News Spaceship Earth Refurb - 2 Year Closure

[HauntedMansionFLA]

When is the start date for the two year closure?Edit: I just looked @MisterPenguin ’s rumor tracker and the end of 2019. Thanks again for that thread.

 

[Missing20K]

The problem is the networks do their "journalism" based off Twitter...When I see columns that list "Opinions on Twitter were" with a list of hot takes, I immediately think this is the internet version of having your news reported by the "I aint got time for dat!" lady.

The whole idea of reporting is to verify the idiots, not to just parrot them.

Not sure how "Opinions on Twitter" are any different than the "Man on the Street" interviews TV stations used to do, for those of us old enough to remember, but I digress........

First choice: Billy Connolly
Second choice: Bob Dylan.

 

[Bender123]

Not sure how "Opinions on Twitter" are any different than the "Man on the Street" interviews TV stations used to do, for those of us old enough to remember, but I digress........

First choice: Billy Connolly
Second choice: Bob Dylan.

Thats exactly my point...Twitter hot takes are worth as much as the opinion of Jeb from the trailer park.

 

[draybook]

Too bad he's not still alive or I'd nominate Mitch Hedberg as the next narrator.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I agree, David Attenborough would be the best choice for a new narrator!

Keeping with the backwoods image of the country currently I understand that the choice will be Larry the Cable Guy. The descent is just going to be a continuous loop of "Get r' Done!

 

[HMF]

Spaceship Earth: Under New Management?

A talent agent is sitting in his office. Two Phoenicians walk in.

 

[HMF]

Tommy Wiseau (this would be a riot of epic proportions)

If a lot of people love each other, Our Spaceship Earth would be a better place to live.

 

[Sharon&Susan]

With the Fox buyout, Disney could make Dr. Nick (from the Simpsons) the narrator:
Dr. Nick: And now everybody we are passing by the Library of Alexand- Inflammable means flammable? What a Country!

 

[Creathir]

With the Fox buyout, Disney could make Dr. Nick (from the Simpsons) the narrator:
Dr. Nick: And now everybody we are passing by the Library of Alexand- Inflammable means flammable? What a Country!

Some cruel irony in the Fox purchase right there...

I would argue few things have damaged monorails as a valid form of mass transit more than that Simpson’s episode...

Disney was one of the pioneers of the monorail, and will soon own its destructor.

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

Sorry if it’s already been mentioned... can only read back so many pages! So just ignore if I’m late to the party lol.

My understanding is that there could be significant demo being done at the rear of the attraction to accommodate a new load/unload and fastpass. I have no idea how but something is also in the works to allow for easier load and unload for those guests with disabilities as well (prevent stoppage).

On a positive note, this should allow for the vast majority of the queue to be indoors in the AC but I have to admit, if this does turn out to be accurate, I’ll miss waiting under this amazing, iconic structure.

Regardless, my vote for the new narrator goes to Mike Rowe .

 

[bcoachable]

Has a new sponsor been named

 

[WDWTank]

I agree, David Attenborough would be the best choice for a new narrator!

I’d love to hear Morgan Freeman

 

[Bender123]

If we are voting on new narrators, Im voting for @marni1971 ...

There are just large blocks of words in a sans serif font floating in front of each scene...each one silently describes what is going on.

 

[trainplane3]

Nothing new that hasn't already been mentioned here but they credit @marni1971 directly:

Spaceship Earth 2-Year Overhaul Info

After years of rumors, Walt Disney World has officially announced an overhaul of Spaceship Earth. This massive reimagining will close the attraction for ~2 years, and will substantially change the ride. In this post, we'll

www.disneytouristblog.com

 

[DisneyGentlemanV2.0]

With the Fox buyout, Disney could make Dr. Nick (from the Simpsons) the narrator:
Dr. Nick: And now everybody we are passing by the Library of Alexand- Inflammable means flammable? What a Country!

Given that we now have a Play Pavilion, maybe Spaceship Earth will become the Sleep Pavilion...

 

[I am Timmy]

Hoping this doesn't happen until after my Dec. trip, really want to see it again before it's down for 2 years!

 

[JohnD]

I’d love to hear Morgan Freeman

He would be a good choice. He was a great narrator for HOP. Let's just say he didn't want to do that again. He would be a good fit for SSE.

 

[JohnD]

Nothing new that hasn't already been mentioned here but they credit @marni1971 directly:

Spaceship Earth 2-Year Overhaul Info

After years of rumors, Walt Disney World has officially announced an overhaul of Spaceship Earth. This massive reimagining will close the attraction for ~2 years, and will substantially change the ride. In this post, we'll

www.disneytouristblog.com

Bricker often credits people at WDWMagic, especially the insiders.

 

[trainplane3]

Bricker often credits people at WDWMagic, especially the insiders.

Good to know. I've never read that site before.

Also, related since it's the SSE thread...?

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

With the Fox buyout, Disney could make Dr. Nick (from the Simpsons) the narrator:
Dr. Nick: And now everybody we are passing by the Library of Alexand- Inflammable means flammable? What a Country!

Welcome to Spaceship Earth! Hi, everybody! long pause