nice SSE looks at night without that wand illuminated... Maybe it's a sign of times to come (hope so).

 

[epcotfan]

I have a picture of the Native American posted at http://photoalbums.wdwmagic.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=6512

What has me worried about this however was the new preshow music... I hope to God that it isn't permanent!!

Yikes! What music were they playing?

 

[ThreeCircles]

I remember years ago when they would use the lasers around the World Showcase to project the outlines of the continents on the globe. The outlines would spin as if the entire Spaceship Earth attraction was rotating.

I always thought this was a great effect and cannot fathom why they discontinued it.

Anyone else remember this?